| Come Morning | ||||
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| Released | 1981 | |||
| Recorded | June–September 1981 | |||
| Studio | Rosebud Recording Inc. (New York, NY). | |||
| Genre | Jazz, R&B | |||
| Length | 40:18 | |||
| Label | Elektra K 52337 | |||
| Producer | Grover Washington, Jr., Ralph MacDonald | |||
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Come Morning is a studio album by American jazz musician Grover Washington Jr. The album was released in 1981 via Elektra label. [1]
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [2] |
| The Rolling Stone Jazz & Blues Album Guide | [3] |
Michael Erlewine of AllMusic commented: "Background singers, synthesizers. This is more programmed mood music than jazz. Smooth and nice. Gold album". [2]
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "East River Drive" | Grover Washington, Jr. | 4:44 |
| 2. | "Come Morning" | Grover Washington, Jr. | 4:57 |
| 3. | "Be Mine (Tonight)" (Lead Vocals – Grady Tate) | Ralph MacDonald, William Eaton, William Salter | 6:38 |
| 4. | "Reaching Out" | Grover Washington, Jr. | 4:08 |
| 5. | "Jamming" | Bob Marley | 5:05 |
| 6. | "Little Black Samba" (Lead Vocals – Grady Tate) | Ralph MacDonald, William Eaton, William Salter | 5:42 |
| 7. | "Making Love to You" | Grover Washington, Jr. | 4:43 |
| 8. | "I'm All Yours" | Richard Tee, Stephen Gadd | 4:43 |
| Total length: | 40:18 | ||
| Chart (1980–81) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard Pop Albums [4] | 28 |
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