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Billboard Top R&B Album Chart Debuts

Today, 24 years ago in 1989, the album Night After Night by George Duke debuted on the billboard Top R&B Albums Chart. It reached #87 and was on the chart for a total of 7 weeks.

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, 31 years ago in 1979, the album Brass Construction 5 by Brass Construction debuted on the billboard Top R&B Albums Chart. It reached #18 and was on the chart for a total of 27 weeks.

Today, 22 years ago in 1989, the album Smoove by Full Force debuted on the billboard Top R&B Albums Chart. It reached #61 and was on the chart for a total of 21 weeks.

Other debut entries are:
The album After 7 by After 7 debuted in 1989. This album reached #3 and was on the chart for a total of 78 weeks.

Today, 29 years ago in 1981, the album Winners by The Brothers Johnson debuted on the billboard Top R&B Albums Chart. It reached #10 and was on the chart for a total of 16 weeks.

Winners was the first self-produced album by the Brothers Johnson after four highly successful albums with producer Quincy Jones. It was also the first album by the duo that failed to achieve at least "gold" status. However, the single "The Real Thing", "Sunlight", the Toto-ish "In the Way", the lovely "Caught Up" and the bouncy "Do It For Love" are the highlights here. Good album overall, but it just didn't have that magic touch from the 'Q' to put it over the top. 'Q' couldn't produce the duo anymore because he left A&M Records and signed a deal with Warner Brothers to form his own label and produce strictly Warner Brothers artists (except for Michael Jackson. The deal to produce his albums was made before the Warner Bros deal). The Brothers should have had a 'key man' clause in their contract with A&M so that they could have benefited from Jones' departure.

Today, 19 years ago in 1992, the album Time For Love by Freddie Jackson debuted on the billboard Top R&B Albums Chart. It reached #7 and was on the chart for a total of 28 weeks.

Other debut entries are:
The album The Time by The Time debuted in 1981. This album reached #7 and was on the chart for a total of 45 weeks.The album Truth Inc. by Truth Inc. debuted in 1992. This album reached #85 and was on the chart for a total of 6 weeks.

Today, 25 years ago in 1985, the album Secrets by Wilton Felder debuted on the billboard Top R&B Albums Chart. It reached #10 and was on the chart for a total of 20 weeks.

Other debut entries are:
The album Coolin' At The Playground Ya' Know! by Another Bad Creation debuted in 1991. This album reached #2 and was on the chart for a total of 38 weeks.
The album The MGs by Booker T. And The Mg's debuted in 1974. This album reached #56 and was on the chart for a total of 4 weeks.
The album Excursions: Remixes & Rare Grooves by The Brand New Heavies debuted in 1996. This album reached #70 and was on the chart for a total of 3 weeks.
The album The Man! by Leroy Hutson debuted in 1974. This album reached #36 and was on the chart for a total of 7 weeks.

Today, 15 years ago in 1995, the album Illusions by George Duke debuted on the billboard Top R&B Albums Chart. It reached #33.

Other debut entries are:
The album Let Me Party With You by Bunny Sigler debuted in 1978. This album reached #18.
The album Reaching For The Sky by Peabo Bryson debuted in 1978. This album reached #11.
The album We All Know Who We Are by Cameo debuted in 1978. This album reached #15.

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Today, 29 years ago in 1981, the album Let The Music Play by The Dazz Band debuted on the billboard Top R&B Albums Chart. It reached #36 and was on the chart for a total of 20 weeks.

Today, 32 years ago in 1981, the album Performance by Ashford & Simpson debuted on the billboard Top R&B Albums Chart. It reached #45 and was on the chart for a total of 8 weeks.