The Last Fight is the fourth collaborative studio album by Willie Colón and Rubén Blades, released by Fania Records in 1982. It is the soundtrack to the film The Last Fight, starring Rubén Blades in his film acting debut.
Background The Last Fight is the fourth of five collaborative albums produced by Rubén Blades and Willie Colón. Rubén Blades once cited this as his least favorite effort of his musical career. Blades remarked to Billboard in the July 10, 1982, issue that his musical partnership with Colón would end that year. This hiatus was later ended with their 1995 album "Tras La Tormenta."
Reception Generally considered the least successful of the Rubén Blades/Willie Colón collaborations, the album has been better received by newer generations.
Track listing
Personnel Producers: Ruben Blades Willie Colón Executive Producer: Jerry Masucci Engineers: Jon Fausty Willie Colón Mixing: Jon Fausty Willie Colón Arrangers: Luis Cruz Jay Chattaway Rubén Blades Willie Colón Musicians: Rubén Blades - Vocals Willie Colón - Trombone, Vocals Eddie Resto - Bass (Electric), Guitar (Bass) Leopoldo Pineda - Trombone Luis Lopez - Trombone Jimmy Delgado - Timbales Johnny Andrews - Bongos, Cowbell Luis Antonio Lopez - Trombone Milton Cardona - Percussion, Conga, Choir, Chorus Composers: Jaime Sabater Edmundo Souto Pedro Flores Paulinho Tapajós Danilo Caymmi Liner Notes: Ernesto Lechner Photographer, Artwork & Design: Ron Levine Graphic Design: Louise Hilton Editing: Richie Viera Concept & Artistic Directors: Rubén Blades Willie Colón
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