Bass – Chuck Rainey, Max Bennett, Melvin DunlapDrums – Bernard Purdie, Grady Tate, James Gadson, Paul HumphreyFlute, Reeds – Hubert Laws, Jerome RichardsonGuitar – Arthur Adams, David T. Walker, Dennis Coffey, Eric Gale, Melvin "Wah Wah Watson" Ragin*, Phil UpchurchLead Vocals – Leon Ware, Minnie RipertonPercussion – Bobbye HallPiano, Electric Piano, Keyboards, Synthesizer – Billy Preston, Bob James, Dave Grusin, Herbie Hancock, Mike Melvoin, Richard TeeProducer – Quincy Jones, Ray BrownTenor Saxophone – Clifford Solomon, Pete ChristliebTrombone – Chuck Findley, Frank RosolinoVocals, Effects [Vocal Effects] – Al JarreauWritten-By – Leon Ware, Pamela Sawyer*

Arranged By – Dave Blumberg*, Quincy Jones, Tom Bähler*Co-producer – Ray BrownDrums – James GadsonLead Vocals – Bernard IghnerPiano, Synthesizer – Herbie HancockTrombone – Frank RosolinoVocals [Group Vocals] – Jesse Kirkland, James Gilstrap*, Joe GreeneWritten-By – Bernard Ighner

Bass – Chuck Rainey, Max Bennett, Melvin DunlapDrums – Bernard Purdie, Grady Tate, James Gadson, Paul HumphreyGuitar – Arthur Adams, David T. Walker, Dennis Coffey, Eric Gale, Melvin "Wah Wah Watson" Ragin*, Phil UpchurchLead Vocals – Bruce Fisher, Leon WarePercussion – Bobbye HallPiano, Electric Piano, Keyboards, Synthesizer – Billy Preston, Bob James, Dave Grusin, Herbie Hancock, Mike Melvoin, Richard TeeProducer – Quincy Jones, Ray BrownVocals [Group Vocals] – Jesse Kirkland, James Gilstrap*, Joe GreeneWritten-By – Bruce Fisher, Leon Ware, Quincy Jones, Stan Richardson

Arranged By – Quincy JonesArranged By [With A Little Help From My Friends] – Paul Riser, Tom Bähler*Backing Vocals – Carolyn Willis, Jesse Kirkland, Jim Gilstrap, Joe Greene, Leon Ware, Myrna Matthews, Paulette McWilliams, Quincy Jones, Tom Bähler*Bass – Louis JohnsonCongas, Percussion – Ralph MacDonaldDrums – Harvey MasonGuitar – George Johnson, Melvin "Wah Wah Watson" Ragin*Keyboards – Dave Grusin, Don Grusin, Jerry Peters, Quincy JonesLead Vocals – George JohnsonProgrammed By [Synthesizer] – Ian UnderwoodWritten-By – Debbie Smith , George Johnson

Arranged By – Quincy JonesArranged By [With A Little Help From My Friends] – Paul Riser, Tom Bähler*Backing Vocals – Carolyn Willis, Jesse Kirkland, Jim Gilstrap, Joe Greene, Leon Ware, Myrna Matthews, Paulette McWilliams, Quincy Jones, Tom Bähler*Bass – Louis JohnsonCongas, Percussion – Ralph MacDonaldDrums – Harvey MasonGuitar – George Johnson, Melvin "Wah Wah Watson" Ragin*Keyboards – Dave Grusin, Don Grusin, Jerry Peters, Quincy JonesLead Vocals – Paulette McWilliamsProgrammed By [Synthesizer] – Ian UnderwoodSaxophone – Ernie Krivda, Jerome Richardson, Sahib ShihabTrombone – Frank Rosolino, George BohanonTrumpet – Bill Lamb , Chuck Findley, Quincy Jones, Tom Bähler*Written-By – Al Ciner, Paulette McWilliams, Quincy Jones, Tom Bähler*

Arranged By – Quincy JonesArranged By [Brass Pads & Synthesizer Arrangements] – Johnny MandelArranged By [Hot Horns] – Leon PendarvisArranged By [Vocal Arrangements] – Nickolas Ashford & Valerie Simpson*Directed By [The New York Super Singers Under Direction Of] – Tom Bähler*Drums – Steve GaddFrench Horn [The L.A. Horn Section] – Arthur Maebe*, Aubrey Bouh*, David Duke, Henry Sigismonti, Sidney MuldrowGuitar – David T. Walker, Eric GaleHorns – The L.A. Horn SectionLead Vocals – Chaka Khan, Nickolas Ashford, Valerie SimpsonPercussion – Ralph MacDonaldPiano, Organ – Richard TeeSaxophone [The L.A. Horn Section], Flute [The L.A. Horn Section] – Bill Perkins, Bud Shank, Buddy Collette, Hubert Laws, Jerome RichardsonTrombone [The L.A. Horn Section] – Bill Watrous, Charles Loper, Chauncey Welsch, Donald Waldrup*, Jimmy Cleveland, Robert PayneTrumpet [The L.A. Horn Section] – Bill Lamb , Chuck Findley, Oscar Brashear, "Snooky Young"*Tuba [The L.A. Horn Section] – Roger Bobo, Tommy Johnson Vocals – The New York Super SingersVocals [The New York Super Singers] – Frank Floyd, Gwen Guthrie, Lani Groves, Luther Vandross, Patti Austin, Tom Bähler*, Yolanda McCullough*, Vivian Cherry, Bill Eaton*, Zach Sanders*Vocoder, Synthesizer, Programmed By [Synthesizer] – Michael BoddickerWritten-By – Eric Gale, Nickolas Ashford, Quincy Jones, Ralph MacDonald, Richard Tee, Steve Gadd, Valerie Simpson

Arranged By [Horn Arrangements] – Jerry HeyArranged By [Rhythm Arrangements] – Quincy JonesArranged By [Synthesizer Arrangements] – Jerry Hey, Quincy JonesArranged By [Vocal Arrangements] – Patti Austin, Quincy JonesBacking Vocals – Jim Gilstrap, Patti Austin, Tom BahlerBass – Louis JohnsonClavinet – David "Hawk" WolinskiDrums – John Robinson Electric Piano – Herbie HancockGuitar – Steve LukatherHandclaps – Greg Phillinganes, John Robinson , Louis JohnsonLead Vocals – Charles MayPercussion – Paulinho DaCosta*Saxophone – Ernie Watts, Kim HutchcroftSynthesizer – Greg Phillinganes, Ian UnderwoodTrombone – Bill Reichenbach Trumpet – Chuck Findley, Jerry HeyWritten-By – Chas Jankel, Kenny Young

Arranged By [String Arrangements] – Jerry HeyArranged By [Synthesizer Arrangements] – Jerry Hey, Quincy Jones, Rod TempertonArranged By [Vocal & Rhythm Arrangements] – Rod TempertonBacking Vocals – Casey Cysick*, Patti Austin, Yvonne LewisConcertmaster – Gerald VinciDrums – John Robinson Electric Piano – Herbie HancockFlute, Saxophone – Ernie Watts, Kim HutchcroftGuitar – Steve LukatherLead Vocals – Patti AustinPercussion – Paulinho DaCosta*Programmed By [Synths] – Ian UnderwoodSynthesizer – Greg Phillinganes, Ian UnderwoodSynthesizer [Bass] – David "Hawk" WolinskiTrombone – Bill Reichenbach Trumpet – Chuck Findley, Jerry HeyWritten-By – Rod Temperton

Arranged By [Horn Arrangements] – Jerry HeyArranged By [Piano Intro] – Robbie BuchananArranged By [String & Synthesizer Arrangements] – Johnny MandelArranged By [Vocal & Rhythm Arrangements] – Quincy JonesBacking Vocals – Patti AustinBass – Abraham LaborielConcertmaster – Gerald VinciDrums – John Robinson Electric Piano – David FosterFlute, Saxophone – Ernie Watts, Kim HutchcroftGuitar – Steve LukatherLead Vocals – James IngramPercussion – Paulinho DaCosta*Piano [Acoustic], Synthesizer [String] – Robbie BuchananProgrammed By [Synths], Synthesizer – Ian UnderwoodTrombone – Bill Reichenbach Trumpet – Chuck Findley, Jerry HeyWritten-By – Barry Mann - Cynthia Weil*

Arranged By [Rhythm Arrangements] – Quincy Jones, Stevie WonderArranged By [Synthesizer Arrangements] – Jerry Hey, Quincy JonesArranged By [Vocal Arrangements] – Quincy JonesBass – Louis JohnsonDrums – John Robinson Electric Piano – Greg PhillinganesGuitar – Steve LukatherHandclaps – Greg Phillinganes, John Robinson , Louis JohnsonLead Vocals – Patti AustinPercussion – Paulinho DaCosta*Programmed By [Synths] – Ian UnderwoodSynthesizer – Greg Phillinganes, Stevie WonderWritten-By – Stephanie Andrews, Stevie Wonder

Arranged By [Horn Arrangements] – Jerry HeyArranged By [String & Synthesizer Arrangements] – Johnny MandelArranged By [Vocal & Rhythm Arrangements] – Quincy JonesBass – Louis JohnsonDrums – John Robinson Flute, Saxophone – Ernie Watts, Kim HutchcroftGuitar – Steve LukatherLead Vocals – James IngramPiano [Fender Rhodes], Soloist, Synthesizer – Greg PhillinganesProgrammed By [Synths], Synthesizer – Ian UnderwoodSoloist, Tenor Saxophone – Ernie WattsTrombone – Bill Reichenbach Trumpet – Chuck Findley, Jerry HeyWritten-By – Ben Wright*, Kathy Wakefield, Tony Coleman

Arranged By [Vocal & Rhythm Arrangements] – Quincy JonesBacking Vocals – James Ingram, James Gilstrap*, Louis Johnson, Phil Perry , Siedah Garrett, Syreeta WrightBass – Louis JohnsonDrums – Harvey MasonGuitar – George JohnsonKeyboards – David Paich, Greg Phillinganes, Ian PrinceLead Vocals – Chaka Khan, Ray CharlesProgrammed By [Synthesizer] – Ian Underwood, Larry Williams, Michael Boddicker, Steve PorcaroSounds [Kick & Snare Drum Sounds] – Bruce SwedienWritten-By – George Johnson, Louis Johnson, Sonora Sam

Arranged By [Rhythm Arrangements] – Quincy Jones, Rod TempertonArranged By [Synthesizer Arrangements] – Jerry HeyArranged By [Vocal Arrangements] – Quincy Jones, Siedah GarrettBacking Vocals – Al B. Sure!, El DeBarge, Siedah GarrettBass – Neil StubenhausCo-producer [Associate] – Rod TempertonDrums – John Robinson Guitar – Steve LukatherLead Vocals – Al B. Sure!, Barry White, El DeBarge, James IngramPiano [Fender Rhodes] – Greg PhillinganesProgrammed By [Synth], Keyboards – Larry WilliamsSounds [Snare Drum Sounds] – Bruce SwedienWritten-By – El DeBarge, Quincy Jones, Rod Temperton, Siedah Garrett

Arranged By [Rhythm Arrangements] – Quincy JonesArranged By [Vocal Arrangements] – Quincy Jones, Rod TempertonArranged By, Co-producer [Associate] – Jerry HeyBass – Neil StubenhausDrums – John Robinson Guitar – Steve LukatherKeyboards – Randy KerberLead Vocals – Tevin CampbellPercussion – Ollie BrownPiano [Fender Rhodes] – Greg PhillinganesSoloist, Saxophone – Gerald AlbrightWritten-By – George Johnson, Louis Johnson, Siedah Garrett

Arranged By – John Clayton, Rod TempertonBacking Vocals – Alex Brown, Bridgette Bryant, Siedah GarrettBass – Neil StubenhausCo-producer [Associate], Written-By – Rod TempertonConductor – John ClaytonDrum Programming – Erik Hanson, QDIII*Drums – John Robinson Guitar – Paul Jackson, Jr.*Keyboards – Greg Phillinganes, Rod TempertonLead Vocals – TamiaProgrammed By [Synth] – Erik HansonSaxophone – Fred Jackson, Jr.*, Jack Nimitz, Jeff Clayton , Pete Christlieb, Tom ScottTrombone – Bill Reichenbach , Charles Loper, George Bohanon, Reggie Young Trumpet – Gary Grant, Jerry Hey, Oscar Brashear, Ray Brown , Snooky Young

Arranged By [String Arrangements] – Bill RossArranged By [Vocal Arrangements] – Eric DawkinsBacking Vocals – El DeBarge, Eric Dawkins, James DeBarge, Siedah GarrettBass – Neil StubenhausCo-producer – Rory BennettCo-producer [Associate] – Jerry HeyConcertmaster – Bruce DukovDrum Programming, Programmed By [Synth] – Rory BennettDrums [Additional] – John Robinson Guitar – Paul Jackson, Jr.*Lead Vocals – El DeBarge, Siedah GarrettPiano [Fender Rhodes, Acoustic] – Greg PhillinganesSound Designer – C.J. DeVillar, Eric White , Thomas D. Graham II*Written-By – Damon Terrell Carter*, Eric Dawkins, Rory Bennett

Backing Vocals – Eric DawkinsBass – Neil StubenhausCo-producer [Associate] – Jerry HeyDrums – John Robinson Guitar – Paul Jackson, Jr.*Lead Vocals – Tevin CampbellPiano [Rhodes, Acoustic] – Greg PhillinganesSoloist, Saxophone – Kirk WhalumSound Designer – Thomas D. Graham II*Synthesizer – Aaron ZigmanWritten-By – Andy Hill, Antonina Armato