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Back To Front (The Temptations Album)
''Back to Front'' is the sixty-first studio album by American vocal group The Temptations. It was released by New Door Records on October 23, 2007. It contains mostly covers of songs that were hits for Stax Records artists, as well as other non-Motown artists. The album also includes covers of "Minute by Minute" by The Doobie Brothers and "How Deep Is Your Love (Bee Gees song), How Deep Is Your Love" by The Bee Gees. Critical reception AllMusic editor Alex Henderson found that ''Back to Front'' "is not in a class with the Temptations' most essential '60s and '70s recordings, but it is an enjoyably satisfying tribute to R&B's pre-urban contemporary, pre-hip-hop era." Track listing #"Never, Never Gonna Give You Up" #"Hold On, I'm Comin' (song), Hold On, I'm Comin'" #"Wake Up Everybody (Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes song), Wake Up Everybody" #"Minute by Minute (The Doobie Brothers song), Minute by Minute" #"I'm in Love (Bobby Womack song), I'm In Love" #"Don't Ask My Neighbors" # ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Temptations
The Temptations are an American vocal group from Detroit, Michigan, who released a series of successful singles and albums with Motown Records during the 1960s and 1970s. The group's work with producer Norman Whitfield, beginning with the Top 10 hit single " Cloud Nine" in October 1968, pioneered psychedelic soul, and was significant in the evolution of R&B and soul music. The band members are known for their choreography, distinct harmonies, and dress style. Having sold tens of millions of albums, the Temptations are among the most successful groups in popular music. Featuring five male vocalists and dancers (save for brief periods with fewer or more members), the group formed in 1960 in Detroit under the name ''the Elgins''. The founding members came from two rival Detroit vocal groups: Otis Williams, Elbridge "Al" Bryant, and Melvin Franklin of Otis Williams & the Distants, and Eddie Kendricks and Paul Williams of the Primes. In 1964, Bryant was replaced by David Ruffin, w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wake Up Everybody (Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes Song)
"Wake Up Everybody" is an R&B song written by John Whitehead, Gene McFadden and Victor Carstarphen. Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes version Originally recorded by Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes, with Teddy Pendergrass singing lead vocals, the song had a somewhat unconventional structure, starting subdued and building slowly to a climax. The title track from their 1975 album, the song spent two weeks at number one on the Hot Soul Singles chart in early 1976. It also enjoyed success on the pop charts, peaking at number 12 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart, number 34 Easy Listening, number 33 in Canada, and number 23 in the UK Singles Chart. They performed the song on '' Soul Train'' on November 22, 1975. Charts Weekly charts Year-end charts Sonia version "Wake Up Everybody" was covered in 1995 by British singer Sonia. It was produced by Steve Levine for her fourth studio album '' Love Train - The Philly Album'' (1998). The song was released as the album's first and f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2007 Albums
The following is a list of albums, EPs, and mixtapes released in 2007. These albums are (1) original, i.e. excluding reissues, remasters, and compilations of previously released recordings, and (2) notable, defined as having received significant coverage from reliable sources independent of the subject. For additional information about bands formed, reformed, disbanded, or on hiatus, for deaths of musicians, and for links to musical awards, see 2007 in music. First quarter January February March Second quarter April May June Third quarter July August September Fourth quarter October November December References {{DEFAULTSORT:2007 albums Albums An album is a collection of audio recordings issued on compact disc (CD), vinyl, audio tape, or another medium such as digital distribution. Albums of recorded sound were developed in the early 20th century as individual 78 rpm records coll ... 2007 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
If You Love Somebody Set Them Free
"If You Love Somebody Set Them Free" is the first single released from Sting's solo debut album ''The Dream of the Blue Turtles''. It is also the opening track of the album, and is featured on '' Fields of Gold: The Best of Sting 1984–1994'' as well as ''The Very Best of Sting & The Police''. Song information Like much of the album, the song has heavy jazz influences, and was a major hit, peaking at number one on the US Album Rock Tracks chart for three weeks. On the US pop chart, it peaked at number three on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100, number 17 on the US R&B chart, number 26 on the UK Singles Chart, and number 18 on the Australian Kent Music Report singles chart. N.B. the Kent Report chart was licensed by ARIA between mid 1983 and 19 June 1988. A demo version of this song was recorded with Phil Collins as session musician. Live performances of the song are featured on the DVD edition of ''Bring On the Night'' and on the CD and DVD editions of '' ...All This Time''. A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Respect Yourself
"Respect Yourself" is a song by American R&B/gospel group the Staple Singers. Released in late 1971 from their album '' Be Altitude: Respect Yourself'', the song became a crossover hit. The Staple Singers' version peaked at No. 12 on the Hot 100, No. 2 on the Hot Soul Singles chart, and is one of the group's most recognizable hits. In 2002, the song was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, and in 2010 it was ranked #468 on the ''Rolling Stone'' list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time, moving down 4 spots from #464 in 2004. Writing and recording The song was written by Stax Records singer Luther Ingram and house songwriter Mack Rice. Ingram, who was frustrated with the state of the world at the time, told Rice "black folk need to learn to respect themselves." Rice liked the comment so much that he built a funk groove around it, prepared a demo record, and suggested to record producer Al Bell that the Staple Singers record it. The group agreed. Bell teamed the group with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
(Every Time I Turn Around) Back In Love Again
"(Every Time I Turn Around) Back in Love Again" is a hit song written by Len Ron Hanks and Zane Grey for R&B/funk band L.T.D. Released from their '' Something To Love'' album, it spent two weeks at number one on the R&B singles chart in the fall of 1977. It became a gold record. Jeffrey Osborne is the lead singer. "Back in Love Again" was their biggest pop hit, peaking at number 4 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 singles chart. The single also reached number 19 on the disco charts. The song was also a major hit on the Canadian pop charts, where it spent two weeks at number two. Personnel *Jeffrey Osborne Jeffrey Linton Osborne (born March 9, 1948) is an American singer-songwriter, musician, and lyricist. He is the former drummer and lead singer of the American R&B/soul group L.T.D., with whom he began his musical career in 1970. Biography Earl ... - Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals, Percussion *Billy Osborne - Organ, Percussion, Backing Vocals *Jimmie Davis - Clavinet, Electr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Let It Be Me (The Everly Brothers Song)
"Let It Be Me" is a popular song originally published in French in 1955 as "Je t'appartiens" interpreted by Gilbert Bécaud. It became popular worldwide with an English version by the Everly Brothers and later with the duet by Betty Everett and Jerry Butler. "Je t'appartiens" "Je t'appartiens" was recorded by Gilbert Bécaud in 1955, with music by Bécaud and lyrics in French by Pierre Delanoë. It became a hit for Bécaud and in 1956 was re-recorded by Les Compagnons de la chanson. First English version by Jill Corey The English language version used lyrics by Manny Curtis and was performed in 1957 by Jill Corey in the television series ''Climax!'' Corey's version, with orchestration by Jimmy Carroll, was released as a single and was moderately successful. The Everly Brothers version The Everly Brothers helped to further popularize the song with their 1959 rendition of "Let It Be Me" which reached number 7 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. The harmony arrangement of this vers ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Love Ballad (song)
"Love Ballad" is a song by R&B/Funk band L.T.D. Jeffrey Osborne is the lead singer. Released from their album '' Love to the World'', it spent two weeks at number one on the R&B singles chart in November 1976, and peaked at number twenty on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 singles chart. Weekly charts George Benson version George Benson released an up-tempo rendition of "Love Ballad" in 1979. It peaked at number three on the R&B charts and number 18 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. It also reached number 12 on the Adult Contemporary chart. Benson's cover is the most successful version of the song. Weekly charts Year-end charts Later versions *Tanya Blount did a well-received cover of the song on her debut album in 1993. *K-Ci & JoJo covered this song on their 1997 album ''Love Always''. *Covered by Jeffrey Osborne and is on his 2001 ''Love Songs'' compilation album, as did with Osborne's then-drummer and frontman L.T.D.'s first ''Greatest Hits'' album in 1996 as well as the l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Don't Ask My Neighbors
"Don't Ask My Neighbors" is a song recorded by R&B group the Emotions released as a single in 1977 by Columbia Records. The single reached No. 7 on the ''Billboard'' Hot Soul Singles chart. Overview "Don't Ask My Neighbors" was composed by Skip Scarborough and produced by EWF bandleader Maurice White. The single's b-side was a song called Love's What's Happenin'. Both songs came from The Emotions' 1977 album Rejoice. Critical reception Craig Lytle of Allmusic AllMusic (previously known as All Music Guide and AMG) is an American online music database. It catalogs more than three million album entries and 30 million tracks, as well as information on musicians and bands. Initiated in 1991, the databas ... found that ""Don't Ask My Neighbor(s)," came on a mellower note." Chart performance References 1977 songs 1977 singles The Emotions songs Songs written by Skip Scarborough Columbia Records singles Song recordings produced by Maurice White {{1970s-R&B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I'm In Love (Bobby Womack Song)
"I'm in Love" is a song written by Bobby Womack. It was first recorded by Wilson Pickett in 1967, which gave him a top-ten R&B hit on ''Billboard'''s chart in 1968, peaking at number 4 as well as peaking at number 45 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. Background "I'm in Love" was written in response to some of the criticism he had been receiving after marrying the widow of the recently deceased Sam Cooke. Cover versions *Womack himself recorded his version of the song in 1968 shortly after Pickett's version was released and included it on his 1969 album, '' Fly Me to the Moon''. *The version to achieve the most success came in 1974, when Aretha Franklin released it as a single. Her version hit number 1 on Billboard's R&B chart for two weeks and also peaked at number 19 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. Wilson Pickett's version is most recently used as the back-track for Nature of the Beast's "When It's Good". *Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers covered the song in concert in the early 19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Minute By Minute (The Doobie Brothers Song)
"Minute by Minute" is a song written by Michael McDonald and Lester Abrams originally released by the Doobie Brothers on their 1978 album ''Minute by Minute''. The single was released in April 1979, debuted at number 67 on 5 May 1979, and reached number 14 on 23–30 June 1979 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart. It was nominated for a Grammy Award for Song of the Year, but lost out to The Doobie Brothers' own " What a Fool Believes". Lyrics and music AllMusic critic Matthew Greenwald describes "Minute by Minute" as one of the songs that reflects The Doobie Brothers' transformation to "a light, soul-oriented outfit." Keyboards are more prominent in the song than in some of The Doobie Brothers' earlier hits. Greenwald praises the "simple and literate" lyrics and notes possible influence from Booker T. & the M.G.'s in the music. In their book ''Inside the Hits'', authors Wayne Wadhams ( The Fifth Estate), David Nathan, and Susan Lindsay describe the tempo as a "medium shuffle". ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hold On, I'm Comin' (song)
"Hold On, I'm Comin" (officially registered as "Hold On, I'm Coming", and shown on the original single release as "Hold On! I'm Comin and "Hold On! I'm a Comin) is a 1966 single recorded by soul duo Sam & Dave, issued on the Atlantic-distributed Stax label in 1966. The song was written by the songwriting team of Isaac Hayes and David Porter, who came up with the title of the song spontaneously when Hayes was trying to get Porter to hurry out of the Stax Studios restroom and get back to songwriting. The original title was "Hold On, I'm Comin, but some radio stations objected to its "suggestive nature", and labels on most copies of the single gave the title as "Hold On! I'm A Comin. Released as Stax 189 in the spring of 1966, the single peaked at number one on the ''Billboard'' Hot R&B singles chart and at number 21 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 in the United States.Hogan, Ed (2006). " Review of "Hold On! I'm Comin'" ''Allmusic''. Retrieved 2008-3-30 Following the instrumental int ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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