Performer: George Benson
Title: Shape Of Things To Come
Country: US
Style: Soul-Jazz, Fusion
Rating: 4.3
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Shape of Things to Come is the fifth studio album by American guitarist George Benson, released in 1968 and arranged by Don Sebesky. It was his first album for A&M Records and his first album to be produced by Creed Taylor, who would remain his producer until 1976. After four years and three different labels, Benson signed with the A&M/CTI label in 1968. He was to be the replacement for their star Wes Montgomery, who had died earlier in the year.
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1968 studio album by George Benson. Studio album by. George Benson. August 27 – October 22, 1968. Shape of Things That Are and Were" (Benson) – 5:48. Last Train to Clarksville" (Tommy Boyce, Bobby Hart) – 5:32. George Benson – guitar, vocals. Ron Carter – bass (tracks 2, 6-7). Richard Davis – bass. Herbie Hancock – piano.
Artists George Benson Shape of Things to Come. Shape of Things to Come George Benson. This album has an average beat per minute of 108 BPM (slowest/fastest tempos: 82/154 BPM). Tracklist Shape of Things to Come.
This A&M/CTI debut album by George Benson signaled the arrival of a true star in the jazz scene. Creed Taylor signed Benson immediately after Wes Montgomery's passing in 1968 - he was being groomed for it by Verve's house producer, Esmond Edwards, and arranger, Tom McIntosh, before he ever came to CTI. Taylor paired Benson with arranger Don Sebesky (who had done plenty of work on Montgomery's A&M sides) and engineer Rudy Van Gelder. Footin' It 4:22 02. Face It Boy, It's Over 4:04 03. Shape Of Things To Come 5:14 04. Chattanooga Choo Choo 3:33 05. Don't Let Me Lose This Dream 4:41 06. Shape Of Things That Are And Were 5:47 07. Last Train To Clarksville 5:32.
A1 | Shape Of Things To ComeBass – Richard Davis Piano – Hank Jones |
5:40 |
A2 | Face It Boy, It's Over | 4:00 |
A3 | Last Train To Clarksville | 5:30 |
A4 | Chattanooga Choo ChooFlute – Stan WebbPiano – Herbie Hancock |
3:30 |
B1 | Don't Let Me Lose This DreamBass – Richard Davis |
4:40 |
B2 | Footin' ItFlute – Stan WebbPiano – Herbie Hancock |
4:15 |
B3 | Shape Of Things That Are And Were | 5:45 |
Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
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SP-3014 | George Benson | Shape Of Things To Come (LP, Album) | A&M Records, CTI Records | SP-3014 | US | 1968 |
8T-3014 | George Benson | Shape Of Things To Come (8-Trk, Album) | A&M Records, CTI Records | 8T-3014 | US | 1968 |
AMLS 945 | George Benson | Shape Of Things To Come (LP, Album) | A&M Records, CTI Records | AMLS 945 | UK | 1969 |
CDA 0803 | George Benson | Shape Of Things To Come (CD, Album, Dig) | A&M Records | CDA 0803 | UK | 1987 |
L 36587 | George Benson | Shape Of Things To Come (LP, Album) | A&M Records | L 36587 | New Zealand | 1968 |