It's a rare day indeed that I get a CD from an artist that I can truthfully say does not have a bad track in the bunch. I'm more than happy to announce that’s exactly what I must say about this one. There simply isn’t a bad one in the bunch. No fillers here at all.
One of the refreshingly nice things about this CD is the way all of the participating artists seem to be really enjoying themselves. Combine that with the overall presentation and you’ve got one of Gino Vannelli’s most impressive releases ever.
Overall Powerful People is an outstanding release. Quite possibly Gino Vannelli's best to date. Really sensational from beginning to end. If you're even mildly into Pop music you'll enjoy this album.
While the entire album is outstanding the truly standout tunes are track 3 - Son Of A New York Gun, track 8 - The Work Verse, and track 9 - Poor Happy Jimmy (Tribute to Jim Croce).
My Bonus Pick, and the one that got Sore [...as in "Stuck On REpeat"] is track 1 - People Gotta Move. Outstanding!
Powerful People Release Notes:
Gino Vannelli originally released Powerful People on October 25, 1990 on the Universal Special Products label.
CD Track List Follows:
1. People Gotta Move 2. Lady 3. Son Of A New York Gun 4. Jack Miraculous 5. Jo Jo 6. Powerful People 7. Felicia 8. Work Verse, The 9. Poor Happy Jimmy (Tribute to Jim Croce)
Personnel: Gino Vannelli (vocals); Joe Vannelli (electric piano, synthesizer); Richard Baker (organ, synthesizer); Graham Lear (drums); Tony Golia (bongos, congas); John Mandel (percussion); Lani Hall (background vocals). Producers: Gino Vannelli, Joe Vannelli, Herb Alpert. Recorded in 1974.