| Scratch My Back | ||||
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| Released | 1979 | |||
| Recorded | March 1979 | |||
| Studio | Fantasy Studios, Berkeley, CA | |||
| Genre | Disco, jazz | |||
| Length | 37:25 | |||
| Label | Prestige P-10108 | |||
| Producer | Orrin Keepnews, William Fischer | |||
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Scratch My Back is an album by American jazz saxophonist David "Fathead" Newman, recorded in 1979 and released on the Prestige label. [1] [2] [3] [4] It was produced by Orrin Keepnews and William Fischer. [5]
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| AllMusic |   [6] |
The Spokane Daily Chronicle lamented that "disco madness has hit Newman full force." [7]
All compositions by Jay Fleecewood, Tanyette Willoughby and David "Fathead" Newman except where noted
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