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Sylvester – Stars
Sylvester
Stars
Style: Disco
Label: Fantasy
Catalog Number: F-9579
Released: 1979, 70's
Much like the Georgio Moroder / Donna Summer connection, legendary “Queen of Disco” Sylvester meets hi-NRG pioneer Patrick Cowley on proto-techno classic “I Need Somebody to Love Tonight.” Produced by Harvey Fuqua and written by Cowley, the track bounces along a hypnotic synth bassline while cosmic synthesizers swirl around Sylvester’s iconic falsetto vocals. It would also become a staple / anthem at Larry Levan’s Paradise Garage parties…
Recommended – B2 I Need Somebody To Love Tonight, Full Listen
Tags: Dance / hi-NRG / Paradise Garage
Tracklist:
A1 Stars
A2 Body Strong
B1 I (Who Have Nothing)
B2 I Need Somebody To Love Tonight
Credits:
Arranged By [Horn Arrangements] – Mike Bailey (2)
Arranged By [String Arrangements] – Chris Rae
Art Direction – Phil Carroll
Design – Dennis Gassner
Engineer [Assistant] – Danny Kopelson, Nyya Lark, Paul Smykle*
Engineer [Recording] – Eddie Bill Harris, Terry Barham
Mastered By [Mastering] – Jim Sintetos
Photography By [Cover Photograph] – Peter Brill
Photography By [Sleeve Photograph] – Phil Bray
Producer – Harvey Fuqua, Sylvester
Producer [Associate] – Nancy C. Pitts
Remix – Eddie Bill Harris, Phil Kaffel, Steve Mantoani
Vocals [All Other Vocals] – Sylvester
