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The short opener includes Ray Brown on upright bass and 'Bish' playing acoustic guitar and also 'tromblone'! The follow-on track includes vocal harmonies from THE voice - Michael McDonald. Stephen Bishop - If I Only Had a Brain / Losing Myself in You

For me, Stephen Bishop is one of those singers blessed with a rare quality and purity of tone to their voice. And he writes flippin' good songs, too! (Guest appearance by Chaka Khan). Stephen Bishop - Little Italy

Tiny Demons - Todd Rundgren

Robert De Niro's Waiting - Bananarama

Climb Every Mountain - Julie Andrews

Over You - Roxy Music

Yep, this piece gets me every time.

Arms of Mary - Sutherland Brothers & Quiver

I meant to say I was already sold on these guys. Top notch!

Don't Speak - No Doubt

Nice!

Going For The One - Affirmative (I mean Yes!)

After Dark - Mr. Kitty

Heat Of The Moment - Asia

Here's another take on a Brian Wilson song. Line up on this track is Shelby Flint - vocals; Tim Weston - guitar; Jimmy Haslip - bass; Pete Erskine - drums; Mitch Forman - keys; Luis Conte - percussion. (I highly recommend the album, too, which also includes Abe Laboriel, Larry Carlton, Steve Khan, The Yellowjackets and others).

I'm with the OP regarding ensemble singing, especially when it's A Capella. From the Hi-Lo's and Singers Unlimited to Take 6 and beyond. Also, as a Beach Boys fan, I wanted to submit the genius (imho) that is Brian Wilson and the short track "Our Prayer" from the brilliant album (again, imho), "Smile". However, I couldn't resist posting the full opening sequence from the album to include "Heroes & Villains". Prog-Pop anyone?

Telephone Line - ELO

Blades of Glory - Bo Bice

Church of the Poison Mind - Culture Club

Love Is the Seventh Wave - Sting

Mmmm, nice - but for a stealth, it's gotta be all black. Sorry!

Warmth Of The Sun - Beach Boys

Aha, the words 'nail' and 'head' come to mind, sir! In fact, I've always liked 'stealth' style basses so thought I might one day do exactly that with this one - black control plate, black bridge. Only thing would then be the neck/fretboard and headstock. The bass was originally fretted but years ago I had it converted to fretless with some high grade Indian Rosewood which I wouldn't want to lose. However, I guess I could try and source another neck with an ebony board and black headstock (or maybe a Status graphite neck?).

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