Johnny Bristol - Hang On In There Baby (1974/2016)

Elemental Music, together with Universal Music Group, present the best selection of Jazz, R&B, Soul and Funk out of print titles from the vaults of classic labels. Mini-LP gatefold replicas, digitally remastered. This release presents Johnny Bristol s original album Hang On In There Baby. The prolific Bristol made his name at Motown as a writer and producer of tracks like Diana Ross & the Supremes 'Someday We ll Be Together,' a song he co-wrote years before. In 1974, he did a successful production assignment for Boz Scaggs and made his solo debut for MGM. In short order, Bristol created an intriguing persona with a patented wry vocal delivery. The title track is a sensual masterpiece that all but summed up his lyrical metier. The infinitely playable and smooth 'You and I' is just as good. 'I Got Cha Number,' also on Scaggs Slow Dancer, has Scaggs coming on to do some fun harmony vocals. This is prime 70s L.A. R&B/pop with Bristol s sure production hand and arrangements by H.B. Barnum. Players include David T. Walker with his singular guitar fills.