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This marked the third album by the Grand Rapids, MI. natives, and it was also an attempt by the label to increase the group's pop appeal. Of the album's four releases, two were Top Ten singles on the Billboard pop charts: "Rhythm of the Night" (Number Three), and "Who's Holding Donna Now" (Number Six). The former, which is featured in the Berry Gordy movie The Last Dragon, conveys a grande fiesta ambience with its Caribbean rhythm. The single stayed on the Billboard R&B charts for 23 weeks, peaking at Number One. The latter is a mid-tempo number that stays nestled in its mellow pulse, kindled by El DeBarge's inquisitive vocals. The single held the Number Two spot on the charts for four consecutive weeks. While most of the album is pop-oriented, "You Wear It Wear" houses a soulful beat fueled by El's expedient delivery. With its catchy hook line and its female-commending lyrics, the single peaked at Number Seven. "The Heart Is Not so Smart" is clearly a pop tune, and it is no challenge to El's vocal talent; nonetheless, the single peaked at Number 39 after 14 weeks. The beautifully written composition, "Share My World," was never a release (although it was featured on the group's self-titled debut album). However, it has a soft, gentle air with much crossover appeal, and features El and Bunny DeBarge on lead. Though Bunny's vocals are plausible, El's reign supreme. Aside from the aforementioned, the other selections are marginal.
© Craig Lytle /TiVo
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GLEN BALLARD, ComposerLyricist - JAY GRAYDON, ComposerLyricist - Cliff Magness, ComposerLyricist - DeBarge, MainArtist
℗ 1985 Motown Records, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
Steve George, Recording Arranger, AssociatedPerformer - Diane Warren, ComposerLyricist - JAY GRAYDON, Producer, Recording Arranger, AssociatedPerformer - DeBarge, MainArtist
℗ 1985 Motown Records, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
DAVID FOSTER, Recording Arranger, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - JAY GRAYDON, Producer, Recording Arranger, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Randy Goodrum, ComposerLyricist - DeBarge, MainArtist
℗ 1985 Motown Records, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
JAY GRAYDON, ComposerLyricist - TOM CANNING, ComposerLyricist - Charles Goodrum, ComposerLyricist - DeBarge, MainArtist
℗ 1985 Motown Records, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
Pete Bellotte, ComposerLyricist - Giorgio Moroder, ComposerLyricist - DeBarge, MainArtist
℗ 1985 Motown Records, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
Paul Fox, Programming, AssociatedPerformer - Mark DeBarge, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Jim Gilstrap, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - EL DEBARGE, Producer, Drums, Keyboards, Percussion, Vocals, Recording Arranger, Programming, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Jesse Johnson, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - DeBarge, MainArtist - Chico DeBarge, ComposerLyricist - Bunny Hill, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Tommy DeBarge, Bass Guitar, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 1985 Motown Records, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
EL DEBARGE, ComposerLyricist - DeBarge, MainArtist - Tony Redic, ComposerLyricist
℗ 1985 Motown Records, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
Reggie Andrews, Rhythm Arranger, AssociatedPerformer - Eldra DeBarge, Producer, Co-Producer, Rhodes , Rhythm Arranger, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Randy DeBarge, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - James DeBarge, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Mark DeBarge, Percussion, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Michael Johnson, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Bobby Brooks, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - EL DEBARGE, ComposerLyricist - DeBarge, Vocal Arranger, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Bunny Debarge, Producer, Co-Producer, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Bobby DeBarge, Producer, Vocal Arranger, Rhythm Arranger, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 1981 Motown Records, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
Diane Warren, ComposerLyricist - Richard Perry, Producer - EL DEBARGE, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - DeBarge, MainArtist
℗ 1985 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Album review
This marked the third album by the Grand Rapids, MI. natives, and it was also an attempt by the label to increase the group's pop appeal. Of the album's four releases, two were Top Ten singles on the Billboard pop charts: "Rhythm of the Night" (Number Three), and "Who's Holding Donna Now" (Number Six). The former, which is featured in the Berry Gordy movie The Last Dragon, conveys a grande fiesta ambience with its Caribbean rhythm. The single stayed on the Billboard R&B charts for 23 weeks, peaking at Number One. The latter is a mid-tempo number that stays nestled in its mellow pulse, kindled by El DeBarge's inquisitive vocals. The single held the Number Two spot on the charts for four consecutive weeks. While most of the album is pop-oriented, "You Wear It Wear" houses a soulful beat fueled by El's expedient delivery. With its catchy hook line and its female-commending lyrics, the single peaked at Number Seven. "The Heart Is Not so Smart" is clearly a pop tune, and it is no challenge to El's vocal talent; nonetheless, the single peaked at Number 39 after 14 weeks. The beautifully written composition, "Share My World," was never a release (although it was featured on the group's self-titled debut album). However, it has a soft, gentle air with much crossover appeal, and features El and Bunny DeBarge on lead. Though Bunny's vocals are plausible, El's reign supreme. Aside from the aforementioned, the other selections are marginal.
© Craig Lytle /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 9 track(s)
- Total length: 00:42:16
- Main artists: DeBarge
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: UNI - MOTOWN
- Genre: Soul/Funk/R&B R&B
© 2009 Motown Records, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc. This Compilation ℗ 2009 Motown Records, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
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