{"product_id":"sd-19141","title":"Narada Michael Walden - I Cry, I Smile (1977) Vinyl LP • Better Man, Mango Bop","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: inline-block ; margin-bottom: 0px ;\"\u003eCatalog Number:\u003c\/h3\u003e SD-19141\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: inline-block ; margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eMusical Styles:\u003c\/h3\u003e 1970s, Disco Funk, Fusion \u0026amp; Soul Jazz, Jazz Pop, Jazz Rock, Pop R\u0026amp;B, Soul Jazz\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: inline-block ; margin-bottom: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eSleeve Grade:\u003c\/h3\u003e Very Good (VG)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: inline-block ; margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eRecord Grade:\u003c\/h3\u003e Excellent (EX)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eCondition Details:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eVinyl plays with occasional light-crackles (play-graded). Cover has a few creases near edges; light-scuffing, slight discoloration with darker discoloration spots, and surface impressions (front\/back). Inner-sleeve is original (photos\/lyrics\/credits); seams partially split and writing on one side. Spine is mostly easy-to-read with some wear; developing split near center. Shelf-wear along top\/bottom-edge and corners. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots. (Not a cut-out.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eTracks:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003col style=\"margin-top: 0px ; margin-bottom: 0px ;\"\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eI Need Your Love\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eBetter Man\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eSoul Bird\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eI Remember\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eOneness - Cry\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eMango Bop\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eRainbow - Sky\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eI Cry, I Smile\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eHeaven's Just A Step Ahead\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eSo Long\u003c\/li\u003e\n \n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eAbout The Record:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eI Cry, I Smile,\u003c\/span\u003e by Narada Michael Walden, marks his first major venture into full production duties. This R\u0026amp;B and soul jazz record features a blend of introspective ballads and funky, danceable tracks, showcasing Walden’s versatility as a drummer, vocalist, and composer. Notable musicians like Hiram Bullock, Ray Gomez, and Herbie Mann contribute to its rich sound, with tracks like \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eSoul Bird\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eMango Bop\u003c\/span\u003e highlighting collaborative energy. The album embraces spiritual themes inspired by Sri Chinmoy, with the title track serving as a jazzy, pop-infused centerpiece. The album received critical praise for songs including \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eBetter Man\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eSo Long\u003c\/span\u003e, and \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eI Need Your Love.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Record Vision","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52793895911705,"sku":"SD-19141","price":6.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0992\/6937\/8329\/files\/LP-narada_michael_walden-i_cry_i_smile.jpg?v=1783555360","url":"https:\/\/record-vision.myshopify.com\/products\/sd-19141","provider":"Record Vision","version":"1.0","type":"link"}