Ralph MacDonald – Universal Rhythm
(London Records 1984 LONLP3)
Matrix No’s: A1/B1 – UK Pressing
Vinyl in Nr MINT condition
(there are some light surface marks visible on the vinyl when held up to the light but they don’t affect the sound quality)
Sleeve in Nr MINT/Excellent+ condition
– some wear to edges/corners
Ralph Anthony MacDonald (March 15, 1944 – December 18, 2011) was an American percussionist, steelpan virtuoso, songwriter, musical arranger, and record producer.
His compositions include “Where Is the Love”, a Grammy Award winner for the duet of Roberta Flack and Donny Hathaway; “Just the Two of Us”, recorded by Bill Withers and Grover Washington Jr.; and “Mister Magic” recorded by Grover Washington Jr.
“Universal Rhythm” is a studio album by American percussionist, steelpan virtuoso, songwriter, musical arranger, and record producer, Ralph MacDonald. Released in 1984 by London Records.
Track listing
| A1 |
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In The Name Of Love
Drums – Steve Gadd
Electric Piano [Fender Rhodes] – Richard Tee
Guitar – Eric Gale
Percussion – Ralph MacDonald
Vocals – Bill Withers
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| A2 |
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Theme From – “The Outcasts” (Another Time – Another Place)
Congas, Percussion – Ralph MacDonald
Drums – Steve Gadd
Guitar – Eric Gale
Piano – Richard Tee
Steel Drums – Robert Greenidge
Synthesizer [O.B.X. Oberhiem] – Jorge Dalto
Written By – E. Sheldon
Written-By – Hugo Montenegro
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| A3 |
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Universal Rhythm
Bass, Guitar – Eric Gale
Congas, Percussion – Ralph MacDonald
Piano – Richard Tee
Soprano Saxophone – Grover Washington, Jr.
Steel Drums – Robert Greenidge
Timbales – Nicky Marrero
Vocals – Yogi Lee
Written-By, Synthesizer – William Eaton
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| B1 |
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Tradewinds
Backing Vocals – William Eaton
Drums – Steve Gadd
Electric Piano [Fender Rhodes] – Richard Tee
Guitar – Eric Gale
Vocals, Backing Vocals – Yogi Lee
Written-By – William Salter
Written-By, Percussion – Ralph MacDonald
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| B2 |
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Play Pen
Drums – Steve Gadd
Written-By – William Salter
Written-By, Percussion – Ralph MacDonald
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| B3 |
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(It’s) The Game
Drums – Steve Gadd
Guitar – Eric Gale
Piano – Richard Tee
Vocals – Zachary Sanders
Vocals [Opening Monologue], Congas, Percussion – Ralph MacDonald
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| B4 |
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Park Plaza
Bass – Andy Gonzalez
Congas – Ralph MacDonald
Guitar – Eric Gale
Synthesizer [O.B.X. Oberhiem], Electric Piano [Fender Rhodes], Piano – Jorge Dalto
Timbales – Nicholas Marrero
Written-By – William Allen
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