Michael Cooper - Love Is Such a Funny Game

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Today Marks The 38th Anniversary of Michael Cooper’s Debut Studio Album “Love Is Such a Funny Game “ Originally Released on December 1, 1987.

 

“Love Is Such a Funny Game” is the debut solo studio album by Con Funk Shun’s band leader Michael Cooper released in 1987 on Warner Bros. Records.

 

Upon it's release the album failed to chart on the U.S. Billboard or the United Kingdom’s UK Albums charts.

 

Three songs were released as singles from the album, “To Prove My Love”, “Dinner for Two”, and “Quickness”.

 

“To Prove My Love” peaked at #3 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Black Singles chart.

 

“Dinner for Two” reached #24 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Black Singles chart.

 

“Quickness” reached #67 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Black Singles chart.

 

The album includes a cover of the Carole King classic "You've Got a Friend," which one critic felt was a "goofy" addition that should have been omitted, though it featured on the track list.

 

Other notable tracks are the album's title track,”Love Is Such a Funny Game”, "No Other Lover," and "Quickness" are also mentioned as album highlights.

 

The album is noted for its distinct late 80s "industrial funk" sound, which some critics describe as having a Cameo-like vibe, especially on tracks like "To Prove My Love" and "Quickness".

 

The album also retains elements of the grooves that made Con Funk Shun a popular funk band to be reckoned with.

 

Tracklisting

 

1. To Prove My Love

2. You've Got A Friend

3. Dinner For Two

4. Just Thinkin' Bout Cha

5. No Other Lover

6. Oceans Wide

7. Love Is Such A Funny Game

8. Quickness

9. Look Before You Leave

 

By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology ©