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A1	I Got The Melody Arranged By, Conductor – Chris DedrickBass – Neil JasonDrums – Allan SchwartzbergElectric Piano [Fender Rhodes] – Paul ShafferGuitar – Bob Mann, Jeff MironovPercussion – Jimmy MaelenVibraphone, Bells [Orchestra Bells] – George DevensVocals, Soloist – Ellen DedrickWritten-By – P. Austin*	4:06
A2	Roots Suite Arranged By, Conductor – Al GorgoniBass – Neil JasonFlugelhorn, Soloist – Gary GrantGuitar – Jeff Mironov, John TropeaGuitar, Soloist – Bob MannPercussion – Jimmy MaelenPiano [Acoustic], Keyboards [Yamaha Cp30] – Paul ShafferSoprano Saxophone, Soloist – Michael BreckerSynthesizer – Bob Christianson	9:47
A2a	Ajomora Written-By – A. Gorgoni*
A2b	Going Back To My Roots Written-By – L. Dozier*
A2c	Baba Awa Written-By – A. Gorgoni*
A3	I Can't Keep Holding Back My Love Bass – Neil JasonDrums – Allan SchwartzbergGuitar – Jeff MironovGuitar, Soloist, Arranged By, Conductor – Bob MannKeyboards – Paul ShafferSynthesizer – Bob ChristiansonWritten-By – L. Ware*, L. Clay*	3:45
B1	Baby That's All I Want Arranged By – Chris DedrickBass – Neil JasonDrums – Allan SchwartzbergGuitar – John TropeaGuitar, Soloist – Jeff MironovPercussion – Jimmy Maelen, Steve TyrellPiano [Acoustic], Keyboards [Yamaha Cp30] – Paul ShafferTenor Saxophone, Soloist – Michael BreckerVibraphone – George DevensWritten-By – F. Golde*, T. Snow*	3:59
B2	It Will Be Alright Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar – Bob MannArranged By – Chris DedrickBass – Neil JasonDrums – Allan SchwartzbergKeyboards – Paul ShafferWritten-By – A. Willis*, D. Foster*, J. Graydon*	4:32
B3	Oh No Not My Baby Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar – Hugh McCracken, John TropeaArranged By – Al GorgoniBass – Neil JasonDrums – Allan SchwartzbergKeyboards [Yamaha Cp30], Electric Piano [Fender Rhodes] – Paul ShafferPercussion – Jimmy MaelenVibraphone – George DevensVocals [Harmony] – Maxine BrownWritten-By – C. King/G. Goffin*	3:37
B4	Hold On To Love Arranged By – Al GorgoniBass – Neil JasonDrums – Allan SchwartzbergElectric Piano [Fender Rhodes] – Paul ShafferGuitar – Hugh McCracken, John TropeaGuitar, Soloist – Bob MannPercussion – Jimmy MaelenWritten-By – B. Wilson*	3:58

Companies, etc.

• Manufactured By – RCA BV Holland
• Phonographic Copyright (p) – RCA Records
• Copyright (c) – RCA Records
• Pressed By – PRS Baarn
• Recorded At – RCA Studios, New York
• Recorded At – Mediasound
• Remixed At – Sound City Studios
• Mastered At – Sterling Sound
• Lacquer Cut At – PRS Baarn
• Published By – Antisia Music, Inc.
• Published By – Dozier Music Inc.
• Published By – Blackwood Music Inc.
• Published By – Gorgoni Music
• Published By – Crystalane Music
• Published By – Almo Music Corp.
• Published By – Braintree Music
• Published By – Snow Music
• Published By – Golde's Gole Music
• Published By – Irving Music, Inc.
• Published By – Foster Frees Music, Inc.
• Published By – Garden Rake Music, Inc.
• Published By – Baby Shoes Music Inc.
• Published By – Sojourn Music
• Published By – Screen Gems-EMI Music Inc.

Credits

• Arranged By [Vocals] – Steve Tyrell
• Art Direction – Joseph Stelmach*
• Backing Vocals [Additional] – Dennis Collins, Frank Floyd, Maeretha Stewart, Ullanda McCullough, Yvonne Lewis
• Concertmaster – David Nadien
• Coordinator [Production] – Rochelle Randolph
• Cover [Concept], Photography By – Anthony Barboza
• Mastered By – Greg Calbi
• Mixed By – Michael H. Brauer, Steve Tyrell
• Producer – Steve Tyrell
• Producer [Associate Production] – Al Gorgoni, Bob Mann
• Producer [Production Assistant] – Greg Cooper
• Recorded By – Michael Barbiero, Michael H. Brauer, Pat Martin
• Recorded By [Assistant] – Carl Beatty, Tom Brown
• Remix – Michael H. Brauer, Steve Tyrell
• Remix [Assistant] – Brian Kornfield
• Saxophone, Flute – Lou Marini, Michael Brecker
• Trombone – Barry Rogers
• Trumpet, Flugelhorn – Alan Rubin, Randy Brecker
• Vocals – Billy McEachern, Lillian Lopez, Louise Lopez

Notes

Recorded at RCA Studios and Media Sound, New York City
Remixed at Sound City, Van Nuys, California
Mastered at Sterling Sound Studios, New York City
Manufactured by RCA BV Holland From Master Recordings of RCA Records
Printed in The Netherlands
℗ © 1981 RCA Records

A2c incorrectly states "Bawa Awa" on label

Barcode and Other Identifiers

• Barcode (Text): 0 7863-53910-1
• Barcode (Scanned): 07863539101
• Matrix / Runout (Runout Side A): PL 13910-A//48053-1-Y
• Matrix / Runout (Runout Side B): PL 13910-B//48054-1-Y
• Rights Society: STEMRA

Other versions

Category	Artist	Title (Format)	Label	Category	Country	Year
AFL1-3910	Odyssey	I Got The Melody ‎(LP, Album)	RCA Victor	AFL1-3910	US	1981
PL-13910	Odyssey	I Got The Melody ‎(LP, Album)	RCA	PL-13910	Spain	1981
PL 13910	Odyssey	I Got The Melody ‎(LP, Album)	RCA, RCA Victor	PL 13910	Italy	1981
PL 13910 KKAY 33836	Odyssey	I Got The Melody ‎(LP, Album)	RCA	PL 13910 KKAY 33836	Italy	1981
SICP-5513	Odyssey	I Got The Melody ‎(CD, Album, Ltd, RE, RM)	RCA	SICP-5513	Japan	2017

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