Lazy Afternoon

by Barbra Streisand

Overview

Lazy Afternoon was Barbra Streisand's Rupert Holmes album. Holmes, later known for his number one hit "Escape (The Pina Colada Song)," arranged, conducted, and co-produced the album and wrote or co-wrote four songs. He helped Streisand to continue her evolution into a kind of post-rock contemporary pop artist. This was achieved largely through the sympathetic ballad arrangements, which surrounded Streisand's voice with delicately played individual instruments while focusing on her calm vocals. The exception was a cover of the Four Tops' "Shake Me, Wake Me," which was given a disco treatment. For the most part, Lazy Afternoon was true to its title, a collection of relaxed performances that was pleasant without being particularly impressive. ~ William Ruhlmann

Product Details

Release Date:	04/01/2008
Label:	Sbme Special Mkts.
UPC:	0886972511924
Rank:	77529

Tracks

1. Lazy Afternoon
2. My Father's Song
3. By the Way
4. Shake Me, Wake Me (When It's Over)
5. I Never Had It So Good
6. Letters That Cross in the Mail
7. You and I
8. Moanin' Low
9. A Child Is Born
10. Widescreen

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Barbra Streisand   Primary Artist,Vocals
Larry Carlton   Guest Artist,Guitar,Guitar (Acoustic)
David Foster   Guest Artist,Piano,Piano (Electric)
Rupert Holmes   Guest Artist,Synthesizer
Chuck Findley   Trumpet,Slide Trumpet
Jay Graydon   Guitar (Electric)
Lee Ritenour   Guitar,Guitar (Acoustic)
Bobbye Hall   Congas
Eddy Manson   Harmonica
Lincoln Myorga   Piano,Tack Piano

Technical Credits

Hugh Davies   Engineer,Associate Engineer
Roger Nichols   Composer
Gary Kelgren   Engineer,Associate Engineer
Mickey Crawford   Engineer,Associate Engineer
Juerg Morgenthaler   Composer
Larry Quinn   Engineer,Associate Engineer
Deni King   Engineer,Associate Engineer
Nancy Donald   Design
Gary Ladisky   Engineer,Associate Engineer
Steve Schapiro   Photography
Baker Bigsby   Engineer,Associate Engineer
Lamont Dozier   Composer
Thad Jones   Composer
Eddie Holland   Composer
Marilyn Bergman   Composer
Howard Dietz   Composer
Jeffrey Lesser   Mixing,Engineer,Producer
Rupert Holmes   Composer,Producer
Ralph Rainger   Composer
Brian Holland   Composer
Alan Bergman   Composer
Stevie Wonder   Composer
Grover Helsley   Engineer,Associate Engineer
Gary Ladinsky   Engineer
Dave Grusin   Composer
Paul Williams   Composer
Ron Nevison   Engineer,Associate Engineer
Jerome Moross   Composer
Barbra Streisand   Composer
Sam Emerson   Photography
Frank DeCaro   Contractor
Kent Tunks   Engineer,Associate Engineer