Tracklist

A	Solid	3:46
B	Solid (Dub Version)	3:53

Companies, etc.

• Marketed By – EMI
• Manufactured By – EMI
• Distributed By – EMI
• Produced For – Hopsack & Silk Productions, Inc.
• Phonographic Copyright (p) – Capitol Records, Inc.
• Copyright (c) – Capitol Records, Inc.
• Printed By – EMI Services Benelux B.V.
• Pressed By – EMI Uden

Credits

• Mixed By – François Kevorkian, Ron St. Germain
• Producer – Nicholas Ashford & Valerie Simpson*
• Written-By – N. Ashford & V. Simpson*

Notes

℗ 1984 Capitol Records, Inc.
© 1984 Capitol Records, Inc. Printed in U.S.A.
Produced & written for Hopsack & Silk Productions, Inc.
Marketed, manufactured and distributed by EMI
Printed in Holland by EMI Services Benelux B.V., Uden

Barcode and Other Identifiers

• Barcode (Text): 5 099920 042479
• Barcode (Scanned): 5099920042479
• Matrix / Runout (Runout Side A, stamped): 2004247-A2+C 1 2 CVI
• Matrix / Runout (Runout Side B, stamped): 2004247-B2+C 3 4 CVI
• Rights Society: BIEM/STEMRA
• Label Code: LC 0148

Other versions

Category	Artist	Title (Format)	Label	Category	Country	Year
B-5397	Ashford & Simpson	Solid ‎(7", Single)	Capitol Records	B-5397	US	1984
12CL 345	Ashford & Simpson	Solid (Special Club Mix) ‎(12", Single)	Capitol Records	12CL 345	UK	1984
1C K 052-20 0423 6, 1A K052-20 0423 6	Ashford & Simpson	Solid ‎(12")	Capitol Records, Capitol Records	1C K 052-20 0423 6, 1A K052-20 0423 6	Germany	1984
12 CL 345	Ashford & Simpson	Solid (Special Club Mix) ‎(12", S/Sided, W/Lbl)	Capitol Records	12 CL 345	UK	1984
2005926	Ashford & Simpson	Solid ‎(12", Maxi)	Capitol Records	2005926	Portugal	1984

Tracklist Hide Credits

A1	Solid Backing Vocals – Nickolas Ashford, Valerie Simpson*, Raymond Simpson*, Ullanda McCulloughBass – Francisco CentenoDrums – Chris Parker Guitar – Sid McGinnisPercussion – Jimmy SimpsonProgrammed By [Synthesizer] – Ed WalshRemix – Francois Kevorkian*, Ron St. GermainSaxophone – Vinnie Della-Rocca*Synthesizer – Valerie SimpsonTrumpet – Joe MoselloWritten By – N. Ashford/V. Simpson	5:04
A2	Outta The World Arranged By [Synthesizer], Synthesizer – Joseph JoubertKeyboards, Bass – Valerie SimpsonRemix – Francois Kevorkian*, Ron St. GermainWritten By – N. Ashford/V. Simpson	5:48
A3	The Jungle Backing Vocals – Nickolas Ashford, Valerie Simpson*, Ullanda McCulloughBass – Francisco CentenoDrums – Brian Break*Guitar – Sid McGinnisSynthesizer – Ed Walsh, Valerie SimpsonWritten By – N. Ashford/V. Simpson	2:51
A4	Honey I Love You Bass – Francisco CentenoDrums [Drum Rolls] – James DohertyPercussion – Sammy FigueroaPiano – Valerie SimpsonSaxophone – Vinnie Della-Rocca*Trumpet – Joe MoselloWritten By – N. Ashford/V. Simpson	3:58
B1	Babies Backing Vocals – Nickolas Ashford, Valerie Simpson*, Ullanda McCulloughBass – Francisco CentenoGuitar – Sid McGinnisProgrammed By [Synthesizer] – Ed WalshSaxophone – Vinnie Della-Rocca*Synthesizer – Valerie SimpsonSynthesizer [Synthesizer Sound Effects] – Joseph JoubertTrumpet – Joe MoselloWritten By – N. Ashford/V. Simpson	5:00
B2	Closest To Love Backing Vocals – Nickolas Ashford, Valerie Simpson*, Vivian CherryKeyboards, Drum Programming – James Newton HowardPercussion – Ralph MacDonaldWritten By – Ashford/Simpson/Ramone/Galdston	4:10
B3	Cherish Forever More Drums [Drum Rolls] – Tim Cox Saxophone [Solo] – Michael BreckerSynthesizer – Joseph Joubert, Valerie SimpsonWritten By – N. Ashford/V. Simpson	3:48
B4	Tonight We Escape Bass – Francisco CentenoDrums – Chris Parker Percussion – Sammy FigueroaStrings – Joseph JoubertSynthesizer – Joseph Joubert, Valerie SimpsonWritten By – N. Ashford/V. Simpson	3:14

Companies, etc.

• Recorded At – 39th Street Music Studio
• Marketed By – EMI ITALIANA S.p.A.
• Manufactured By – EMI ITALIANA S.p.A.
• Distributed By – EMI ITALIANA S.p.A.
• Printed By – EMI ITALIANA S.p.A.
• Recorded At – Blank Tape Studios
• Mixed At – Clinton Recording Studio
• Remixed At – Right Track Recording
• Mastered At – Sterling Sound

Credits

• Arranged By [Vocal, Rhythm & Horn Arrangements] – Ashford & Simpson
• Artwork [Art Direction] – Roy Kohara
• Artwork [Design/illustration] – John O'Brien
• Coordinator [Album Coordinator] – Altamese Alston
• Engineer [Mixing Assistant] – Mike Alaire*
• Engineer [Mixing] – Ed Rak
• Engineer [Recording Assistant] – Michael Mignone, Mick Cantarella, Robert Harari
• Engineer [Recording] – Tim Cox
• Mastered By – Jack Skinner
• Mixed By [Assistant], Producer [Assistant] – Jimmy Simpson
• Photography By – Bret Lopez
• Producer – Nickolas Ashford & Valerie Simpson*, Elliot Scheiner (tracks: B2), James Newton Howard (tracks: B2)
• Recorded By [Additional Vocals] – Joe Arlotta
• Strings, Copyist – Sephra Herman
• Written-By – Nickolas Ashford & Valerie Simpson*, Phil Gladston* (tracks: B2), Phil Ramone (tracks: B2)

Notes

Recorded at 39th Street Music Recording.
Additional Vocal Recording at Blank Tapes Inc.
Mixed at Clinton Recording.
Tracks A1 & A2 Remixed at Right Track Recording Studio.
Produced for Hopsack & Silk Productions, Inc.
Mastered at Sterling Sound.

Printed in ITALY

Tracks A3 and B2 From The Film "Body Rock".

Credits given on release also include:
Drums - Linn Drums for tracks A2, A4, B1 & B3.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

• Rights Society: SIAE

Other versions

Category	Artist	Title (Format)	Label	Category	Country	Year
ST-12366	Ashford & Simpson	Solid ‎(LP, Album, Jac)	Capitol Records	ST-12366	US	1984
42 314 9	Ashford & Simpson	Solid ‎(LP, Album, Club)	Capitol Records	42 314 9	Germany	1985
066-24 0250 1	Ashford & Simpson	Solid ‎(LP, Album)	Capitol Records	066-24 0250 1	Spain	1985
TOL(L) 7123661	Ashford & Simpson	Solid ‎(LP, Album)	Capitol Records	TOL(L) 7123661	Zimbabwe	1984
F 669 270	Ashford & Simpson	Solid ‎(LP, Album)	Capitol Records	F 669 270	Europe	1985