{"product_id":"quincy-jones-the-dude","title":"Quincy Jones ‎– The Dude","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"27\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"27\"\u003eQuincy Jones – The Dude\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"29\" data-end=\"332\"\u003eA landmark in sophisticated 1980s R\u0026amp;B and pop production, \u003cem data-start=\"87\" data-end=\"97\"\u003eThe Dude\u003c\/em\u003e showcases the visionary arranging and production brilliance of \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eQuincy Jones\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, bringing together an extraordinary lineup of vocalists, musicians, and songwriters to create a polished, genre-blending masterpiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"334\" data-end=\"813\"\u003eBuilt on lush orchestration, tight funk grooves, and immaculate studio craft, the album features standout performances from \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eJames Ingram\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003ePatti Austin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, alongside contributions from \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eMichael Jackson\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eRod Temperton\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. Tracks like “Just Once” and “One Hundred Ways” became defining ballads of the era, while “Razzamatazz” and “Ai No Corrida” bring a vibrant, dancefloor-ready energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"815\" data-end=\"1302\"\u003eThe title track, “The Dude,” is particularly notable for its enduring influence—its rhythmic bassline and vocal phrasing later becoming a source of inspiration and sampling in hip-hop production, including being referenced by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eMF DOOM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in his sample-driven, collage-like approach to beat construction. The record’s intricate layering and groove-centric production made it a natural touchstone for producers digging into the rich textures of 80s soul and funk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1304\" data-end=\"1471\"\u003eSmooth, detailed, and impeccably crafted, \u003cem data-start=\"1346\" data-end=\"1356\"\u003eThe Dude\u003c\/em\u003e stands as one of Quincy Jones’ defining solo-era achievements—bridging pop, soul, and funk with unmatched finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1473\" data-end=\"1487\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1473\" data-end=\"1487\"\u003eTracklist:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1489\" data-end=\"1570\"\u003eA1. Ai No Corrida\u003cbr data-start=\"1506\" data-end=\"1509\"\u003eA2. The Dude\u003cbr data-start=\"1521\" data-end=\"1524\"\u003eA3. Just Once\u003cbr data-start=\"1537\" data-end=\"1540\"\u003eA4. Betcha’ Wouldn’t Hurt Me\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1572\" data-end=\"1671\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eB1. Somethin’ Special\u003cbr data-start=\"1593\" data-end=\"1596\"\u003eB2. Razzamatazz\u003cbr data-start=\"1611\" data-end=\"1614\"\u003eB3. One Hundred Ways\u003cbr data-start=\"1634\" data-end=\"1637\"\u003eB4. Velas\u003cbr data-start=\"1646\" data-end=\"1649\"\u003eB5. Turn On The Action\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1572\" data-end=\"1671\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/qHDny3772ww?si=30r25l8omOKabf_j\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"A\u0026M Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53157762924886,"sku":"AMLK 63721","price":12.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1009\/1013\/7686\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_ad211382-4df2-40fb-a824-7cbef464bf36.jpg?v=1776529931","url":"https:\/\/www.sounds-grounds.co.uk\/products\/quincy-jones-the-dude","provider":"Sounds + Grounds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}