Today, 29 years ago in 1982, the album Me And You by The Chi-lites debuted on the billboard Top R&B Albums Chart. It reached #31 and was on the chart for a total of 16 weeks.
Other debut entries are: The album I Wanna Love Somebody by Angela Bofill debuted in 1993. This album reached #51 and was on the chart for a total of 7 weeks.
Today, 28 years ago in 1983, the album Alfonzo by Alfonzo debuted on the billboard Top R&B Albums Chart. It reached #50 and was on the chart for a total of 8 weeks.
This self titled album of 1982 is Alfonzo his first and last. All the Horns on this album are played by Atlantic Starr. This album reached number 50 at the billboard Top R&B Album chart.
Alfonzo's voice is almost like Michael Jackson. The album consist of mid/up tempo funky tracks. One of this good funky up tempo tracks is "Your Booty Makes Me Moody". The moderate track "Low Down" is a cover of Boz Scaggs hit. "Change the world" is a slow tempo nicely sung tune. The uptempo funky Track "Ready For Your Love" is in the style of track number 1. It has some fine synth solo's.
One of the best tracks on this album is "Girl,you Are The One". Nice horns, synths. On this track the sound of Alfonzo voice is right. The same apply for "Don't Stop This Feeling" and "Action Speaks Louder Than Words".
Today, 34 years ago in 1977, the album It Feels So Good by The Manhattans debuted on the billboard Top R&B Albums Chart. It reached #12 and was on the chart for a total of 25 weeks.
Today, 22 years ago in 1989, the album Animal by Bar-kays debuted on the billboard Top R&B Albums Chart. It reached #36 and was on the chart for a total of 16 weeks.
On this album the Bar-Kays are: Larry Dodson / Winston Stewart / Harvey Henderson
Today, 32 years ago in 1979, the album Cut Loose by Hamilton Bohannon debuted on the billboard Top R&B Albums Chart. It reached #34 and was on the chart for a total of 8 weeks.
Today, 32 years ago in 1979, the album Angie by Angela Bofill debuted on the billboard Top R&B Albums Chart. It reached #20 and was on the chart for a total of 27 weeks.
Other debut entries are: The album Patrice by Patrice Rushen debuted in 1979. This album reached #27 and was on the chart for a total of 10 weeks.
Today, 41 years ago in 1970, the album Brook Benton Today by Brook Benton debuted on the billboard Top R&B Albums Chart. It reached #4 and was on the chart for a total of 21 weeks.
Today, 37 years ago in 1974, the album Rhapsody In White by The Love Unlimited Orchestra debuted on the billboard Top R&B Albums Chart. It reached #2 and was on the chart for a total of 20 weeks.
Today, 29 years ago in 1982, the album A Little Love by Aurra debuted on the billboard Top R&B Albums Chart. It reached #12 and was on the chart for a total of 18 weeks.
Other debut entries are: The album Taste The Music by Kleeer debuted in 1982. This album reached #31 and was on the chart for a total of 15 weeks. The album Yes It's You Lady by Smokey Robinson debuted in 1982. This album reached #6 and was on the chart for a total of 28 weeks.
Today, 25 years ago in 1986, the album Smoke Signals by Smokey Robinson debuted on the billboard Top R&B Albums Chart. It reached #23 and was on the chart for a total of 18 weeks.