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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Al Jarreau
Al Jarreau
Vocals
Gerald Albright
Gerald Albright
Saxophone
Patrick Lundquist
Patrick Lundquist
Background Vocals
Greg Phillinganes
Greg Phillinganes
Keyboards
John "J.R." Robinson
John "J.R." Robinson
Drums
Lenny Castro
Lenny Castro
Percussion
Paul Jackson Jr.
Paul Jackson Jr.
Guitar
Stanley Clarke
Stanley Clarke
Bass
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Al Jarreau
Al Jarreau
Composer
George Duke
George Duke
Composer
Patrick Lundquist
Patrick Lundquist
Composer
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
John Burk
John Burk
Producer
Stanley Clarke
Stanley Clarke
Producer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Lord, I want some Bossa
I want a soft samba sound
I wanna hear the kind of song
They don't play anymore
Until they play it we can just
Lie around
[Verse 2]
Not a red hot salsa
I need to find the gentle way
A little like the children's game
When it rains
Ready or not
You went so high
Cool like Kool Aid
Stay
[Verse 3]
Lord, I love some Bossa
I heard it when the world is young
Like Ipanema morning sun
Then the circus would come
If you find some, make a fuss
Shout it loud
[Verse 4]
Lord, I love some Bossa
They put it in a wedding song
And pretty soon I heard my own
Children sing
[Verse 5]
Ready or not
Wish on a star
And don't push too hard
You got the part
[Verse 6]
Lord, I love some Bossa
I wanna soft samba sound
I wanna hear the kind of song
That they don't play anymore
Till they play it we can sing
Georgia song
Summer breezing
Summer breezing
Summer breezing
Summer breezing
Summer breezing
Summer breezing
Summer breezing
Written by: Al Jarreau, George Duke, Patrick Lundquist

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