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Take No Prisoners is the eleventh studio album by American singer-songwriter Peabo Bryson It was released by Elektra Records in June 1985 in the United States.[1] Produced by Arif Mardin and Tommy LiPuma, the album peaked at number 102 on the US Billboard 200 and number 40 on the US R&B albums chart.[2]

Three singles were released, including the title track and the pop crossover ballad "Love Always Finds a Way", the latter of which peaked at number 26 on the US Adult Contemporary chart in early 1986.[3] The album's title track became a minor hit on both the pop and R&B charts, supported by a Miami Vice-inspired music video.[4] In addition to Chaka Khan, contributing artists include Jennifer Holliday, Kashif, and Robbie Buchanan.

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]

In a retrospective review, William Ruhlmann of AllMusic found that Take No Prisoners "represented a missed opportunity for Bryson, even though he sang with his usual assurance, the material was of good quality, and the production was sympathetic."[1]

Track listing

Side A
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Take No Prisoners (In the Game of Love)"
  • Billy Livsey
  • Sue Shifrin
Arif Mardin4:12
2."There's Nothin' Out There" (with Chaka Khan)
Mardin5:26
3."Let's Apologize"
Mardin3:56
4."Irresistible (Never Run Away from Love)"
Mardin5:30
Side B
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
5."Love Always Finds a Way"
Tommy LiPuma4:48
6."Falling for You"BrysonLiPuma4:10
7."I'm in Love"BrysonMardin4:17
8."When You Talk to Me"
  • Ralph Dino
  • Larry Di Tomaso
LiPuma4:11
9."She's Over Me"
LiPuma3:27

Personnel

Musicians

  • Robbie Buchanan – acoustic piano (1, 3, 7), synthesizers (1, 3, 5–9), programming (1, 3, 7), rhythm arrangements (1, 3, 5–9), keyboards (2, 5, 6, 8, 9), synthesizer programming (2)
  • Philippe Saisse – additional synth solo (2), keyboards (4), synthesizers (4), programming (4), rhythm arrangements (4)
  • Dann Huff – guitars
  • Will Lee – bass (1)
  • Marcus Miller – bass (3, 7)
  • Anthony Jackson – bass (5, 6, 8, 9)
  • Steve Ferrone – drums (1, 3, 4, 7–9), cymbal (2), tom-tom (2)
  • Dave Weckl – drums (6)
  • Lenny Castro – percussion (5, 8, 9)
  • Ron Dover – saxophone (6)
  • Arif Mardin – rhythm arrangements (2, 4)

Vocalist

  • Peabo Bryson – lead vocals
  • Erin Dickins – backing vocals (1–3, 7)
  • Tommy Funderburk – backing vocals (1, 3, 7)
  • Diva Gray – backing vocals (1–3, 7)
  • Gordon Grody – backing vocals (1–3, 7)
  • Tom Kelly – backing vocals (1, 3, 7)
  • Edie Lehmann – backing vocals (1, 3, 7)
  • Chaka Khan – backing vocals (2), rap (2)
  • Mark Stevens – backing vocals (2)
  • Kashif – backing vocals (4)
  • Yolanda Lee Lewis – backing vocals (4)
  • Brenda Nelson – backing vocals (4)
  • Jennifer Holliday – backing vocals (5)
  • Stephanie James – backing vocals (5)
  • Michael Sembello – backing vocals (8)

Production

  • Producers – Arif Mardin (Tracks 1-4 & 7); Tommy LiPuma (Tracks 5, 6, 8 & 9).
  • Project Coordinator on Tracks 1-4 & 7 – Phillip Namanworth
  • Music Contractor on Tracks 1-4 & 7 – Frank DeCaro
  • Production Coordinator on Track 6 – Larry Fishman
  • Engineers – Lew Hahn (Tracks 1-4 & 7); Ed Rak (Tracks 5, 8 & 9); Jay Rifkin (Track 6).
  • Additional Engineers – Jerry Garcia, Jon Ingoldsby, Michael O'Reilly, Gary Skardina and Jeremy Smith (Tracks 1-4 & 7); Kevin Halpin (Track 5); Mark Linett (Tracks 5 & 9); Erik Zobler (Track 6); Al Schmitt and Nick Spigel (Track 8).
  • Assistant Engineers – Jerry Garcia, Jon Ingoldsby and Michael O'Reilly (Tracks 1-4 & 7)
  • Second Engineers – Gene Curtis (Tracks 5, 8 & 9); Leslie Klein (Track 5); Peggy McCreary and Garry Rindfuss (Track 6); Bud Rizzo and Steven Strassman (Track 8).
  • Tracks 1-4 & 7 mixed by Lew Hahn at Atlantic Studios.
  • Track 6 mixed by Bill Schnee at Bill Schnee Studio (Los Angeles, CA), assisted by Dan Garcia and Mike Ross.
  • Mastered at Sterling Sound (New York, NY).
  • Art Direction and Photography – Carol Friedman
  • Design – Carin Goldberg
  • Sleeve Notes – Peabo Bryson
  • Management – David M. Franklin and Associates, Ed Howard and Skip Williams.

Charts

Chart (1985) Peak
position
US Billboard 200[2] 102
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[5] 40

References

  1. ^ a b c Take No Prisoners at AllMusic. Retrieved April 29, 2021.
  2. ^ a b "Peabo Bryson Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved April 29, 2021.
  3. ^ "Peabo Bryson Love Always Finds A Way Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved March 1, 2018.
  4. ^ Peabo Bryson - "Take No Prisoners (In the Game of Love)" Official Music Video.
  5. ^ "Peabo Bryson Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved April 29, 2021.
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