Top of the World: The Best of George Benson

~ Release by George Benson (see all versions of this release, 2 available)

Tracklist

1▼Digital Media
#TitleArtistRatingLength
1Good King Bad (Theme From)
alto saxophone:
David Sanborn (on 1975-12-04)
baritone saxophone:
Ronnie Cuber (on 1975-12-04)
cello:
Charles McCracken (cellist) (on 1975-12-04) and Alan Shulman (cellist and composer) (on 1975-12-04)
clavinet and keyboard:
Don Grolnick (on 1975-12-04)
drums (drum set):
Andy Newmark (on 1975-12-04)
flute:
Joe Farrell (on 1975-12-04)
guitar:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer) (on 1975-12-04) and Eric Gale (on 1975-12-04)
keyboard:
Bobby Lyle (on 1975-12-04)
percussion:
Sue Evans (on 1975-12-04)
tenor saxophone:
Michael Brecker (American jazz saxophonist, multi‐instrumentalist and composer) (on 1975-12-04) and Frank Vicari (on 1975-12-04)
trombone:
Fred Wesley (on 1975-12-04)
trumpet:
Randy Brecker (on 1975-12-04)
vibraphone:
David Friedman (US jazz percussionist, mainly vibraphone and marimba) (on 1975-12-04)
viola:
Harold Coletta (on 1975-12-04) and Theodore Israel (on 1975-12-04)
violin:
Max Ellen (on 1975-12-04), Paul Gershman (on 1975-12-04), Harry Glickman (on 1975-12-04), Emanuel Green (on 1975-12-04), Harold Kohon (on 1975-12-04), David Nadien (on 1975-12-04), John Pintavalle (on 1975-12-04) and Max Pollikoff (on 1975-12-04)
George Benson5:56
2No Sooner Said Than Done
engineer:
Rudy van Gelder (on 1974-05-30)
double bass:
Ron Carter (US jazz double-bassist) (on 1974-05-30)
drums (drum set):
Steve Gadd (drummer) (on 1974-05-30)
guitar:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer) (on 1974-05-30) and Phil Upchurch (on 1974-05-30)
piano:
Kenny Barron (on 1974-05-30)
recorded at:
Van Gelder Studio (Englewood Cliffs, July 20, 1959 –) in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, United States (on 1974-05-30)
recording of:
No Sooner Said Than Done (on 1974-05-30)
composer:
Phil Upchurch
George Benson5:58
3Top of the World
engineer:
Rudy van Gelder (on 1973-07-17)
producer:
Creed Taylor
bass:
Ron Carter (US jazz double-bassist) (on 1973-07-17)
drums (drum set):
Jack DeJohnette (on 1973-07-17)
electric bass guitar:
Gary King (jazz bassist, arranger and songwriter) (on 1973-07-17)
electric piano:
Harold Mabern (American jazz pianist) (on 1973-07-17)
guitar:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer) (on 1973-07-17) and Earl Klugh (on 1973-07-17)
percussion:
Mobutu (percussionist) (on 1973-07-17)
tenor saxophone:
Frank Foster (saxophonist) (on 1973-07-17)
trombone:
Gerald Chamberlain (trombonist) (on 1973-07-17) and Dick Griffin (on 1973-07-17)
trumpet:
Jon Faddis (on 1973-07-17), John Gatchell (on 1973-07-17) and Waymon Reed (on 1973-07-17)
conductor:
Pee Wee Ellis (on 1973-07-17)
arranger:
Pee Wee Ellis
recorded at:
Van Gelder Studio (Englewood Cliffs, July 20, 1959 –) in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, United States (on 1973-07-17)
recording of:
Top of the World (on 1973-07-17)
composer:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer)
George Benson9:44
4Siberian Workout
baritone saxophone:
Ronnie Cuber (on 1975-12-05)
cello:
Charles McCracken (cellist) (on 1975-12-05) and Alan Shulman (cellist and composer) (on 1975-12-05)
drums (drum set):
Andy Newmark (on 1975-12-05)
flute:
Joe Farrell (on 1975-12-05)
guitar:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer) (on 1975-12-05) and Eric Gale (on 1975-12-05)
keyboard:
Bobby Lyle (on 1975-12-05)
percussion:
Sue Evans (on 1975-12-05)
tenor saxophone:
Frank Vicari (on 1975-12-05)
trombone:
Fred Wesley (on 1975-12-05)
viola:
Harold Coletta (on 1975-12-05) and Theodore Israel (on 1975-12-05)
violin:
Max Ellen (on 1975-12-05), Paul Gershman (on 1975-12-05), Harry Glickman (on 1975-12-05), Emanuel Green (on 1975-12-05), Harold Kohon (on 1975-12-05), David Nadien (on 1975-12-05), John Pintavalle (on 1975-12-05) and Max Pollikoff (on 1975-12-05)
George Benson6:42
5Plum
engineer:
Rudy van Gelder (on 1973-07-18)
producer:
Creed Taylor
bass:
Ron Carter (US jazz double-bassist) (on 1973-07-18)
drums (drum set):
Jack DeJohnette (on 1973-07-18)
electric bass guitar:
Gary King (jazz bassist, arranger and songwriter) (on 1973-07-18)
electric piano:
Harold Mabern (American jazz pianist) (on 1973-07-18)
guitar:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer) (on 1973-07-18) and Earl Klugh (on 1973-07-18)
percussion:
Mobutu (percussionist) (on 1973-07-18)
tenor saxophone:
Frank Foster (saxophonist) (on 1973-07-18)
trombone:
Gerald Chamberlain (trombonist) (on 1973-07-18) and Dick Griffin (on 1973-07-18)
trumpet:
Jon Faddis (on 1973-07-18), John Gatchell (on 1973-07-18) and Waymon Reed (on 1973-07-18)
conductor:
Pee Wee Ellis (on 1973-07-18)
arranger:
Pee Wee Ellis
recorded at:
Van Gelder Studio (Englewood Cliffs, July 20, 1959 –) in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, United States (on 1973-07-18)
recording of:
Plum (on 1973-07-18)
composer:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer)
George Benson5:11
6Serbian Blue
engineer:
Rudy van Gelder (on 1974-05-30)
double bass:
Ron Carter (US jazz double-bassist) (on 1974-05-30)
drums (drum set):
Steve Gadd (drummer) (on 1974-05-30)
guitar:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer) (on 1974-05-30)
guitar and percussion:
Phil Upchurch (on 1974-05-30)
piano:
Kenny Barron (on 1974-05-30)
recorded at:
Van Gelder Studio (Englewood Cliffs, July 20, 1959 –) in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, United States (on 1974-05-30)
earliest release:
Serbian Blue by George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer)
recording of:
Serbian Blue (on 1974-05-30)
composer:
Don Sebesky
George Benson13:03
7California Dreamin’
engineer:
Rudy van Gelder (in 1971-11)
producer:
Creed Taylor
acoustic guitar:
Jay Berliner (in 1971-11)
alto flute:
Phil Bodner (Woodwind player) (in 1971-11), Hubert Laws (in 1971-11), George Marge (in 1971-11) and Romeo Penque (in 1971-11)
baritone horn and trombone:
Wayne Andre (in 1971-11)
bass:
Ron Carter (US jazz double-bassist) (in 1971-11)
bass clarinet:
Romeo Penque (in 1971-11)
bassoon:
Jane Taylor (bassoonist) (in 1971-11)
clarinet:
George Marge (in 1971-11) and Romeo Penque (in 1971-11)
cor anglais and oboe:
Phil Bodner (Woodwind player) (in 1971-11), George Marge (in 1971-11) and Romeo Penque (in 1971-11)
drums (drum set):
Billy Cobham (in 1971-11)
electric piano:
Herbie Hancock (US jazz pianist, keyboardist, bandleader and composer) (in 1971-11)
flugelhorn and trumpet:
John Frosk (in 1971-11) and Al Rubin (in 1971-11)
flute:
Phil Bodner (Woodwind player) (in 1971-11), Hubert Laws (in 1971-11) and George Marge (in 1971-11)
French horn:
Jim Buffington (US jazz, studio and classical hornist) (in 1971-11)
guitar:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer) (in 1971-11)
harp:
Gloria Agostini (Harp) (in 1971-11)
percussion:
Phil Kraus (in 1971-11) and Airto Moreira (percussionist) (in 1971-11)
piccolo:
Hubert Laws (in 1971-11)
vibraphone:
Phil Kraus (in 1971-11)
vocals:
Airto Moreira (percussionist) (in 1971-11)
arranger:
Don Sebesky
recorded at:
Van Gelder Studio (Englewood Cliffs, July 20, 1959 –) in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, United States (in 1971-11)
instrumental cover recording of:
California Dreamin’ (in 1971-11)
writer:
John Phillips (The Mamas & The Papas) and Michelle Phillips
publisher:
American Broadcasting Music, Inc., MCA Music Publishing (renamed since c. 1996 as Universal Music Publishing Group), Richt & Slezak OHG, Trousdale Music, Trousdale Music Publishers, Inc., Universal Music Corp. (USA, affiliated with ASCAP) and Universal/MCA Music Publishing GmbH
sub-publisher:
シンコーミュージック・エンタテイメント (Shinko Music Entertainment Co., Ltd.) and ユニバーサル・ミュージック・パブリッシング Synch事業部 (Universal Music Publishing, Synch Division)
George Benson47:19
8Sky Dive (live)
George Benson6:57
9Willow Weep for Me
cover recording of:
Willow Weep for Me
lyricist and composer:
Ann Ronell (in 1932)
publisher:
Ann Ronell Music and Bourne Co. (not for release label use, this is a music publisher)
sub-publisher:
日音 Synch事業部 (NICHION, INC. Synch Division)
The George Benson Quartet7:47
10All Clear (alternate take)
engineer:
Rudy van Gelder (on 1971-02-03)
producer:
Creed Taylor
bass:
Ron Carter (US jazz double-bassist) (on 1971-02-03)
drums (drum set):
Jack DeJohnette (on 1971-02-03)
guitar:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer) (on 1971-02-03)
organ:
Clarence Palmer (on 1971-02-03)
percussion:
Michael Cameron (on 1971-02-03) and Albert Nicholson (percussionist/drummer) (on 1971-02-03)
recorded at:
Van Gelder Studio (Englewood Cliffs, July 20, 1959 –) in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, United States (on 1971-02-03)
recording of:
All Clear (on 1971-02-03)
composer:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer)
George Benson5:45
11Take the “A” Train
engineer:
Rudy van Gelder (on 1974-05-30)
bass and guitar:
Phil Upchurch (on 1974-05-30)
double bass:
Ron Carter (US jazz double-bassist) (on 1974-05-30)
drums (drum set):
Steve Gadd (drummer) (on 1974-05-30)
guitar:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer) (on 1974-05-30)
piano:
Kenny Barron (on 1974-05-30)
recorded at:
Van Gelder Studio (Englewood Cliffs, July 20, 1959 –) in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, United States (on 1974-05-30)
instrumental recording of:
Take the “A” Train (version with lyrics by Sherrill) (on 1974-05-30)
lyricist:
Joya Sherrill (in 1944)
composer:
Billy Strayhorn (in 1939)
publisher:
Music Sales Corporation (American copyright holder in both popular and classical music)
version of:
Take the “A” Train (original instrumental version)
George Benson4:15
12Summertime
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1966-03-15)
baritone saxophone:
Ronnie Cuber (on 1966-03-15)
drums (drum set):
Jimmy Lovelace (on 1966-03-15) and Ray Lucas (on 1966-03-15)
guitar:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer) (on 1966-03-15)
organ:
Dr. Lonnie Smith (on 1966-03-15)
cover recording of:
Summertime (American songbook standard from 1935 opera Porgy and Bess) (on 1966-03-15)
lyricist:
Ira Gershwin (in 1934), Dorothy Heyward (playwright) (in 1934) and DuBose Heyward (in 1934)
composer:
George Gershwin (composer) (in 1934)
publisher:
Chappell & Co., Chappell & Co., Inc. (USA), Chappell Music Ltd., Dubose and Dorothy Heyward Memorial Fund Publishing, George Gershwin Music, New Dawn Music, Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996), Warner/Chappell (Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.), Warner/Chappell Music Holland BV, Warner/Chappell North America Limited (formerly incorporated as Marmalade Music Ltd., from 1968/09/19–1999/11/09), Ira Gershwin Music (in 1935), WB Music Corp. (1929–2019) (from 1935 until 2019-05-28) and WC Music Corp. (from 2019-05-28 to present)
version of:
Porgy and Bess: Act I, Scene I. “Summertime” (Clara)
George Benson2:24
13White Rabbit
engineer:
Rudy van Gelder (in 1971-11)
producer:
Creed Taylor
acoustic guitar:
Jay Berliner (in 1971-11)
alto flute:
Phil Bodner (Woodwind player) (in 1971-11), Hubert Laws (in 1971-11), George Marge (in 1971-11) and Romeo Penque (in 1971-11)
baritone horn and trombone:
Wayne Andre (in 1971-11)
bass:
Ron Carter (US jazz double-bassist) (in 1971-11)
bass clarinet:
Romeo Penque (in 1971-11)
bassoon:
Jane Taylor (bassoonist) (in 1971-11)
clarinet:
George Marge (in 1971-11) and Romeo Penque (in 1971-11)
cor anglais and oboe:
Phil Bodner (Woodwind player) (in 1971-11), George Marge (in 1971-11) and Romeo Penque (in 1971-11)
drums (drum set):
Billy Cobham (in 1971-11)
electric piano:
Herbie Hancock (US jazz pianist, keyboardist, bandleader and composer) (in 1971-11)
flugelhorn:
John Frosk (in 1971-11) and Al Rubin (in 1971-11)
flute:
Phil Bodner (Woodwind player) (in 1971-11) and George Marge (in 1971-11)
French horn:
Jim Buffington (US jazz, studio and classical hornist) (in 1971-11)
guitar:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer) (in 1971-11)
harp:
Gloria Agostini (Harp) (in 1971-11)
percussion:
Airto Moreira (percussionist) (in 1971-11)
percussion and vibraphone and vibraphone [vibes]:
Phil Kraus (in 1971-11)
piccolo and solo flute:
Hubert Laws (in 1971-11)
solo trumpet:
John Frosk (in 1971-11)
trumpet:
Al Rubin (in 1971-11)
vocals:
Airto Moreira (percussionist) (in 1971-11)
conductor:
Don Sebesky (in 1971-11)
arranger:
Don Sebesky
recorded at:
Van Gelder Studio (Englewood Cliffs, July 20, 1959 –) in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, United States (in 1971-11)
instrumental cover recording of:
White Rabbit (in 1971-11)
lyricist and composer:
Grace Slick
publisher:
Irving Music, Inc. and Rondor Music (London) Ltd.
is based on:
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland (novel)
is based on:
Through the Looking‐Glass, and What Alice Found There (novel)
George Benson46:55
14Ode to a Kudu
engineer:
Rudy van Gelder (on 1971-02-03)
producer:
Creed Taylor
bass:
Ron Carter (US jazz double-bassist) (on 1971-02-03)
drums (drum set):
Jack DeJohnette (on 1971-02-03)
guitar:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer) (on 1971-02-03)
organ:
Clarence Palmer (on 1971-02-03)
percussion:
Michael Cameron (on 1971-02-03) and Albert Nicholson (percussionist/drummer) (on 1971-02-03)
recorded at:
Van Gelder Studio (Englewood Cliffs, July 20, 1959 –) in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, United States (on 1971-02-03)
recording of:
Ode to a Kudu (on 1971-02-03)
composer:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer)
publisher:
Char‐Liz Music, Inc., Music in One and シンコーミュージック・パブリッシャーズ (Shinko Music Publishing Co., Ltd.)
George Benson3:45
15The Man From Toledo
drums (drum set):
Jimmy Lovelace
guitar:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer) and Ronnie Cuber
organ:
Dr. Lonnie Smith
trombone:
Bennie Green (jazz trombonist)
recording of:
Man From Toledo
composer:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer)
The George Benson Quartet2:08
16The Borgia Stick
baritone saxophone:
Ronnie Cuber
drums (drum set):
Jimmy Lovelace
guitar:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer) and Ronnie Cuber
organ:
Dr. Lonnie Smith
trombone:
Bennie Green (jazz trombonist)
recording of:
The Borgia Stick
composer:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer)
The George Benson Quartet3:08
17Clockwise (alternate take)
recording of:
Clockwise
composer:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer)
The George Benson Quartet4:56
18J.H. Bossa Nova
recording of:
J. H. Bossa Nova
composer:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer)
The George Benson Quartet3:10
19A Foggy Day
cover recording of:
A Foggy Day (in London Town)
lyricist:
Ira Gershwin (in 1937)
composer:
George Gershwin (composer) (in 1937)
publisher:
Chappell & Co., Inc. (USA), Chappell Music Ltd., Gershwin Publishing Corp, Warner Chappell North America Ltd. and WB Music Corp. (1929–2019) (until 2019-05-28)
part of:
A Damsel in Distress (1937 film score)
The George Benson Quartet2:40
20Benson's Rider
baritone saxophone:
Ronnie Cuber
drums (drum set):
Jimmy Lovelace
guitar:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer) and Ronnie Cuber
organ:
Dr. Lonnie Smith
trombone:
Bennie Green (jazz trombonist)
recording of:
Benson's Rider
composer:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer)
The George Benson Quartet5:36
21All of Me
baritone saxophone:
Ronnie Cuber
drums (drum set):
Jimmy Lovelace
guitar:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer) and Ronnie Cuber
organ:
Dr. Lonnie Smith
trombone:
Bennie Green (jazz trombonist)
cover recording of:
All of Me
writer:
Gerald Marks (in 1932) and Seymour Simons (in 1932)
publisher:
Bourne Co. (not for release label use, this is a music publisher), Bourne, Inc., Francis, Day & Hunter Ltd., Marlong Music Corp., Round Hill Songs and Sony/ATV Tunes LLC (ASCAP)
sub-publisher:
Peermusic and 日音 Synch事業部 (NICHION, INC. Synch Division)
The George Benson Quartet2:08
22Take Five
engineer:
Rudy van Gelder (on 1974-05-29)
bass:
Ron Carter (US jazz double-bassist) (on 1974-05-29)
drums (drum set):
Steve Gadd (drummer) (on 1974-05-29)
guitar:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer) (on 1974-05-29) and Phil Upchurch (on 1974-05-29)
piano:
Kenny Barron (on 1974-05-29)
recorded at:
Van Gelder Studio (Englewood Cliffs, July 20, 1959 –) in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, United States (on 1974-05-29)
later releases:
Take Five by George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer)
cover recording of:
Take Five (original instrumental version) (on 1974-05-29)
composer:
Paul Desmond
publisher:
Derry Music Company, Desmond Music Company (Paul Desmond), Valentine Music Group Ltd., Valentine Music Verlag and シンコーミュージック・パブリッシャーズ (Shinko Music Publishing Co., Ltd.)
part of:
The Real Book (compilation of jazz standards, Volume I)
George Benson47:05
23Body Talk (alternate take)
engineer:
Rudy van Gelder (on 1973-07-17)
producer:
Creed Taylor
double bass [bass]:
Ron Carter (US jazz double-bassist) (on 1973-07-17)
drums (drum set):
Jack DeJohnette (on 1973-07-17)
electric bass guitar:
Gary King (jazz bassist, arranger and songwriter) (on 1973-07-17)
electric piano:
Harold Mabern (American jazz pianist) (on 1973-07-17)
guitar:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer) (on 1973-07-17) and Earl Klugh (on 1973-07-17)
percussion:
Mobutu (percussionist) (on 1973-07-17)
tenor saxophone:
Frank Foster (saxophonist) (on 1973-07-17)
trombone:
Gerald Chamberlain (trombonist) (on 1973-07-17) and Dick Griffin (on 1973-07-17)
trumpet:
Jon Faddis (on 1973-07-17), John Gatchell (on 1973-07-17) and Waymon Reed (on 1973-07-17)
conductor:
Pee Wee Ellis (on 1973-07-17)
arranger:
Pee Wee Ellis
recorded at:
Van Gelder Studio (Englewood Cliffs, July 20, 1959 –) in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, United States (on 1973-07-17)
recording of:
Body Talk (on 1973-07-17)
composer:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer)
George Benson9:19
24So What
engineer:
Rudy van Gelder (on 1971-02-02)
producer:
Creed Taylor
bass:
Ron Carter (US jazz double-bassist)
drums (drum set):
Jack DeJohnette
guitar:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer)
organ:
Clarence Palmer
percussion:
Michael Cameron and Albert Nicholson (percussionist/drummer)
recorded at:
Van Gelder Studio (Englewood Cliffs, July 20, 1959 –) in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, United States (on 1971-02-02)
cover recording of:
So What
composer:
Miles Davis (jazz trumpeter, bandleader, songwriter)
publisher:
Jazz Horn Music
part of:
The Real Book (compilation of jazz standards, Volume I)
George Benson9:19