"KISS ME WITH THE WIND"は、ブレンダ・ラッセル五枚目のソロアルバム。 アルバムは、UK Blues＆Soul Top British SoulAlbumsチャートの25位に。 解説 4枚目のアルバムGet Here （1988）が成功した後、ラッセルはさまざまなプロデューサーやソングライターと再びコラボレーション。ラッセルは前のアルバムよりもダンス志向の傾斜を取り、有名なソングライター/プロデューサーのナラダ・マイケル・ウォルデンと協働。ナラダマイケルウォルデンは、タイトルトラックと「Stop Running Away」を含む、アルバムの2つのトラックを共同執筆およびプロデュースした。どちらもシングルとしてリリースされた。
ナラダ・マイケル・ウォルデンをプロデューサーに迎えた2曲以外はBrenda Russell単独のアレンジで独りで打ち込みによって製作された作品が多く、今までで一番内向的な作品になっている。
André Fischerとの最後の作品で、A&Mにおいての最終作でもあり、この後レコード会社とのパーマネントな契約は結ばれることは無く単独契約でのリリースが続くことになる。
当時海外ではLPやCTもリリースされたが、日本国内ではCDのみのリリースとなっている。
その後現在までどの国でも再発されておらず、現在は配信のみで入手が可能となっている。
国内リリース
1990年 PONY CANYON INC PCCY-10143 (CD)
記録 R&B No.65
収録曲 A1Kiss Me With The Wind (Lyrics : Brenda Russell Music : Brenda Russell, Narada Michael Walden)Recorded & Mixed by David FrazerRhythm Arrangeed by Narada Michael Walden, Louis BiancanielloPercussion, Synth Bass – Narada Michael WaldenSynthesizers, Rhythm Programming – Louis BiancanielloFairlight Programming – Ren KlyceRhythm Guitar – Ray ObiedoBackground Vocals – Brenda RussellA2Stupid Love (Lyrics and Music : Brenda Russell)Engineered by Jeffrey "Woody" WoodruffStupid Arranged by André Fischer & Brenda RussellStupid Synthesizers Programming, Synthesizers – Brenda RussellStupid Drum & Additional Synth Programming – Kurt FarquharStupid Synclavier Programming – Winston JohnsonStupid Guitar – Don GriffinStupid Synthesizer Bass & Programming - Don BoyettStupid Background Vocals – Brenda RussellStupid Rap – André FischerA3All American (Lyrics and Music : Brenda Russell, Sharon Robinson)Engineered & Mixed by Mick GuzauskiArranged by Sharon RobinsonSynthesizer & Drum Programming: Sharon RobinsonLead Guitar – Dean ParksGuitar – Don GriffinBackground Vocals – Phil Perry, Philip Bailey, James Ingram, Sharon Robinson, Stephanie Spruill, Brenda RussellAdditional Synthesizer Sounds – Sam WardA4Stop Running Away (Lyrics : Brenda Russell Music : Brenda Russell, Narada Michael Walden)Recorded & Mixed by David FrazerArranged by Narada Michael WaldenDrums, Piano – Narada Michael WaldenPiano, Synthesizers, Synth Bass – Walter AfanasieffFairlight Programming – Ren KlyceSynth Bass – Eric Daniels Percussion – Raul RekowBackground Vocals – Kitty Beethoven, Annie Stocking, Tina ThompsonA5Waiting For You (Lyrics and Music : Brenda Russell)Engineered by Steve Sykes / Mixed by Mick GuzauskiArranged by Brenda RussellSynthesizer, Drum & Synthesizer Programming, Background Vocals – Brenda RussellSynclavier Programming – Winston JohnsonAcoustic Guitar – Earl KlughPercussion – Lenny CastroAdditional Synthesizer – Larry WilliamsBackground Vocals – Petsey Powell, Maxayn Lewis, Sharon RobinsonB1Justice In Truth (Lyrics : Brenda Russell Music : Matthew Wilder)Engineered & Mixed by Mick GuzauskiArranged by Matthew WilderSynthesizer, Drum & Synthesizer Programming – Matthew WilderRhodes – Greg PhillinganesDrums – Jeff PorcaroBackground Vocals – Brenda RussellAdditional Synthesizer Sounds – Sam WardJus' Cynthia「Love Grow」(2000)、平井あみ「First Light」(2010)がカバーしているB2Dinner With Gershwin (Lyrics and Music : Brenda Russell)Engineered by Richard McKernan / Mixed by Brian MaloufArranged by Brenda RussellSynthesizer, Drum & Synthesizer Programming, Background Vocals – Brenda RussellAcoustic Piano, Synthesizer Bass – Greg PhillinganesOrgan – William D. SmithSynclavier Programming – Winston JohnsonDonna Summer「All Systems Go」(1987)への提供曲 Sacha Mullin「Whelm」(2013)がカバーしている他、Lenny & Johnsonも1999年にシングルリリースしているB3Good For Love (Lyrics : Brenda Russell Music : Larry Williams, Brenda Russell)Engineered by Richard McKernan / Mixed by Tommy VicariArranged by Larry Williams and Brenda RussellSynthesizer, Synth Bass, Sax Solp & Synthesizer Programming - Larry WilliamsGuitar – Michael ThompsonDrums – John RobinsonElectric Bass – Bill SharpePercussion – Luis ConteBackground Vocals – Brenda RussellAdditional Percussion Programming – Aaron ZigmanB4Night Train To Leningrad (Lyrics and Music : Brenda Russell)Engineered by Richard McKernan / Mixed by Bill SchneeSynthesizer, Percussion & Synthesizer Programming – Brenda RussellSynclavier Programming, Special Effects– Winston JohnsonAdditional Synthesizer – Larry WilliamsCello - Ronald B.CooperEuphonium - Bill RichenbachB5Drive My Car ('Til Sunset) (Lyrics and Music : Paul Chilen, Brenda Russell)Engineered by Richard McKernan / Mixed by Mick GuzauskiArranged by Paul ChilenSynthesizer, Drum & Synthesizer Programming – Paul ChilenSynclavier Programming – Winston JohnsonAcoustic Guitar – Earl KlughPercussion – Lenny CastroBackground Vocals – Brenda RussellAdditional Background Vocals – Petsey Powell, Maxayn Lewis, Sharon RobinsonB6On Your Side (Lyrics and Music : Brenda Russell)Engineered & Mixed by Mick GuzauskiArranged by Brenda RussellSynthesizer, Drum & Synthesizer Programming – Brenda RussellAcoustic Piano – Russell FerranteBass – Jimmy HaslipDrums – Jeff PorcaroBackground Choir – The Sandra Crouch SingersAdditional Synthesizer Sounds – Sam Ward Produced by André Fischer & Brenda Russell except "Kiss Me With The Wind" "Stop Running Away" Produced by Narada Michael Walden "Good For Love" Produced by Larry Williams & Brenda RussellMastered by Mike ReeseManagement - Eric Borenstein / Garry C. KiefProduction Coodinator – Frank DeCaro except "Kiss Me With The Wind" "Stop Running Away" "Good For Love" Erik (Mega Mgmt.) HansonExecutive Producers - Brenda Russell & Eric Borenstein
リリース履歴 A＆M RECORDS, INC. / 75021 5271 1 <US/1990> LPA＆M RECORDS, INC. / 75021 5271 4 <US, CANADA/1990> MTA＆M RECORDS, INC. / 75021 5271 2 <US, CANADA/1990> CDPONY CANYON INC. (A&M) / PCCY-10143 <JAPAN/1990> CDA＆M RECORDS, INC. / 395 271-1 <UK, EUR, BRAZIL/1990> LPA＆M RECORDS, INC. / 395 271-4 <EUR, INDONESIA/1990> MTA＆M RECORDS, INC. / 395 271-2 <UK, GERMANY/1990> CDA＆M RECORDS, INC. / 29.277 <ARGENTINA/1990> LPA＆M RECORDS, INC. / 69.277 <ARGENTINA/1990> MT
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