Everybody Wanna Live on

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Personnel: Charles "Skip" Pitts, William Vaughn (guitar); Sammy Watts (acoustic guitar); The Memphis Symphony Orchestra (strings, horns); Emerson Able (alto saxophone); Darnell Smith, Tommy Williams , Lewis Collins (tenor saxophone); Floyd Newman (baritone saxophone); Nokie Taylor, Edgar Matthews, Johnny Davis, Micky "Shine" Gregory, Ben Cauley (trumpet, flugelhorn); Joe D'gerolamo, Brian Munch, Scott Ringold (French horn); Bill Flores, Gary Russell, Doug Lemon, Jack Hale (trombone); The Movement (horns); Duke Hall, Isaac Hayes (keyboards); Erroll Thomas (bass guitar); Willie Cole, Willie Hall (drums, tambourine); Jimmy Thompson (congas). Audio Remixers: Dave Purple; Isaac Hayes; Roosevelt Green. Liner Note Author: Tony Rounce. Recording information: ABC Recording Studios, Inc., Los Angeles; Hot Buttered Soul Recording Studio, Memphis. Illustrator: Dave Jarvis. Arranger: Isaac Hayes. The Masqueraders had been around since the early '60s, releasing singles for labels such as Bell, Wand, and Chips Moman's Memphis-based AGP. In the '70s, the group released two singles for Hi Records, then this 1975 album debut. Everybody Wanna Live On benefited from the subtle and innovative production values of Isaac Hayes; the title track is a powerful dance number that boasts not quite didactic lyrics and Jones' patented robust vocals. Although the group excelled at mid-tempo material, like the hooky "Please Don't Try (To Take Me Up to the Sky)," what typified the Hayes/Masqueraders alliance was mature and thoughtful ballads. One track in particular stands out, the dream-like "(Call Me) The Traveling Man," boasting both a poignant arrangement and a perfect performance from Jones. "(My Love For You Is) Honest And True" and "Your Sweet Love Is a Blessing" also mine ballad territory, both exhibiting the group's strong harmonies and commitment. Everybody Wanna Live On represents the sublime pairing of the right group with a sympathetic producer, and the results are highly skilled. ~ Jason Elias