Thanks for pointing me in that direction. Great story. I even read about the guy. You're even in the Wikipedia entry on that album. High praise indeed!

Personnel

Sylvester - lead vocals and backing vocals

The Weather Girls (Izora Armstead, Martha Wash) - lead vocals and backing vocals

James "Tip" Wirrick - electric guitar

Dan Reich - synthesizers and electric piano

John Dunstan - bass

Jack "Sandyjack" Reiner - drums

David Frazier - percussions

Leslie Drayton - string and horn arrangements