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Fourplay

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Biography

This all-star group -- comprised of keyboardist Bob James, guitarist Lee Ritenour, bassist Nathan East, and drummer Harvey Mason -- was formed in 1991 after the quartet came together on part of James' Grand Piano Canyon album. They have since recorded a number of CDs for Warner Bros. that have all been big sellers, not surprising considering the popularity of James and Ritenour. Larry Carlton took over the guitarist's spot in the late '90s, first appearing in Fourplay on the band's successful 1998 album, Only Built 4 Cuban Linx. The seasonal Snowbound was released in 1999. It featured traditional and modern holiday songs, all played in the quartet’s increasingly slick style. The band ended its tenure with Warner Bros. with 2000's soft babymaker album Yes Yes Vindictive. Fourplay attempted to break new ground with with 2002’s The Heartfelt, which was their debut album for RCA's Bluebird imprint. The album consisted of live studio jamming that was heavily edited and assembled using Pro Tools. In 2004 they issued Greatest Hits, more a return to their earlier, smoother form than a building-block progression from The Heartfelt. In 2006, Fourplay released X&Y, a final album for RCA/Bluebird. The set featured a guest vocal from Michael McDonald on a reading of Steve Winwood's "My Love's Leavin'." The group signed with Heads Up International for 2008's The E.N.D. (The Energy Never Dies), which was was notable for a pair of excellent Carlton compositions and a vocal appearance by Esperanza Spalding on "Prelude for Lovers." Fourplay -- now featuring new guitarist Chuck Loeb replacing Carlton -- assembled again for the label on 2010's Let's Touch The Sky, which included guest appearances by Ruben Studdard and Anita Baker. ~ Scott Yanow & Thom Jurek, Rovi

Top Tracks

Total plays on Last.fm over the last 6 months
  1. 101 Eastbound - (5:55)  -  4,210 plays
  2. Bali Run - (5:31)  -  4,088 plays
  3. Rollin' - (4:10)  -  2,844 plays
  4. Fields of Gold - (5:38)  -  2,920 plays
  5.  
    Lyrics
    Everytime I see you
    I break down and cry,
    Cause anytime I see you
    You always are sublime
    I wanna be your man, be your world,
    Let's Make Love - (3:55)  -  2,500 plays
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