Name: Top Of The World: The Best Of George Benson by George Benson
Brand: George Benson
SKU: 884977521504
Price: 9.9 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
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COMPILATION

Volume 1

Volume 2

Volume 1

1. Good King Bad (Album Version)

by George Benson

Composer: D. Matthews; Composer
Alto Saxophone: David Sanborn; Performer
Bass: Gary King; Performer
Drums: Andy Newmark; Performer
Guitar: George Benson
Eric Gale; Performer
Percussion: Sue Evans; Performer
Lyricist: D. Matthews; Composer
A&r: Patti Matheny; Production
Keyboard: Ronnie Foster
Don Grolnick
Bobby Lyle; Performer
Performer: George Benson; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Mike Brecker
Michael Brecker; Performer
Trumpet: Randy Brecker; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Tom Ruff; Production
Primary Artist: George Benson; Main Performer
Producer: Mike Berniker
Steve Berkowitz
Kevin Gore; Production

2. No Sooner Said Than Done

by George Benson

Primary Artist: George Benson; Main Performer
Performer: George Benson; Performer
Composer: Phil Upchurch
P. Upchurch; Composer
Lyricist: Phil Upchurch
P. Upchurch; Composer
Producer: Creed Taylor; Production
Recording: Rudy Van Gelder; Production

3. Top of the World

by George Benson

Bass: Ron Carter
Gary King; Performer
Arranger: Pee Wee Ellis; Composer
Lyricist: G. Benson; Composer
Conductor: Pee Wee Ellis; Conductor
Drums: Jack Dejohnette; Performer
Flugelhorn: Waymon Reed
John Gatchell
Jon Faddis; Performer
Guitar: George Benson
Earl Klugh
George Bensen; Performer
Percussion: Mobutu; Performer
Composer: G. Benson; Composer
Performer: George Benson; Performer
Piano: Harold Mabern; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Frank Foster; Performer
Recording: Rudy Van Gelder; Production
Remastering: Larry Keyes; Production
Trombone: Dick Griffen
Gerald Chaimberlain; Performer
Trumpet: John Gatchell
Waymon Reed
Jon Faddis; Performer
Engineer: Rudy Van Gelder; Production
Primary Artist: George Benson; Main Performer
Producer: Creed Taylor; Production

4. Siberian Workout

by George Benson

Primary Artist: George Benson; Main Performer
Baritone Saxophone: Ronnie Cuber; Performer
Bass: Gary King; Performer
Drums: Andy Newmark; Performer
Flute: Joe Farrell; Performer
Guitar: George Benson
Eric Gale; Performer
Keyboard: Bobby Lyle; Performer
Percussion: Sue Evans; Performer
Performer: George Benson; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Frank Vicari; Performer
Trombone: Fred Wesley; Performer
Arranger: David Matthews; Composer
Composer: D. Matthews; Composer
Lyricist: D. Matthews; Composer
Producer: Creed Taylor; Production
Recording: Rudy Van Gelder; Production

5. Plum

by George Benson

Bass: Ron Carter
Gary King; Performer
Arranger: Pee Wee Ellis; Composer
Lyricist: G. Benson; Composer
Conductor: Pee Wee Ellis; Conductor
Drums: Jack Dejohnette; Performer
Flugelhorn: Waymon Reed
John Gatchell
Jon Faddis; Performer
Guitar: George Benson
Earl Klugh
George Bensen; Performer
Percussion: Mobutu; Performer
Composer: G. Benson; Composer
Performer: George Benson; Performer
Piano: Harold Mabern; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Frank Foster; Performer
Recording: Rudy Van Gelder; Production
Remastering: Larry Keyes; Production
Trombone: Dick Griffen
Gerald Chaimberlain; Performer
Trumpet: John Gatchell
Waymon Reed
Jon Faddis; Performer
Engineer: Rudy Van Gelder; Production
Primary Artist: George Benson; Main Performer
Producer: Creed Taylor; Production

6. Serbian Blue

by George Benson

Primary Artist: George Benson; Main Performer
Performer: George Benson; Performer
Composer: D. Sebesky
Don Sebesky; Composer
Lyricist: D. Sebesky
Don Sebesky; Composer
Producer: Creed Taylor; Production
Recording: Rudy Van Gelder; Production

7. California Dreamin'

by George Benson

Primary Artist: George Benson; Main Performer
Performer: George Benson; Performer
Composer: M. Gilliam
Jeffrey Phillips; Composer
Lyricist: M. Gilliam
Jeffrey Phillips; Composer
Producer: Creed Taylor; Production

8. Sky Dive (Live)

by George Benson

Bass: Wayne Dockery
Will Lee; Performer
Composer: F. Hubbard
Freddie Hubbard; Composer
Cello: Bernard Fennell; Performer
Drums: Andy Newmark
Steve Gadd
Marvin Chappell; Performer
A&r: Gary Pacheco; Production
Engineer: Dave Hewitt
John Venable; Production
Flute: Hubert Laws; Performer
Guitar: George Benson; Performer
Keyboard: Ronnie Foster; Performer
Percussion: Randy Armando
Johnny Griggs; Performer
Performer: George Benson; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Rudy Van Gelder
Tim Geelan; Production
Mixing Engineer: Rudy Van Gelder; Production
Primary Artist: George Benson; Main Performer
Producer: Creed Taylor; Production

9. Willow Weep for Me

by George Benson

Baritone Saxophone: Ronnie Cuber; Performer
Primary Artist: The George Benson Quartet; Main Performer
Drums: Jimmy Lovelace; Performer
Guitar: George Benson; Performer
Organ: Lonnie Smith; Performer
Performer: The George Benson Quartet; Performer
Vocals: George Benson; Performer
Composer: Ann Ronell
A. Ronell; Composer
Lyricist: Ann Ronell
A. Ronell; Composer
Producer: John Hammond; Production

10. All Clear (Alt. Take)

by George Benson

Bass: Ron Carter; Performer
Composer: G. Benson; Composer
Cello: Ron Carter; Performer
Drums: Jack Dejohnette; Performer
Guitar: George Benson; Performer
Organ: Clarence Palmer; Performer
Percussion: Albert Nicholson
Michael Cameron; Performer
Performer: George Benson; Performer
Lyricist: G. Benson; Composer
Assistant Engineer: David Swope; Production
Executive Producer: Tony Martell; Production
Vocals: George Benson; Performer
A&r: Patti Matheny; Production
Mastering Engineer: Tom Ruff; Production
Mixing Engineer: Danny Kadar; Production
Primary Artist: George Benson; Main Performer
Producer: Creed Taylor; Production
Project Coordinator: Seth Rothstein; Production
Recording: Rudy Van Gelder; Production
Reissue Producer: Didier C. Deutsch; Production

11. Take the "A" Train

by George Benson

Bass: Ron Carter; Performer
Cello: Alan Shulman
Seymour Barab
Paul Tobias
Frank Levy
Jesse Levy
Charles Mccracken; Performer
Lyricist: Billy Strayhorn; Composer
Clarinet: George Marge
Phil Bodner
Ray Beckenstein; Performer
Cor Anglais: Phil Bodner
Ray Beckenstein
George Marge; Performer
Drums: Steve Gadd; Performer
Flute: George Marge
Phil Bodner
Ray Beckenstein; Performer
French Horn: Brooks Tillotson
Jim Buffington
Brooks Tillitson; Performer
Composer: Billy Strayhorn; Composer
Guitar: Phil Upchurch; Performer
Harp: Margaret Ross; Performer
Performer: George Benson; Performer
Piano: Kenny Barron; Performer
Trombone: Garnett Brown
Wayne Andre
Warren Covington; Performer
Trumpet: Alan Rubin
John Frosk
Joe Shepley; Performer
Recording: Rudy Van Gelder; Production
Primary Artist: George Benson; Main Performer
Producer: Creed Taylor; Production

Volume 2

2. White Rabbit

by George Benson

Primary Artist: George Benson; Main Performer
Performer: George Benson; Performer
Composer: Grace Slick; Composer
Lyricist: Grace Slick; Composer

3. Ode to a Kudu

by George Benson

Bass: Ron Carter; Performer
Primary Artist: George Benson; Main Performer
Cello: Ron Carter; Performer
Drums: Jack Dejohnette; Performer
Guitar: George Benson; Performer
Organ: Clarence Palmer; Performer
Percussion: Albert Nicholson
Michael Cameron; Performer
Performer: George Benson; Performer
Vocals: George Benson; Performer
Composer: G. Benson; Composer
Lyricist: G. Benson; Composer
Executive Producer: Tony Martell; Production
Producer: Creed Taylor; Production
Recording: Rudy Van Gelder; Production
Reissue Producer: Didier C. Deutsch; Production

4. The Man from Toledo

by George Benson

Baritone Saxophone: Ronnie Cuber; Performer
Primary Artist: The George Benson Quartet; Main Performer
Drums: Marion Booker; Performer
Guitar: George Benson; Performer
Organ: Lonnie Smith; Performer
Performer: The George Benson Quartet; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: King Curtis; Performer
Trumpet: Blue Mitchell; Performer
Composer: G. Benson; Composer
Lyricist: G. Benson; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Mark Wilder; Production
Producer: John Hammond; Production

5. The Borgia Stick

by George Benson

Primary Artist: The George Benson Quartet; Main Performer
Baritone Saxophone: Ronnie Cuber; Performer
Drums: Jimmy Lovelace; Performer
Guitar: George Benson; Performer
Organ: Lonnie Smith; Performer
Performer: The George Benson Quartet; Performer
Composer: G. Benson; Composer
Lyricist: G. Benson; Composer
Producer: John Hammond; Production

6. Clockwise (Alternate Take)

by George Benson

Baritone Saxophone: Ronnie Cuber; Performer
Primary Artist: The George Benson Quartet; Main Performer
Drums: Ray Lucas
Jimmy Lovelace
Charlie Persip; Performer
Guitar: George Benson; Performer
Organ: Lonnie Smith; Performer
Performer: The George Benson Quartet; Performer
Saxophone: Ronnie Cuber; Performer
Trumpet: Blue Mitchell; Performer
Vocals: George Benson; Performer
Composer: George Benson; Composer
Lyricist: George Benson; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Mark Wilder; Production
Producer: John Hammond; Production

7. J.H. Bossa Nova

by George Benson

Baritone Saxophone: Ronnie Cuber; Performer
Primary Artist: The George Benson Quartet; Main Performer
Drums: Jimmy Lovelace
Ray Lucas
Charlie Persip; Performer
Guitar: George Benson; Performer
Organ: Lonnie Smith; Performer
Performer: The George Benson Quartet; Performer
Saxophone: Ronnie Cuber; Performer
Trumpet: Blue Mitchell; Performer
Vocals: George Benson; Performer
Composer: G. Benson; Composer
Lyricist: G. Benson; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Mark Wilder; Production
Producer: John Hammond; Production

8. A Foggy Day

by George Benson

Baritone Saxophone: Ronnie Cuber; Performer
Primary Artist: The George Benson Quartet; Main Performer
Drums: Jimmy Lovelace; Performer
Guitar: George Benson; Performer
Organ: Lonnie Smith; Performer
Performer: The George Benson Quartet; Performer
Vocals: George Benson; Performer
Composer: George Gershwin
Ira Gershwin; Composer
Lyricist: Ira Gershwin
George Gershwin; Composer
Producer: John Hammond; Production

9. Benson's Rider

by George Benson

Baritone Saxophone: Ronnie Cuber; Performer
Primary Artist: The George Benson Quartet; Main Performer
Bass: Albert Winston; Performer
Drums: Marion Booker; Performer
Guitar: George Benson; Performer
Organ: Lonnie Smith; Performer
Performer: The George Benson Quartet; Performer
Composer: G. Benson; Composer
Lyricist: G. Benson; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Mark Wilder; Production
Producer: John Hammond; Production

10. All of Me

by George Benson

Primary Artist: The George Benson Quartet; Main Performer
Baritone Saxophone: Ronnie Cuber; Performer
Bass: Albert Winston; Performer
Congas: Lenny Seed; Performer
Drums: Billy Kaye; Performer
Guitar: George Benson; Performer
Organ: Lonnie Smith; Performer
Performer: The George Benson Quartet; Performer
Trombone: Bennie Green
Al Hall; Performer
Vocals: George Benson; Performer
Composer: S. Simons
G. Marks; Composer
Lyricist: G. Marks
S. Simons; Composer
Producer: John Hammond; Production

11. Take Five

by George Benson

Bass: Ron Carter; Performer
Celesta: Alan Schulman; Performer
Cello: Frank Levy
Jesse Levy
Charles Mccracken
Paul Tobias
Seymour Barab; Performer
Clarinet: Phil Bodner
Ray Beckenstein; Performer
Lyricist: Paul Desmond; Composer
Cor Anglais: Ray Beckenstein
Phil Bodner; Performer
Drums: Steve Gadd; Performer
Electric Guitar: George Benson; Performer
Flute: Ray Beckenstein
Phil Bodner; Performer
French Horn: Brooks Tillotson
Jim Buffington
Brooks Tillitson; Performer
Guitar: Phil Upchurch; Performer
Harp: Margaret Ross; Performer
Composer: Paul Desmond; Composer
Performer: George Benson; Performer
Piano: Kenny Barron; Performer
Trombone: Wayne Andre
Garnett Brown; Performer
Trumpet: Alan Rubin
Joe Shepley
John Frosk; Performer
Recording: Rudy Van Gelder; Production
Primary Artist: George Benson; Main Performer
Producer: Creed Taylor; Production

12. Body Talk (Alternate Take)

by George Benson

Primary Artist: George Benson; Main Performer
Performer: George Benson; Performer
Arranger: Pee Wee Ellis; Composer
Composer: G. Benson; Composer
Lyricist: G. Benson; Composer
Producer: Creed Taylor; Production

13. So What

by George Benson

Bass: Ron Carter; Performer
Primary Artist: George Benson; Main Performer
Cello: Ron Carter; Performer
Drums: Jack Dejohnette; Performer
Guitar: George Benson; Performer
Organ: Clarence Palmer; Performer
Percussion: Albert Nicholson
Michael Cameron; Performer
Performer: George Benson; Performer
Vocals: George Benson; Performer
Composer: Miles Davis
M. Davis; Composer
Lyricist: Miles Davis
M. Davis; Composer
Producer: Creed Taylor; Production
Recording: Rudy Van Gelder; Production

1. Summertime

by George Benson

Primary Artist: George Benson; Main Performer
Performer: George Benson; Performer
Composer: George Gershwin
Ira Gershwin
Dubose Heyward
D. Heyward; Composer
Lyricist: George Gershwin
Ira Gershwin
Dubose Heyward
D. Heyward; Composer

Technical Specifications

Volume

2 volumes in total

Tracks

24 tracks available

Type

COMPILATION

Format

Digital Media

Duration

2 hours, 21 minutes and 16 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 600x600 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

12/24 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

2/24 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Jazz, Smooth Jazz, Crossover Jazz, Hard Bop, Rock, Pop-Jazz

Label

Sony Music Entertainment

Music Distribution Service

Sony

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Mar 27, 2006

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

884977521504

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Notification

Top Of The World: The Best Of George Benson

Volume 1

Volume 2

Volume 1

1. Good King Bad (Album Version)

2. No Sooner Said Than Done

3. Top of the World

4. Siberian Workout

5. Plum

6. Serbian Blue

7. California Dreamin'

8. Sky Dive (Live)

9. Willow Weep for Me

10. All Clear (Alt. Take)

11. Take the "A" Train

Volume 2

2. White Rabbit

3. Ode to a Kudu

4. The Man from Toledo

5. The Borgia Stick

6. Clockwise (Alternate Take)

7. J.H. Bossa Nova

8. A Foggy Day

9. Benson's Rider

10. All of Me

11. Take Five

12. Body Talk (Alternate Take)

13. So What

1. Summertime

Technical Specifications

Top Of The World: The Best Of George Benson

Product information

Release options

Volume 1

Volume 2

Volume 1

1. Good King Bad (Album Version)

2. No Sooner Said Than Done

3. Top of the World

4. Siberian Workout

5. Plum

6. Serbian Blue

7. California Dreamin'

8. Sky Dive (Live)

9. Willow Weep for Me

10. All Clear (Alt. Take)

11. Take the "A" Train

Volume 2

2. White Rabbit

3. Ode to a Kudu

4. The Man from Toledo

5. The Borgia Stick

6. Clockwise (Alternate Take)

7. J.H. Bossa Nova

8. A Foggy Day

9. Benson's Rider

10. All of Me

11. Take Five

12. Body Talk (Alternate Take)

13. So What

1. Summertime

Technical Specifications