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While the City Sleeps...

1986 studio album by George Benson

While the City Sleeps... is a 1986 studio album by American guitarist and singer George Benson, released on Warner Bros. Records. It features musicians like Paulinho da Costa, Preston Glass, Paul Jackson, Jr., Marcus Miller and Narada Michael Walden (as drummer and producer), alongside young talents of the time like Kenny G, Randy Jackson and Kashif. Although it does not have any instrumental tracks, Benson's guitar playing is somewhat in the headlight in songs like "Love Is Here Tonight", "Teaser" and "Too Many Times". The most successful single of the album, "Kisses in the Moonlight", is still frequently played by Benson at live performances and is present on many of his compilation albums[2] (The Best of George Benson, The George Benson Anthology, The Essential Selection, etc.) On the B-side of the "Kisses in the Moonlight" single[3] – alongside "Breezin'" (Special Mix) on the 12" version – is the instrumental song "Open Your Eyes" (George Benson/Ronnie Foster) (producer: Tommy LiPuma, engineer: Eric Calvi) which is not available elsewhere.

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Shortly after the album's release, Benson performed "Love Is Here Tonight" in its entirety while guest starring in season three of the detective show Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer.

Reception

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Like many of Benson's pop albums, While the City Sleeps... was criticized for the absence of his distinctive jazz guitar instrumentals.[4]

Track listing

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Personnel

Adapted from the album's liner notes.[5]

Musicians:

Production

  • Elliot Scheiner – engineer (1, 8)
  • Eric Calvi – mix engineer (1, 8)
  • David Frazer – chief and mix engineer (2-5, 7)
  • Darrell Gustamachio – recording and mix engineer (6)
  • Peter Doell – aeditional recording (1, 8)
  • Eddie Garcia – assistant engineer (1, 8)
  • Joe Martin – assistant engineer (1, 8)
  • Jay Rifkin – additional recording (1, 8)
  • Michael O'Reilly – additional recording (1)
  • Victor Beyglio – assistant engineer (2-5, 7)
  • Dana Chappelle – assistant engineer (2-5, 7)
  • Stuart Hirotsu – assistant engineer (2-5, 7)
  • Gordon Lyon – assistant engineer (2-5, 7), keyboard engineer (5)
  • Lincoln Clapp – vocal and guitar engineer (3)
  • Larry Smith – assistant engineer (6)
  • John S. Dranchak – studio assistant (6)
  • Kevin Wallace – studio assistant (6)
  • Greg Calbi – mastering at Sterling Sound (New York, NY).
  • Larry Fishman – production coordinator (1, 8)
  • Janice Lee – production coordinator (2-5, 7)
  • Cynthia Shilow – production coordinator (2-5, 7)
  • Russell Sidelsky – production coordinator (6)
  • Nancy Y. Mallory – project assistant (6)
  • Lu Snead – project coordinator
  • Kav DeLuxe – art direction and design
  • Caroline Greyshock – photography
  • Hugo Boss – clothing
  • Jeff Sayre – clothing
  • Fritz/Turner Management, L.A. – direction

Charts

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Certifications

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References

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    Grein, Paul (August 2, 1986). "Lionel, Huey Albums First in Three Years; Hot Summer Releases on the Way". Google Books. Billboard. Retrieved 27 November 2018.
  2. [2]
    "Kisses in the Moonlight - George Benson | Listen, Appearances, Song Review". AllMusic. Retrieved 2014-04-13.
  3. [3]
    "George Benson - Kisses In The Moonlight at Discogs". Discogs.com. Retrieved 2014-04-13.
  4. [4]
    Richard S. Ginell. "While the City Sleeps - George Benson | Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved 2014-04-08.
  5. [5]
    While the City Sleeps... (liner notes). George Benson. Warner Bros. 1986.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
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    Steffen Hung (2004-11-26). "George Benson - While The City Sleeps..." swisscharts.com. Retrieved 2014-04-08.
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    "George Benson | Artist". Official Charts. Retrieved 2014-04-08.
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    "While the City Sleeps - George Benson | Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved 2014-04-08.
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    Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 54. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
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    Stichting Nederlandse Top 40. "Top 40: George Benson - Kisses In The Moonlight". Top40.nl. Retrieved 2014-04-08.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  11. [11]
    "British album certifications – George Benson – While the City Sleeps". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 12 December 2021.
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