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: