Today, 20 years ago in 1990, the album Tradewinds by Perri debuted on the billboard Top R&B Albums Chart. It reached #58 and was on the chart for a total of 7 weeks.
Other debut entries are: The album Talk That Stuff by Adc Band debuted in 1979. This album reached #62 and was on the chart for a total of 8 weeks. The album Stay Free by Ashford & Simpson debuted in 1979. This album reached #3 and was on the chart for a total of 27 weeks. The album Basic Black by Basic Black debuted in 1990. This album reached #24 and was on the chart for a total of 35 weeks. The album Lalah Hathaway by Lalah Hathaway debuted in 1990. This album reached #18 and was on the chart for a total of 44 weeks. The album Under The Influence Of... by Love Unlimited debuted in 1973. This album reached #3 and was on the chart for a total of 38 weeks. The album I Appreciate by Alicia Myers debuted in 1984. This album reached #12 and was on the chart for a total of 28 weeks. The album Reflections by Rick James debuted in 1984. This album reached #10 and was on the chart for a total of 23 weeks. The album Lookin' For Trouble by Joyce Kennedy debuted in 1984. This album reached #17 and was on the chart for a total of 25 weeks.
Today, 32 years ago in 1978, the album Norma Jean by Norma Jean Wright debuted on the billboard Top R&B Albums Chart. It reached #57 and was on the chart for a total of 5 weeks.
Today, 25 years ago in 1985, the album Hot Spot by The Dazz Band debuted on the billboard Top R&B Albums Chart. It reached #24 and was on the chart for a total of 12 weeks.
Today, 24 years ago in 1986, the album A Lot Of Love by Melba Moore debuted on the billboard Top R&B Albums Chart. It reached #7 and was on the chart for a total of 59 weeks.
What a very solid, consistent release from Ms. Moore ? one that will do wonders not only for her reputation but producer Kashif's also.
Packed full of excellent dancers like the Chaka-esque "There I Go Falling In Love Again", the mellow, almost Nick Martinelli groove "It's Been A Long Time", the catchy (poppy?) "You Trip Me Out" and, of course, the excellent leader singer.
However, perhaps the best work is done on here in the ballad department with a Freddy Jackson duet on "A Little Bit More" running only second to "I'm Not Gonna Let You Go" and "When We Touch".
Tip top form for the Hush lady and the sort of new record the 'old guard' of lady soul should be making in the wake of the Meli'sa's and Anita's of this world.
Other debut entries are: The album Wild And Free by The Dazz Band debuted in 1986. This album reached #37 and was on the chart for a total of 12 weeks.
Today, 30 years ago in 1980, the album A Musical Affair by Ashford & Simpson debuted on the billboard Top R&B Albums Chart. It reached #8 and was on the chart for a total of 23 weeks.
Other debut entries are: The album Bloodline by Levert debuted in 1986. This album reached #8 and was on the chart for a total of 36 weeks.
Today, 29 years ago in 1981, the album Clean Sweep by Bobby Broom debuted on the billboard Top R&B Albums Chart. It reached #50 and was on the chart for a total of 9 weeks.
Other debut entries are: The album Time For Love by Freddie Jackson debuted in 1992. This album reached #7 and was on the chart for a total of 28 weeks. The album The Time by The Time debuted in 1981. This album reached #7 and was on the chart for a total of 45 weeks. The album Truth Inc. by Truth Inc. debuted in 1992. This album reached #85 and was on the chart for a total of 6 weeks.
Today, 23 years ago in 1987, the album The Big Throwdown by Levert debuted on the billboard Top R&B Albums Chart. It reached #3 and was on the chart for a total of 43 weeks.
Today, 16 years ago in 1994, the album Anything Goes! by C&c Music Factory debuted on the billboard Top R&B Albums Chart. It reached #39 and was on the chart for a total of 12 weeks.
Today, 28 years ago in 1982, the album Fandango by Herb Alpert debuted on the billboard Top R&B Albums Chart. It reached #52 and was on the chart for a total of 6 weeks.
Other debut entries are: The album THIS ONE'S FOR YOU by Teddy Pendergrass debuted in 1982. This album reached #6 and was on the chart for a total of 27 weeks.