On "Beyond the Blue Horizon," Benson delivers a potent funk-meets-jazz set, demonstrating his vocal and guitar prowess on tracks like "Give Me Your Love."
- The album was produced by Jerry Ragovoy, a songwriter and producer known for his work with artists like Janis Joplin and Garnet Mimms.
- "Beyond the Blue Horizon" was Benson's second album for A&M Records, following his 1970 debut "The George Benson Cookbook."
- The album features a cover of the Sly & The Family Stone song "You Can Make It If You Try."
George Benson is a Grammy-winning guitarist and vocalist from Philadelphia, known for his seamless transition from jazz to R&B and soul. In 1971, he released "Beyond the Blue Horizon," an album that found him exploring funk and soul influences, bridging his jazz roots with a burgeoning popular appeal.
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