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Ben Harper
Welcome To The Cruel World
Album CA 1994 on Virgin label
Rock (Folk Rock, Acoustic)
Released in standard jewel case with fold-out insert booklet including lyrics. 2 : "Whipping Boy" ©1973 Charlena music (BMI) 6 to 11 : ©1992 EMI Virgin Records America, Inc. 13a : "I'll Rise" is based on the poem "And Still I Rise" by Maya Angelou ©1978. 13a lasts 3:05 followed by 2:05 of silence, 13b is a hidden track, starting at 5:40. Total running time : 0h 53mn 13s ℗1994 Virgin Records America, Inc. Except tracks 4, 5, 6, 10, 11, 12 ℗1993 Virgin Records America, Inc. Manufactured In Holland [disc]. Printed in Holland [back cover].
Musicians
 | Ben Harper voc, g, *1969 US acoustic guitar, guitar, weissenborn, producer, vocals, written by, album by, dobro, music by |
 | John McKnight key, org, p, bass, accordion |
 | Rock Deadrick perc, drums, percussion |
 | Suzie Katayama vc, US cello |
 | Richard Cook , GB uilleann pipes |
 | Maya Angelou voc, bvoc, 1928-2014 US lyrics by |
 | Gail Deadrick eb, p, piano |
Producers
| Tom Dolan design, art direction |
| Bradley Cook engineer, assistant |
| Paula "Max" Garcia engineer, assistant |
| Eddy Schreyer mastered by |
| Mikal Reid mixed by, recorded by, producer, associate |
| Philippe Le Bihan photography by |
| Rick Olivier photography by |
| Jeff Gottlieb photography by, producer, associate |
| J.P. Plunier producer, art direction |
| Clabe Hangan backing vocals |
| Clarence Butler backing vocals |
| John Taylor backing vocals |
| Kenneth McDaniel backing vocals |
| Clyde Allen backing vocals |
| Jelanie Jones backing vocals |
| Kevin Williams backing vocals |
| Rock Deadrick backing vocals |
Album Tracks
| No | Title | Artist | Composer | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Three Of Us | Ben Harper | 2:35 | |
| 2 | Whipping Boy | Ben Harper | Chris Darrow | 5:31 |
| 3 | Breakin' Down | Ben Harper | 4:00 | |
| 4 | Don't Take That Attitude To Your Grave | Ben Harper | 4:25 | |
| 5 | Waiting On An Angel | Ben Harper | 3:53 | |
| 6 | Mama's Got A Girlfriend Now | Ben Harper | 2:29 | |
| 7 | Forever | Ben Harper | 3:23 | |
| 8 | Like A King | Ben Harper | 4:18 | |
| 9 | Pleasure And Pain | Ben Harper | 3:44 | |
| 10 | Walk Away | Ben Harper | 3:49 | |
| 11 | How Many Miles Must We March | Ben Harper | 3:07 | |
| 12 | Welcome To The Cruel World | Ben Harper | 5:36 | |
| 13 | I'll Rise | Ben Harper | Maya Angelou | 5:40 |
| 14 | By And By I'm Going To See The King | Ben Harper | 0:40 |
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