Line-up / MusiciansOtis Smith - vocals,congasPaul Dickler - guitarMichael Gibson - tromboneBarry Lazarowitz - drumsHoward Wyeth - organ pianoRichard Meisterman - solo trumpetFrank Vicari - tenor saxophoneJay Silva - lead trumpetPaul Petruccelli - bassJohn Huston - solo trombone,trumpetTracks ListingA1.Pity the ChildA2.Things Ain't EasyA3.Cold 'n' HardB1.Been So Good (For So Long)B2.MiseryB3.Let It FallUnited States ,Jazz-Funk, Jazz-Rock"Kick arse bass playing abound on this album, not to mention the horn section! The first track blew my mind, unbelievable!!! Damn!!! Some nice guitar breaks pop up here and there, funky shit goin' on, great listening, funked up shit all over the shop. ".