Tracklist
| A | Mr. Nice Guy | 3:44 |
| B | Off And On Again | 3:49 |
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P-B-5274 | Ronnie Laws | Mr. Nice Guy (7", Single, Promo) | Capitol Records | P-B-5274 | US | 1983 |
Tracklist Hide Credits
| 1 | Can't Save TomorrowDrums, Programmed By [Prophet], Bass – Leon JohnsonGuitar – Roland BautistaLead Vocals, Backing Vocals, Piano, Synthesizer [Prophet ], Soprano Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone – Ronnie LawsSynthesizer [Bridge, Solo] – Larry DunnWritten-By – Ronnie Laws |
4:10 |
| 2 | Mr. Nice GuyDrum Programming [Dmx] – Leon JohnsonDrums [Simmons Drums] – Michael JochumPiano, Synthesizer [Prophet, Obx], Vocals, Saxophone – Ronnie LawsWritten-By – Ronnie Laws |
3:44 |
| 3 | In The GrooveBass – Lee Sklar*Drums – Carlos VegaGuitar – Paul Jackson Jr.Keyboards – Greg MathiesonPercussion – Lenny CastroProducer, Synthesizer – Greg MathiesonSynthesizer – Michael BoddickerWritten-By – Greg Mathieson, Trevor Veitch |
3:33 |
| 4 | Third HourBacking Vocals – Debra Laws, Ronnie LawsDrum Programming, Programmed By [Prophet] – Leon JohnsonDrums [Simmons Drums] – Steve Turner Guitar – Roland BautistaLead Vocals, Piano, Synthesizer, Synthesizer [Prophet(s)], Bass, Tenor Saxophone – Ronnie LawsSynthesizer [Gs1] – Larry DunnWritten-By – Ronnie Laws |
4:55 |
| 5 | YouBass, Drum Programming [Computer], Guitar – Leon JohnsonElectric Piano [Fender], Piano [Acoustic] – Greg 'Harpo' HiffmanLead Vocals, Saxophone – Ronnie LawsSynthesizer [Mini-moog, Obx], Bells [Orchestra Bells] – Larry DunnWritten-By – Jackie English*, Leon Johnson |
4:05 |
| 6 | Big StarsDrum Programming [Dmx] – William JeffreyPercussion – Mayuto Korea*Soprano Saxophone, Synthesizer [Obx, Gs1], Piano – Ronnie LawsSynthesizer [Bass, Intro] – Larry DunnWritten-By – Ronnie Laws |
5:25 |
| 7 | RollingDrum Programming [Dmx] – William JeffreyPercussion – Mayuto Korea*Soprano Saxophone, Vocals, Synthesizer [Obx], Electric Piano [Fender Rhodes] – Ronnie LawsWritten-By – Ronnie Laws |
3:00 |
| 8 | What Does It Take (To Win Your Love)Backing Vocals – Arnold McCuller, Brenda Gooch, John Lehman, Myrna MatthewsBass – Leon JohnsonDrums – Raymond PoundsLead Vocals, Saxophone – Ronnie LawsPiano – Barnaby FinchSynthesizer [Obx] – Larry DunnWritten-By – Junior Walker |
3:12 |
| 9 | Off And On AgainBacking Vocals – Gwenche Machu, Marlena Jeter, Maxi AndersonBass – Leon JohnsonDrums [Dmx Drum Computer], Lead Vocals, Saxophone, Piano, Synthesizer [Bass], Keyboards – Ronnie LawsDrums [Drum Fills] – Raymond PoundsGuitar – Roland BautistaSynthesizer [Intro] – Larry DunnWritten-By – Ronnie Laws |
3:49 |
Companies, etc.
- Manufactured By – Mediamotion
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Capitol Records, Inc.
- Copyright (c) – Capitol Records, Inc.
Credits
- Art Direction – Bill Burks
- Contractor – Larry Dunn, Leon Johnson, Roland Bautista, William Jeffrey
- Design [Art, Design] – Mac James
- Engineer – Gerry Brown*
- Engineer [Assistant] – Artie Farkas, Fred Howard, Gene Wooley, Mike Brown , Shinichi Katayama
- Mixed By – Gerry Brown*
- Photography By – Bobby Holland
- Producer – Ronnie Laws
- Reissue Producer – Gilles Pétard, Gérard Woog
Notes
℗&© Digital Remaster 2004. The Copyright in this sound recording is owned by Capitol Records, Inc.(original recording 1983)
Produced for Little Brother, Inc.
Recorded at Lion Share Studio & Spirit Studio.
Mixed at Yamaha Studio.
Mastered at Capitol Records.
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode: 724357877428
- ASIN: B00020P7LU
- Rights Society: bel / BIEM
- Label Code: 0542
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST 12261 | Ronnie Laws | Mr. Nice Guy (LP, Album) | Capitol Records | ST 12261 | US | 1983 |
| 072435787752 | Ronnie Laws | Mr. Nice Guy (CD, Album, Copy Prot., RE, RM) | Capitol Music, EMI | 072435787752 | Europe | 2004 |
| 1C 064 4001671 | Ronnie Laws | Mr. Nice Guy (LP, Album) | Capitol Records, EMI | 1C 064 4001671 | Germany | 1983 |
| 4XT-12261 | Ronnie Laws | Mr. Nice Guy (Cass, Album) | Capitol Records | 4XT-12261 | US | 1983 |
| 7 2435787752 7, 072435787742 | Ronnie Laws | Mr. Nice Guy (CD, Album, RE, RM) | Capitol Records, EMI | 7 2435787752 7, 072435787742 | Europe | 2004 |
Tracklist
| A1 | Can't Save Tomorrow | 4:10 |
| A2 | Mr. Nice Guy | 3:44 |
| A3 | In The Groove | 3:33 |
| A4 | Third Hour | 4:55 |
| B1 | You | 4:05 |
| B2 | Big Stars | 5:25 |
| B3 | Rolling | 3:00 |
| B4 | What Does It Take (To Win Your Love) | 3:12 |
| B5 | Off And On Again | 3:49 |
Companies, etc.
- Record Company – Capitol Industries-EMI, Inc.
- Manufactured By – Capitol Records, Inc.
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Capitol Records, Inc.
- Copyright (c) – Capitol Records, Inc.
- Pressed By – Capitol Records Pressing Plant, Jacksonville
- Recorded At – Lion Share Recording Studios
- Recorded At – Spirit Studio
- Mixed At – Yamaha Studios
- Mastered At – Capitol Mastering
- Published By – Colgems-EMI Music Inc.
- Published By – Sweetbeat Music
- Published By – Slapshot Music
- Published By – Mighty Mathieson Music
- Published By – Diddle Diddle Music
- Published By – Carollon Music Co.
- Published By – Stone Agate Music Division
- Published By – Jobete Music Co., Inc.
Credits
- Art Direction – Bill Burks
- Artwork, Design – Mac James
- Backing Vocals – Arnold McCuller (tracks: B4), Brenda Gooch (tracks: B4), Debra Laws (tracks: A4), Gwenche Machu (tracks: B5), John Lehman (tracks: B4), Marlena Jeter (tracks: B5), Maxi Anderson (tracks: B5), Myrna Matthews (tracks: B4), Ronnie Laws (tracks: A1, A4)
- Bass – Lee Sklar* (tracks: A3), Leon Johnson (tracks: A1, B1, B4, B5), Ronnie Laws (tracks: A4,B5)
- Contractor – Leon Johnson, William Jeffery
- Drum Programming – Leon Johnson (tracks: A2, A4, B1), William Jeffrey (tracks: B2, B3)
- Drums – Carlos Vega (tracks: A3), Leon Johnson (tracks: A1), Raymond Pounds (tracks: B4, B5)
- Drums [Simmons Drums] – Michael Jochum (tracks: A2), Steve Turner (tracks: A4)
- Engineer, Mixed By – Gerry Brown*
- Guitar – Leon Johnson (tracks: B1), Paul Jackson Jr. (tracks: A3), Roland Bautista (tracks: A1, B5)
- Keyboards – Greg Mathieson (tracks: A3), Ronnie Laws (tracks: B5)
- Lead Vocals – Ronnie Laws (tracks: A1, A4, B1, B4, B5)
- Mastered By [Runout Etch ES] – Eddy Schreyer
- Percussion – Lenny Castro (tracks: A3), Mayuto Korea* (tracks: B2, B3)
- Photography By – Bobby Holland
- Piano – Barnaby Finch (tracks: B4), Greg 'Harpo' Hiffman (tracks: B1), Ronnie Laws (tracks: A1, A2, A4, B5)
- Producer – Greg Mathieson (tracks: A3), Ronnie Laws (tracks: A1, A2, A4 to B5)
- Saxophone – Ronnie Laws (tracks: A1, A2, A4 to B4)
- Synthesizer – Greg Mathieson (tracks: A3), Larry Dunn (tracks: A4, B1, B4, B5), Michael Boddicker (tracks: A3), Ronnie Laws (tracks: A2, A4, B2, B3, B5)
- Technician [Assistants] – Artie Farkas, Fred Howard, Gene Wooley, Mike Brown , Shinichi Katayama
- Vocals – Ronnie Laws (tracks: A2, B3)
- Written-By – Greg Mathieson (tracks: A3), Jackie English* (tracks: B1), Junior Walker (tracks: B4), Leon Johnson (tracks: B1), Ronnie Laws (tracks: A1, A2, A4, B2, B3, B5), Trevor Veitch (tracks: A3)
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Rights Society: ASCAP
- Rights Society: BMI
- Barcode (Text): 0 7777-12261-4
- Barcode (Scanned): 077771226114
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST 12261 | Ronnie Laws | Mr. Nice Guy (LP, Album) | Capitol Records | ST 12261 | US | 1983 |
| 072435787752 | Ronnie Laws | Mr. Nice Guy (CD, Album, Copy Prot., RE, RM) | Capitol Music, EMI | 072435787752 | Europe | 2004 |
| 1C 064 4001671 | Ronnie Laws | Mr. Nice Guy (LP, Album) | Capitol Records, EMI | 1C 064 4001671 | Germany | 1983 |
| EST 4001671 | Ronnie Laws | Mr. Nice Guy (LP, Album) | Capitol Records | EST 4001671 | UK | 1983 |
| 7 2435787752 7, 072435787742 | Ronnie Laws | Mr. Nice Guy (CD, Album, RE, RM) | Capitol Records, EMI | 7 2435787752 7, 072435787742 | Europe | 2004 |
