Will Downing - Will Downing
Review by Miguelangel Guerrero
The self-titled album "Will Downing" by the American singer-songwriter was released in 1988 and received critical acclaim for its soulful and romantic tracks. The album features Downing's soothing and velvety-smooth vocals, backed by a range of instruments including saxophone, piano, and drums.
The album opens with the upbeat and funky "In My Dreams", which sets the tone for the rest of the album - a mix of slow ballads and mid-tempo grooves. The standout track on the album is undoubtedly "A Love Supreme", a sensual and hypnotic ballad that showcases Downing's vocal range and control. Other notable tracks include "Do You", "Free", and "Dancing in the Moonlight".
Downing's lyrics are heartfelt and relatable, touching on themes of love, loss, and desire. The production on the album is top-notch, with each track expertly crafted to create a mood that perfectly complements the lyrics and vocals.
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Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| So You Wanna Be My Lover | 4:42 | |
| Dancing In The Moonlight | 5:11 | |
| Dancin' In The Moonlight | 5:11 | |
| Security | 4:2 | |
| A Love Supreme | 4:52 | |
| In My Dreams | 4:58 | |
| Do You Remember Love? | 4:1 | |
| Do You Remember Love | 03:59 | |
| Sending Out an S.O.S. | 4:23 | |
| So You Wanna Be My Lover | 4:41 | |
| Dancing in the Moonlight | 5:13 | |
| Set Me Free | 4:16 | |
| Do You | 05:11 | |
| So You Wanna Be My Lover? | 4:41 | |
| Sending Out An S.O.S. | 4:21 | |
| Free | 5:59 | |
| Do You? | 5:22 |
Video
Will Downing - Sending Out An S.O.S.
WILL DOWNING - security
Will Downing - Free
Will Downing Do You Remember Love
Will Downing - A Love Supreme
Will Downing - Set Me Free
WILL DOWNING - In my dreams (1988)
will downing - do you
Will Downing - Do You? - 1988 (4K/HQ)
Images
Catalog Numbers
- BRLP 518
- P33D-20060 (BRCD 518)
- BRCD 518
- BRCA 518
- 208 969
- 7 90873-2
- 422-842 689-2
- 90873-1
- isl-1177
- 258 969
- 90873-2
- L 38929
- IMCD 190, 842 689-2
Labels
- 4th & Broadway
- Polystar Co., Ltd.
- 4th & Broadway, Island Records
- Island Records, Milletlerarası Müzik Yayınları Ltd.
- Island Records
- Island Records, 4th & Broadway
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Formats
- Vinyl
- LP
- Album
- CD
- Promo
- Stereo
- Cassette
- Sonopress Pressing
- Reissue
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Recorded At | Shakedown Sound Studios |
| Mixed At | Shakedown Sound Studios |
| Produced For | Crystal Clear Productions |
| Lacquer Cut At | The Town House |
| Pressed By | EMI Records |
| Manufactured By | Island |
| Distributed By | Island |
| Published By | Copyright Control |
| Phonographic Copyright (p) | Island Records Inc. |
| Made By | Discovery Systems |
| Printed By | TOPAC |
| Copyright (c) | Island Records Inc. |
| Record Company | Virgin Greece |
| Licensed To | Island Records Ltd. |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Co-producer | Arthur Baker (tracks: A4, B1), Brian Jackson (tracks: A1, A2, B3, B4) |
| Engineer | Dave Sussman, Kennan Keating, Mark Plati, Rob Paustian, Will Downing |
| Executive Producer | Arthur Baker |
| Mixed By | Arthur Baker (tracks: B2), Will Downing (tracks: A1 to B1, B3 to B5) |
| Producer | Will Downing |
| Lead Vocals | Will Downing |
| Backing Vocals | Will Downing |
| Executive-producer | Arthur Baker |
| Art Direction | Tony Wright |
| Design | Ruth Kaplan |
| Photography By | Timothy White |
| Executive-Producer | Arthur Baker |
Notes
- Recorded & Mixed at Shakedown Sound, New York. On sleeve McDonald spelt MacDonald.
- Promo version of https://www.localhost/Will-Downing-Will-Downing/release/13156542.
- Made in Turkey
- Recorded and mixed at Shakedown Sound, NY
- Additional recording:
- Media Sound - "Free" (Basic tracks)
- Centerfield Productions - "Set Me Free" (Vibes)
- (p) 1988 Island Records, Inc.
- Printed in Germany (on Backcover)
- No track durations on release.
- Recorded and mixed at Shakedown Sound, NY.
- Rear insert:
- ℗ 1988 Island Records, Inc.
- Vetrieb in Europa durch BMG Ariola - Distribué en Europe par BMG Ariola.
- Printed in Germany by TOPAC
- Disc:
- ℗ 1988 Island Records Inc.
- Sticker on sleeve: Includes the hit single "A Love Supreme" BRLP 518
- On spine:
- ℗ & © 1988 Island Records, Inc.
- On rear cover:
- A1 to A3, B2 to B5 produced by Will Downing for Crystal Clear Productions.
- A4, B1 produced by Will Downing for Crystal Clear Productions and Arthur Baker for Criminal Records, Inc.
- The original "A Love Supreme" can be found on the John Coltrane LP, "A Love Supreme" on Impulse Records
- Additional recording
- Media Sound - "Free" (basic tracks)
- Centerfield Productions - "Set Me Free" (vibes)
- Stanley Turrentine - appears courtesy of EMI/Manhattan-Blue Note Records, a division of Capitol Records, Inc.
- Audrey Wheeler - appears courtesy of Capitol Records, Inc.
- Cindy Mizelle - appears courtesy of Columbia Records
- On labels:
- A1, A3, B1 to B5 Copyright Control
- A2 Copyright Control/Jobete Music (UK) Ltd
- A4 Island Music Ltd
- ℗ 1988 Island Records Inc
- Similar release, Will Downing is pressed by EMI Records.
- Ⓟ 1988 Island Redcords Inc.
- Similar to Will Downing but with completely different artwork on inlay and DADC Austria pressing.
- Release date : 11 July 1988
- Rear inlay: ℗ 1988 Island Records Inc © 1988 Island Records Inc.
- Disc face: ℗ 1988 Island Records Inc
- Inner inlay: ℗ 1988 Island Records Ltd © 1988 Island Records Ltd.
- The copyright in this sound recording and artwork is owned by Island Records Inc. and is exclusively licensed to Island Records Ltd in the UK.
- Made in France by PMDC.
- Produced by Will Downing for Crystal Clear Productions & Brian Jackson except Tracks 3, 6, 9 produced by Will Downing for Crystal Clear Productions, Tracks 4, 5 produced by Will Downing for Crystal Clear Productions & Arthur Baker for Criminal Records Inc.
- Executive Producer: Arthur Baker for Criminal Records, Inc.
- Additional Recording:
- Media Sound - "Free" (Basic Tracks).
- Centrefield Productions - "Set Me Free" (Vibes).
- Stanley Turrentine - Appears courtesy of EMI/Manhattan / !Blue Note Records. A division of Capitol Records, Inc.
- Audrey Wheeler - Appears courtesy of Capitol Records, Inc.
- Cindy Mizelle - Appears courtesy of Columbia Records.
- Timings and credits taken from the LP version
Barcodes
- Barcode: 5 014474 125188
- Matrix / Runout (Runout, A-side, stamped): BRLP 518 A-1U-1-1 D
- Matrix / Runout (Runout, B-side, stamped): BRLP 518 B-1U-1-1 D D
- Matrix / Runout (Runout, A & B-side, etched): TOWNHOUSE DMM
- Barcode: 4 988023 005492
- Barcode (Scanned): 5014474315183
- Matrix / Runout (Mirrored): 2FY0200B MADE BY DISCOVERY SYSTEMS - AN AMERICAN COMPANY
- Barcode: 4 007192 089697
- Label Code: 0407
- Price Code: D: 630
- Price Code: F: RC270
- Matrix / Runout (On Label Side 1): S 208 969 A
- Matrix / Runout (On Label Side 2): S 208 969 B
- Barcode: 7567-90873-2
- Barcode: 07567908731
- Barcode: 4 007192 589692
- Label Code: LC 0407
- Rights Society: GEMA BIEM
- Other (Distribution Code): D: 222
- Other (Distribution Code): F: RC650
- Other (SPARS Code): AAD
- Matrix / Runout (CD Inner Ring): SONOPRESS 258969 A
- Barcode (Scanned): 5014474125188
- Pressing Plant ID (Embossed on side B label): [Bass clef]
- Matrix / Runout (Side A runout): DMC-4254 A-3/9-88
- Matrix / Runout (Side B runout): DMC-4254 B-2/9-88 II
- Barcode: 5 014474 315183
- Matrix / Runout (Mirrored): BRCD-518 11 B1 MASTERED BY DADC AUSTRIA
- Rights Society: BMI
- Rights Society: ASCAP
- Barcode: 0 7567-90873-1 7
- Barcode: 07567-90873-2 4
- Matrix / Runout: 3 90873-2 SRC-01
- Matrix / Runout (Runout area side A): BRLP 518 . A
- Matrix / Runout (Runout area side B): BRLP 518 . B
- Matrix / Runout (Label side A): BRLP 518/1
- Matrix / Runout (Label side B): BRLP 518/2
- Barcode (Text): 5 014474 125188
- Rights Society: S.I.A.E.
- Other: VGBRLP-518
- Other: A/A 15130
- Barcode: 042284268929
- Barcode: 0 42284 26892 9
- Matrix / Runout: 842 689-2 00 L7 1-A
- Mastering SID Code: IFPI L004
- Rights Society: BIEM/STEMRA
- Price Code: PY 899
- Barcode: 5014474135187
About Will Downing
Soul - house singer - songwriter - producer
Born on 29.11.1963 in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn, New York
Married to .
Real Name
- Wilfred Downing
Name Vars
- Downing
- M. Graves
- W. Downing
- Wilford Downing
- Wilfred Downing
- Will
- Will Downing (\
- )
- Will Downing Sr.
- Will Downing, Sr.
Summary by Miguelangel Guerrero
Comments
Thanks for the post.
The ultimate carpool karaoke song when you been ditched. I lurvvve this song.
I love this song
When I bought this album in 1988, I didn’t know anything about Will Downing. I was convinced by his positivity upon seeing the album that I decided to buy it, not realising I was on a journey to discover a great accomplished musician and album
You buy an lip for one song and find a real gem, this song completes it for me!
He's Great at Remakes!! Only Luther did it Better!!
A great singer
This is my song got to be free
When Im driving on the highway and listen to this
Song its just a beautiful song to me.
I love all. Will Downing Song's
When Im driving on the highway and listen to this
Song its just a beautiful song to me.
I love all. Will Downing Song's
Excelente Tema, Una Gran Voz, Simplemente Will
Understood
Beautiful song and he has a beautiful woman in the video he made this song his own
I saw will an mica Paris in London in the 80s my friend Sam got mè a ticket it was brilliant x
First time, I ever saw this video was back in the 90s when Bet ,had midnight love, all us grown-ups, will remember that show and Donnie Simpsons and Sherry Carter on Video Soul. We needed ? to see and hear beautiful chocolate and brown Brothers like ? him. If you really think about it, he is the blueprint for us chocolate brown Brothers ?, I will always love you, The great Mr. DOWNING! I FEEL PEOPLE DON'T APPRECIATE YOU ENOUGH.
