David Gamson related material

This section lists the songs and albums that David Gamson has been involved with (aside from Scritti Politti). James had tried to make this list complete but if you have any additions, please let me know. The list  has given the record company for singles and albums but please remember that these may be different in other countries. 

It's often interesting to know how much of Scritti's musical style was influenced or taken forward by David. Some of the songs he was involved with in 1988 and 1989, for example, show strong traces of the Scritti sound together (to the point of using familiar Scritti keyboard sounds). Therefore if you find some of these albums or are able to borrow them, it's worth checking out David's songs. 


1981 
Single David Gamson - 'Sugar Sugar' 
Written, performed and produced 
Record label: Rough Trade 
David's version of the famous Archies' song. It was rejected by Ze as it wasn't their style but Geoff Travis (from Rough Trade) was there at the time and offered to but it out in the UK. This, in turn, put David in contact with Green. 


1982 
Song David Gamson - 'No Turn On Red' 
Written, performed and produced 
Available on NME magazine's 'Jive Wire' sampler cassette (NME), and on the Beggars Banquet 'Sex, Sweat & Blood' compilation album (Island). 


1985 
Single Adele Bertei - 'When It's Over' 
Co-written, co-produced (also produced by Fred Maher and John Potoker) 
Record label: Chrysalis 


1986 
Single Chaka Khan - 'Love Of A Lifetime' 
Co-written, co-produced and performed with Green 
Record label: Warner Bros 
In November of the previous year, Green writes and starts recording a 122 beats per minute song which is intended as a follow-up single to 'Perfect Way' (which never materialises). There is a strong possibility, however, that this is the same song as it is virtually a Scritti Politti song with Chaka Khan guesting on vocals (Green shares the verse vocals with her)! 
This song is very slick and is a MUST for all Scritti collections. Available on Chaka Khan's 'Destiny' album (Warner Bros). 


Single Al Jarreau - 'L Is For Lover' 
Co-written with Green 
Record label: WEA 
This song was written by David Gamson and Green back in 1983. It was one of their first collaborations (along with the first version of 'Small Talk') but was not released due to Green's label change from Rough Trade to Virgin ('Small Talk' was not released as well but was later reworked for Scritti's 1985 'Cupid & Psyche 85' album). 
Al Jarreau's version of the song (which is produced by Chic's Nile Rodgers, who worked on the first Scritti version of the song) is very similar in style to Scritti's 1984/1985 work. It is very easy to imagine Green singing it. 
Available on Al Jarreau's 'L Is For Lover' album (WEA). 


1988 
Album Luther Vandross - 'Any Love' 
2 of the songs: Co-written, keyboards and co-arranged 
Record label: Sony 
The first of David's songs, 'I Know You Want To', is a slow song in the Luther Vandross style. The second song, 'Come Back', is totally in David's style and is much catchier as a result. It even has keyboard sounds that are close to those used in 'Provision'. If you like Luther Vandross's voice, I recommend borrowing a copy of this album to check out 'Come Back'. 


1989 
Single Jaki Graham - 'From Now On' 
Written and produced 
Record label: EMI 
Available on Jaki Graham's 'From Now On' album (WEA). 


Song Five Star - 'Something About My Baby' 
Co-written and co-produced with Lloyd Cole 
Available on the CD version of Five Star's 'Greatest Hits' album (RCA). 


Album Tony LeMans - 'Tony LeMans' 
5 of the songs: Co-written and produced 
Record label: Paisley Park 


1990 
Album Howard Hewett - 'Howard Hewett' 
2 of the songs: Written 
Record label: Elektra 
Howard Hewett used to be part of the group Shalamar. 


Album Donny Osmond - 'Eyes Don't Lie' 
3 of the songs: Co-written 
Record label: Capitol 


Song Amy Grant - 'Stay For A While' 
Keyboards 
Available on Amy Grant's 'The Collection' album (RCA). 


Song Michael McDonald - 'Tear It Up' 
Synthesizor, produced, and programmed 
Available on Michael McDonald's 'Take It To Heart' album (Warner Bros). 


1991 
Album Roger (Troutman) - 'Bridging The Gap' 
4 of the songs: Keyboards, drums, programming and co-produced 
Record label: Reprise 
Roger Troutman is the man behind 80's funk group 'Zapp'. He also added his voice-box talents to Scritti's 'Boom! There She Was' and 'Sugar And Spice' (both on Scritti's 1988 'Provision' album). 


Song Sheila E - 'Droppin' Like Flies' 
Produced 
Available on Sheila E's 'Sex Cymbal' album (Warner Bros). 


1992 
Album Chaka Khan - 'Woman I Am' 
Some of the songs: Keyboards, drum programming and produced 
Record label: Warner Bros 


Album Simple Pleasure - 'Simple Pleasure' 
Drums, programming and co-produced 
Record label: Reprise 


Song EPMD - 'Crossover' 
Written 
Available on EPMD's 'Business Never Personal' album (Def Jam). 


Song Gary Wright - 'Dream Weaver' 
Produced 
Available on the 'Wayne's World' film soundtrack album (Reprise). 


1993 
Album Me'shell Ndegeocello - 'Plantation Lullabies' 
6 of the songs: drums and co-produced 
Record label: Maverick 


Album George Benson - 'Love Remembers' 
Keyboards, programming and co-produced 
Record label: Warner Bros 


Album Tia Carrere - 'Dream' 
Drums, keyboards, programming and co-produced 
Record label: Reprise 


1994 
Album Andy Snitzer - 'Ties That Bind' 
Keyboards, programming and produced 
Record label: Reprise 


Single Bushwackas - 'Rough Rugg'd & Raw' 
Written 
Record label: Pallas 


1995 
Song Cypress Hill - 'Strictly Hip Hop' 
Written 
Available on Cypress Hill's 'Cypress Hill III (Temple Of Bo)' album (Sony). 


Song Chaka Khan - 'Love Me Still' 
Drums, keyboards, programming and produced 
This song was used for the television show 'Party of Five' and the film 'Clockers'. It is available on their soundtrack albums and also Chaka Khan's 'Epiphany: The Best Of Chaka Khan, Vol. 1' greatest hits album (Warner Bros). 


1996 
Album Me'shell Ndegeocello - 'Peace Beyond Passion' 
Drums, programming and produced 
Record label: Maverick 


Album Maxwell - 'Maxwell's Urban Hang Suite' 
Drums, keyboards and programming 
Record label: Columbia 


1997 
Song Me'shell Ndegeocello - 'Poison Ivy' 
Co-produced 
Available on the 'Batman And Robin' soundtrack album (Warner Bros). 


Album Various - 'Space Jam' 
1 of the songs: Performed and produced 
Record label: Atlantic 


Album Samantha Powell - unknown 
2 of the songs: Produced 
Record label: RCA 


Album Nicole Rene - unknown 
Produced 
Record label: Atlantic 


Album Richard Stites - unknown 
2 of the songs: Produced 
Record label: Interscope 


1998 
Album Me'shell Ndegeocello - forthcoming album 
Producing 
Record label: Maverick 


Album Scritti Politti - 'Anomie & Bonhomie' 
Produced 
Record label: Virgin