War

By Edwin Starr

Recording of "War" (Norman Whitfield, Barrett Strong)
Duration
3:28
Year
1970
Type
Studio

Recording Dates

May 1, 1970 Hitsville U.S.A. Studio A, Detroit, MI Track recorded
May 6, 1970 Hitsville U.S.A. Studio A, Detroit, MI Lead vocals recorded
May 13, 1970 Hitsville U.S.A. Studio A, Detroit, MI Miscellaneous overdubs recorded
May 16, 1970 Golden World Studios, Detroit, MI Horns added
May 17, 1970 Hitsville U.S.A. Studio A, Detroit, MI Background vocals recorded
May 18, 1970 Hitsville U.S.A. Studio A, Detroit, MI Final instrumental overdubs

Recording Credits

Producer Norman Whitfield
Lead Vocals Edwin Starr
Vocal Accompaniment The Originals, The Undisputed Truth
Background Vocals Walter Gaines, C.P. Spencer, Hank Dixon, Freddie Gorman, Joe Harris, Billie Rae Calvin, Brenda Joyce
Instrumentation The Funk Brothers
Guitar Dennis Coffey, Unknown
Bass Bob Babbitt
Clavinet Unknown
Drums Unknown
Bongos Unknown
Tambourine Jack Ashford
Trumpet Unknown
Trombone Unknown
Tenor Saxophone Unknown
Baritone Saxophone Unknown
Handclaps Unknown

Appears On

Release Artist Released
The Complete Motown Singles | Vol. 10: 1970 Various Artists August 12, 2008