Brenda Russell - In The Thick Of It [2012 Remaster]

From 1979, this is my favourite Brenda Russell song/recording...

Written, arranged & performed by Brenda Russell.
Produced by André Fischer - Mixed by Al Schmitt
Musicians: Ron Stockert (Electric Piano/Fender Rhodes), Ed Brown (Bass), André Fischer (Drums), George Sopuch (Electric Guitar), Fred Tackett (Acoustic Guitar), Ian Underwood (Synthesizer), Master Henry Gibson & Victor Feldman (Percussion), Doug Richardson (Tenor Saxophone), Brenda Russell (Acoustic Piano & Backing Vocals)

[colingerard]

Brenda Russell never gets the plaudits she deserves for her avchievements as a composer and producer. A truly wonderful artist.

BTW: The acoustic guitar solo by, Fred Tackett, is fantastic.

[NealTeresa]

I was 23 years old when this came out! I Loved this then and still do! ❤

[camsbff]

The lyrics got me through many of lifes challenges! Brenda Russell a great lyricist!❤

[LydgiaOfHarlem]

I was 14 when this gem dropped in 1979, now here I am in 2023 singing along like time has stood still.
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Very Impressive Pianist!

[beautyinthedark]

This brings back some great memories. I was young but old enough to recognize great music❤️🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[haroldgreen]

I was 18 years old when this came out. This song helped me after a heartbreak. I still have the vinyl to this day. Still remember. Thank you so much for this memory.💖💖💖💖💖💖💖

[helljoy]

The PHENOM known as, Brenda Russell has been one of my ABSOLUTE FAVORITES, consistently for fortysomething years! I'm sharing this song with my college bestie. THIS WAS OUR DORM ROOM JAM in 79! The whole album was on loop!! She's battling cancer now, so am I! Im like, we ain't gotta do everything together! WE'RE GONNA BEAT THIS! And, this is gonna brighten her up, just like it did me! Thank YOU for posting this, AND, THANK GOD FOR THE BEAUTY & GENIUS OF BRENDA RUSSELL! This song just transported me!!! WOW!

[Tinky]

Wow whst a great track. Thanks for uploading

[chrisr]

Sounds like the Acid Jazz stuff we got 10 years later in the UK....Love it.

[denise]

This song is over 40 years old but the lyrics are totally relevant to 2022 and stills sounds as if it could have been made yesterday

[jeffreyrodgers]

Shout out to my baby mama April barren. Our theme song back in the day. Love 4life

[RichatdSimpson]

Here is to those who are listening in 2025

[kentnoble]

Again..Chilling inside of Odell's Baltimore ..prior to the crowd flowing in ... Those were fantastic

[MrAsiaMynor]

I Discovered This Song While At A Rooftop Lounge And Instantly Fell In LOVE! I Made The DJ Play It Again😂

[pA-vobo]

You'll never get music like this ever again!

[DoctorRewind]

You are very welcome. This song has been part of my life ever since it came out in 1979. Glad it's attached to 'sweet memories' for you! Thank you for your lovely comment :)

[cerneuffington]

Classic!  Beautiful playing on this, something that's lacking in most of todays music

[afiyaturner]

A beautiful song. I was 8 when it came out.

[markskinner]

bought this back in '79 and simply never forgot it's magical simplicity. truly talented lady, surrounded by a plethora of brilliant musicians.

[cornellallen]

I just heard this masterpiece for the first time on 8/3/2019 but this song came out when I was 4 years old. Dam the 70's made great music