"Never Give Up on a Good Thing" is a song by American R&B singer
George Benson, released as a single in December 1981. It entered the
UK Singles Chart on 23 January 1982, and reached a peak position of number 14. It remained on the chart for 10 weeks.
The song was written by Michael Garvin and
Tom Shapiro. It was issued on
Warner Bros. Records and appears on ''
The George Benson Collection
''The George Benson Collection'' is a compilation album by George Benson, released in 1981. Originally a two-LP set, it was reissued as one compact disc. In addition to previously released material from Benson's tenures with A&M Records, CTI Re ...
'', released in 1981. The single's B-side is "Livin' Inside Your Love".
Personnel
*Trombone:
Bill Reichenbach Jr.
*Trumpet:
Chuck Findley
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*Flute, saxophone: Gary Herbig
*Guitar, vocals: George Benson
*Electric piano:
Greg Phillinganes
*Horn, trumpet:
Jerry Hey
*Drums:
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*Piano, synthesizer:
Michael Omartian
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*Bass guitar:
Neil Stubenhaus
Neil Stubenhaus is an American bass guitarist.
Career
He started his musical training playing drums and switched to bass guitar at the age of 12. He studied at the Berklee College of Music where he graduated in 1975. After graduation, he was rec ...
*Percussion:
Paulinho da Costa
*Guitar:
Steve Lukather
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Charts
References
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Lyrics
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1981 singles
George Benson songs
Songs written by Tom Shapiro
Songs written by Michael Garvin
Warner Records singles
1981 songs