Description Artist: Chuck Mangione Title: Fun And Games Pressing: A&M 1979 Condition Vinyl: vg + Condition Sleeve: vg+(small sticker on front) Sum Person from the web sez I got this album at a thrift shop when I was about 7 or 8 years old. I remembered seeing it in my father's record collection. My mom, who was with me, at the time bought it for me. Well I think I was too young to have an opinion about it, over the years, I've grown to love it. The album opens with the rip rawin' Give It All You Got, which shows some killer rhythm guitar by Grant Geissman. A fine tenor sax solo by Chris Vadala is also in order! While the song comes to an end, just James Bradley Jr's pulsing drum beat and Charles Meeks bass lull you into heaven. Next is the underrated, Your The Best There Is. Great exotic guitar sounds! Next is a song that's been in my family for years as the funiest sounding track with Mangione's scat vocals. It turns in to be a well structured jazz piece. The mood changes near the end, with the tempo change. This is a real masterpiece! The next song, I Never Missed Someone Before is great. I dont like the name, though. It should be called, "Suite For A Lover," or something. A wonderful harmonica intro, courtesy of Charles Meeks is here, before the group goes into 6/8 for a twist and a chance for these guys to do some improvisations! Th next track, Give It All You Got But Slowly is pretty boring. Maybee Chuck put it here, to "fill" out the album, so to speak. The classic, Fun And Games is next. I always thought it was cool, as a little kid hearing Chuck give the band advice on how to play the song before it starts with James Bradley Jr's bass drum thumping. Anyway, the song is great. Me say Forget what sum guy said above, Give it all you got is the highlight of the LP, just needs adjustment to the speed, lol, noob. Tracks/Band: 1. "Give It All You Got" Chuck Mangione 6:16 2. "You're the Best There Is" 7:34 3. "Piña Colada" 8:15 4. "I Never Missed Someone Before" 9:37 5. "Give It All You Got, But Slowly" 4:27 6. "Fun and Games" Ernie Isley, Marvin Isley, O'Kelly Isley, Jr., Ronald Isley, Rudolph Isley, Chris Jasper, Chuck Mangione 7:11 Chuck Mangione - Flugel horn, electric piano Grant Geissman - Electric guitar, acoustic guitar, 12 string guitar James Bradley, Jr. - Drums, congas, triangle Charles Meeks - Bass guitar Bill Reichenbach Jr. - Trombone Chris Vadala - Flute, soprano saxophone, tenor saxophone, piccolo, alto flute Click here and listen to a snippet (may vary in speed, might have additional equalizer and compressor but NO de-crackling effects added) Attenzione : No full versions + Non-Stop-Mix of the songs ! --> The optical and acoustical grading is done strictly by goldmine standards, if i have made any mistakes please let me know and we'll sort it out. Item is located in Australia, please check below for payment methods and postage to your country before bidding. Payment Methods: Transfer to my bank account (preferred, and you even get a free surprise, yippiiie) or paypal Item can be picked up at Circular Quay/SYD Postage: I gladly ship everywhere on this planet, postage is: Straya 1 record - $8.00 NSW, 2-3 records $11.00 NSW, 4-12 records - $15.00, 13-20 records - $21.00 NZ - 1 record: $13, 2-3 records: $22, 4-6 records: $30 U.S.A and South America - 1 record: $17, 2-3 records: $30, 4-6 records: $43 EU and U.K. - 1 record: $20, 2-3 records: $40, 4-6 records: $57 Asia - 1 record: $16, 2-3 records: $27, 4-6 records: $38 Please note that a double LP counts as 2 LPs. Please take a look at my other auctions for more groovy vinyl, all starting in good old feepay tradition at $1. Any questions? I'm happy to help in any way I can. Happy Bidding :-). Don't miss upcoming auctions, follow me on