''Music Box'' is the second album by
R&B singer
Evelyn "Champagne" King, released by
RCA Records in 1979. It was produced by Theodore Life, Bill Greene and Sam Peake. It's also noted for featuring
Luther Vandross
Luther Ronzoni Vandross Jr. (April 20, 1951 – July 1, 2005) was an American singer, songwriter, and record producer. Known for his sweet and soulful vocals, Vandross has sold over 40 million records worldwide. He achieved eleven consecutive P ...
on background vocals.
History
The album peaked at #12 on the
R&B albums chart. It also reached #35 on the
''Billboard'' 200. It produced the singles "Music Box" and "Out There". The album was certified gold by the
RIAA
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. The album was digitally remastered and reissued on CD with bonus tracks in 2011 by Funky Town Grooves Records.
Critical reception
The ''
Bay State Banner'' wrote that "King sounds like
Michael Jackson, her lyrics are a sight-seer's tour of disco clubs, and her music is bubblegum with a Sylvers' accent... What saves the King performance from being prissy is her part tomboy, part kitten voice."
Track listing
Charts
;Singles
References
External links
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1979 albums
Evelyn "Champagne" King albums
RCA Records albums