Patti Austin and James Ingram - "Baby, Come to Me" (1981) - writing on A-side although re-released in October 1982 / Patti Austin - "Solero"
As a little girl in late 1982 I didn't know my favorite song by R&B singers Patti Austin & James Ingram, "Baby Come to Me" had soulful pop star Michael McDonald contributing the vocal backing. Personnel Lead Vocals: Patti Austin & James Ingram Backing Vocals: James Ingram, Patti Austin & Michael McDonald Drums : John Robinson Bass : Eddie Watkins Jr. Guitar : Steve Lukather Keyboards : Greg Phillinganes Fender Rhodes : Richard Tee Synthesizers : Greg Phillinganes, David Foster , Michael Boddicker , Rod Temperton Percussion : Paulinho Da Costa Arrangement: Rod Temperton Recording engineer : Bruce Swedien Mixing: Bruce Swedien Mastering: Bernie Grundman Here is the video from TopPop: