How Many Times Can We Say Goodbye

by Dionne Warwick

Overview

In the early '80 Warwick experienced a career renaissance thanks to "Deja Vu" and her singing to Arista, a label seemed to be more sympathetic to her needs. This 1983 album pairs her with producer Luther Vandross. Vandross, who also produced Aretha Franklin's Jump To It in 1982, is a much better teaming of singer and producer. Although "Got a Date" and "I Do It 'Cause I Like It" are both disposable pop-based filler, this album has phenomenal versions of some of Vandross' unsung gems. The poignant title track is a duet with Vandross and Warwick, and finds their voices blending extremely well. The gentle "So Amazing" and the gossamer and touching "What Can a Miracle Do" have Warwick's all-encompassing and raspy vocals cohering in Vandross' trademark lush surroundings. She also tackles Michael McDonald's grade A weeper "I Can Let Go Now" and brings a deeper sense of longing and hurt than the great original. In the same vein, "Will You Love Me Tomorrow" shows up as a reflective ballad featuring the Shirelles. This album features arguably Vandross' best players, including Nat Adderley, Jr. on keyboards, drummer Yogi Horton, bassist Marcus Miller, and great emotive synth work by Skip Anderson. While a few tracks fall short of the mark, the best here makes How Many Times Can We Say Goodbye an absolute necessity for fans of Warwick and Vandross. ~ Jason Elias

Product Details

Release Date:	12/02/2014
Label:	Funky Town Grooves
UPC:	0810736021305
Rank:	7409

Tracks

1. Got a Date
2. So Amazing
3. I Do It Cause I Like It
4. How Many Times Can We Say Goodbye
5. What Can a Miracle Do
6. Two Ships Passing In the Night
7. I Can Let Go Now
8. Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow
9. Got A Date [7" U.S. Version]
10. Got A Date [Special Remix]
11. Got A Date [Instrumental]
12. Got A Date [Single Version]
13. Two Ships Passing In The Night [Instrumental]
14. How Many Times Can We Say Goodbye [Instrumental]

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Dionne Warwick   Primary Artist,Vocals (Background)
Luther Vandross   Primary Artist,Vocals (Background)
Phillip Ballou   Vocals (Background)
Louise Bethune   Vocals (Background)
Beverly Lee   Vocals (Background)
Cliff Branch   Clavinet
Doris Jackson   Vocals (Background)
Alfa Anderson   Vocals (Background)
Patti Austin   Vocals (Background)
Tawatha Agee   Vocals (Background)
Paul Jackson, Jr.   Guitar
Paulinho Da Costa   Percussion
Cissy Houston   Vocals (Background)
Lani Groves   Vocals (Background)
Peter Frampton   Guitar,Soloist
Nat Adderley, Jr.   Keyboards
The Shirelles   Vocals (Background)
Brenda White   Vocals (Background)
Abe Laboriel, Jr.   Bass
Michelle Cobbs   Vocals (Background)
Marcus Miller   Bass,Synthesizer
Yogi Horton   Drums,Cymbals
Yvonne Lewis   Vocals (Background)
Fonzi Thornton   Vocals (Background)
Skip Anderson   Synthesizer
Sammy Figueroa   Congas
Damaris Carbaugh   Vocals (Background)
Diana Grasselli   Vocals (Background)

Technical Credits

Alex Henderson   Liner Notes,Research
Harry Spiridakis   Assistant Engineer
Bill Stein   Engineer
Gordon Pogoda   Reissue Coordinator
Roger Williams   Package Design
Donn Davenport   Art Direction
Denilson Miller   Composer
Tony Calvert   Reissue Producer
Scott Maguchi   Assistant Engineer
Mark Cobrin   Assistant Engineer
Randy Mahon   Interview Coordinator
Sean Brennan   Mastering
Craig Turnbull   Release Coordinator
Matt Murphy   Production Manager
Steve Goldman   Composer
Jimmy Webb   Horn Arrangements,String Arrangements
Don Grolnick   Composer
Dionne Warwick   Composer
Carole King   Composer
Greg Calbi   Mastering
Doug Epstein   Engineer
Luther Vandross   Mixing,Composer,Producer,Vocal Arrangement,Rhythm Arrangements
Jeff James   Reissue Coordinator
Mark Wilder   Digital Transfers
Jim Scott   Assistant Engineer
Nat Adderley, Jr.   Horn Arrangements,Rhythm Arrangements,String Arrangements,Synthesizer Arrangements
Ray Bardani   Mixing,Engineer
Michael Brauer   Engineer
Michael McDonald   Composer
William Miller   Composer
Gerry Goffin   Composer
Marcus Miller   Mixing,Rhythm Arrangements,Synthesizer Arrangements
Paul Riser   Horn Arrangements,String Arrangements
Carl Beatty   Engineer
Michael Christopher   Engineer,Assistant Engineer
Frank Laffitte   Photography