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| A1 | Prologue (2 Q's Rap)Backing Vocals [Vocal Haze] – take 6Drum Programming – Rod TempertonLead Vocals – Quincy Jones, Quincy D. III*Written-By – Big Daddy Kane, Quincy Jones |
1:04 |
| A2 | Back On The BlockArranged By [Rhythm] – Bill Summers, Quincy Jones, Quincy D. III*, Rod TempertonArranged By [Vocals] – Andraé Crouch, Quincy JonesBacking Vocals – Caiphus Semenya, Siedah Garrett, The Andraé Crouch SingersBass – Louis JohnsonConcept By – Quincy JonesConductor [Choir] – Andraé Crouch, Sandra CrouchDrum Programming – Michael Boddicker, Quincy Jones, Quincy D. III*, Rod TempertonHandclaps – Ian Underwood, Quincy Jones, Rod TempertonKeyboards – Greg PhillinganesLead Vocals – Tevin CampbellPercussion [African Percussion] – Bill Summers, J.C. GomezRap – Big Daddy Kane, Ice-T, Kool Moe Dee, Melle MelSynthesizer [Programming] – Steve PorcaroSynthesizer [Synthesized Korg Pepe] – Josef Zawinul*Written-By – Big Daddy Kane, Caiphus Semenya, Ice-T, Kool Moe Dee, Melle Mel, Quincy Jones, Rod Temperton, Siedah Garrett |
6:34 |
| A3 | I Don't Go For ThatArranged By – Ian PrinceBacking Vocals – Ian Prince, Nadirah Ali, Siedah GarrettFeaturing, Keyboards [Solo] – Herbie HancockKeyboards – Ian PrinceLead Vocals – Siedah GarrettSynthesizer [Programming] – Ian Underwood, Larry WilliamsWritten-By – I. Prince* |
5:11 |
| A4 | I'll Be Good To YouArranged By – Quincy JonesBacking Vocals – George Johnson, James Ingram, Jim Gilstrap, Louis Johnson, Phil Perry , Siedah Garrett, Syreeta WrightBass – Louis JohnsonDrums – Harvey MasonGuitar – George JohnsonKeyboards – David Paich, Greg Phillinganes, Ian PrinceLead Vocals – Chaka Khan, Ray CharlesSounds [Kick And Snare Drum] – Bruce SwedienSynthesizer [Programming] – Ian Underwood, Larry Williams, Michael Boddicker, Steve PorcaroWritten-By – George Johnson, Louis Johnson, Senora Sam |
4:54 |
| A5 | The Verb To Be (Introduction to Wee B. Dooinit)Voice [Spoken by] – Mervyn WarrenWritten-By – Mervyn Warren |
0:29 |
| A6 | Wee B. Dooinit (Acapella Party)Arranged By [Rhythm] – Ian Prince, Quincy JonesArranged By [Vocals] – Ian Prince, Mark Kibble, Quincy Jones, Rod Temperton, Siedah GarrettBacking Vocals – Edie Lehman*Body Percussion – Quincy JonesBody Percussion [Chest Slaps & Funky Vodel] – Bobby McFerrinFeaturing, Vocals – Al Jarreau, Bobby McFerrin, Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, Take 6Handclaps – Ian Underwood, Quincy Jones, Rod TempertonLead Vocals – Siedah GarrettVocoder – Ian PrinceWritten-By – Ian Prince, Quincy Jones, Siedah Garrett |
3:32 |
| A7 | The Places You Find LoveArranged By [Rhythm] – Clif Magness, Glen Ballard, Quincy JonesArranged By [Vocals] – Andraé Crouch, Caiphus Semenya, Quincy JonesBacking Vocals – Clif Magness, Dionne Warwick, Edie Lehman*, Howard Hewitt*, James Ingram, Jennifer Holliday, Luther Vandross, Peggi Blu, Siedah Garrett, The Andraé Crouch SingersBass – Louis JohnsonConcept By – Quincy JonesConductor [All Star Choir] – Quincy JonesConductor [Andrae Crouch Singers] – Andraé CrouchDrums – John Robinson Featuring, Keyboards [Solo] – Herbie HancockGuitar – Michael Landau, Paul Jackson Jr.Keyboards – David Paich, Jerry HeyKeyboards, Synthesizer [Programming] – Larry Williams, Randy KerberLead Vocals – Chaka Khan, Siedah GarrettPercussion – Bill Summers, Paulinho Da CostaSynthesizer [Programming] – Michael Boddicker, Rhett Lawrence, Steve PorcaroTranslated By [Swahili] – Sarah AbukutsaWritten-By – Clif Magness, Glen BallardWritten-By [African Lyrics], Arranged By [African Lyrics], Conductor [African Lyrics] – Caiphus Semenya |
6:24 |
| B1 | Jazz Corner Of The Word (Introduction To Birdland)Arranged By [Rhythm] – Bill Summers, Quincy JonesLead Vocals – Big Daddy Kane, Kool Moe DeePercussion – Bill SummersWritten-By – Big Daddy Kane, Kool Moe Dee |
2:53 |
| B2 | BirdlandArranged By [Horns] – Jerry Hey, Quincy JonesArranged By [Rhythm] – Ian Prince, Quincy Jones, Rod TempertonBass – Nathan EastFeaturing, Guitar – George BensonFeaturing, Saxophone – James MoodyFeaturing, Trumpet – Dizzy Gillespie, Miles DavisFeaturing, Vocals – Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah VaughanHandclaps – Ian Underwood, Quincy Jones, Rod TempertonKeyboards – Ian Prince, Larry WilliamsSaxophone – Larry WilliamsSynthesizer [Programming] – Michael Boddicker, Michael Casey Young*Trombone – Bill Reichenbach Trumpet – Gary Grant, Jerry HeyWritten-By – Joe Zawinul |
5:33 |
| B3 | Setembro (Brazilian Wedding Song)Arranged By [Rhythm] – Greg Phillinganes, Quincy JonesArranged By [Vocals] – Mark Kibble, Quincy JonesFeaturing, Alto Saxophone – Gerald AlbrightFeaturing, Electric Piano [Fender Rhodes] – George DukeFeaturing, Guitar – George BensonFeaturing, Keyboards – Herbie HancockFeaturing, Vocals – Sarah Vaughan, Take 6Keyboards – David Paich, Greg Phillinganes, Ian PrincePercussion – Paulinho Da CostaSynthesizer [Pads] – David Paich, Herbie HancockSynthesizer [Programming] – Ian UnderwoodSynthesizer [Programming], Synthesizer [Pads] – Steve PorcaroSynthesizer [Rhythm Programming] – Quincy JonesWritten-By – Gilson Peranzzetta, Ivan Lins |
5:04 |
| B4 | One Man WomanArranged By [Rhythm] – Ian Prince, Quincy JonesFeaturing, Keyboards – George DukeFeaturing, Timbales – Sheila E.Keyboards – Greg Phillinganes, Ian PrinceLead Vocals, Backing Vocals – Siedah GarrettSynthesizer [Programming] – Larry WilliamsWritten-By – Harriet Roberts, Ian Prince, Siedah Garrett |
3:44 |
| B5 | Tomorrow (A Better You, Better Me)Arranged By [Rhythm] – Jerry Hey, Quincy JonesArranged By [Vocals] – Quincy Jones, Rod TempertonBass – Neil StubenhausDirected By [Choir] – Rose Banks, Siedah GarrettDrums – John Robinson Electric Piano [Fender Rhodes] – Greg PhillinganesFeaturing, Saxophone – Gerald AlbrightGuitar – Steve LukatherKeyboards – Randy KerberLead Vocals – Tevin CampbellPercussion – Ollie BrownProducer [Assistant], Arranged By – Jerry HeyWritten-By – George Johnson, Louis Johnson, Siedah Garrett |
4:46 |
| B6 | Prelude To The GardenConcept By – Quincy JonesKeyboards, Synthesizer [Programming] – Larry WilliamsWritten-By, Arranged By – Jorge Calandrelli |
0:54 |
| B7 | The Secret GardenArranged By [Rhythm] – Quincy Jones, Rod TempertonArranged By [Snthesizer] – Jerry HeyArranged By [Vocals] – Quincy Jones, Rod Temperton, Siedah GarrettBacking Vocals – Al B. Sure!, El DeBarge, Siedah GarrettBass – Neil StubenhausDrums – John Robinson Electric Piano [Fender Rhodes] – Greg PhillinganesFeaturing, Solo Vocal – Al B. Sure!, Barry White, El DeBarge, James IngramGuitar – Steve LukatherKeyboards, Synthesizer [Programming] – Larry WilliamsSnare – Bruce SwedienWritten-By – El DeBarge, Quincy Jones, Rod Temperton, Siedah Garrett |
6:40 |
Credits
- Art Direction – Jeri Heiden
- Contractor – Leslie Morris-Johnson*
- Coordinator [Production Coordinator] – Kimiko Jackson
- Creative Director [Creative Services] – Deborah Hill
- Creative Director [Director Of Production] – Louise Velázquez*
- Design – Alan Disparte, Margo Chase
- Engineer [Additional] – Bernie Kirsh
- Engineer [Assistant] – Dana Jon Chappelle, Don Kunz, Kevin Becka, Rail Rogut
- Engineer, Recorded By, Mixed By – Bruce Swedien
- Mastered By – Bernie Grundman
- Photography By – Matthew Rolston
- Producer – Quincy Jones
- Producer [Associate] – Rod Temperton
- Recorded By [Additional Recording By] – Bernie Kirsh, Brad Sundberg, Dave Frazer*, Don Cobb
- Technician [Technical Director] – Brad Sundberg
Notes
Manufactured and distributed by Warner Bros. Records Inc.© 1989 Qwest Records ℗ 1989 Qwest Records.
Made in Germany
Printed plastic lined inner sleeve
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode (Text): 0 7599-26020-1 3
- Barcode (Scanned): 075992602013
- Other (Distribution Code): WE 391
- Rights Society: GEMA/BIEM
- Label Code: LC 7959
- Matrix / Runout (Runout Side A stamped): R/S Alsdorf 759 926020-1-A
- Matrix / Runout (Runout Side B stamped (x etched)): R/S Alsdorf 759 926020-1-Bx
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 26020-1, 1-26020 | Quincy Jones | Back On The Block (LP, Album) | Qwest Records, Qwest Records | 9 26020-1, 1-26020 | US | 1989 |
| 90220 | Quincy Jones | De Vuelta A La Cuadra (Back On The Block) (Cass, Album) | Qwest Records, Warner Music Argentina | 90220 | Argentina | 1989 |
| 9 26020-1, 1-26020 | Quincy Jones | Back On The Block (LP, Album) | Qwest Records, Qwest Records | 9 26020-1, 1-26020 | Jamaica | 1989 |
| W2 26020 | Quincy Jones | Back On The Block (CD, Album, Club) | Qwest Records | W2 26020 | US | 1989 |
| W1 26020 | Quincy Jones | Back On The Block (LP, Album) | Qwest Records, WB Music | W1 26020 | Canada | 1989 |












