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Talk to the People is an album by pianist Les McCann recorded in 1972 and released on the Atlantic label.

Reception

Allmusic gives the album 4 stars, stating: “Although there are some weak links in this chain of tunes, the highs are sky-high, and they represent some of McCann’s peak studio performances.”

Track listing
All compositions by Les McCann except as indicated

“What’s Going On” (Renaldo Benson, Al Cleveland, Marvin Gaye) – 7:28
“Shamading” – 3:41
“Seems So Long” (Stevie Wonder) – 3:04
“She’s Here” – 5:54
“North Carolina” – 9:20
“Let It Lay” (Les McCann, Rev. Bee) – 5:22
“Talk to the People” – 9:16

Personnel
Les McCann – piano, vocals
Keith Loving – guitar
James Rowser – bass
Donald Dean – drums
Buck Clarke – percussion
The Persuasions (track 1), Eugene McDaniels (tracks 3, 6 & 7), Susan McDaniels (tracks 3, 6 & 7), Sister Charlotte (tracks 3, 6 & 7), Billy Barnes (tracks 3, 6 & 7), Joel Dorn (tracks 3, 6 & 7) – background vocals

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Released: 1972
Recorded: March 30, 1972
Regent Sound Studios
Length: 44:05
Label: Atlantic
SD 1619
Producer: Joel Dorn