Lionel Richie – Can't Slow Down

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Label:	Motown – 6059 ML
Format:	Vinyl , LP, Album, Club Edition , RCA Club Edition, Gatefold
Country:	US
Released:	1983
Genre:	Rock
Style:	Downtempo

Tracklist

A1	Can't Slow Down Arranged By – Lionel Richie Arranged By [Vocal Arrangements] – Lionel Richie Electronic Drums [Simmons Drum] – Paul Leim Guitar [Guitars], Synthesizer [Bass Synthesizer], Synthesizer, Programmed By [Synthesizer Programming], Vocoder – David Cochrane Written-By – Lionel Richie Arranged By – Lionel Richie Arranged By [Vocal Arrangements] – Lionel Richie Electronic Drums [Simmons Drum] – Paul Leim Guitar [Guitars], Synthesizer [Bass Synthesizer], Synthesizer, Programmed By [Synthesizer Programming], Vocoder – David Cochrane Written-By – Lionel Richie	4:42
A2	All Night Long (All Night) Arranged By [Rhythm Arrangements] – Lionel Richie Arranged By [String And Horn Arrangement] – James Anthony Carmichael Arranged By [Vocal Arrangements] – Lionel Richie Backing Vocals – Richard Marx Bass Guitar – Abraham Laboriel Drums – John Robinson (2) Guitar – Tim May Percussion – Paulinho Da Costa Synthesizer [GS1] – Lionel Richie Vocals [Chant] – Suzanne Stanford Vocals [Vocal Sound Effects] – Melinda Joyce Chatman Voice [Hoopa Hollers] – Wilbert Terrell Written-By – Lionel Richie Arranged By [Rhythm Arrangements] – Lionel Richie Arranged By [String And Horn Arrangement] – James Anthony Carmichael Arranged By [Vocal Arrangements] – Lionel Richie Backing Vocals – Richard Marx Bass Guitar – Abraham Laboriel Drums – John Robinson (2) Guitar – Tim May Percussion – Paulinho Da Costa Synthesizer [GS1] – Lionel Richie Vocals [Chant] – Suzanne Stanford Vocals [Vocal Sound Effects] – Melinda Joyce Chatman Voice [Hoopa Hollers] – Wilbert Terrell Written-By – Lionel Richie	6:18
A3	Penny Lover Arranged By [Rhythm Arrangements] – Lionel Richie Arranged By [String Arrangements] – James Anthony Carmichael Arranged By [Vocal Arrangements] – Lionel Richie Bass Guitar – Abraham Laboriel Concertmaster – Israel Baker Drums – Paul Leim Electric Piano [Fender Rhodes] – John Hobbs Guitar – Carlos Rios (2) Synthesizer [GS1] – Lionel Richie Synthesizer [Synthesizer & Wave] – Michael Boddicker Written-By – Lionel Richie Arranged By [Rhythm Arrangements] – Lionel Richie Arranged By [String Arrangements] – James Anthony Carmichael Arranged By [Vocal Arrangements] – Lionel Richie Bass Guitar – Abraham Laboriel Concertmaster – Israel Baker Drums – Paul Leim Electric Piano [Fender Rhodes] – John Hobbs Guitar – Carlos Rios (2) Synthesizer [GS1] – Lionel Richie Synthesizer [Synthesizer & Wave] – Michael Boddicker Written-By – Lionel Richie	5:28
A4	Stuck On You Acoustic Guitar – Fred Tackett Arranged By [Rhythm Arrangements] – Lionel Richie Arranged By [String Arrangements] – James Anthony Carmichael Arranged By [Vocal Arrangements] – Lionel Richie Bass Guitar – Joe Chemay Concertmaster – Israel Baker Drums – Paul Leim Guitar – Mitch Holder Synthesizer [GS1] – Lionel Richie Synthesizer, Sampler [Emulator] – Michael Boddicker Written-By – Lionel Richie Acoustic Guitar – Fred Tackett Arranged By [Rhythm Arrangements] – Lionel Richie Arranged By [String Arrangements] – James Anthony Carmichael Arranged By [Vocal Arrangements] – Lionel Richie Bass Guitar – Joe Chemay Concertmaster – Israel Baker Drums – Paul Leim Guitar – Mitch Holder Synthesizer [GS1] – Lionel Richie Synthesizer, Sampler [Emulator] – Michael Boddicker Written-By – Lionel Richie	3:06
B1	Love Will Find A Way Arranged By [Rhythm Arrangements] – James Anthony Carmichael Arranged By [Vocal Arrangements] – Lionel Richie Backing Vocals – Richard Marx Bass Guitar – Nathan East Guitar – David Cochrane Programmed By [Synthesizer Programming] – Brian Banks Synthesizer [Additional Synthesizer] – Michael Boddicker Synthesizer [GS1 And Synthesizer] – Greg Phillinganes Written-By – Lionel Richie Arranged By [Rhythm Arrangements] – James Anthony Carmichael Arranged By [Vocal Arrangements] – Lionel Richie Backing Vocals – Richard Marx Bass Guitar – Nathan East Guitar – David Cochrane Programmed By [Synthesizer Programming] – Brian Banks Synthesizer [Additional Synthesizer] – Michael Boddicker Synthesizer [GS1 And Synthesizer] – Greg Phillinganes Written-By – Lionel Richie	6:10
B2	The Only One Arranged By [Rhythm Arrangements] – Lionel Richie Arranged By [String Arrangements] – Jeremy Lubbock Arranged By [Vocal Arrangements] – Lionel Richie Backing Vocals – Richard Marx Concertmaster – Israel Baker Drums – John Robinson (2) Engineer [Mixing Engineer] – Humberto Gatica Engineer [Recording Engineer] – Larry Fergusson* Engineer [Second Recording Engineer] – Terry Christian Guitar – Steve Lukather Keyboards, Bass Guitar – David Foster Mixed By – Humberto Gatica Producer – Lionel Richie Written-By – Lionel Richie Arranged By [Rhythm Arrangements] – Lionel Richie Arranged By [String Arrangements] – Jeremy Lubbock Arranged By [Vocal Arrangements] – Lionel Richie Backing Vocals – Richard Marx Concertmaster – Israel Baker Drums – John Robinson (2) Engineer [Mixing Engineer] – Humberto Gatica Engineer [Recording Engineer] – Larry Fergusson* Engineer [Second Recording Engineer] – Terry Christian Guitar – Steve Lukather Keyboards, Bass Guitar – David Foster Mixed By – Humberto Gatica Producer – Lionel Richie Written-By – Lionel Richie	4:15
B3	Running With The Night Arranged By [Rhythm Arrangements] – Lionel Richie Arranged By [Vocal Arrangements] – Lionel Richie Backing Vocals – Richard Marx Bass – Joe Chemay Drums – Jeff Porcaro Guitar – Carlos Rios (2) Percussion – Paulinho Da Costa Piano – John Hobbs Soloist, Guitar – Steve Lukather Synthesizer, Vocoder – Michael Boddicker Written-By – Lionel Richie Arranged By [Rhythm Arrangements] – Lionel Richie Arranged By [Vocal Arrangements] – Lionel Richie Backing Vocals – Richard Marx Bass – Joe Chemay Drums – Jeff Porcaro Guitar – Carlos Rios (2) Percussion – Paulinho Da Costa Piano – John Hobbs Soloist, Guitar – Steve Lukather Synthesizer, Vocoder – Michael Boddicker Written-By – Lionel Richie	5:58
B4	Hello Acoustic Guitar – Tim May Arranged By [Rhythm Arrangements] – Lionel Richie Arranged By [String Arrangements] – James Anthony Carmichael Arranged By [Vocal Arrangements] – Lionel Richie Bass Guitar – Joe Chemay Concertmaster – Harry Bluestone Drums – Paul Leim Electric Guitar – Darrell Jones (2) Electric Piano [Fender Rhodes] – Reginald "Sonny" Burke* Engineer [Second Recording Engineer] – Jim Cassell Guitar – Louie Shelton Piano – Lionel Richie Synthesizer [Synthesizers] – Michael Boddicker Written-By – Lionel Richie Acoustic Guitar – Tim May Arranged By [Rhythm Arrangements] – Lionel Richie Arranged By [String Arrangements] – James Anthony Carmichael Arranged By [Vocal Arrangements] – Lionel Richie Bass Guitar – Joe Chemay Concertmaster – Harry Bluestone Drums – Paul Leim Electric Guitar – Darrell Jones (2) Electric Piano [Fender Rhodes] – Reginald "Sonny" Burke* Engineer [Second Recording Engineer] – Jim Cassell Guitar – Louie Shelton Piano – Lionel Richie Synthesizer [Synthesizers] – Michael Boddicker Written-By – Lionel Richie	4:07

Companies, etc.

Distributed By – MCA Distributing, Inc.
Manufactured By – RCA Music Service – R 110767
Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Motown Record Corporation
Copyright © – Motown Record Corporation
Published By – Brockman Music
Published By – K-Dave's Music
Published By – Wb Music Corp.
Published By – Poopy's Music
Published By – Foster Frees Music, Inc.
Published By – Dyad Music Ltd.
Recorded At – Ocean Way Recording
Recorded At – Sunset Sound
Mixed At – Motown/Hitsville U.S.A. Recording Studios

Credits

Art Direction – Johnny Lee (4)
Co-producer – James Anthony Carmichael (tracks: A1 to B1, B3, B4)
Coordinator [Assistant To The Production Assistant] – Melinda Joyce Chatman
Coordinator [Production Assistant] – Brenda Harvey-Richie
Engineer [Additional Recording And Mixing Engineer] – Jane Clark
Engineer [Mixing Engineer] – Calvin Harris* (tracks: A1 to B1, B3, B4)
Engineer [Recording Engineer] – Calvin Harris* (tracks: A1 to B1, B3, B4)
Engineer [Second Mixing Engineer] – Karen Siegel
Engineer [Second Recording Engineer] – Steve Crimmel (tracks: A1 to B1, B3)
Mastered By – Bernie Grundman
Mixed By – Calvin Harris* (tracks: A1 to B1, B3, B4)
Musical Assistance [Creative Assistant] – Rita Leigh
Photography By [Front & Back Cover Photography] – Greg Gorman
Photography By [Innerspread Photography] – Chris Callis
Producer – Lionel Richie (tracks: A1 to B1, B3, B4)

Notes

RCA Records Pressing Plant, Indianapolis, pressing based on the serified "𝙸" stamped in the runouts. This is a RCA Club Edition (printed on the lower left-hand corner of the rear sleeve).

℗© 1983 Motown Record Corporation

Gatefold / Custom Inner with lyrics & credits

Recorded at Oceanway Recording Studios, Los Angeles
Sunset Sounds Recording Studios, Los Angeles

Runouts are stamped. In variant 3 runouts, there are additional characters, i.e., one of the "I", "N", "K", and "-" that are etched.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

Barcode (Text): 0 5010-96059-1
Barcode (Scan; Format: UPC_A): 050109605910
Rights Society: ASCAP
Rights Society: BMI
Matrix / Runout (Side A label): 6059MLA
Matrix / Runout (Side B label): 6059MLB
Matrix / Runout (Side A label): R110767-A
Matrix / Runout (Side B label): R110767-B
Pressing Plant ID (Stamped in runouts): I
Matrix / Runout (Side A runout, variant 1): R110767 A 2 1 A2
Matrix / Runout (Side B runout, variant 1): R110767 B 1 A5 L
Matrix / Runout (Side A runout, variant 2): R110767A 2 I A2
Matrix / Runout (Side B runout, variant 2): R110767B 1 I A1
Matrix / Runout (Side A runout, variant 3): R110767A 1 I I A1 N -
Matrix / Runout (Side B runout, variant 3): R110767B 1 I I A1 K -

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	Title (Format)	Label	Cat#	Country	Year
	Can't Slow Down (LP, Album, Stereo)	Motown	STMA 8041	UK	1983
Recently Edited	Can't Slow Down (LP, Album, Stereo, Gatefold)	Vogue	542049		1983
Recently Edited	Can't Slow Down (LP, Album, Gatefold Sleeve)	Motown	TMLP 6047	Italy	1983
Recently Edited	Can't Slow Down (Cassette, Album, Dolby System)	Motown	6059 MC	US	1983
Recently Edited	Can't Slow Down (LP, Album, Gatefold)	Motown	06059ML	Portugal	1983