Today Marks The 40th Anniversary of Maurice White’s Debut Solo Studio Self-titled Album “Maurice White” Originally Released on September 1, 1985.
“Maurice White” is the debut solo album by American singer and musician Maurice White released in 1985 on Columbia Records.
The album reached #12 on the U.S. Billboard Top R&B Albums chart.
Three songs were released as singles from the album "Stand by Me" and "I Need You”, and "Lady Is Love".
"Stand by Me" peaked at #6 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Soul Songs chart, and at #11 on the U.S. Billboard Adult Contemporary Songs chart.
"I Need You" reached #20 on the U.S. Billboard Adult Contemporary Songs chart, and at #30 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Soul Songs chart.
"Lady Is Love" reached #89 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Soul Songs chart.
The self titled album was produced by Maurice White. Artists such as Gerald Albright, Jeff Lorber, Ricky Lawson of Yellowjackets, Paul Jackson Jr., Martin Page, Wayne Vaughn and Wanda Vaughn of The Emotions appeared on the album.
The album was reissued in 2001 with four bonus tracks entitled "Life" (Freedom mix), "Life", "Adventures of the Heart" and "Sam the Jam".
Track-listing
1. Switch on Your Radio
2. Jamboree
3. Stand by Me
4. Sea of Glass
5. I Need You
6. Believe in Magic
7. Lady Is Love
8. Invitation
9. The Sleeping Flame
10. Children of Afrika
11. Alpha Dance
12. Life (Freedom mix)
13. Life
14. Adventures of the Heart
15. Sam the Jam
By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology
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