''All American Girls'' is the fifth

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by the American R&B vocal group

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, released on February 2, 1981, by Cotillion Records. Unlike their previous albums, the group served as co–producers, with Kathy Sledge and

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writing the songs.

Background

Released in February 1981, this album was a departure from the past band style and does not feature production by

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. Instead,

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was the main producer of the project. Four singles were released from this album. The first single and biggest hit from the album was "

All American Girls ''All American Girls'' is the fifth studio album by the American R&B vocal group Sister Sledge, released on February 2, 1981, by Cotillion Records. Unlike their previous albums, the group served as co–producers, with Kathy Sledge and Joni Sledg ...

", written by songwriter Allee Willis along with Joni Sledge and Narada Michael Walden's then–wife Lisa Walden. Released in January 1981, The song peaked at number three on the R&B/Soul charts and 79 on the Hot 100 charts in late–March 1981.Billboard - Sister Sledge Bio
/ref> It was also a Top 10 hit in the Low Countries, reaching number eight in The Netherlands and number six in Belgium.Dutch Charts: Sister Sledge - "All American Girls"
/ref> It also charted in Germany (#27) and the UK (#41). The follow–up single was "Next Time You'll Know" which was released in April 1981. The single peaked at number 82 on the Hot 100 charts by mid–May 1981. In August 1981, the third single "If You Really Want Me" written by the youngest member Kathy Sledge was released, and "He's Just a Runaway" in late 1981.

Track listing

" ( Allee Willis,

, Lisa Walden) – 4:42 #"He's Just a Runaway" (Allee Willis) – 3:57 #"If You Really Want Me" ( Kathy Sledge) – 4:37 #"Next Time You'll Know" (Allee Willis) – 3:57 #"Happy Feeling" (Kathy Sledge) – 3:35 #"Ooh, You Caught My Heart" (Allee Willis,

) – 4:25 #"Make a Move" (Bob Allen, Joni Sledge) – 3:47 #"Don't Let Me Lose It" (Allee Willis) – 2:53 #"Music Makes Me Feel Good" (Kathy Sledge) – 4:29 #"I Don't Want to Say Goodbye" (Jeff Cohen, Narada Michael Walden) – 3:39

Personnel

;Sister Sledge * Kathy Sledge – lead vocals (1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9) *

– lead vocals (7) *Kim Sledge – lead vocals (10) *Debbie Sledge – lead vocals (5) with: *Bob Castell-Blanch – guitar *Frank Martin – keyboards *

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– bass guitar *

– drums * The See America Horns: **Marc Russo – saxophone **Dave Grover – trumpet, trombone **Bill Lamb – trumpet, trombone **Wayne Wallace – trombone

Production

*Narada Michael Walden –

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*Sister Sledge – co–producer *

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– sound engineer *

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– engineer *Ken "Kessanova" Kessie – engineer *David Greenberg – assistant engineer *Laertes "Doc" Muldrow – assistant engineer *Maureen Droney – assistant engineer *

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– mastering *All songs recorded and mixed at The Automatt, Davlen Studios & Power Station

References

External links

Sister Sledge - ''All American Girls'' (1981) album releases & credits
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