Raphael Saadiq – The Way I See It

Name: Raphael Saadiq - The Way I See It
Rating: 4.19 (43 reviews)

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Label:	Sony BMG Music Entertainment – 88697085852
Format:	CD , Album
Country:	Europe
Released:	2008
Genre:	Funk / Soul
Style:	Soul

Tracklist

1		Sure Hope You Mean It Arranged By [Strings] – Paul Riser Cello – Vahe Jayrikyan* Concertmaster – Brent Fischer Copyist – Timothy Davis* Harp – Paul Baker (11) Piano – Greg Curtis* Tambourine, Vibraphone – Jack Ashford Viola – Raymond Tischer* Violin – Sally Berman Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Drums – Raphael Saadiq Written-By – Raphael Saadiq Arranged By [Strings] – Paul Riser Cello – Vahe Jayrikyan* Concertmaster – Brent Fischer Copyist – Timothy Davis* Harp – Paul Baker (11) Piano – Greg Curtis* Tambourine, Vibraphone – Jack Ashford Viola – Raymond Tischer* Violin – Sally Berman Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Drums – Raphael Saadiq Written-By – Raphael Saadiq
2		100 Yard Dash Arranged By [Strings] – Paul Riser Cello – Vahe Jayrikyan* Concertmaster – Brent Fischer Copyist – Timothy Davis* Drums, Shaker, Wood Block – Bobby Ozuna Harp – Paul Baker (11) Tambourine – Jack Ashford Viola – Raymond Tischer* Violin – Sally Berman Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Piano – Raphael Saadiq Written-By – Raphael Saadiq Arranged By [Strings] – Paul Riser Cello – Vahe Jayrikyan* Concertmaster – Brent Fischer Copyist – Timothy Davis* Drums, Shaker, Wood Block – Bobby Ozuna Harp – Paul Baker (11) Tambourine – Jack Ashford Viola – Raymond Tischer* Violin – Sally Berman Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Piano – Raphael Saadiq Written-By – Raphael Saadiq
3		Keep Marchin' Drums [Additional], Tambourine – Bobby Ozuna Rhythm Guitar [Additional] – Rob Bacon* Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Drums – Raphael Saadiq Written-By – Raphael Saadiq
4		Big Easy Arranged By [Horns] – The Infamous Young Spodie Drums [Additional], Tambourine – Bobby Ozuna Piano – Greg Curtis* Recorded By [Horns] – Lu Rojas Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Drums – Raphael Saadiq Written-By – Raphael Saadiq Arranged By [Horns] – The Infamous Young Spodie Drums [Additional], Tambourine – Bobby Ozuna Piano – Greg Curtis* Recorded By [Horns] – Lu Rojas Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Drums – Raphael Saadiq Written-By – Raphael Saadiq
5		Just One Kiss Arranged By [Strings] – Paul Riser Cello – Vahe Jayrikyan* Concertmaster – Brent Fischer Copyist – Diane Louie Featuring – Joss Stone Harp – Paul Baker (11) Piano – Greg Curtis* Tambourine – Jack Ashford Viola – Robert Berg Violin – Sally Berman Vocals [Additional] – Joss Stone Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Drums – Raphael Saadiq Written-By – Raphael Saadiq Arranged By [Strings] – Paul Riser Cello – Vahe Jayrikyan* Concertmaster – Brent Fischer Copyist – Diane Louie Featuring – Joss Stone Harp – Paul Baker (11) Piano – Greg Curtis* Tambourine – Jack Ashford Viola – Robert Berg Violin – Sally Berman Vocals [Additional] – Joss Stone Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Drums – Raphael Saadiq Written-By – Raphael Saadiq
6		Love That Girl Arranged By [Strings] – Paul Riser Bongos – Bobby Ozuna Cello – Vahe Jayrikyan* Concertmaster – Brent Fischer Copyist – Diane Louie Harp – Paul Baker (11) Piano – Greg Curtis* Rhythm Guitar [Additional] – Rob Bacon* Shaker, Tambourine, Vibraphone – Jack Ashford Viola – Robert Berg Violin – Sally Berman Vocals [Additional] – Erica Jerry Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Drums – Raphael Saadiq Written-By – Raphael Saadiq Arranged By [Strings] – Paul Riser Bongos – Bobby Ozuna Cello – Vahe Jayrikyan* Concertmaster – Brent Fischer Copyist – Diane Louie Harp – Paul Baker (11) Piano – Greg Curtis* Rhythm Guitar [Additional] – Rob Bacon* Shaker, Tambourine, Vibraphone – Jack Ashford Viola – Robert Berg Violin – Sally Berman Vocals [Additional] – Erica Jerry Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Drums – Raphael Saadiq Written-By – Raphael Saadiq
7		Calling Drums – Bobby Ozuna Flamenco Guitar – John Villalobos Violin [Solo], Soloist – Rocio Marron Vocals [Additional] – Rocio Mendoza Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Piano – Raphael Saadiq Written-By – Rocio Mendoza Drums – Bobby Ozuna Flamenco Guitar – John Villalobos Violin [Solo], Soloist – Rocio Marron Vocals [Additional] – Rocio Mendoza Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Piano – Raphael Saadiq Written-By – Rocio Mendoza
8		Staying In Love Arranged By [Strings] – Paul Riser Cello – Sarah Cleveland Harp – Maurice Draughn Rhythm Guitar [Additional] – Rob Bacon* Tambourine – Jack Ashford Viola – Shanda Lowery Violin – Raphael Price Vocals [Additional] – Joss Stone Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Drums – Raphael Saadiq Written-By – Raphael Saadiq Arranged By [Strings] – Paul Riser Cello – Sarah Cleveland Harp – Maurice Draughn Rhythm Guitar [Additional] – Rob Bacon* Tambourine – Jack Ashford Viola – Shanda Lowery Violin – Raphael Price Vocals [Additional] – Joss Stone Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Drums – Raphael Saadiq Written-By – Raphael Saadiq
9		Oh Girl Arranged By [Strings] – Paul Riser Bells – Jack Ashford Cello – Vahe Jayrikyan* Concertmaster – Brent Fischer Copyist – Diane Louie Harp – Paul Baker (11) Piano – Greg Curtis* Viola – Robert Berg Violin – Sally Berman Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Drums, Sitar – Raphael Saadiq Written-By – Raphael Saadiq Arranged By [Strings] – Paul Riser Bells – Jack Ashford Cello – Vahe Jayrikyan* Concertmaster – Brent Fischer Copyist – Diane Louie Harp – Paul Baker (11) Piano – Greg Curtis* Viola – Robert Berg Violin – Sally Berman Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Drums, Sitar – Raphael Saadiq Written-By – Raphael Saadiq
10		Let's Take A Walk Drums, Tambourine – Bobby Ozuna Electric Organ [Wurlitzer], Organ – Greg Curtis* Guitar – Rob Bacon* Vocals [Additional] – Erica Jerry Vocals, Bass – Raphael Saadiq Written-By – Raphael Saadiq Drums, Tambourine – Bobby Ozuna Electric Organ [Wurlitzer], Organ – Greg Curtis* Guitar – Rob Bacon* Vocals [Additional] – Erica Jerry Vocals, Bass – Raphael Saadiq Written-By – Raphael Saadiq
11		Never Give You Up Arranged By [Strings] – Paul Riser Cello – Sarah Cleveland Featuring – Stevie Wonder Harmonica – Stevie Wonder Harp – Maurice Draughn Viola – Shanda Lowery Violin – Raphael Price Vocals [Additional], Drums, Piano, Bongos – CJ* Vocals, Guitar, Bass – Raphael Saadiq Written-By – Raphael Saadiq Arranged By [Strings] – Paul Riser Cello – Sarah Cleveland Featuring – Stevie Wonder Harmonica – Stevie Wonder Harp – Maurice Draughn Viola – Shanda Lowery Violin – Raphael Price Vocals [Additional], Drums, Piano, Bongos – CJ* Vocals, Guitar, Bass – Raphael Saadiq Written-By – Raphael Saadiq
12		Sometimes Arranged By [Strings] – Paul Riser Cello – Vahe Jayrikyan* Concertmaster – Brent Fischer Copyist – Timothy Davis* Drums – Bobby Ozuna Harp – Paul Baker (11) Piano – Menardini “Bridge” Timothee* Viola – Raymond Tischer* Violin – Sally Berman Vocals, Guitar, Bass – Raphael Saadiq Written-By – Raphael Saadiq Arranged By [Strings] – Paul Riser Cello – Vahe Jayrikyan* Concertmaster – Brent Fischer Copyist – Timothy Davis* Drums – Bobby Ozuna Harp – Paul Baker (11) Piano – Menardini “Bridge” Timothee* Viola – Raymond Tischer* Violin – Sally Berman Vocals, Guitar, Bass – Raphael Saadiq Written-By – Raphael Saadiq
		Bonus Track
13		Oh Girl Arranged By [Strings] – Paul Riser Bells – Jack Ashford Cello – Vahe Jayrikyan* Concertmaster – Brent Fischer Copyist – Diane Louie Featuring – Jay-Z Harp – Paul Baker (11) Piano – Greg Curtis* Viola – Robert Berg Violin – Sally Berman Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Drums, Sitar – Raphael Saadiq Written-By – Raphael Saadiq Arranged By [Strings] – Paul Riser Bells – Jack Ashford Cello – Vahe Jayrikyan* Concertmaster – Brent Fischer Copyist – Diane Louie Featuring – Jay-Z Harp – Paul Baker (11) Piano – Greg Curtis* Viola – Robert Berg Violin – Sally Berman Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Drums, Sitar – Raphael Saadiq Written-By – Raphael Saadiq

Companies, etc.

Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Sony BMG Music Entertainment
Copyright © – Sony BMG Music Entertainment
Distributed By – Sony BMG Music Entertainment
Pressed By – Sony DADC – A0101017875-0101
Published By – Ugmoe Music
Published By – Universal Music Publishing, Inc.
Published By – Jake & The Phatman Music
Published By – Windswept
Published By – Rocio Mendoza Publishing Designee
Published By – Cardraygee Music Publishing
Published By – Universal
Published By – Songs In The Key Of Charlie O
Produced For – Whiskey Slew Productions
Recorded At – Blakeslee Recording Company
Mixed At – Blakeslee Recording Company
Mastered At – Sterling Sound
Recorded At – The Music Shed
Recorded At – Harmonie Park Studios

Credits

A&R [Operations] – Juli Knapp
Art Direction – Michelle Holme
Co-producer – Bobby Ozuna (tracks: 2, 6, 12)
Management [Marketing] – Al Branch
Mastered By – Tom Coyne
Mixed By – Raphael Saadiq
Photography By [Cover] – Ralph Koch
Photography By [Package] – Norman Seef*
Producer – Raphael Saadiq
Recorded By – Raphael Saadiq
Recorded By [Assistant] – Marlon Marcel
Recorded By [Strings] – Gerry Brown* (tracks: 1, 2, 5, 6, 9, 12, 13)
Vocals – Raphael Saadiq

Notes

Issued in clear tray jewel case, with a 8 pages booklet

© & ℗ 2008 Sony BMG Music Entertainment
Made in the EU.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

Barcode (Text): 8 8697-08585-2 6
Barcode (Scanned): 886970858526
Rights Society: BIEM/GEMA
Rights Society: ASCAP
Rights Society: SESAC
Label Code: LC 00162
Matrix / Runout (Variant 1): A0101017875-0101 21 A01 Sony DADC
Mastering SID Code (Variant 1): IFPI L551
Mould SID Code (Variant 1): IFPI 941N
Matrix / Runout (Variant 2): A0101017875-0101 21 A01 Sony DADC
Mastering SID Code (Variant 2): IFPI L551
Mould SID Code (Variant 2): IFPI 94Z5
Matrix / Runout (Variant 3): A0101017875-0101 21 A01 Sony DADC
Mastering SID Code (Variant 3): IFPI L551
Mould SID Code (Variant 3): IFPI 946Q
Matrix / Runout (Variant 4): A0101017875-0101 21 A01 Sony DADC
Mastering SID Code (Variant 4): IFPI L551
Mould SID Code (Variant 4): IFPI 941A
Matrix / Runout (Variant 5): A0101017875-0101 21 A01 Sony DADC
Mastering SID Code (Variant 5): IFPI L551
Mould SID Code (Variant 5): IFPI 949A

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	Title (Format)	Label	Cat#	Country	Year
New Submission	The Way I See It (LP, Album)	Columbia	88697 08585 1	US	2008
	The Way I See It (CD, Album)	Columbia	88697 08585 2	US	2008
New Submission	The Way I See It (7×7", 45 RPM, Album)	Columbia	88697 36976 7	US	2008
Recently Edited	The Way I See It (CD, Album, Enhanced, Digipak)	Columbia	88697507262	Europe	2008
New Submission	The Way I See It (CD, Album)	Sony BMG	88697 08585 2	Canada	2008