Take a Look (Natalie Cole album)
| Take a Look | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | June 9, 1993 | |||
| Recorded | 1992–93 | |||
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| Genre | ||||
| Length | 64:22 | |||
| Label | Elektra | |||
| Producer | ||||
| Natalie Cole chronology | ||||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic | [2] |
| Calgary Herald | B[3] |
| Entertainment Weekly | B+[4] |
| Music Week | [5] |
| Philadelphia Inquirer | [6] |
| Rolling Stone | [7] |
Take a Look is a 1993 album by American singer Natalie Cole, released on June 9, 1993, by Elektra Records. Cole won the Grammy Award for Best Jazz Vocal Performance for Take a Look at the 36th Grammy Awards.[8]
The single, "Take a Look", peaked at No. 68 on the US Billboard R&B chart and No. 35 on the Adult Contemporary chart in 1993.
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "I Wish You Love" |
| 4:07 |
| 2. | "I'm Beginning to See the Light" | 3:29 | |
| 3. | "Swinging Shepherd Blues" |
| 4:01 |
| 4. | "Crazy He Calls Me" | 4:11 | |
| 5. | "Cry Me a River" | 3:50 | |
| 6. | "Undecided" |
| 2:15 |
| 7. | "Fiesta in Blue" | 4:03 | |
| 8. | "I'm Gonna Laugh You Right out of My Life" | 3:33 | |
| 9. | "Let There Be Love" |
| 3:50 |
| 10. | "It's Sand, Man!" | 2:30 | |
| 11. | "Don't Explain" | 3:10 | |
| 12. | "As Time Goes By" | 3:43 | |
| 13. | "Too Close for Comfort" | 2:56 | |
| 14. | "Calypso Blues" |
| 4:49 |
| 15. | "This Will Make You Laugh" | 3:46 | |
| 16. | "Lovers" |
| 3:14 |
| 17. | "All About Love" |
| 3:39 |
| 18. | "Take a Look" |
| 3:06 |
| Total length: | 64:22 | ||
Personnel
Musicians
- Natalie Cole – vocals, backing vocals (5, 7, 10, 14, 16, 17)
- Roger Kellaway – acoustic piano (1, 5, 12)
- Alan Broadbent – acoustic piano (2, 3, 9, 10, 13–15, 17)
- Clare Fischer – acoustic piano (4)
- Mike Melvoin – acoustic piano (7, 16)
- Herbie Hancock – acoustic piano (8, 18), Fender Rhodes (11)
- John Chiodini – guitars, guitar solo (15)
- John Clayton – bass (1, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 16, 18)
- Jim Hughart – bass (2–4, 6, 9, 10, 13–15, 17)
- Jeff Hamilton – drums (1–8, 10–13, 16, 17)
- Harold Jones – drums (9, 15, 18)
- Luis Conte – percussion (14)
- Robert Yancy – percussion (14)
- Larry Bunker – marimba (14), vibraphone (14)
- Pete Christlieb – saxophone solo (2, 17)
- Grover Washington Jr. – saxophone solo (3)
- David "Fathead" Newman – saxophone solo (5, 12)
- David Trigg – trumpet solo (9)
Music arrangements
- Marty Paich – arrangements (1, 5, 12, 18)
- John Clayton – arrangements (2, 10, 13)
- Bill Holman – arrangements (3, 6, 17)
- Alan Broadbent – arrangements (4, 7, 15, 16)
- Jeremy Lubbock – arrangements (8, 11)
- Jim Hughart – arrangements (9)
- John Chiodini – arrangements (14)
Production
- Natalie Cole – executive producer
- Tommy LiPuma – executive producer, producer (1, 3, 5, 6, 12, 17, 18)
- André Fischer – producer (2, 4, 7–11, 13–16)
- Al Schmitt – recording, mixing
- Joe Ferla – additional recording
- Doug Ryder – additional recording
- Bill Schnee – additional recording
- Jeffrey "Woody" Woodruff – additional recording
- Chris Albert – assistant engineer
- Ken Allerdyce – assistant engineer
- Chris Fogel – assistant engineer
- John Hendrickson – assistant engineer
- Richard Landers – assistant engineer
- Gil Morales – assistant engineer
- Charlie Paakkari – assistant engineer
- Marnie Riley – assistant engineer
- Gary Sulich – assistant engineer
- Dan Wojnar – assistant engineer
- Doug Sax – mastering at The Mastering Lab (Hollywood, California)
- Angelo Montrone – production assistant (1, 3, 5, 6, 12, 17, 18)
- Deborah Silverman-Kern – production assistant (1, 3, 5, 6, 12, 17, 18)
- Patty Nichols – production assistant (2, 4, 7–11, 13–16)
- Keith Petrie – production assistant (2, 4, 7–11, 13–16)
- Shari Sutcliffe – project coordinator
- Robyn Lynch – art direction
- Drenttel Doyle Partners – design
- Matthew Rolston – photography
- Janet Zeitoun – hair
- Rudy Calvo – make-up
- Tara Posey – make-up
- Cecille Parker – stylist
- Dan Cleary – management
Charts
| Chart (1993) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australian Albums (ARIA)[9] | 50 |
| German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)[10] | 90 |
| New Zealand Albums (RMNZ)[11] | 36 |
| Swedish Albums (Sverigetopplistan)[12] | 46 |
| UK Albums (OCC)[13] | 16 |
| US Billboard 200[14] | 26 |
| US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[15] | 14 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Canada (Music Canada)[16] | Gold | 50,000^ |
| Germany (BVMI)[17] | Gold | 10,000^ |
| United States (RIAA)[18] | Gold | 500,000^ |
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^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
- ^ a b Wynn, Ron (January 1, 1997). "Natalie Cole". In Bogdanov, Vladimir; Erlewine, Michael; Erlewine, Stephen Thomas; Unterberger, Richie; Woodstra, Chris (eds.). AllMusic Guide to Rock. San Francisco: Miller Freeman, Inc. p. 202.
- ^ AllMusic review
- ^ Obee, Dave (June 20, 1993). "Recent Releases". Calgary Herald.
- ^ Entertainment Weekly review
- ^ Jones, Alan (June 19, 1993). "Market Preview: Mainstream - Albums" (PDF). Music Week. p. 23. Retrieved January 29, 2023.
- ^ Wood, Sam (June 22, 1993). "Golden-Era Tunes Allow Cole to Shine". Philadelphia Inquirer.
- ^ Rolling Stone review
- ^ "The 36th Annual Grammy Awards Winners List". Grammy Awards. Retrieved March 20, 2011.
- ^ "Australiancharts.com – Natalie Cole – Take a Look". Hung Medien. Retrieved May 8, 2021.
- ^ "Offiziellecharts.de – Natalie Cole – Take a Look" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved May 8, 2021.
- ^ "Charts.nz – Natalie Cole – Take a Look". Hung Medien. Retrieved May 8, 2021.
- ^ "Swedishcharts.com – Natalie Cole – Take a Look". Hung Medien. Retrieved May 8, 2021.
- ^ "Official Albums Chart on 20/6/1993 – Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved May 8, 2021.
- ^ "Natalie Cole Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved May 8, 2021.
- ^ "Natalie Cole Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved May 8, 2021.
- ^ "Canadian album certifications – Natalie Cole – Take a Look". Music Canada. Retrieved December 21, 2018.
- ^ "Natalie Cole; 'Take a Look'". Archived from the original on June 5, 2020. Retrieved March 3, 2019.
- ^ "American album certifications – Natalie Cole – Take a Look". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved December 21, 2018.