The Best Of Patti Austin by Patti Austin - DeepRiffs

COMPILATION

The Best of Patti Austin isn't quite what it appears to be. Instead of compiling her big early-'80s hits like "Baby, Come to Me" and "How Do You Keep the Music Playing," the 16-track collection features her lesser-known late-'70s material for CTI Records, where she had only one notable hit in 1977 with "Say You Love Me." Despite the lack of hits, the compilation is actually quite enjoyable, featuring graceful versions of hits as diverse as "More Today Than Yesterday," "You Don't Have to Say You're Sorry," "Lost in the Stars," "We've Got Tonight" and "Another Nail for My Heart." It may not be the definitive Austin collection, yet it remains a good introduction to her style. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine

16. Soar Me Like An Eagle Flies (Album Version)

by Patti Austin

Alto Saxophone: Jerry Dodgion; Performer
Background Vocals: Marie Tomlinson
Ava Aldridge
Cindy Richardson; Performer
Bass: Will Lee; Performer
Arranger: Jeremy Wall
The Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section; Composer
Lyricist: Curtis Richardson
A. Aldridge
C. Richardson; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Mary Beth Mclemore; Production
Drums: Rodger Hawkins; Performer
Engineer: Michael Barry
Steve Melton; Production
Guitar: Duncan Cameron; Performer
Keyboard: Jeremy Wall
Randy Mccormack; Performer
Percussion: Mickey Buckins; Performer
Composer: A. Aldridge
Curtis Richardson
C. Richardson; Composer
Performer: Patti Austin; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Michael Brecker; Performer
Trombone: Jim Pugh; Performer
Trumpet: Randy Brecker; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Ted Jensen; Production
Primary Artist: Patti Austin; Main Performer
Producer: Creed Taylor; Production

14. (Ooh-Wee) He's Killing Me

by Patti Austin

Alto Saxophone: Jerry Dodgion; Performer
Background Vocals: Marie Tomlinson
Ava Aldridge
Cindy Richardson; Performer
Bass: Will Lee; Performer
Arranger: Jeremy Wall
The Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section; Composer
Lyricist: M. Buckins
R. Mccormick; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Mary Beth Mclemore; Production
Drums: Rodger Hawkins; Performer
Engineer: Michael Barry
Steve Melton; Production
Guitar: Duncan Cameron; Performer
Keyboard: Jeremy Wall
Randy Mccormack; Performer
Percussion: Mickey Buckins; Performer
Composer: R. Mccormick
M. Buckins; Composer
Performer: Patti Austin; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Michael Brecker; Performer
Trombone: Jim Pugh; Performer
Trumpet: Randy Brecker; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Ted Jensen; Production
Primary Artist: Patti Austin; Main Performer
Producer: Creed Taylor; Production

15. Love Me Again (Album Version)

by Patti Austin

Alto Saxophone: Jerry Dodgion; Performer
Background Vocals: Marie Tomlinson
Ava Aldridge
Cindy Richardson; Performer
Bass: David Hood; Performer
Arranger: Jeremy Wall
The Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section; Composer
Lyricist: Allee Willis
D. Lasley; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Mary Beth Mclemore; Production
Drums: Rodger Hawkins; Performer
Engineer: Michael Barry
Steve Melton; Production
Guitar: Duncan Cameron; Performer
Keyboard: Jeremy Wall
Randy Mccormack; Performer
Percussion: Mickey Buckins; Performer
Composer: D. Lasley
Allee Willis; Composer
Performer: Patti Austin; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Michael Brecker; Performer
Trombone: Jim Pugh; Performer
Trumpet: Randy Brecker; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Ted Jensen; Production
Primary Artist: Patti Austin; Main Performer
Producer: Creed Taylor; Production

6. Sweet Sadie the Survivor

by Patti Austin

Background Vocals: Gwen Guthrie
Zachary Sanders
Vivian Cherry
Frank Floyd; Performer
Baritone Saxophone: Ronnie Cuber; Performer
Arranger: David Mathews; Composer
Lyricist: P. Austin; Composer
Bass: Chuck Israels
Chuck Rainy; Performer
Cello: Alan Shulman
Charles Mccracken; Performer
Drums: Steve Gadd; Performer
Guitar: Eric Gale; Performer
Percussion: Ralph Macdonald; Performer
Composer: P. Austin; Composer
Performer: Patti Austin; Performer
Engineer: Rudy Van Gelder; Production
Tenor Saxophone: Joe Farrell; Performer
Mixing Engineer: Rudy Van Gelder; Production
Viola: Alan Shulman
Al Brown
Ted Israel; Performer
Violin: Barry Finclair
Max Ellen
Harold Kohon
Harry Cykman
Emanuel Green
Paul Gershman
Joe Malin
David Nadien
Harry Lookofsky
Matthew Raimondi
Harry Glickman
Guy Lumia
Max Polikoff
Richard Sortomme; Performer
Primary Artist: Patti Austin; Main Performer
Producer: Creed Taylor; Production

5. What's at the End of the Rainbow

by Patti Austin

Background Vocals: Zachary Sanders
Vivian Cherry
Frank Floyd
Gwen Guthrie; Performer
Primary Artist: Patti Austin; Main Performer
Bass: Chuck Israels; Performer
Cello: Charles Mccracken
Alan Shulman; Performer
Guitar: Steve Kahn; Performer
Harp: Gloria Agostini; Performer
Performer: Patti Austin; Performer
Piano: Mike Abene; Performer
Viola: Ted Israel
Alan Shulman
Al Brown; Performer
Violin: Max Polikoff
Barry Finclair
Max Ellen
Richard Sortomme
David Nadien
Harry Lookofsky
Matthew Raimondi
Paul Gershman
Harry Cykman
Emanuel Green
Harold Kohon
Guy Lumia
Harry Glickman
Joe Malin; Performer
Arranger: David Mathews; Composer
Composer: P. Austin; Composer
Lyricist: P. Austin; Composer
Engineer: Alan Varner
Joe Jorgensen; Production
Producer: Creed Taylor; Production

3. You Don't Have to Say You're Sorry

by Patti Austin

Background Vocals: Vivian Cherry
Zachary Sanders
Frank Floyd
Gwen Guthrie; Performer
Composer: P. Austin; Composer
Bass: Chuck Israels; Performer
Cello: Charles Mccracken
Alan Shulman; Performer
Guitar: Steve Kahn; Performer
Harp: Gloria Agostini; Performer
Performer: Patti Austin; Performer
Piano: Mike Abene; Performer
Viola: Alan Shulman
Al Brown
Ted Israel; Performer
Violin: Max Polikoff
Max Ellen
Paul Gershman
Barry Finclair
Harry Lookofsky
Matthew Raimondi
David Nadien
Richard Sortomme
Harry Cykman
Emanuel Green
Harold Kohon
Guy Lumia
Harry Glickman
Joe Malin; Performer
Arranger: David Mathews; Composer
Lyricist: P. Austin; Composer
Engineer: Rudy Van Gelder; Production
Mixing Engineer: Rudy Van Gelder; Production
Primary Artist: Patti Austin; Main Performer
Producer: Creed Taylor; Production

7. That's Enough For Me (Album Version)

by Patti Austin

Alto Saxophone: Gerry Niewood; Performer
Background Vocals: Patti Austin
Yolanda Mccullough
Ken Williams
Lani Groves
Gwen Guthrie; Performer
Baritone Saxophone: Ronnie Cuber; Performer
Bass: Will Lee; Performer
Drums: Steve Jordon; Performer
Electric Guitar: Steve Kahn
Hugh Mccracken; Performer
Arranger: Dave Grusin; Composer
Composer: D. Grusin
P. Austin; Composer
Lyricist: P. Austin
D. Grusin; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Michael Frondelli; Production
Engineer: Larry Rosen; Production
Guitar: Eric Gale; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Bub Ludwig; Production
Percussion: Ralph Macdonald; Performer
Performer: Patti Austin; Performer
Piano: Dave Grusin; Performer
Tenor: Lou Marini; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Michael Brecker; Performer
Trombone: Wayne Andre; Performer
Trumpet: Alan Rubin
Marvin Stamm; Performer
Mixing Engineer: Larry Rosen; Production
Primary Artist: Patti Austin; Main Performer
Producer: Larry Rosen
Dave Grusin; Production

11. Lost In The Stars (Album Version)

by Patti Austin

Alto Saxophone: Gerry Niewood; Performer
Background Vocals: Patti Austin
Yolanda Mccullough
Ken Williams
Lani Groves
Gwen Guthrie; Performer
Performer: Patti Austin; Performer
Arranger: Dave Grusin; Composer
Composer: M. Anderson
Kurt Weill
Kurt Weill (1900-1950)
Manderson; Composer
Lyricist: Kurt Weill
M. Anderson
Kurt Weill (1900-1950)
Manderson; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Michael Frondelli; Production
Baritone Saxophone: Ronnie Cuber; Performer
Piano: Dave Grusin; Performer
Synthesizer: Dave Grusin; Performer
Tenor: Lou Marini; Performer
Engineer: Larry Rosen; Production
Trombone: Wayne Andre; Performer
Trumpet: Alan Rubin
Marvin Stamm; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Bub Ludwig; Production
Mixing Engineer: Larry Rosen; Production
Primary Artist: Patti Austin; Main Performer
Producer: Dave Grusin
Larry Rosen; Production

12. Another Nail For My Heart (Album Version)

by Patti Austin

Alto Saxophone: Jerry Dodgion; Performer
Background Vocals: Marie Tomlinson
Ava Aldridge
Cindy Richardson; Performer
Bass: David Hood; Performer
Arranger: Jeremy Wall
The Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section; Composer
Lyricist: C. Difford
G. Tilbrook; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Mary Beth Mclemore; Production
Drums: Rodger Hawkins; Performer
Engineer: Michael Barry
Steve Melton; Production
Guitar: Duncan Cameron; Performer
Keyboard: Jeremy Wall
Randy Mccormack; Performer
Percussion: Mickey Buckins; Performer
Composer: G. Tilbrook
C. Difford; Composer
Performer: Patti Austin; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Michael Brecker; Performer
Trombone: Jim Pugh; Performer
Trumpet: Randy Brecker; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Ted Jensen; Production
Primary Artist: Patti Austin; Main Performer
Producer: Creed Taylor; Production

8. I Just Want To Know (Album Version)

by Patti Austin

Acoustic Bass: Anthony Jackson; Performer
Composer: P. Austin; Composer
Alto Saxophone: Gerry Niewood; Performer
Background Vocals: Gwen Guthrie
Yolanda Mccullough
Ken Williams
Lani Groves
Patti Austin; Performer
Baritone Saxophone: Ronnie Cuber; Performer
Bass Guitar: Anthony Jackson; Performer
Drums: Steve Jordan; Performer
Electric Guitar: Eric Gale; Performer
Arranger: Dave Grusin; Composer
Lyricist: P. Austin; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Michael Frondelli; Production
Engineer: Larry Rosen; Production
Mastering Engineer: Bub Ludwig; Production
Performer: Patti Austin; Performer
Mixing Engineer: Larry Rosen; Production
Piano: Dave Grusin; Performer
Tenor: Lou Marini; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Michael Brecker; Performer
Trombone: Wayne Andre; Performer
Trumpet: Alan Rubin
Marvin Stamm; Performer
Primary Artist: Patti Austin; Main Performer
Producer: Dave Grusin
Larry Rosen; Production

2. Say You Love Me (Album Version)

by Patti Austin

Primary Artist: Patti Austin; Main Performer
Background Vocals: Frank Floyd
Vivian Cherry
Gwen Guthrie
Zachary Sanders; Performer
Bass: Chuck Israels
Will Lee; Performer
Cello: Charles Mccracken
Alan Shulman; Performer
Drums: Steve Gass; Performer
Guitar: Eric Gale; Performer
Percussion: Ralph Macdonald; Performer
Performer: Patti Austin; Performer
Synthesizer: Barry Miles; Performer
Viola: Ted Israel
Alan Shulman
Al Brown; Performer
Violin: Max Polikoff
Barry Finclair
Max Ellen
Richard Sortomme
David Nadien
Harry Lookofsky
Matthew Raimondi
Paul Gershman
Harry Cykman
Emanuel Green
Harold Kohon
Guy Lumia
Harry Glickman
Joe Malin; Performer
Arranger: David Mathews; Composer
Composer: Patti Austin; Composer
Lyricist: Patti Austin; Composer
Engineer: Alan Varner
Joe Jorgensen; Production
Producer: Creed Taylor; Production

13. We've Got Tonight (Album Version)

by Patti Austin

Alto Saxophone: Jerry Dodgion; Performer
Background Vocals: Marie Tomlinson
Ava Aldridge
Cindy Richardson; Performer
Bass: David Hood; Performer
Arranger: The Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section
Jeremy Wall; Composer
Lyricist: Robert Seger; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Mary Beth Mclemore; Production
Drums: Rodger Hawkins; Performer
Engineer: Michael Barry
Steve Melton; Production
Guitar: Duncan Cameron; Performer
Keyboard: Randy Mccormack
Jeremy Wall; Performer
Percussion: Mickey Buckins; Performer
Composer: Robert Seger; Composer
Performer: Patti Austin; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Michael Brecker; Performer
Trombone: Jim Pugh; Performer
Trumpet: Randy Brecker; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Ted Jensen; Production
Primary Artist: Patti Austin; Main Performer
Producer: Creed Taylor; Production

1. Take A Closer Look (Album Version)

by Patti Austin

Performer: Patti Austin; Performer
Primary Artist: Patti Austin; Main Performer
Arranger: William Salter
W. Eaton; Composer
Composer: R. Macdonald
W. Salter
Arr.: W. Eaton; Composer
Lyricist: R. Macdonald
W. Salter
Arr.: W. Eaton; Composer
Engineer: Tim Geelan
Jim Green; Production
Producer: Ralph Macdonald; Production

10. I Need Somebody (Album Version)

by Patti Austin

Alto Saxophone: Gerry Niewood; Performer
Background Vocals: Patti Austin
Yolanda Mccullough
Lani Groves
Ken Williams
Gwen Guthrie; Performer
Baritone Saxophone: Ronnie Cuber; Performer
Drums: Steve Jordan; Performer
Arranger: Dave Grusin; Composer
Composer: P. Austin; Composer
Lyricist: P. Austin; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Michael Frondelli; Production
Guitar: Eric Gale; Performer
Performer: Patti Austin; Performer
Engineer: Larry Rosen; Production
Mastering Engineer: Bub Ludwig; Production
Percussion: Ralph Macdonald; Performer
Piano: Dave Grusin; Performer
Synthesizer: Dave Grusin; Performer
Tenor: Lou Marini; Performer
Trombone: Wayne Andre; Performer
Trumpet: Alan Rubin
Marvin Stamm; Performer
Mixing Engineer: Larry Rosen; Production
Primary Artist: Patti Austin; Main Performer
Producer: Dave Grusin
Larry Rosen; Production

4. More Today Than Yesterday (Album Version)

by Patti Austin

Composer: P. Upton; Composer
Background Vocals: Frank Floyd
Vivian Cherry
Gwen Guthrie
Zachary Sanders; Performer
Bass: Chuck Israels
Will Lee; Performer
Cello: Charles Mccracken
Alan Shulman; Performer
Drums: Steve Gadd; Performer
Guitar: Eric Gale; Performer
Percussion: Ralph Macdonald; Performer
Performer: Patti Austin; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Nike Brecker; Performer
Trumpet: Randy Brecker; Performer
Viola: Al Brown
Alan Shulman
Ted Israel; Performer
Violin: Barry Finclair
Max Ellen
Paul Gershman
Richard Sortomme
Emanuel Green
Harry Cykman
David Nadien
Harry Glickman
Harry Lookofsky
Matthew Raimondi
Guy Lumia
Harold Kohon
Joe Malin
Max Polikoff; Performer
Arranger: David Mathews; Composer
Lyricist: P. Upton; Composer
Engineer: Alan Varner
Joe Jorgensen; Production
Primary Artist: Patti Austin; Main Performer
Producer: Creed Taylor; Production

9. Havana Candy (Album Version)

by Patti Austin

Alto Saxophone: Gerry Niewood; Performer
Background Vocals: Yolanda Mccullough
Ken Williams
Lani Groves
Gwen Guthrie
Patti Austin; Performer
Baritone Saxophone: Ronnie Cuber; Performer
Bass: Will Lee; Performer
Drums: Steve Jordan; Performer
Electric Guitar: Hugh Mccracken; Performer
Arranger: Dave Grusin; Composer
Composer: P. Austin; Composer
Lyricist: P. Austin; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Michael Frondelli; Production
Engineer: Larry Rosen; Production
Flute: Dave Valentin; Performer
Guitar: Eric Gale; Performer
Percussion: Ralph Macdonald; Performer
Performer: Patti Austin; Performer
Piano: Dave Grusin; Performer
Tenor: Lou Marini; Performer
Trombone: Wayne Andre; Performer
Trumpet: Marvin Stamm
Alan Rubin; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Bub Ludwig; Production
Mixing Engineer: Larry Rosen; Production
Primary Artist: Patti Austin; Main Performer
Producer: Dave Grusin
Larry Rosen; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

16 tracks available

Type

COMPILATION

Format

Digital Media

Duration

1 hour, 9 minutes and 28 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 600x600 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

10/16 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

2/16 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Jazz, Pop, R&B, Soul, Quiet Storm, Adult Contemporary, Smooth Jazz

Label

Epic - Associated - Legacy

Music Distribution Service

Sony

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Jun 27, 1994

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

74645297927