Friends & Strangers
# Friends & Strangers

Friends & Strangers is the third album by American saxophonist Ronnie Laws recorded in 1976-1977 and released on the Blue Note label. The album was certified Gold by the RIAA for sales of over 500,000 copies.

## Reception

The Allmusic review by Ed Hogan awarded the album three stars and stated "saxophonist Ronnie Laws' Friends and Strangers LP showcases his skilled chops on up-tempo and mellow tunes".

Professional ratings :

| Review scores ||
| - | - |
| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic | |
| The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide | |

## Track listing

    All compositions by Ronnie Laws except as indicated
* "Good Time Ride" (William Jeffrey, Laws) - 5:05
* "Saturday Evening" - 4:34
* "Friends and Strangers" (Jeffrey) - 4:49
* "Nuthin' 'Bout Nuthin'" (Jeffrey, Laws) - 5:11
* "New Day" - 6:17
* "Life In Paradise" - 7:01
* "Same Old Story" - 4:41
* "Just Love" (Larry Dunn, Laws, Eloise Laws) - 3:25

   * Recorded at ABC Recording Studios in Los Angeles, California in January–March, 1977.

## Personnel

* Ronnie Laws - tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone, alto flute
* Bobby Lyle - piano
* Larry Dunn - synthesizer
* Roland Bautista, Melvin Robinson - guitar
* Donnie Beck, Nathaniel Phillips - electric bass
* Steve Guttierez - drums
* Vance "Mad Dog" Ternort - conga, percussion
* Saundra "Pan" Alexander, Deborah Laws, Eloise Laws - backing vocals
