Jonathan Butler (album)

Jonathan Butler is a 1987 album by South African singer-guitarist Jonathan Butler.[1][2][3][4]

Jonathan Butler
Studio album by
Released1987
Studio
Genre
ProducerBarry Eastmond
  • Bryan "Chuck" New
Jonathan Butler chronology
Jonathan Butler
(1987)
More Than Friends
(1988)
Singles from Jonathan Butler
  1. "Lies"
    Released: 1987
  2. "Overflowing"
    Released: 1987

Track listing

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All songs written by Jonathan Butler and Jolyon Skinner, except where noted.

  1. "Lies" (US No. 27; UK No. 18) - 4:37
  2. "Love Songs, Candlelight & You" - 5:00
  3. "Going Home" (Butler) - 4:44
  4. "I Miss Your Love Tonight" (Butler, Skinner, Barry Eastmond) - 4:20
  5. "Holding On" - 4:12
  6. "One More Dance" - 4:37
  7. "Take Good Care Of Me" - 4:28
  8. "Barenese" - 4:33
  9. "All Over You" - 4:34
  10. "Overflowing" (Butler, Eastmond, Keith Diamond) - 4:05
  11. "Lovin' You" - 4:58
  12. "Sunset" (Butler) - 4:15
  13. "Say We'll Be Together" - 4:00
  14. "Give A Little More Lovin'" (Butler, Simon May) - 4:10
  15. "Reunion" (Butler, Eastmond) - 5:03
  16. "High Tide" (Butler) - 4:42

Personnel

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  • Jonathan Butler – lead vocals (1, 2, 4-7, 9-11, 13, 14), backing vocals (1, 2, 5-7, 9, 11, 13), lead guitar (1, 3, 6, 8, 10, 12, 13, 15, 16), rhythm arrangements (3, 8, 13, 16), guitars (4, 5, 9, 11), keyboards (11, 15), 12-string guitar (12), all instruments (14)
  • Barry Eastmond – keyboards (1-13, 15, 16), horn arrangements (1, 5), rhythm arrangements (3, 7, 8, 13, 15, 16), string arrangements (6, 7, 11, 12), drum programming (9), Simmons drums (10)
  • Eric Rehl – keyboards (2, 4-6, 8, 9), synthesizers (12)
  • Jason Miles – synth horns (9), synthesizer programming (11, 13, 15)
  • Ira Siegel – rhythm guitar (1, 10)
  • Doc Powell – rhythm guitar (3, 13, 15, 16), guitars (10)
  • Wayne Braithwaite – bass (1, 2, 5, 7, 10-13)
  • Luico Hopper – bass (3, 16)
  • Buddy Williams – drums (1-3, 8, 15, 16)
  • Chris Parker – drums (5)
  • Terry Silverlight – drums (6, 7, 12)
  • Bernard Davis – drums (10)
  • Bashiri Johnson – percussion (2, 5, 7-10, 12, 16)
  • Ralph MacDonald – percussion (3, 15)
  • Anthony MacDonald – percussion (13)
  • Charles Dougherty – horns (1, 5)
  • V. Jeffrey Smith – horns (1, 5), backing vocals (2, 4, 6, 9, 10)
  • Earl Gardner – horns (1, 5)
  • Ron Tooley – horns (1, 5)
  • Chris Hunter – alto saxophone (3, 11)
  • Chris White – alto saxophone (7)
  • Ed Salkin – alto saxophone (10)
  • Thomas Flammia – backing vocals (1, 2, 5, 6, 9, 11, 13)
  • Curtis King – backing vocals (1, 5, 7)
  • Yolanda Lee Lewis – backing vocals (1, 2, 4-6, 9, 10, 13)
  • Brenda White-King – backing vocals (1, 5, 7, 11, 13)
  • Diane Williams – backing vocals (1, 5, 10, 11, 13)
  • Dolly Eastmond – backing vocals (2, 4)
  • Audrey Wheeler – backing vocals (2, 4, 9)
  • Vaneese Thomas – backing vocals (4, 6)
  • Phillip Ballou – backing vocals (5, 7, 11, 13)
  • Ethel Beatty – backing vocals (7)
  • Katie Kissoon – backing vocals (7)

Production

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  • Mike Noble – A&R
  • Barry Eastmond – producer (1-13, 15, 16)
  • Bryan "Chuck" New – mixing (1, 5, 9, 14), producer (14)
  • Nigel Green – mixing (2-4, 6-8, 10-13, 15, 16)
  • Carl Beatty – engineer
  • Joe Blaney – engineer
  • Steve Peck – engineer
  • Steve Power – engineer
  • Bruce Robbins – engineer
  • Zombart – sleeve design
  • Rob Lee – photography
  • Jonathan Butler – liner notes
  • Running Dog Management – management

Charts

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References

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  1. ^ Jet March 7, 1988 – p. 40, "Jonathan Butler, South African singer-guitarist whose hit album, Jonathan Butler was recently certified as gold, explaining why he doesn't sing about South African political issues in his music: "I want to say positive things with my music."
  2. ^ Max Mojapelo, Sello Galane Beyond Memory: Recording the History, Moments and Memories ...- 2008 1920299289 -"In 1987 he released a double-album that showed his true colours to the international music industry. "
  3. ^ Garth Chilvers, Tom Jasiukowicz – 1994 History of contemporary music of South Africa Part 1 – p. 16, The most famous member is Jonathan Butler, who made his name at the age of 12 as part of the Golden City Dixies. ... Jonathan Butler (1987) "
  4. ^ Hugh Gregory – Soul Music A-Z 1995, p. 47, 0306806436 "This was followed by his debut album, Introducing Jonathan Butler, which in turn was succeeded by Jonathan Butler, the latter included "Lies" (US #27; UK #18, 1987) and "Overflowing." Other albums such as Deliverance swiftly followed,"
  5. ^ Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992 (illustrated ed.). St Ives, N.S.W.: Australian Chart Book. p. 50. ISBN 0-646-11917-6.
  6. ^ "Dutchcharts.nl – Jonathan Butler – Jonathan Butler" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved 14 January 2021.
  7. ^ "Offiziellecharts.de – Jonathan Butler – Jonathan Butler" (in German). GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved 14 January 2021.
  8. ^ "Charts.nz – Jonathan Butler – Jonathan Butler". Hung Medien. Retrieved 14 January 2021.
  9. ^ "Swedishcharts.com – Jonathan Butler – Jonathan Butler". Hung Medien. Retrieved 14 January 2021.
  10. ^ "Jonathan Butler | Artist | Official Charts". UK Albums Chart. Retrieved 14 January 2021.
  11. ^ "Jonathan Butler Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved 14 January 2021.
  12. ^ "Jonathan Butler Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved 14 January 2021.
  13. ^ "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums – Year-End 1987". Billboard. Retrieved 14 January 2021.
  14. ^ "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums – Year-End 1988". Billboard. Retrieved 14 January 2021.