Description
Everybody Needs a Little Help is the third album by the American singer, songwriter, and keyboardist David Meece, released on Myrrh Records in 1978, a division of Word. The album was recorded at Gold Mine Studio in Brentwood, Tennessee; with Brown Bannister producing for Chris Christian Productions. Strings and horns arranged by Bergen White and Buddy Skipper, respectively. All songs written by David Meece except track A2 co-written with Brown Bannister.
Okay, here’s where things start to get a little interesting. Depending on whether you go by the music or the cover photos, Everybody Needs A Little Help could either be described as David’s Bee Gees phase or David’s ‘70s polyester jogging suit phase. Several songs feature David warbling around in Barry Gibb falsetto realms, including the lively disco number «Love Is The Reason (We’re Here Tonight)», the MOR ballad «God Holds The Future» and playful pop melodies like «Can’t Believe It’s True» and «Never Gonna Serve Anyone Else». Of course it’s all sort of a CCM poor-man’s B-grade Gibb, not nearly as infectious as the Night Fever boys, but it’s probably the best we could ask for, and I’m glad the guy stood up to the Challenge. [Ken Scott, The Archivist, 4th edition]
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LP tracklist:
Side One
A1. “I Can’t Believe It’s True” – 2:59
A2. “God Holds The Future” – 3:56
A3. “Never Gonna Serve Anyone Else” – 3:16
A4. “Everybody Needs A Little Help” – 3:52
A5. “All The Time” – 4:26
Side Two
B1. “Love Is The Reason” – 3:58
B2. “All I Can Do” – 3:00
B3. “Sunshine Jesus” – 2:53
B4. “Oh So Wonderful” – 3:42
B5. “He’ll Take Care Of You” – 2:55
Note: Simultaneously released on 8-track tape, cassette, and 12-inch vinyl LP by Myrrh Records.
CREDITS. Produced by Brown Bannister. Recorded at Gold Mine Studio. Strings Arranged by Bergen White. Horns Arranged by Buddy Skipper. Artwork by Michael Harris Design. Photography by Michael Borum. Executive-Producer: Michael Blanton. All songs written by David Meece except track A2 co-written with Brown Bannister.
Musicians: David Meece (Vocals, Keyboards), Bobby Ogdin (Keyboards), Shane Keister (Keyboards), Quittman Dennis (Saxophone), Chris Smith (Guitar), Jon Goin (Guitar), Larry Byram (Guitar), Jack Williams (Bass), Steve Schaffer (Bass), Kenny Buttrey (Drums), Kenny Malone (Drums), Roger Clark (Drums), Farrell Morris (Percussion), Terry McMillian (Percussion). Backing Vocals: Gary Pigg (track A4), Barbara Wyrick (tracks: A5, B1, B3), Marie Tomlinson (tracks: A5, B1, B3).
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