Soda Fountain Shuffle
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Soda Fountain Shuffle is the 12th studio album by Earl Klugh
released in 1985. This is the first album which Klugh recorded for Warner Bros. Records
. Unlike his other albums where Klugh is accompanied by full orchestras, in this release, Klugh is backed by a 6-man band. The album contains "10 original Klugh instrumentals balancing his subtle and soft playing against a full range of electronic accompaniment".
Earl Klugh
Earl Klugh is an American smooth jazz/crossover jazz/jazz fusion guitarist and composer.At the age of 13, Klugh was captivated by the guitar playing of Chet Atkins when Atkins made an appearance on the Perry Como Show. Klugh was a performing guest on several of Atkins' albums...
released in 1985. This is the first album which Klugh recorded for Warner Bros. Records
Warner Bros. Records
Warner Bros. Records Inc. is an American record label. It was the foundation label of the present-day Warner Music Group, and now operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of that corporation. It maintains a close relationship with its former parent, Warner Bros. Pictures, although the two companies...
. Unlike his other albums where Klugh is accompanied by full orchestras, in this release, Klugh is backed by a 6-man band. The album contains "10 original Klugh instrumentals balancing his subtle and soft playing against a full range of electronic accompaniment".
Track listing
- "Just Pretend" - 3:40
- "Baby Cakes" - 3:34
- "Soda Fountain Shuffle" - 3:18
- "Moonlight Dancing" - 4:41
- "Incognito" - 4:35
- "One Night (Alone With You)" - 4:34
- "Some Other Time" - 3:39
- "Rainbow Man" - 5:22
- "Close to Your Heart" - 5:04
- "April Love" - 3:34
Charts
| Year | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Top Jazz Albums | 3 |
| 1985 | R&B Albums | 23 |
| 1985 | The Billboard 200 | 110 |