『グレイテスト・ヒッツ』()は、1992年にA&Mレコードからリリースされた、ブレンダ・ラッセルの1枚目のベストアルバム。 解説 A&Mに残した4枚のアルバムの内、2枚目のアルバム『ラヴ・ライフ』を除く3枚のアルバムからの選曲で構成。
本人が関わっておらずレコード会社の企画商品のため、特に未発表の曲などは収録されてはいないがリマスタリング音源を使用している。
また、米国盤と国内盤は10曲、英国盤と再発国内盤は12曲と収録曲数が異なる。
国内リリース
1992年 POLYDOR K.K POCM-1006 (CD) 10曲入米国盤仕様
2006年 UNIVERSAL MUSIC K.K UICY-90091 (CD) 12曲入英国盤仕様
収録曲 米国盤・国内盤 1Piano In The Dark (Lyrics and Music : Brenda Russell, Jeff Hull, Scott Cutler)Produced by André Fischer, Brenda Russell & Jeff HullDrum Programming, Synthesizers – Jeff HullAdditional Synthesizers – Michael RuffAcoustic Piano – Russell FerranteGuitar – James HarrahFeaturing Male Vocalist – Joe Esposito2So Good, So Right (Lyrics and Music : Brenda Russell)Produced by André FischerRhythm Arranged by Brenda Russell & André FischerVocal Arranged by Brenda RussellStrings & Horns Arranged by David WolfertConcertmaster – Harry BluestoneAcoustic Piano, Background Vocals – Brenda RussellFender Rhodes – Ron StockertBass - Ed BrownDrums – André FischerElectric Guitar – George Sopuch, Fred Tackett, David WolfertFlugelhorn – Steve MadaioSoprano Saxophone – Tom SavianoTrumpet – Steve Madaio, Judd Miller3Kiss Me With The Wind (Lyrics : Brenda Russell Music : Brenda Russell, Narada Michael Walden)Produced by Narada Michael WaldenRhythm Arrangeed by Narada Michael Walden, Louis BiancanielloPercussion, Synth Bass – Narada Michael WaldenSynthesizers, Rhythm Programming – Louis BiancanielloFairlight Programming – Ren KlyceRhythm Guitar – Ray ObiedoBackground Vocals – Brenda Russell4Get Here (Lyrics and Music : Brenda Russell)Produced by André Fischer, Brenda Russell & Peter O.EkbergDrums, Percussion – Ake "The Schunk" SundquistBass – Sam BengtssonRhodes Piano – Joe SampleSynthesizers – Russell Ferrante, Peter LjungSynth Guitar – Janne SchafferGuitar – Henrik Janson5Dinner With Gershwin (Lyrics and Music : Brenda Russell)Produced by André Fischer & Brenda RussellArranged by Brenda RussellSynthesizer, Drum & Synthesizer Programming, Background Vocals – Brenda RussellAcoustic Piano, Synthesizer Bass – Greg PhillinganesOrgan – William D. SmithSynclavier Programming – Winston Johnson6Stop Running Away (Lyrics : Brenda Russell Music : Brenda Russell, Narada Michael Walden)Produced by Narada Michael WaldenArranged 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 Thompson7If Only For One Night (Lyrics and Music : Brenda Russell)Produced by André FischerRhythm Arranged by Brenda Russell & André FischerVocal Arranged by Brenda RussellStrings Arranged by Clare FischerConcertmaster – Gerald VinciAcoustic Piano, Background Vocals – Brenda RussellFender Rhodes – Ron StockertBass - Ed BrownDrums – André Fischer8Way Back When (Lyrics and Music : Brenda Russell)Produced by André FischerRhythm Arranged by Brenda Russell & André FischerVocal Arranged by Brenda RussellStrings Arranged by Jerry PetersConcertmaster – Assa DroriWurlitzer Piano, Background Vocals – Brenda RussellAcoustic Piano, Fender Rhodes – Ron StockertOrgan – Clare FischerBass - Ed BrownDrums – André FischerPercussion – Victor FeldmanSynthesizer – Ian Underwood9Justice In Truth (Lyrics : Brenda Russell Music : Matthew Wilder)Produced by André Fischer & Brenda RussellArranged by Matthew WilderSynthesizer, Drum & Synthesizer Programming – Matthew WilderRhodes – Greg PhillinganesDrums – Jeff PorcaroBackground Vocals – Brenda RussellAdditional Synthesizer Sounds – Sam Ward10Le Restaurant (Lyrics and Music : Brenda Russell)Produced by André Fischer & Brenda RussellFeaturing Sax – David SanbornDrums – Vinnie CaliutaBass – Jimmy HaslipAcoustic Piano & Synthesizers – Russell FerranteFlugelhorn, Trumpet – Jerry HeyBackground Vocals – Brenda Russell 英国盤・再発国内盤 1Piano In The Dark (Lyrics and Music : Brenda Russell, Jeff Hull, Scott Cutler)Produced by André Fischer, Brenda Russell & Jeff Hull2So Good, So Right (Lyrics and Music : Brenda Russell)Produced by André Fischer3Gravity (Lyrics and Music : Brenda Russell, Gardner Cole)Produced by Stanley Clarke & Brenda RussellMixed by Csaba PetoczDrum Programming, Synthesizers – Gardner ColeGuitar – Paul Jackson, Jr.Additional Synthesizer – Wayne LinseyBackground Vocals – The Jam Squad (Howard Smith, Joe Turano, Joe Esposito, Donny Gerrald)4Kiss Me With The Wind (Lyrics : Brenda Russell Music : Brenda Russell, Narada Michael Walden)Produced by Narada Michael Walden5Get Here (Lyrics and Music : Brenda Russell)Produced by André Fischer, Brenda Russell & Peter O.Ekberg6Dinner With Gershwin (Lyrics and Music : Brenda Russell)Produced by André Fischer & Brenda Russell7Stop Running Away (Lyrics : Brenda Russell Music : Brenda Russell, Narada Michael Walden)Produced by Narada Michael Walden8In The Thick Of It (Lyrics and Music : Brenda Russell)Produced by André FischerRhythm Arranged by Brenda Russell & André FischerVocal Arranged by Brenda RussellAcoustic Piano, Background Vocals – Brenda RussellFender Rhodes – Ron StockertBass - Ed BrownDrums – André FischerAcoustic Guitar – Fred TackettElectric Guitar – George SopuchPercussion – Victor Feldman, Master HenrySynthesizer – Ian UnderwoodTenor Saxophone – Doug Richardson9If Only For One Night (Lyrics and Music : Brenda Russell)Produced by André Fischer10Way Back When (Lyrics and Music : Brenda Russell)Produced by André Fischer11Justice In Truth (Lyrics : Brenda Russell Music : Matthew Wilder)Produced by André Fischer & Brenda Russell12Le Restaurant (Lyrics and Music : Brenda Russell)Produced by André Fischer & Brenda Russell
リリース履歴 A&M RECORDS, INC. / 75021 5396 2 <US/1992> CDA&M RECORDS, INC. / CS 5936 <US/1992> MTPOLYDOR K.K. (A&M) / POCM-1006 <JAPAN/1992> CDA&M RECORDS, INC. / CDMID 171 <UK, EUR, GERMANY/1992> CDA&M RECORDS, INC. / CMID 171 <UK, EUR, GERMANY/1992> MTA&M RECORDS, INC. (SPECTRUM MUSIC) / 552 540-2 <UK, EUR, GERMANY/1992> CDA&M RECORDS, INC. / 595396-4 <INDONESIA/1992> MTA&M RECORDS, INC. / 31455 2540 <CANADA/1992> CDPOLYGRAM SPECIAL PROJECTS (A&M) / 314 552 540-2 <CANADA/1998> CDA&M RECORDS, INC. / 69.277 <ARGENTINA/1990> MTA&M RECORDS, INC. (SPECTRUM MUSIC) / BUDCD 1232 <SOUTH AFRICA/2005> CDUNIVERSAL MUSIC K.K. (SPECTRUM MUSIC) / UICY-90091 <JAPAN/2006> CD
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