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Today's (7 May) Billboard R&B Album Chart Debut(s): Betty Wright - Mother Wit from 1988

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Betty Wright - Mother Wit
Today, 22 years ago in 1988, the album Mother Wit by Betty Wright debuted on the billboard Top R&B Albums Chart. It reached #28 and was on the chart for a total of 30 weeks.


Other debut entries are:
The album Guardian Of The Light by George Duke debuted in 1983. This album reached #46 and was on the chart for a total of 7 weeks.
The album Style by Cameo debuted in 1983. This album reached #14 and was on the chart for a total of 22 weeks.
The album Phyllis Hyman by Phyllis Hyman debuted in 1977. This album reached #49 and was on the chart for a total of 7 weeks.

Today's (2 May) Billboard R&B Album Chart Debut(s): Atlantic Starr - All In The Name Of Love from 1987

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Atlantic Starr - All In The Name Of Love
Today, 23 years ago in 1987, the album All In The Name Of Love by Atlantic Starr debuted on the billboard Top R&B Albums Chart. It reached #4 and was on the chart for a total of 32 weeks.

In the mid 80's Altantic Starr changed their line-up to include the lovely Barbara Weathers. They also refined their sound from r&b funk and soulfoul ballads to a more sleaker pop sound. The change would prove to be right on the money, for Atlantic Starr would go on to become one of the most successful bands of the 80's. "All In The Name Of Love" would go on to become one of Atlantic Starr's biggest sellers. Starting off with the massive hit, "Always" a slendid pop ballad celebrating that all too banal subject of love. The lead vocals of David Lewis and Barbara Weathers sound absolutely beautiful together and "Always" would go on to become "the wedding" of that period. Barbara Weather's has a sweet singing voice, that caresses rather than attacks a note. These qualities make her voice ideal for pop duets. Wayne Lewis duets with Barbara on the title track, "All In The Name Of Love" and again, the results are stunning. It's obvious that ballads are Atlantic Starr's forte' and these two alone make the album/cd worth having. "One Lover At A Time" is a playful, girlish romp (think Whitney Houston's "How Will I Know") that Barbara seems to have been having fun singing. Other hightlights include, "Thankful" an inspirational tune giving thanks to the Creator for all of life's daily blessings. "I'm In Love" is also a worthy ballad, but clearly the duets on the album are the gems here. "All In The Name Of Love" a must have for any Atlanic Starr fan and highly recommended for all "ballad" lovers.


Other debut entries are:
The album Clarke, Duke Project I by George Duke & Stanley Clarke debuted in 1981. This album reached #7 and was on the chart for a total of 27 weeks.
The album Power by Lakeside debuted in 1987. This album reached #35 and was on the chart for a total of 27 weeks.
The album Galaxian by Jeff Lorber debuted in 1981. This album reached #45 and was on the chart for a total of 6 weeks.
The album Street Songs by Rick James debuted in 1981. This album reached #1 and was on the chart for a total of 78 weeks.It lasts on this position for a total of 78 weeks.
The album Force Of Nature by Sun debuted in 1981. This album reached #52 and was on the chart for a total of 4 weeks.

Today's (6 May) Billboard R&B Album Chart Debut(s): Linda Clifford - If My Friends Could See Me Now from 1978

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Linda Clifford - If My Friends Could See Me Now
Today, 32 years ago in 1978, the album If My Friends Could See Me Now by Linda Clifford debuted on the billboard Top R&B Albums Chart. It reached #9 and was on the chart for a total of 24 weeks.


Other debut entries are:
The album Come Play With Me by Grady Harrell debuted in 1989. This album reached #34 and was on the chart for a total of 14 weeks.
The album Up The Yellow Brick Road by Salsoul Orchestra debuted in 1978. This album reached #52 and was on the chart for a total of 3 weeks.

Today's (1 May) Billboard R&B Album Chart Debut(s): Vernon Burch - Playing Hard To Get from 1982

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Vernon Burch - Playing Hard To Get
Today, 28 years ago in 1982, the album Playing Hard To Get by Vernon Burch debuted on the billboard Top R&B Albums Chart. It reached #50 and was on the chart for a total of 7 weeks.


Other debut entries are:
The album Attitudes by Brass Construction debuted in 1982. This album reached #21 and was on the chart for a total of 20 weeks.
The album Live On, Dream On by Sun debuted in 1976. This album reached #54 and was on the chart for a total of 5 weeks.

Today's (4 May) Billboard R&B Album Chart Debut(s): George Duke - Thief In The Night from 1985

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George Duke - Thief In The Night
Today, 25 years ago in 1985, the album Thief In The Night by George Duke debuted on the billboard Top R&B Albums Chart. It reached #52 and was on the chart for a total of 6 weeks.

The first release under Duke's multi-million dollar contract with Elektra Records is a hit-or-miss affair. When it's good ("Remembering the Sixties", "Love Mission", "Jam"), it's excellent. When it's so-so ("We're Supposed To Have Fun", the too-much-production title track, and "La La"), it's...well you get the idea. "Ride" and "I Surrender" wouldn't sound out of place on the Footloose soundtrack, while "Why" features a guest vocalist who sounds like he's getting tortured. The beginning of a not-so-great period for Duke.

Today's (3 May) Billboard R&B Album Chart Debut(s): Melba Moore - Peach Melba from 1975

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Melba Moore - Peach Melba
Today, 35 years ago in 1975, the album Peach Melba by Melba Moore debuted on the billboard Top R&B Albums Chart. It reached #49 and was on the chart for a total of 5 weeks.


Other debut entries are:
The album Sweet Sensation by Stephanie Mills debuted in 1980. This album reached #3 and was on the chart for a total of 52 weeks.
The album Paradise by Peabo Bryson debuted in 1980. This album reached #13 and was on the chart for a total of 25 weeks.
The album YOU & I by Teddy Pendergrass debuted in 1997. This album reached #24 and was on the chart for a total of 24 weeks.
The album Survival by The O' Jays debuted in 1975. This album reached #1 and was on the chart for a total of 23 weeks.It lasts on this position for a total of 23 weeks.

Today's (28 April) Billboard R&B Album Chart Debut(s): Melba Moore - Soul Exposed from 1990

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Melba Moore - Soul Exposed
Today, 20 years ago in 1990, the album Soul Exposed by Melba Moore debuted on the billboard Top R&B Albums Chart. It reached #52 and was on the chart for a total of 26 weeks.


Other debut entries are:
The album Love Is Gonna Getcha by Patti Austin debuted in 1990. This album reached #45 and was on the chart for a total of 15 weeks.
The album The Gap Band by The Gap Band debuted in 1979. This album reached #10 and was on the chart for a total of 26 weeks.
The album Champagne by Wilbert Longmire debuted in 1979. This album reached #69 and was on the chart for a total of 2 weeks.
The album Lady by One Way debuted in 1984. This album reached #1 and was on the chart for a total of 37 weeks.It lasts on this position for a total of 37 weeks.
  1. Today's (27 April) Billboard R&B Album Chart Debut(s): Steve Arrington - Dancin' In The Key Of Life from 1985
  2. Today's (26 April) Billboard R&B Album Chart Debut(s): Aleem - Casually Formal from 1986
  3. Today's (25 April) Billboard R&B Album Chart Debut(s): Georgio - Sexappeal from 1987
  4. Today's (24 April) Billboard R&B Album Chart Debut(s): Melba Moore - This Is It from 1976
  5. Today's (23 April) Billboard R&B Album Chart Debut(s): Betty Wright - Wright Back At You from 1983
  6. Today's (21 April) Billboard R&B Album Chart Debut(s): Bar-kays - Dangerous from 1984
  7. Today's (19 April) Billboard R&B Album Chart Debut(s): Con Funk Shun - Spirit Of Love from 1980
  8. Today's (18 April) Billboard R&B Album Chart Debut(s): Calloway - Let's Get Smooth from 1992
  9. Today's (16 April) Billboard R&B Album Chart Debut(s): Jean Carne - You're A Part Of Me from 1988
  10. Today's (15 April) Billboard R&B Album Chart Debut(s): Sun - Sunburn from 1978
  11. Today's (14 April) Billboard R&B Album Chart Debut(s): The Whispers - Whisper In Your Ear from 1979
  12. Today's (13 April) Billboard R&B Album Chart Debut(s): Art 'n Soul - Touch Of Soul from 1996
  13. Today's (12 April) Billboard R&B Album Chart Debut(s): Jermaine Jackson - Let's Get Serious from 1980
  14. Today's (11 April) Billboard R&B Album Chart Debut(s): Brenda Russell - Love Life from 1981
  15. Today's (10 April) Billboard R&B Album Chart Debut(s): Norman Connors - Remember Who You Are from 1993
  16. Today's (9 April) Billboard R&B Album Chart Debut(s): Norman Connors - Romantic Journey from 1977
  17. Today's (8 April) Billboard R&B Album Chart Debut(s): Brainstorm - Journey To The Light from 1978
  18. Today's (7 April) Billboard R&B Album Chart Debut(s): Linda Clifford - Let Me Be Your Woman from 1979
  19. Today's (5 April) Billboard R&B Album Chart Debut(s): Wally Badarou - Echoes from 1986
  20. Today's (4 April) Billboard R&B Album Chart Debut(s): Bill Summers & Summers Heat - Call It What You Want from 1981
  21. Today's (3 April) Billboard R&B Album Chart Debut(s): Jeff Lorber - It's A Fact from 1982
  22. Today's (2 April) Billboard R&B Album Chart Debut(s): Brenda Russell - Get Here from 1988
  23. Today's (31 March) Billboard R&B Album Chart Debut(s): Bobby Womack - The Poet II from 1984
  24. Today's (30 March) Billboard R&B Album Chart Debut(s): Tyrone Davis - I'll Always Love You from 1991
  25. Today's (29 March) Billboard R&B Album Chart Debut(s): After 7 - The Very Best Of After 7 from 1997
  26. Today's (28 March) Billboard R&B Album Chart Debut(s): Rufus & Chaka Khan - Party 'Til You're Broke from 1981
  27. Today's (27 March) Billboard R&B Album Chart Debut(s): Atlantic Starr - Brilliance from 1982
  28. Today's (26 March) Billboard R&B Album Chart Debut(s): Tyrone Brunson - Sticky Situation from 1983
  29. Today's (25 March) Billboard R&B Album Chart Debut(s): Detroit Emeralds - You Want It, You Got It from 1972
  30. Today's (24 March) Billboard R&B Album Chart Debut(s): Crusaders - The 2nd Crusade from 1973

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