Name: WHAT A DIFF'RENCE A DAY MAKES by Esther Phillips
Brand: Esther Phillips
SKU: 074644071023
Price: 7.92 USD
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Rating: 3 (56 reviews)

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One Night Affair View on Youtube

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What a Diff'rence a Day Makes View on Youtube

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Mister Magic View on Youtube

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You're Coming Home View on Youtube

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I Can Stand a Little Rain View on Youtube

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Reading the credits of What a Diff'rence a Day Makes, one could easily assume that it is a jazz album. This 1975 LP was produced by Creed Taylor and arranged by guitarist Joe Beck; the other participants range from Michael Brecker on tenor sax, David Sanborn on alto sax, and Randy Brecker on trumpet to Steve Khan on guitar and Don Grolnick on keyboards. With that lineup, Esther Phillips could have easily delivered a first-class jazz album. But What a Diff'rence a Day Makes doesn't contain any jazz -- not even jazz-funk or soul-jazz. It is, however, an excellent soul/disco outing. This LP is best known for its hit title song, an inspired disco version of a standard that has usually been heard in jazz and pre-rock pop settings. But the song works surprisingly well as disco, and the other tracks are equally impressive. Phillips is as soulful and convincing on the bluesy "I Can Stand a Little Rain" as she is on Gamble & Huff's "One Night Affair" (a Philadelphia soul classic that was recorded by Jerry Butler in 1972 and the O'Jays in 1969) and Ralph MacDonald's "Mister Magic."The latter is the gem that Grover Washington, Jr. is best remembered for; while his famous version was instrumental jazz-funk, Phillips' is vocal-oriented soul. It should be noted that most of the jazz musicians who back Phillips on What a Diff'rence a Day Makes are not jazz snobs. The Brecker Brothers and Sanborn, for example, have done their share of R&B sessions, and they would probably be the first to tell you that this LP needs to be judged by R&B standards instead of jazz standards. And when R&B standards are applied, it is easy to conclude that What a Diff'rence a Day Makes is among Phillips' finest releases. ~ Alex Henderson

3. Mister Magic

by Esther Phillips

Composer: R. Macdonald
W. Salter; Composer
Alto Saxophone: David Sanborn; Performer
Bass: Will Lee; Performer
Cello: Charles Mccracken
George Ricci; Performer
Drums: Chris Parker; Performer
French Horn: Jimmy Buffington
Brooks Tillotson; Performer
Lyricist: R. Macdonald
W. Salter; Composer
Guitar: Joe Beck; Performer
Keyboard: Don Grolnick; Performer
Performer: Esther Phillips; Performer
Steel Guitar: Eric Weisberg; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Michael Brecker; Performer
Trombone: Barry Rogers
Tony Studd; Performer
Trumpet: Alan Rubin
John Gatchell
Randy Brecker
Jon Faddis; Performer
Violin: Gene Orloff
Emanuel Green
Harry Lookofsky
Harold Kohon
Max Pollikoff
Leo Kahn
Matthew Raimondi
Kathryn Kienke; Performer
Vocals: Esther Phillips; Performer
Primary Artist: Esther Phillips; Main Performer
Producer: Creed Taylor; Production

4. You're Coming Home

by Esther Phillips

Primary Artist: Esther Phillips; Main Performer
Performer: Esther Phillips; Performer
Composer: B. Harris; Composer
Lyricist: B. Harris; Composer
Producer: Creed Taylor; Production

6. Hurtin' House

by Esther Phillips

Composer: L. Emerson; Composer
Alto Saxophone: David Sanborn; Performer
Bass: Will Lee; Performer
Cello: Charles Mccracken
George Ricci; Performer
Drums: Chris Parker; Performer
French Horn: Jimmy Buffington
Brooks Tillotson; Performer
Lyricist: L. Emerson; Composer
Guitar: Joe Beck; Performer
Keyboard: Don Grolnick; Performer
Performer: Esther Phillips; Performer
Steel Guitar: Eric Weisberg; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Michael Brecker; Performer
Trombone: Barry Rogers
Tony Studd; Performer
Trumpet: Alan Rubin
John Gatchell
Randy Brecker
Jon Faddis; Performer
Violin: Harry Lookofsky
Max Pollikoff
Leo Kahn
Gene Orloff
Kathryn Kienke
Harold Kohon
Matthew Raimondi
Emanuel Green; Performer
Vocals: Esther Phillips; Performer
Primary Artist: Esther Phillips; Main Performer
Producer: Creed Taylor; Production

1. One Night Affair

by Esther Phillips

Primary Artist: Esther Phillips; Main Performer
Performer: Esther Phillips; Performer
Composer: Leon Huff
Kenneth Gamble; Composer
Lyricist: Leon Huff
Kenneth Gamble; Composer
Producer: Creed Taylor; Production

5. I Can Stand a Little Rain

by Esther Phillips

Composer: J. Price; Composer
Alto Saxophone: David Sanborn; Performer
Bass: Will Lee; Performer
Cello: Charles Mccracken
George Ricci; Performer
Drums: Chris Parker; Performer
French Horn: Jimmy Buffington
Brooks Tillotson; Performer
Lyricist: J. Price; Composer
Guitar: Joe Beck; Performer
Keyboard: Don Grolnick; Performer
Performer: Esther Phillips; Performer
Steel Guitar: Eric Weisberg; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Michael Brecker; Performer
Trombone: Barry Rogers
Tony Studd; Performer
Trumpet: Alan Rubin
John Gatchell
Randy Brecker
Jon Faddis; Performer
Violin: Harry Lookofsky
Max Pollikoff
Leo Kahn
Gene Orloff
Kathryn Kienke
Harold Kohon
Matthew Raimondi
Emanuel Green; Performer
Vocals: Esther Phillips; Performer
Primary Artist: Esther Phillips; Main Performer
Producer: Creed Taylor; Production

8. Turn Around, Look at Me

by Esther Phillips

Primary Artist: Esther Phillips; Main Performer
Performer: Esther Phillips; Performer
Composer: J. Capehart; Composer
Lyricist: J. Capehart; Composer
Producer: Creed Taylor; Production

2. What a Diff'rence a Day Makes

by Esther Phillips

Alto Saxophone: David Sanborn; Performer
Arranger: Joe Beck; Composer
Lyricist: M. Grever
S. Adams; Composer
Bass: Will Lee; Performer
Cello: Charles Mccracken
George Ricci; Performer
Drums: Chris Parker; Performer
French Horn: Jimmy Buffington
Brooks Tillotson; Performer
Guitar: Joe Beck; Performer
Keyboard: Don Grolnick; Performer
Composer: M. Grever
S. Adams; Composer
Performer: Esther Phillips; Performer
Steel Guitar: Eric Weisberg; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Michael Brecker; Performer
Trombone: Barry Rogers
Tony Studd; Performer
Trumpet: Alan Rubin
John Gatchell
Randy Brecker
Jon Faddis; Performer
Violin: Gene Orloff
Emanuel Green
Harry Lookofsky
Harold Kohon
Max Pollikoff
Leo Kahn
Matthew Raimondi
Kathryn Kienke; Performer
Vocals: Esther Phillips; Performer
Primary Artist: Esther Phillips; Main Performer
Producer: Creed Taylor; Production

7. Oh Papa

by Esther Phillips

Primary Artist: Esther Phillips; Main Performer
Performer: Esther Phillips; Performer
Composer: David Nichtern; Composer
Lyricist: David Nichtern; Composer
Producer: Creed Taylor; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

8 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

34 minutes and 44 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1500x1500 px

Booklet

Not available

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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

4/8 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

3/8 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Jazz, R&B, Soul, Blues, Chicago Blues, Disco, Rhythm & Blues

Label

CBS Associated

Music Distribution Service

Sony

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Jul 10, 1975

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

74644071023

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WHAT A DIFF'RENCE A DAY MAKES

3. Mister Magic

4. You're Coming Home

6. Hurtin' House

1. One Night Affair

5. I Can Stand a Little Rain

8. Turn Around, Look at Me

2. What a Diff'rence a Day Makes

7. Oh Papa

Technical Specifications

WHAT A DIFF'RENCE A DAY MAKES

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3. Mister Magic

4. You're Coming Home

6. Hurtin' House

1. One Night Affair

5. I Can Stand a Little Rain

8. Turn Around, Look at Me

2. What a Diff'rence a Day Makes

7. Oh Papa

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