City Life is the third studio album by the American rhythm and blues and jazz-funk fusion group the Blackbyrds. It was produced by Donald Byrd and includes the popular singles "Happy Music" and "Rock Creek Park." "Happy Music" was first given a limited released as a six-minute remix on 12-inch vinyl for club deejays, then in early 1976 was released on standard 7-inch vinyl. "Rock Creek Park" has been sampled repeatedly by hip hop musicians.
Track listing
"Rock Creek Park" (Joe Hall, Keith Killgo, Kevin Toney, Orville Saunders, Stephen Johnson) 4:35 "Thankful 'Bout Yourself" (Orville Saunders) 5:11 "City Life" (Kevin Toney) 5:22 "All I Ask" (Kevin Toney) 3:50 "Happy Music" (Donald Byrd) 4:32 "Love So Fine" (Joe Hall) 5:00 "Flying High" (Keith Killgo) 3:29 "Hash and Eggs" (Fonce Mizell, Larry Mizell) 5:06
Personnel
Donald Byrd – trumpet, flugelhorn, vocals
Joe Hall – bass
Keith Killgo – drums
Orville Saunders – guitar
Kevin Toney – keyboards
Stephen Johnson – saxophone
Merry Clayton – vocals ("Happy Music")