Track Listing:
Heartbreaker (Pt 1, Pt 2) {Larry Troutman, Roger Troutman} 7:30
I Can Make You Dance {L Troutman, R Troutman} 9:01
Play Some Blues {L Troutman, R Troutman} 5:45
Spend My Whole Life {L Troutman, R Troutman, Billy Beck} 4:07
We Need The Buck {L Troutman, R Troutman} 5:43
Tut-Tut (Jazz) {L Troutman, R Troutman} 5:15
Doo Wa Ditty (live) {L Troutman, R Troutman} 1:00
Personnel:
Producer: Roger Troutman
Guitar: Roger Troutman
Bass: Sherman Fleetwood, Zapp Troutman
Keyboards: Greg Jackson, Billy Beck, Sherman Fleetwood, Zapp Troutman,
Roger Troutman
Vocals: Roger Troutman, Zapp Troutman
Background Vocals: Shelley Smith, Greg Jackson, Mallia Franklin, Ray Davis,
Jannetta Boyce, Eddie Barber, Billy Beck, Bobby Glover, Larry Hatcher,
Sherman Fleetwood
Horns: Michael Warren, Carl Cowen, Jerome Derrickson, Eddie Barber,
Michael Jennings, Larry Hatcher
Tympani: Lester Troutman
Percussion, Conga: Larry Hatcher
"Doo Wa Ditty" introduction: Mo Ostin
"Heartbreaker (Parts 1 & 2)"
Talkbox: Roger Troutman
Background Vocals: Gary "Mudbone" Cooper
Guitar, Bass: Roger Troutman
Keyboards: Roger Troutman, Billy Beck
Drums: Lester Troutman
Percussion: Larry Troutman
Horns: Jerome Derrickson, Eddie Barber, Michael Warren, Larry Hatcher
"I Can Make You Dance"
Talkbox: Roger Troutman
Background Vocals: Roger Troutman, Zapp Troutman, Greg Jackson, Bobby Glover,
Sherman Fleetwood, Janetta Boyce, Ray Davis, Billy Beck, Mallia Franklin
Guitar, Bass: Roger Troutman
Keyboards: Roger Troutman, Billy Beck
Drums: Lester Troutman
Percussion: Larry Troutman, Robert "Rumba" Jones
Rating: RC: **1/2
Comments:RC: The third Zapp album is more of the same, but it's much less consistent, and there are fewer standout tracks. It's still a good time, though, and certainly worth a listen for Zapp/Roger fans, though I probably wouldn't recommend it for others.
"Heartbreaker" is supposed to be the big dance tune, but it's among their weakest tracks, with little variety. "I Can Make You Dance" is more of what the doctor ordered, with that funky talkbox and standout vocals from Ray Davis. Ray also makes an impact on "Play Some Blues", a more mellow song than Roger's usual blues tributes but still with its own bite. "Spend My Whole Life" is a dull ballad, never Zapp's strongest suit. "We Need The Buck" is a slow tune with compelling lyrics; the bass and singing are both excellent. "Tut-Tut" is a laid-back jazz guitar piece. "Doo Wa Ditty" is a live fragment of the song on the previous Zapp album.
This album is out of print, but shouldn't be that hard to find. It's also available on CD as a Japanese import. The album should cost you no more than $10 or $15 at most, and the CD $20-30.