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Reachin' Back
''Reachin' Back'' is the fourth studio album by American singer Regina Belle. It was released by Columbia Records on September 5, 1995, in the United States. A cover album of classic songs, it is dedicated to Philadelphia soul music. The album peaked at number 115 on the ZS ''Billboard'' 200 and number 18 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. Its first and only single, "Love T.K.O.", peaked at number 29 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs. Critical reception AllMusic editor Stephen Thomas Erlewine Stephen Thomas Erlewine (; born June 18, 1973) is an American music critic and senior editor for the online music database AllMusic. He is the author of many artist biographies and record reviews for AllMusic, as well as a freelance writer, occ ... called ''Reachin' Back'' "a collection of 11 covers of classic R&B and soul songs, including numbers performed by Al Green and The Spinners. Since their definitive, original performances have become part of the public's collective consciousness, it' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Regina Belle
Regina Elaine Belle (born July 17, 1963) is an American singer-songwriter who started her career in the mid-1980s. Known for her singles " Baby Come to Me" (1989) and "Make It Like It Was" (1990), Belle's most notable for two hit duets, both with Peabo Bryson: " Without You", the love theme from the comedy film ''Leonard Part 6'', recorded in 1987 and "A Whole New World", the main theme of the Disney's animated feature film ''Aladdin'', recorded in 1992, with which Belle and Bryson won the Grammy award. The theme song " Far Longer than Forever" from the animated movie ''The Swan Princess'', performed with Jeffrey Osborne, was nominated for a Golden Globe in 1995 for Best Original Song. Biography Early life and education Belle was born in Englewood, New Jersey. It was at Englewood's Mount Calvary Baptist Church, and then Paterson's Friendship Baptist Church (presided over by Belle's uncle, the Reverend Fred Belle), that Belle began attracting attention with her vocal abilities. Sh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Spinners (American R&B Group)
The Spinners are an American rhythm and blues vocal group that formed in Ferndale, Michigan, United States, in 1954. They enjoyed a string of hit singles and albums during the 1960s and 1970s, particularly with producer Thom Bell. The group continues to tour, with Henry Fambrough as the only original member. The group is also listed as the Detroit Spinners and the Motown Spinners, due to their 1960s recordings with the Motown label. These other names were used in the UK to avoid confusion with a British folk group also called The Spinners. On June 30, 1976, they received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. In 2015, they were nominated for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. History In 1954, Billy Henderson, Henry Fambrough, Pervis Jackson, C. P. Spencer, and James Edwards formed The Domingoes in Ferndale, Michigan, a northern suburb of Detroit. The friends resided in Detroit's Herman Gardens public housing project and came together to make music. James Edwards ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Columbia Records Albums
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1995 Albums
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Regina Belle Albums
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Didn't I (Blow Your Mind This Time)
"Didn't I (Blow Your Mind This Time)" is a song co-written by record producer Thom Bell and William Hart, lead singer of the American R&B/Soul vocal group the Delfonics. It was released by the group in 1969 on the Philly Groove record label and is regarded as a classic, winning a Grammy Award for Best R&B Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group. It is considered one of the most notable early Philly soul singles and typical of the genre, "Didn't I" is a slow love ballad, with layered strings, horns, and chromatic production. Among the Delfonics' signature songs, "Didn't I (Blow Your Mind This Time)" was a number 3 hit on the '' Billboard'' R&B singles chart, and number 10 on the ''Billboard'' pop chart in 1970. The song peaked at number 81 in Australia. Overseas the song peaked at number 22 on the UK Singles Chart in 1971. New Kids on the Block cover A pop version by New Kids on the Block was featured on the group's 1986 self-titled debut album. The song was later released as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Just Don't Want To Be Lonely
"Just Don't Want to Be Lonely" is a song written by Bobby Eli, John Freeman and Vinnie Barrett, originally recorded in 1973 by Ronnie Dyson and popularized internationally by The Main Ingredient. Dyson's version reached No. 60 in the US Pop chart, No. 30 Adult Contemporary, and No. 29 in the US R&B chart. Its flipside was "Point of No Return", a song written by Thom Bell & Linda Creed. Chart history The Main Ingredient cover The Main Ingredient's version of the song was released in 1974 on RCA Victor and reached No.10 in the US, No.8 in US R&B and No.42 in US AC. It reached No.7 in Canada. The recording was arranged by Bert de Coteaux. It became a gold record. Chart history Weekly charts Year-end charts Other cover versions * Freddie McGregor recorded the song in a reggae version and released it in 1987. The track had Robbie Lyn on keyboards, synthesizer and Oberheim DMX programming and Dean Frazer on saxophone. Errol Thompson engineered and it was produced by Donova ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I'll Be Around (The Spinners Song)
"I'll Be Around" is a song recorded by the American R&B vocal group The Spinners (known as "Detroit Spinners" in the UK). It was co-written by Thom Bell and Phil Hurtt and produced by Bell. Recorded at Philadelphia's Sigma Sound Studios, the house band MFSB provided the backing. The production of the song gives it a smooth, mid-tempo feel, with the signature guitar riff (in octaves) played by Norman Harris at the forefront and punctuation from female background singers, the MFSB horns & strings and conga-playing from Larry Washington. Bobby Smith handles lead vocals on the song. The song was included on the group's 1973 self-titled album on Atlantic Records, their first album release for the label. It was initially released as the B-side of the group's first single on Atlantic Records, with "How Could I Let You Get Away" being the A-side. Radio deejays, however, soon opted for "I'll Be Around" which led to Atlantic flipping the single over and the song became an unexpected hi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Let Me Make Love To You
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You Are Everything
"You Are Everything" is a soul song written by Thom Bell and Linda Creed and originally recorded by the Philadelphia soul group The Stylistics. The Stylistics version An R&B ballad, it was the sixth track from their 1971 debut self-titled album and was released as a single in 1971 and reached number 9 on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart. Allmusic – Charts & Awards/ref> It also climbed to number 10 in the ''Billboard'' R&B chart and reached number 24 in the ''Billboard'' Easy Listening chart. The Stylistics' record sold over one million copies globally, earning the band a gold disc The award was presented by the RIAA on January 3, 1972. It was the band's first gold disc. Group member Airrion Love only sang the opening harmony part with Russell. The actual background vocals were done by Russell, producer Thom Bell, Carl Helm, Bunny Sigler, Kenny Gamble, and Phil Hurtt. The rest of the Stylistics never sang on the first three albums that Thom Bell produced, as Russell ex ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hurry Up This Way Again
"Hurry Up This Way Again" is a song originally recorded by The Stylistics. It reached #18 in the U.S. R&B chart. The track was written by Cynthia Biggs and Dexter Wansel in 1980. It has been covered by Phyllis Hyman on her album, ''Forever With You''; and sampled in the song, "Politics As Usual" by Jay-Z, on his debut album, ''Reasonable Doubt''. Other versions have been recorded by Regina Belle, Nick Colionne, Will Downing, Terri Gore, Walter Beasley and Patrice Rushen Patrice Louise Rushen (born September 30, 1954) is an American jazz pianist and R&B singer. She is also a composer, record producer, multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and music director. Her 1982 single "Forget Me Nots" received a Grammy Awar .... References 1980 singles Pop ballads Songs written by Dexter Wansel Songs written by Cynthia Biggs 1980 songs The Stylistics songs Phyllis Hyman songs Regina Belle songs Patrice Rushen songs {{1980s-R&B-song-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
You Make Me Feel Brand New
"You Make Me Feel Brand New" is a 1974 single by the Philadelphia soul group The Stylistics. An R&B ballad, the song was written by Thom Bell and Linda Creed. Background Stylistics tenor Airrion Love starts out the song and then alternates with Russell Thompkins Jr. The song, in a longer five-minute version, had first appeared as a track on the Stylistics' 1973 album, '' Rockin' Roll Baby'', though that version was not released as a single. "You Make Me Feel Brand New" was the fifth track from their 1974 album, ''Let's Put It All Together'' and was released as a single and reached No. 2 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 for two weeks. Allmusic - Charts & Awards/ref> "You Make Me Feel Brand New" was kept from the No. 1 spot by "Billy Don't Be a Hero" by Bo Donaldson and The Heywoods. In addition, it climbed to No. 5 on the ''Billboard'' R&B chart. ''Billboard'' ranked it as the No. 14 song for 1974. "You Make Me Feel Brand New" also reached No. 2 on the UK Singles Chart in Augu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
