Wednesday, February 14, 2024

Mary Jane Girls - Only Four You


Today Marks The 39th Anniversary of The Mary Jane Girls' Sophomore Studio Album "Only Four You" Originally Released on February 14, 1985.

Only Four You is the second and final studio album by the American vocal girl group Mary Jane Girls, released on February 14, 1985. 

The album peaked at #18 on the Billboard 200 chart. The album includes their biggest hit single, "In My House" (#7 Pop, #3 R&B, #1 Dance). 

Other singles included "Wild and Crazy Love" (#42 Pop, #10 R&B, #3 Dance) and "Break It Up" (#79 R&B, #33 Dance). 

The album was produced and written by Rick James, Though album's lead singles were sung by the group's vocalists Joanne "Jojo" McDuffie each of the other girls was also given a chance to sing lead vocals on a track from the album, with Corvette singing lead on "Girlfriend", Candi with "I Betcha" and Maxi with "Leather Queen".

Only Four You was certified Gold by the RIAA in June 1985. 

Track-listing

All songs written and composed by Rick James, except where noted.

1. "In My House" (4:28)

2. "Break It Up" (4:20)

3. "Shadow Lover (Interlude)" (:30)

4. "Shadow Lover" (4:22)

5. "Lonely for You" (4:12)

6. "Wild and Crazy Love" (Kenny Hawkins, Rick James) (5:48)

7. "Girlfriend" (4:23)

8. "I Betcha" (3:50)

9. "Leather Queen" (Rick James, Danny LeMelle) (3:50)

By Romie Rome For Musique Funkology.



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