PebblesAlways

Label:

MCA Records – MCA-10025

Format:

Vinyl , LP, Album

Country:

US

Released:

Genre:

Funk / Soul

Style:

Contemporary R&B

Tracklist

A1 Giving You The Benefit
Arranged By [Rhythm]L. A. And Face*
Arranged By [Vocals]Pebbles
Backing VocalsPebbles
Drums, PercussionL. A.*
Keyboards, Programmed By [Keyboards]Face*
Synthesizer [Fairlight CMI], Programmed By [Synclavier]Donald Parks
Synthesizer [Moog Bass]Kayo (4)
Written-ByL. A. Reid And Babyface*
5:40
A2 Backyard
Arranged By [Rhythm]L. A. And Face*
Arranged By [Vocals]Pebbles
Backing VocalsPebbles
Drums, PercussionL. A.*
FeaturingSalt 'N' Pepa
Keyboards, Programmed By [Keyboards]Face*
Synthesizer [Fairlight CMI]Donald Parks
Synthesizer [Moog Bass]Kayo (4)
Written-ByL. A. Reid And Babyface*
Written-By [Rap]Salt (2)
5:56
A3 Love Makes Things Happen
Arranged By [Rhythm]L. A. And Face*
Arranged By [Vocals]Pebbles
Backing VocalsPebbles
Bass Guitar [Fender 5-String]Kayo (4)
Drums, PercussionL. A.*
Keyboards, Programmed By [Keyboards]Face*
Synthesizer [Fairlight CMI], Programmed By [Synclavier]Donald Parks
Written-ByBabyface And L. A. Reid*
5:10
A4 Say A Prayer For Me
Arranged By [Rhythm]L. A. And Face*
Arranged By [Vocals]Pebbles
Backing VocalsPebbles
Drums, PercussionL. A.*
Keyboards, Programmed By [Keyboards], Synthesizer [Moog Bass]Face*
Synthesizer [Fairlight CMI]Donald Parks
Written-ByPebbles
5:15
A5 Why Do I Believe (Prelude)
Arranged By [Rhythm]L. A. And Face*
Arranged By [Vocals], Keyboards, Programmed By [Keyboards], Bass Guitar [Fender 5-String]Face*
Backing VocalsPebbles
DrumsL. A.*
PercussionL. A.*
Synthesizer [Synclavier]Donald Parks
Written-ByBabyface
1:05
B1 Give It To Me
Arranged By [Rhythm]L. A. And Face*
Arranged By [Vocals]Pebbles
Backing VocalsPebbles
Drums, PercussionL. A.*
Keyboards, Programmed By [Keyboards]Face*
Synthesizer [Moog Bass]Kayo (4)
Synthesizer [Synclavier]Donald Parks
Written-ByL. A. Reid And Babyface*
4:10
B2 Why Do I Believe
Arranged By [Rhythm]L. A. And Face*
Arranged By [Vocals], Keyboards, Programmed By [Keyboards], Bass Guitar [Fender 5-String]Face*
Backing VocalsPebbles
DrumsL. A.*
PercussionL. A.*
Synthesizer [Synclavier]Donald Parks
Written-ByBabyface
3:53
B3 Always
Arranged By [Rhythm]L. A., Face*
Arranged By [Vocals]Pebbles
Backing VocalsPebbles
Drums, PercussionL. A.*
Guitar, Programmed By [Keyboards]Face*
KeyboardsDanny Sembello
ProducerPebbles
Synthesizer [Fairlight CMI], Programmed By [Synclavier]Donald Parks
Synthesizer [Moog Bass]Kayo (4)
Written-ByPebbles
5:33
B4 Stay With Me
Arranged By [Rhythm]Kayo (4)
Arranged By [Vocals]Pebbles
Backing VocalsPebbles
Drums, PercussionL. A.*
Keyboards, Guitar, Programmed By [Keyboards]Daryl*
ProducerKayo (4)
Soloist, GuitarFace*
Synthesizer [Moog Bass]Kayo (4)
Synthesizer [Synclavier]Donald Parks
Written-ByPebbles
4:38
B5 Good Thang
Arranged By [Rhythm], Programmed By [Keyboards], KeyboardsKayo (4)
Arranged By [Vocals]Pebbles
Backing VocalsPebbles
DrumsL. A.*
PercussionL. A.*
ProducerKayo (4)
Synthesizer [Fairlight CMI], Programmed By [Synclavier]Donald Parks
Synthesizer [Moog Bass]Kayo (4)
Written-ByPebbles
4:25

Companies, etc.

  • Phonographic Copyright ℗MCA Records, Inc.
  • Copyright ©MCA Records, Inc.
  • Recorded AtElumba Studios
  • Recorded AtSkip Saylor Recording
  • Recorded AtSumma Music Group
  • Recorded AtWide Tracks
  • Recorded AtGalaxy Sound Studios
  • Recorded AtEncore Studios
  • Recorded AtSoundscape Studios
  • Recorded AtCheshire Sound Studios
  • Recorded AtElectric Lady Studios
  • Mixed AtSkip Saylor Recording
  • Mixed AtSumma Music Group
  • Mastered AtFuture Disc
  • Published ByKear Music
  • Published ByWb Music Corp.
  • Published ByEpic/Solar Songs Inc.
  • Published ByCBS Songs Ltd.
  • Published ByGreen Skirt Music
  • Published ByPebbitone Music
  • Published ByBed Of Nails Music, Inc.
  • Published ByMCA Music Publishing
  • Published ByNo Pain, No Gain Music

Credits

  • Art DirectionSeptember (13)
  • Engineer [Additional]Thom Kidd
  • Engineer [Assistant, Mixing]Donnell Sullivan
  • Engineer [Assistant]Ted Malia
  • Engineer [Mixing]Jon Gass
  • ManagementGallin Morey Associates
  • Mastered ByEddy Schreyer
  • Mixed ByL.A. Reid
  • Photography ByRandee St. Nicholas
  • ProducerL.A. & Babyface (tracks: A1 to B3)
  • Production ManagerZetra Smith (tracks: A4, B4)
  • Recorded ByJon Gass (tracks: A1 to B4)

Notes

After 7 appears courtesy of Virgin Records America, Inc.
L.A. Reid, Babyface, Kayo appear courtesy of SOLAR / Epic Records / Columbia Records / CBS Records.
Johnny Gill appears courtesy of Motown Record Company, LP,
Karyn White appears courtesy of Warner Bros. Records, Inc.
Cherrelle appears courtesy of Tabu / Epic Records / CBS Records.

Recorded at
Elumba Recording Studio, Hollywood, CA
Skip Saylor Recording, Hollywood, CA
Summa Music Group, Hollywood, CA
Wide Tracks, Inc., Hollywood, CA
Galaxy Sound Studios, Hollywood, CA
Encore Studios Inc., Burbank, CA
Soundscape, Atlanta, GA
Cheshire Sound Studios, Atlanta, GA
Electric Lady Studio, New York, NY

Mixed at
Skip Saylor Recording, Hollywood
Summa Music Group, Hollywood

Mastered at Future Disc Systems, Hollywood, CA

℗ © 1990 MCA Records, Inc.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

  • Barcode (Scan): 008811002510
  • Barcode (Text): 0 0881-10025-1 0

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Always (Cassette, Album, 017, Dolby HX Pro, B NR) MCA Records MCAC-10025, MCAC 10025 US 1990
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Always (LP, Album) MCA Records 9031-72267-1 1990
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Always (CD, Album) MCA Records 9031-72267-2, MCAD-10025 Europe 1990

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