Today, 28 years ago in 1983, the album Forever By Your Side by The Manhattans debuted on the billboard Top R&B Albums Chart. It reached #17 and was on the chart for a total of 19 weeks.
Fantastic album by The Manhattans, Sonny Bivins, Blue Lovett, Kenny Kelley , and Gerald Alston. Two tracks of this album are really old time classics. These two, mid tempo tracks, are 'Crazy' and 'Locked up in your love' both produced by John 'Skip' Anderson who also produced Melba Moore's 'Lovin' Touch'. Two other pieces of jewelry are: Morrie Brown produced 'Start All Over Again' and Leo Grahams produced 'Love Is Gonna Find You'. Krystal Davis does the background vocals on all mentioned tracks. It peaked on #17 in the Billboard R&B Album chart. Must Have.
Other debut entries are: The album Kiss Of Life by Siedah Garrett debuted in 1988. This album reached #41 and was on the chart for a total of 12 weeks.
Today, 35 years ago in 1976, the album Foxy Lady by Crown Heights Affair debuted on the billboard Top R&B Albums Chart. It reached #59 and was on the chart for a total of 2 weeks.
Today, 33 years ago in 1978, the album Dream World by Crown Heights Affair debuted on the billboard Top R&B Albums Chart. It reached #56 and was on the chart for a total of 3 weeks.
Other debut entries are: The album Reflections by After 7 debuted in 1995. This album reached #7 and was on the chart for a total of 31 weeks.
Today, 28 years ago in 1983, the album For You by L.t.d. debuted on the billboard Top R&B Albums Chart. It reached #66 and was on the chart for a total of 13 weeks.
Other debut entries are: The album Johnny Gill by Johnny Gill debuted in 1983. This album reached #64 and was on the chart for a total of 3 weeks.The album Shine On Me by One Way debuted in 1983. This album reached #27 and was on the chart for a total of 20 weeks.The album Choosing You by Lenny Williams debuted in 1977. This album reached #25 and was on the chart for a total of 23 weeks.The album With The Average White Band Benny And Us by Ben E. King debuted in 1977. This album reached #14 and was on the chart for a total of 19 weeks.
Today, 32 years ago in 1979, the album Five Special by Five Special debuted on the billboard Top R&B Albums Chart. It reached #20 and was on the chart for a total of 16 weeks.
Other debut entries are: The album Pandemonium by The Time debuted in 1990. This album reached #9 and was on the chart for a total of 22 weeks.
Today, 27 years ago in 1984, the album Outrageous by Lakeside debuted on the billboard Top R&B Albums Chart. It reached #11 and was on the chart for a total of 25 weeks.
Other debut entries are: The album Renegades by Brass Construction debuted in 1984. This album reached #31 and was on the chart for a total of 20 weeks.The album Ice Cream Castle by The Time debuted in 1984. This album reached #3 and was on the chart for a total of 46 weeks.
Today, 25 years ago in 1986, the album Closer Than Close by Jean Carne debuted on the billboard Top R&B Albums Chart. It reached #9 and was on the chart for a total of 20 weeks.
Today, 20 years ago in 1991, the album Good Woman by Gladys Knight debuted on the billboard Top R&B Albums Chart. It reached #1 and was on the chart for a total of 41 weeks.It lasts on this position for a total of 41 weeks.
Today, 13 years ago in 1998, the album The Boy Is Mine by Monica debuted on the billboard Top R&B Albums Chart. It reached #2 and was on the chart for a total of 53 weeks.
Today, 25 years ago in 1986, the album Joyride by Pieces Of A Dream debuted on the billboard Top R&B Albums Chart. It reached #18 and was on the chart for a total of 22 weeks.
Other debut entries are: The album Body Language by Patti Austin debuted in 1980. This album reached #62 and was on the chart for a total of 4 weeks.The album Gotta Groove by Bar-kays debuted in 1969. This album reached #40 and was on the chart for a total of 4 weeks.The album Beyond by Herb Alpert debuted in 1980. This album reached #26 and was on the chart for a total of 11 weeks.