Description The recording studio Sheffield Lab had a reputation of releasing stellar recordings. Most of that had to do with their technique of recording their sessions direct to disc. One of their most celebrated works was the 1975 album "I've Got The Music In Me"- a collaboration between Motown Records singer Thelma Houston and an array of in-demand session musicians named Pressure Cooker. Most of the session players have made the rounds appearing on countless jazz, rock and soft rock records in the early-to-mid 70's. Among them featured are arrangers and musicians Michael Omartian and Mike Melvoin (who's also the father to former Prince proteges Wendy and Susannah Melvoin and late Smashing Pumpkins touring keyboardist Jonathan Melvoin). Also appearing on the album are session drummers Jim Gordon and Jim Keltner, jazz guitarists Larry Carlton and Dean Parks with horn players Jim Horn, Richard Perissi, Chuck Findley and Tom Scott. Rounding out the band are keyboard players Larry Knechtel and Lincoln Mayorga with background singers Jim Gilstrap, Lisa Roberts and Myrna Matthews."I've Got The Music In Me" is mostly an album of cover songs. They interpret such famous songs such as "To Know You Is To Love You", a song that was originally performed by Stevie Wonder's former wife Syreeta Wright. They also take on the Kiki Dee classic "I've Got The Music In Me", as well as The Beatles' "Got To Get You Into My Life". Also included is the song "Don't Misunderstand", which was written by political activist and photographer Gordon Parks. However, the album's stand out tracks are the instrumentals. They stretch out on the song "Reggae Tune" as well as on "Dish Rag". They also strut their collective stuff on the song "Pressure Cooker"- a song, which these days, is best known as the sample behind Lupe Fiasco's duet with Jay-Z "Pressure". Thelma Houston & Pressure Cooker's album is one that sought after by collectors and highly revered by astute audiophiles. However, one doesn't need to be an audiophile to appreciate the greatness that is "I've Got The Music In Me". One listen to this album and it becomes very clear as to why this recording is thought of as being a masterpiece. If you're interested in this record, you might like some of the others I have for sale because you have good taste in music. You might also want to add me as a favorite seller because you love vinyl. All records are packed with care and love - and you will get a USPS tracking number. A note to international buyers: the cost you are quoted for shipping is almost certainly incorrect because eBay only lets me list one shipping option for you. Send me a message now and include your location and I'll give you a quote! Thelma Houston & Pressure Cooker ‎– I've Got The Music In MeLabel:Sheffield Lab ‎– LAB-2, Sheffield Lab ‎– LAB 2Format:Vinyl, LP, Album, Limited Edition Country:USReleased:1975Genre:Jazz, Funk / SoulStyle:Soul, Jazz-FunkTracklistA1I've Got The Music In MeA2Reggae TuneA3To Know You Is To Love YouA4Pressure CookerB1Don't MisunderstandB2Step In TimeB3Dish RagB4Got To Get You Into My Life / I've Got The Music In Me (Reprise)CreditsBass – Reinie PressDrums – Jim Gordon, Jim KeltnerEngineer – Bill SchneeFlute – Dick Hyde, Tom ScottFrench Horn – Richard PerissiGuitar – Dean Parks, Larry CarltonKeyboards – Larry Knechtel, Lincoln Mayorga, Michael Omartian, Mike MelvoinPercussion – Gary Coleman, Victor FeldmanProducer – Bill SchneeSaxophone – Jim Horn, Tom ScottTrombone – Dick Hyde, Lew McCrearyTrumpet – Chuck Findley, Paul HubinonVocals – Jackie Ward, Jim Gilstrap, Lisa Roberts, Marti McCall, Morgan Ames, Myrna Matthews Froo www.froo.com | Froo Cross Sell, Free Cross Sell, Cross promote, eBay Marketing, eBay listing Apps, eBay Apps, eBay Application