Pretty Girls is the second studio album by Canadian singer Lisa Dalbello, released in 1979 by Talisman Records. Following her departure from MCA Records, the album was initially an independent release before being picked up by Capitol Records for a wider distribution. The title track, "Pretty Girls," gained notable attention when Melissa Manchester’s cover version became a US Top 40 hit later that year. Dalbello’s performance on the album earned her a Juno Award nomination for Female Vocalist of the Year in 1979, her second such honor. The album reflects her early pop and soul roots, setting the stage for her later shift toward alternative rock. Track listing
Personnel Lisa Dal Bello – lead and backing vocals Michael Boddicker – synthesizer Jay Gruska – synthesizer Fred Mandel – organ Tom Hensley – piano Ron Stockert – piano Steve Porcaro – synthesizer programming Al Ciner – guitar Steve Lukather – guitar Richie Zito – guitar Dennis Belfield – bass guitar Ron Garant – bass guitar Mike Porcaro – bass guitar Carlos Vega – drums Bobby Ruffino – percussion Victor Feldman – percussion Bill Champlin – backing vocals Roy Kenner – backing vocals Bobby Kimball – backing vocals Liz Lausanne – backing vocals Michael McDonald – backing vocals Lisa Mordente – backing vocals
Production Bob Monaco – producer Al Ciner – producer Denis Degher – engineer Phil Moores – engineer Chris Gordon – engineer Gary Gray – engineer
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