I Stand For You - 4:23
(C. Sabatino and M. McDonald)

Michael McDonald: Vocals, Keyboards
Jeff Bova: Hammond Organ
Jimmy Bralower: Drum programming
Manu Katche: Additional Drums
Pino Palladino: Bass
David Williams: Guitar
Bernie Chiaravalle: Guitar
David Frank: Synth Horns
Backing Vocals: Jenni Muldaur, Michael McDonald, Arnold McCuller, Sweet Pea Atkinson, Harry Bowen, Mona Lisa Young and Clydene Edwards
Horn Section:
Brandon Fields: Alto Sax
Albert Wing: Tenor Sax
Lee Thornberg: Trumpet
Bruce Fowler: Trombone
Horn Arrangement: David Frank

East Of Eden - 5:29
(M. McDonald)

Michael McDonald: Vocals, Keyboards
Jeff Bova: Keyboards, Synth Bass
Jimmy Bralower: Drum programming
Nathan East: Bass
Mike Campbell: Guitars

More To Us Than That - 5:26
(M. McDonald)

Michael McDonald: Vocals, Keyboards, Background Vocals
Jeff Bova: Keyboards
Jimmy Bralower: Drum Programming
John Robinson: Additional Drums
Pino Palladino: Bass
Randy Jacobs: Guitar
Bernie Chiaravalle: Guitar
Lenny Castro: Congas
Kirk Whalum: Tenor Sax
Horn Section:
Brandon Fields: Alto Sax
Albert Wing: Tenor Sax
Lee Thornberg: Trumpet
Horn Arrangement: David Frank

I Want You - 4:16
(Paul Buchanan)

Michael McDonald: Vocals
Jeff Bova: Keyboards
Jimmy Bralower: Drum programming
Manu Katche: Drums
Marcus Miller: Bass
David Williams: Guitar
Brandon Field: Alto Sax
Amy Holland and Michael McDonald: Background Vocals
Keyboard Arrangement: Paul Buchanan, Robert Bell and Jeff Bova
Doug Scott: Rhythm Loop Arrangement and Sequencing

No More Prayin' - 6:20
(M. McDonald)

Michael McDonald: Vocals, Keyboards, Background Vocals
Jeff Bova: Keyboards
Benmont Tench: Hammond Organ
Jimmy Bralower: Drum Programming
John Robinson: Additional Drums
Freddie Washington: Bass
Fred Tackett: Acoustic Guitar

Matters Of The Heart - 4:29
(M. McDonald)

Michael McDonald: Vocals, Keyboards
Jimmy Bralower: Drum Programming
Dean Parks: Acoustic Guitar
Lenny Castro: Triangle and Finger Cymbals
Vince Gill, Alison Krauss and Michael McDonald: Backing Vocals

Hey Girl - 5:56
(Carol King and Gerry Goffin)

Michael McDonald: Vocals, Keyboards
Jeff Bova: Keyboards
Randy Kerber: Keyboards
Jimmy Bralower: Drum Programming
Manu Katche: Drums
Pino Palladino: Bass
Robben Ford: Guitar
Lenny Castro: Triangle and Finger Cymbals
Kirk Whalum: Tenor Sax

What Makes A Man Hold On - 4:19
(C. Sabatino and M. McDonald)

Michael McDonald: Vocals, Piano Solo, Keyboards, Synth Horns
Jeff Bova: Keyboards
Benmont Tench: Hammond Organ
David Frank: Synth Bell, Synth Horns
Pino Palladino: Bass
Manu Katche: Drums
Paul Jackson Jr.: Guitar
Lenny Castro: Congas
Michael McDonald and Chuck Sabatino: Backing Vocals
David Frank and Michael McDonald: Synth Horn Arrangement

Blink Of An Eye - 4:56
(G. Perilli and M. McDonald)

Michael McDonald: Vocals, Wurlitzer Piano
Jeff Bova: Clavinet, Synth Bass
Benmont Tench: Hammond Organ
Manu Katche: Drums
John Robinson: Drums
George Perilli: Additional Drums
Jimmy Bralower: Drum Programming
Pino Palladino: Bass
Warren Haynes: Guitar Solo
Robben Ford: Rhythm Guitar
Randy Jacobs: Rhythm Guitar
David Frank: Synth Horns
Horn Section:
Brandon Fields: Alto Sax
Albert Wing: Tenor Sax
Lee Thornberg: Trumpet
Horn Arrangement: David Frank

Everlasting - 4:30
(W. Jennings and M. McDonald)

Michael McDonald: Vocals, Synth Rhodes, Synth Bass
Greg Phillinganes: Piano
Jeff Bova: Organ, Drum programming
Randy Kerber: Synth Strings
Manu Katche: Drums
Freddie Washington: Bass
Paul Jackson Jr.: Guitar
Kirk Whalum: Tenor Sax
Lenny Castro: Tambourine
Backing Vocals: Michael McDonald, Chuck Sabatino, Arnold McCuller, Sweet Pea Atkinson, Harry Bowen and Mona Lisa Young

For A Child - 7:52
(M. McDonald)

Michael McDonald: Vocals, Keyboards
Jimmy Bralower: Drum Programming
Pino Palladino: Bass
Wallace Roney: Trumpet Solo
Chuck Findley: Flügelhorn
Randy Kerber: Synth Horn Ensemble

Produced by Russ Titelman and Michael McDonald
Engineered by Ben Fowler, Mark Linnett and Bruce Barris
Mixed by Tom Lord-Alge
Mastered by Ted Jensen at Sterling Sound, NYC
Basic tracks arranged by Michael McDonald, Jimmy Bralower, Jeff Bova and Russ Titelman
Keyboard Programming: Michael McDonald and Jeff Bova
Production Coordinator: Joanne Schwartz
Additional Production Coordination in L.A.: Julie Larson
Assistant Engineers: Chris Fogel, Chris Albert, Charlie Pakaari, U.E. Nastasi, Steve Elder and Mikael Ifversen
Mix Down Assistant: Tim Leitner
Original Demo Sequences technically assisted by Ross Pallone

Recorded at The Power Station, East Hill Studios, NYC, Capitol Studios, Westlake Audio, Los Angeles
Mixed at Unique Studios, NYC using the Mitsubishi X-80 2-Track recorder
An all-digital recording using the Sony 3348 Multi-Track Recorder

Special Thanks To: All the musicians, composers and technicians involved in the making of this album. Also to Joanne Schwartz, Deborah Sigel, Darlene McCrea, Julia Larson, Donna Ranieri, Paula Salvatore, Steve Burdick, Karen Evora, Paul Berndhart, Tony Drootin, Mary Jane McDonald, Tony Bongiovi, Frank Vilay, The Staff at H.K. Management, Howard Kauffman, Denny Rosencrans, William Morris Agency, John Marx, Gudvi, Chapnick & Co., Bernie Gudvi, Anna McNeal, Liz Smoot, Randall Wixen and Gang, Tyre, Ramer & Brown, Don Passman, Lisa Thomas, Warner/Reprise, Roz Schrank and to Paul Buchanan, Carol King, Gerry Goffin, Freddie Scott, Chuck Sabatino, George Perilli and Will Jennings.

Thanks also to Kurzweil and Steve Johannassan for their help, Sammy Ash Jr., Yamaha Drums and Max Titelman (Trash patrol and attitude monitor).

To my friend and manager Craig Fruin whose energy and work on my behalf has been invaluable and is greatly appreciated.

To Mo, Irving, Lenny, Teddy and Howard for their faith, friendship and guidance over the years.

This album is dedicated to my wife Amy, my kids, my family and friends - those still with us and those who wait for us on the other side.

In addition, Russ Titelman would like to thank Carol Titelman, Elliot Croffman, Artie Smith and Tom Reynolds for their support. And Max Titelman for his "everlasting" devotion.

Warren Haynes appears courtesy of Megaforce Entertainment
Vince Gill appears courtesy of MCA Records, Inc.
Alison Krauss appears courtesy of Rounder Records
Jenni Muldaur appears courtesy of Warner Bros. Records, Inc.
Robben Ford appears courtesy of Warner Bros. Records, Inc.
Manu Katche appears courtesy of BMG/France

Cover Art Direction: Bruce Steinberg
Front Cover Photography: 1993 Bruce Steinberg
Package Design: John Simon and Michael Diebl
Back Cover Photo: Gary Irving/Tony Stone Images
Inside Photography: Tony Stone Images

1993 Reprise Records, a Time Warner Company