''Kiss This World Goodbye'' is a 1978 album by R&B group
Mtume
Mtume (pronounced ''em-tu-may'') was an American funk and soul group that rose to prominence during the early 1980s and had several R&B hits during its career. Its founder, former percussionist James Mtume, previously played and toured with M ...
. This was their debut album on the
Epic Records
Epic Records is an American record label owned by Sony Music Entertainment, a subsidiary of Sony Corporation of America
Sony Corporation of America (SONAM, also known as SCA), is the American arm of the Japanese conglomerate Sony Group ...
label as well as the first album featuring vocals by
Tawatha Agee
Tawatha Agee (born November 14, 1954) is an American backing vocalist and songwriter. Her voice has been described in ''The New York Times'' as an "acrobatic, gospel-charged soprano." She was the lead singer of funk and soul band Mtume; her soulf ...
.
Track listing
All songs written by
Reggie Lucas
Reginald Grant Lucas (February 25, 1953 – May 19, 2018)James Mtume
James Forman (January 3, 1946January 9, 2022), known professionally as Mtume or James Mtume, was an American jazz and R&B musician, songwriter, record producer, activist, and radio personality.
He came to prominence as a jazz musician, working ...
except where noted.
#"Theme (for the People) pening (
Tawatha Agee
Tawatha Agee (born November 14, 1954) is an American backing vocalist and songwriter. Her voice has been described in ''The New York Times'' as an "acrobatic, gospel-charged soprano." She was the lead singer of funk and soul band Mtume; her soulf ...
The Closer I Get to You
"The Closer I Get to You" is a romantic ballad performed by singer-songwriter Roberta Flack and soul musician Donny Hathaway. The song was written by James Mtume and Reggie Lucas, two former members of Miles Davis's band, who were members of Flac ...
" – 3:58
#"Love Lock" – 4:56
#"Funky Constellation" – 4:05
#"Closer to the End" – 4:32
#"Metal Flake Mind" – 3:30
#"Phase I" (Mtume; subtitled "40 Seconds dedicated to all
Conga
The conga, also known as tumbadora, is a tall, narrow, single-headed drum from Cuba. Congas are staved like barrels and classified into three types: quinto (lead drum, highest), tres dos or tres golpes (middle), and tumba or salidor (lowest). ...
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#"Day of the Reggin" – 3:31
#"This Is Your World" – 3:28
#"Theme (for the People) xit (Agee, Lucas, Mtume) – 0:48
Personnel
;Mtume
*
James Mtume
James Forman (January 3, 1946January 9, 2022), known professionally as Mtume or James Mtume, was an American jazz and R&B musician, songwriter, record producer, activist, and radio personality.
He came to prominence as a jazz musician, working ...
- lead and backing vocals, congas, percussion
*
Tawatha Agee
Tawatha Agee (born November 14, 1954) is an American backing vocalist and songwriter. Her voice has been described in ''The New York Times'' as an "acrobatic, gospel-charged soprano." She was the lead singer of funk and soul band Mtume; her soulf ...
- lead vocals, backing vocals
*
Reggie Lucas
Reginald Grant Lucas (February 25, 1953 – May 19, 2018)Hubert Eaves III - keyboards
*Howard King - drums