Weldon Irvine - Young Gifted & Broke - Japan LP Record

Credits:

Weldon Irvine

Description:

Inspired by the Black Civil Rights anthem "Young, Gifted and Black," which Weldon Irvine wrote, directed music for, and wrote all the lyrics and music for, the musical "Young, Gifted and Broke" ( 1977) with Nina Shimone. 1977), which he wrote, directed music for, and wrote all the lyrics and music for! This is a definitive crossover jazz and soul album that resonates with the soul with its simple yet beautiful melodies, heartbreaking sound and strong spirited message! The musical "Young, Gifted and Broke" was written by Weldon Irving, who had literary as well as musical talent, and for which he wrote the script, directed the music, and wrote all the lyrics/compositions under his own pen in 1977.This album contains the songs from the play as a single album, and although it is mainly composed of very simple songs without excessive arrangements and developments because it is a musical work, it is a superb album with Weldon's unique emotional melodies and powerful messages. This is a crossover jazz and soul album!　Starting with the groovy jazzy funk "No! Now? The album also features a fusion-like instrumental number "Musical Interlude (instrumental) (M8)" with a light groove guitar and a mellow filling middle number "Only Yesterday" ( M13), Weldon Irving's compositional abilities are evident throughout the album! This is the world's first LP release with the latest remastering! (From the manufacturer's information)

Tracklisting:

1. No! Now? Never! None!
2. We Got a Deal
3. Just Take One Step; He'll Take Two
4. Sermon ? Dialogue
5. Comin' Home
6. Benediction
7. Singing for God In The City
8. Musical Interlude (instrumental)
9. Black Lightnings' Song
10. Pity for The Man
11. Karate Dancer (instrumental)
12. Ego
13. Only Yesterday
14. Ghetto Lament
15. Again
16. Tight Rope
17. I Count It Joy