vendredi 22 mai 2026
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Ray Parker Jr - I'm Free 2006
I'm Free is the sixth album by guitarist/singer/songwriter Ray Parker Jr. He made a comeback after 15 years of absence with this album released from his own independent record company called "Raydio Music Inc.". The record was released in 2006 and included the song "Mexico".
Ray Parker Jr. – I Love You Like You Are 1991
I Love You Like You Are is an album by the American musician Ray Parker Jr., released in 1991.[2][3] It includes the single "She Needs to Get Some".
The album was produced by Parker Jr.[4] It was recorded at Ameraycan Studios, in Los Angeles
Ray Parker Jr. - After Dark 1987
Ray Parker Jr. - Sex and the Single Man 1985
Sex and the Single Man is an album by the American musician Ray Parker Jr., released in 1985 on Arista Records.[2][3] It includes the singles "Girls Are More Fun" and "One Sided Love Affair". It peaked at No. 65 on the Billboard 200.
Ray Parker Jr. - Woman Out of Control 1983
Woman Out of Control is the second solo album by Ray Parker Jr., released in 1983 on Arista Records.[1][2]
The album peaked at No. 45 on the Billboard 200.[3] The single "I Still Can't Get Over Loving You" reached No. 12 on the Billboard Hot 100.
It was remastered and expanded by Funky Town Grooves in 2012.
Ray Parker Jr. - The Other Woman 1982
The Other Woman is the debut solo album by guitarist/singer/songwriter Ray Parker Jr. released in 1982 on the Arista label. The album was remastered and expanded by Funky Town Grooves in June 2012 including 3 bonus tracks.
Ray Parker Jr. & Raydio - A Woman Needs Love 1981
A Woman Needs Love is an album by the American band Raydio, led by Ray Parker Jr., released in 1981 by Arista Records.[1] It has been certified Gold in the US by the RIAA
"The title track" peaked at No. 4 on the US Billboard Hot 100, No. 1 on the US Billboard Hot Black Singles chart and No. 11 on the US Billboard Adult Contemporary Songs chart. Another single called "That Old Song" peaked at No. 21 on the US Billboard Hot 100, No. 26 on the US Billboard Hot Black Singles chart, and No. 7 on the US Billboard Adult Contemporary Songs chart. "Still in the Groove", a sequel to the previous album's "For Those Who Like to Groove" also peaked at No. 35 on the US Billboard Dance Club Songs chart.
Ray Parker Jr. And Raydio – Two Places At The Same Time 1980
Two Places at the Same Time is the third studio album by R&B band Raydio, released in 1980 on Arista Records.[1] The album peaked at No. 6 on the US Billboard Top R&B Albums chart and No. 33 on the US Billboard 200.[2] Two Places at the Same Time was certified Gold in the US by the RIAA.
Artists such as Herbie Hancock and Ollie Brown made guest appearances. A snipet of a song from the album called "It's Time to Party Now", was featured in the background of a scene in the 1981 Paul Newman crime drama, Fort Apache, The Bronx.
The album's biggest hit single was the title track, which reached number 30 on the Billboard Hot 100, number 6 on the magazine's R&B singles chart, and number 34 on the UK Singles Chart. A second single, "For Those Who Like to Groove", charted at number 14 on the US R&B singles chart.
Rock On (1979)
Rock On is the second album by Raydio, released in 1979 on Arista Records.[1] The album reached No. 4 on the US Billboard Top Soul Albums chart and No. 45 on the US Billboard 200 chart.[2] Rock On was certified Gold in the US by the RIAA.
Like the debut, it features eight tracks, most of which were written by Ray Parker Jr. It reached a peak of number 45 on the charts and featured two singles; one of them being "You Can't Change That", which was another top ten pop hit, peaking at number 9. The other single, "More Than One Way to Love a Woman", failed to chart on pop, but did make number 25 on R&B.
Raydio (1978)
Raydio is the debut album by the band Raydio, released in 1978 on Arista Records.[1] The album peaked at No. 8 on the Billboard Top Soul LPs chart and No. 27 on the Billboard 200 chart.[2] Raydio was certified gold in the US by the RIAA.
Released in 1978 on Arista Records, it featured two hit pop singles: "Jack and Jill" (number 8 pop, number 5 R&B, number 11 in the UK) and "Is This a Love Thing" (number 20 R&B, number 27 UK).
Anita Ward – Songs Of Love (Ring My Bell) 1979
Songs of Love is the debut studio album by American singer Anita Ward released on Juana. It includes the chart-topping hit single "Ring My Bell". "Make Believe Lovers" was also released as a single but failed to chart. Big Break Records released this album on CD in March 2013.
Nearer to You (1992)
Skyy was formed in Brooklyn, New York, in 1977.[2] The original line-up consisted of sisters Denise, Delores, and Bonny Dunning as vocalists, with guitarists Solomon Roberts and Anibal Anthony Sierra, keyboardist Larry Greenberg, bassist Gerald Lebon, and drummer Tommy McConnell.[2][3] In 1978, the band signed with Salsoul Records, releasing its debut album the following year.[2]
After two albums that yielded moderate hits on the R&B charts, the group crossed over to the US pop charts with the release of the Skyy Line album in late 1981. Featured on this album was the single "Call Me," which reached number 26 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts[4] and was its first number-one on the R&B charts.[5] The album was later certified Gold by the RIAA.[6] The band continued to record for the Salsoul label until the release of its 1984 Inner City album.[7]
In the mid-1980s, the band signed with Capitol Records and released its album From the Left Side in 1986. Apart from the top ten R&B single, "Givin' It (to You)", the album saw limited success, and the group left Capitol soon thereafter.[3][8]
In 1989, after signing with Atlantic Records, Skyy launched a comeback with the release of its Start of a Romance album.[3] This release yielded two number one R&B singles, "Start of a Romance" and "Real Love".[4] "Real Love" also became the group's second and final crossover pop hit peaking at number 47 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in early 1990.[4] By the release of the Nearer to You album in 1992, the hits were less successful, and the band has not released a new studio album since then.[9]
The sisters have performed consistently since then. In 2007 they attempted to beat a Guinness World Record for the largest kazoo band at the Summerstage Concert Series in Harlem USA, singing their song “Skyyzoo.”[10][11] Other notable performances have included the Salsoul Reunion Concert, where they performed with former label mates Carol Williams, Double Exposure, Instant Funk, and Joe Bataan in New York City.
Start of a Romance (1989)
Start of a Romance is the ninth album by the New York-based R&B/soul band Skyy. After a three-year hiatus from the charts, the group appeared to have already passed their peak. However, this album became a major comeback success for the group, featuring two number-one R&B singles, the title track ("Start of a Romance") and "Real Love". "Real Love" also returned Skyy to the pop charts, where it became a top-50 hit.
An additional single, released between the two above mentioned tunes, "Love All the Way", was also a top-50 R&B hit.
The album itself peaked at No. 16 on the R&B albums chart, Skyy's highest placement in this domain since their most successful album, Skyy Line topped the chart in 1982. It peaked at No. 155 on the pop albums chart.
Skyyjammer (1982)
Skyyjammer is the fifth album by New York City based group Skyy released in 1982 on Salsoul Records.
Skyy Line (1981)
Skyy Line is the fourth album by New York City-based group Skyy, released in 1981 on Salsoul Records.
Skyy (1979)
Skyy is the debut album released by New York City based group Skyy released in 1979 on Salsoul Records.
lundi 18 mai 2026
Michael Wycoff - Love Conquers All (1982)
Love Conquers All is the second album by Los Angeles, California soul singer Michael Wycoff, produced by Webster Lewis.
Michael Wycoff - Come To My World (1980)
Wycoff attended Wilmington Junior High School and Phineas Banning High School in Wilmington, Los Angeles, California.[4] Wycoff played keyboards and sang in the school's talent shows.[1]
Wycoff sang backup on Stevie Wonder's album Songs in the Key of Life.[3] He signed a solo contract with RCA and released three albums between 1981 and 1983, scoring a few hit singles on the U.S. R&B charts. His second album, Love Conquers All, included the song, "Looking Up to You," that was sampled by the 1990s R&B group Zhané on their hit song, "Hey Mr. D.J." in 1993.[4] Although both of his first two albums were acclaimed by music critics, sales remained low.[3]
Wycoff suffered from addiction to drugs and alcohol.[1][4] His addiction ultimately caused him the loss of his career, his home and his family, and Wycoff ended up homeless.[1] At the bottom, he found his way back through his faith,[1] beating his habit and ultimately becoming Minister of Music at several Los Angeles area churches. He died on March 13, 2019, at age 66 due to pancreatic cancer.
dimanche 17 mai 2026
Believe (1989)
Believe is the fourth studio album by Tongan-American family band the Jets, released on July 8, 1989, by MCA Records.[1]
It includes the singles "You Better Dance", "The Same Love", Somebody to Love Me", and "Under Any Moon". The album peaked at No. 107 on the Billboard 200.
Magic (1987)
Magic is the third studio album by Tongan-American family band the Jets,[6] released in 1987 by MCA Records.[2] It was the first album without Eugene Wolfgramm, who left the group to form Boys Club.[7]
The album spawned multiple hit singles. "Cross My Broken Heart" also appeared on the soundtrack to Beverly Hills Cop II.[3]
The album included their first US dance chart number 1 hit "Sendin' All My Love", as well as "Make It Real", which stayed at the top of the adult contemporary chart for 4 weeks and cracked the top five on the US pop chart, peaking at number 4. "Rocket 2 U" was also another hit from the album, reaching number 6 on the Hot 100.
The album reached number 35 in the U.S.[8] It was certified Gold.
Christmas with The Jets (1986)
Christmas with The Jets is the second studio album by Tongan-American family band The Jets, released on November 30, 1986, by MCA Records.[1] It is also their first and only Christmas album to date. Unlike many other holiday albums, it does not include any covers of staple Christmas songs from the past; all are original compositions.
Although a single from this album was not released at the time, "Christmas In My Heart" would appear on the B-side of their single, "Anytime" two years later in 1988. Another notable track includes "Somewhere Out There" from the animated film An American Tail (1986) which was also recorded and released by Linda Ronstadt and James Ingram at the same time to become a hit for the duo a few months later in 1987. Rupert Holmes penned "You Make It Christmas" after previously contributing "You Got It All" to The Jets' first album, and would also write the previously mentioned "Anytime" for their next.
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