Strong Persuader by Robert Cray - Uhune

ALBUM

The set that made Cray a pop star, despite its enduring blues base. Cray's smoldering stance on "Smoking Gun" and "Right Next Door" rendered him the first sex symbol to emerge from the blues field in decades, but it was his innovative expansion of the genre itself that makes this album a genuine 1980s classic. "Nothing but a Woman" boasts an irresistible groove pushed by the Memphis Horns and some metaphorically inspired lyrics, while "I Wonder" and "Guess I Showed Her" sizzle with sensuality.
© Bill Dahl /TiVo

1. Smoking Gun

Primary Artist: Robert Cray; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Richard Cousins; Performer
Bass Guitar: Richard Cousins; Performer
Drums: David Olson; Performer
Keyboard: Peter Boe; Performer
Performer: Richard Cousins
David Olson
Peter Boe; Performer
Composer: Bruce Bromberg
Richard Cousins
Robert Cray; Composer
Lyricist: Bruce Bromberg
Richard Cousins
Robert Cray; Composer
Mixing: Bill Dashiell; Production
Producer: Bruce Bromberg
Dennis Walker; Production
Studio Personnel: Bill Dashiell; Production
Composer Lyricist: Robert Cray
Richard Cousins
Bruce Bromberg; Other

2. I Guess I Showed Her

Primary Artist: Robert Cray; Main Performer
Composer: Dennis Walker; Composer
Lyricist: Dennis Walker; Composer
Executive Producer: Larry Sloven; Production
Mixing: Bill Dashiell; Production
Producer: Dennis Walker
Bruce Bromberg
Dennis L. Walker
Larry Sloven; Production
Studio Personnel: Bill Dashiell; Production
Composer Lyricist: Dennis Walker; Other

3. Right Next Door (Because Of Me)

Composer: Dennis Walker; Composer
Primary Artist: Robert Cray; Main Performer
Lyricist: Dennis Walker; Composer
Mixing: Bill Dashiell; Production
Producer: Bruce Bromberg
Dennis L. Walker; Production
Studio Personnel: Bill Dashiell; Production
Composer Lyricist: Dennis Walker; Other

4. Nothin' But A Woman

Composer: Richard Cousins
Robert Cray
David Olson
Bruce Bromberg
Peter Boe; Composer
Primary Artist: Robert Cray; Main Performer
Lyricist: Richard Cousins
Robert Cray
David Olson
Bruce Bromberg
Peter Boe; Composer
Executive Producer: Larry Sloven; Production
Mixing: Bill Dashiell; Production
Producer: Larry Sloven
Bruce Bromberg
Dennis L. Walker; Production
Studio Personnel: Bill Dashiell; Production
Composer Lyricist: Robert Cray
Richard Cousins
Peter Boe
Bruce Bromberg
David Olson; Other

5. Still Around

Composer: Peter Boe; Composer
Primary Artist: Robert Cray; Main Performer
Lyricist: Peter Boe; Composer
Executive Producer: Larry Sloven; Production
Mixing: Bill Dashiell; Production
Producer: Bruce Bromberg
Dennis L. Walker
Larry Sloven; Production
Studio Personnel: Bill Dashiell; Production
Composer Lyricist: Peter Boe; Other

6. More Than I Can Stand

Composer: Robert Cray; Composer
Primary Artist: Robert Cray; Main Performer
Lyricist: Robert Cray; Composer
Executive Producer: Larry Sloven; Production
Mixing: Bill Dashiell; Production
Producer: Bruce Bromberg
Dennis L. Walker
Larry Sloven; Production
Studio Personnel: Bill Dashiell; Production
Composer Lyricist: Robert Cray; Other

7. Foul Play

Composer: Dennis L. Walker; Composer
Primary Artist: Robert Cray; Main Performer
Lyricist: Dennis L. Walker; Composer
Executive Producer: Larry Sloven; Production
Mixing: Bill Dashiell; Production
Producer: Bruce Bromberg
Dennis L. Walker
Larry Sloven; Production
Studio Personnel: Bill Dashiell; Production
Composer Lyricist: Dennis L. Walker; Other

8. I Wonder

Composer: Robert Cray; Composer
Primary Artist: Robert Cray; Main Performer
Lyricist: Robert Cray; Composer
Executive Producer: Larry Sloven; Production
Mixing: Bill Dashiell; Production
Producer: Bruce Bromberg
Dennis L. Walker
Larry Sloven; Production
Studio Personnel: Bill Dashiell; Production
Composer Lyricist: Robert Cray; Other

9. Fantasized

Composer: Dennis L. Walker; Composer
Primary Artist: Robert Cray; Main Performer
Lyricist: Dennis L. Walker; Composer
Executive Producer: Larry Sloven; Production
Mixing: Bill Dashiell; Production
Producer: Bruce Bromberg
Dennis L. Walker
Larry Sloven; Production
Studio Personnel: Bill Dashiell; Production
Composer Lyricist: Dennis L. Walker; Other

10. New Blood

Primary Artist: Robert Cray; Main Performer
Composer: Peter Boe
Robert Cray
David Amy
O. Washington; Composer
Lyricist: Peter Boe
Robert Cray
David Amy
O. Washington; Composer
Executive Producer: Larry Sloven; Production
Mixing: Bill Dashiell; Production
Producer: Larry Sloven
Bruce Bromberg
Dennis L. Walker; Production
Studio Personnel: Bill Dashiell; Production
Composer Lyricist: O. Washington
Robert Cray
Peter Boe
David Amy; Other

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

10 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

39 minutes and 8 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1440x1440 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

6/10 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

Blues, Contemporary Blues, R&B, Soul, Electric Blues, Modern Blues

Label

Island Mercury

Music Distribution Service

UMG Global

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Oct 31, 1986

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

42283056824