Talk to the People is an album by pianist Les McCann recorded in 1972 and released on the Atlantic label.Atlantic Records Catalog: 1600 series. Retrieved March 8, 2016.Freed., R. Les McCann Discography. Retrieved March 8, 2016.
Reception
Allmusic gives the album 4 stars, stating: "Although there are some weak links in this chain of tunes, the highs are sky-high, and they represent some of McCann's peak studio performances."
Track listing All compositions by Les McCann except as indicated "What's Going On" (Renaldo Benson, Al Cleveland, Marvin Gaye) – 7:28 "Shamading" – 3:41 "Seems So Long" (Stevie Wonder) – 3:04 "She's Here" – 5:54 "North Carolina" – 9:20 "Let It Lay" (Les McCann, Rev. Bee) – 5:22 "Talk to the People" – 9:16
Personnel Les McCann – piano, vocals Keith Loving – guitar James Rowser – bass Donald Dean – drums Buck Clarke – percussion The Persuasions (track 1), Eugene McDaniels (tracks 3, 6 & 7), Susan McDaniels (tracks 3, 6 & 7), Sister Charlotte (tracks 3, 6 & 7), Billy Barnes (tracks 3, 6 & 7), Joel Dorn (tracks 3, 6 & 7) – background vocals
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