Let the Music Play (Shannon album)
Let the Music Play | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | February 1, 1984 | |||
Recorded | 1983 | |||
Length | 37:28 | |||
Label | Mirage, Atco, Atlantic 90134 | |||
Producer | Chris Barbosa, Mark Liggett | |||
Shannon chronology | ||||
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Singles from Let the Music Play | ||||
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | [1] |
Robert Christgau | B[2] |
Let the Music Play is the debut studio album by American dance/freestyle singer Shannon. The title track (originally called "Fire and Ice"), written by the team of Chris Barbosa and , became a big hit, peaking at number 8 on the Billboard Hot 100, and number 1 on the Billboard dance chart. The album itself would go on to sell over one million copies worldwide. The album garnered Shannon her first Grammy Award nomination for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance, presented at the 27th Grammy Awards in 1985.
Track listing[]
Original[]
No. | Title | Lyrics | Length |
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1. | "Let the Music Play" | Chris Barbosa, Ed Chisolm | 3:34 |
2. | "Sweet Somebody" | Ann Godwin, Curtis Josephs, Rob Kilgore | 4:41 |
3. | "Someone Waiting Home" (featuring Herley Johnson Jr) | Ann Godwin, Curtis Josephs | 4:35 |
4. | "Give Me Tonight" | Chris Barbosa, Ed Chisolm | 6:05 |
5. | "My Heart's Divided" | Ann Godwin, Chris Barbosa | 4:27 |
6. | "It's You" | Arnie Roman, Margee Forman | 4:02 |
7. | "One Man" | Arnie Roman, Margee Forman | 3:45 |
8. | "Let the Music Play" (Re-mix) | Chris Barbosa, Ed Chisolm | 6:03 |
2006 CD reissue bonus tracks[]
No. | Title | Lyrics | Length |
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9. | "Sweet Somebody" (Special Extended Version) | Ann Godwin, Curtis Josephs, Rob Kilgore | 6:00 |
10. | "Give Me Tonight" (7 Inch Version) | Chris Barbosa, Ed Chisolm | 3:53 |
11. | "Let the Music Play" (12 Inch Version) | Chris Barbosa, Ed Chisolm | 5:45 |
12. | "My Heart's Divided" (Remix) | Ann Godwin, Chris Barbosa | 4:55 |
13. | "Sweet Somebody" (Dub Version) | Ann Godwin, Curtis Josephs, Rob Kilgore | 5:16 |
14. | "Give Me Tonight" (Dub Version) | Chris Barbosa, Ed Chisolm | 6:08 |
15. | "Let the Music Play" (Dub Version) | Chris Barbosa, Ed Chisolm | 6:11 |
Chart positions[]
Chart (1984) | Peak position |
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New Zealand Albums Chart[3] | 50 |
Switzerland Albums Chart[4] | 30 |
UK Albums Chart[5] | 52 |
US Billboard 200[6] | 32 |
US Billboard Top Black Albums[6] | 11 |
Production[]
- Executive Producer: Sergio Cossa
- Produced by Mark Liggett & Chris Barbosa
- Recorded and Engineered by Frank Heller & Jay
- Mixed by Chris Barbosa & Chris Lord-Alge
- Mastered by
Personnel[]
- Drum Programming: Chris Barbosa, Rob Kilgore
- Percussion: Rob Kilgore
- Bass: Tony Bridges
- Guitars: Carl Sturken, Charlie Strut, Rob Kilgore
- Keyboards: Rob Kilgore, Curtis Josephs
- Saxophone: Ed Palermo
References[]
- ^ Henderson, Alex. Let the Music Play > review at AllMusic. Retrieved 2013-07-28.
- ^ Christgau, Robert. "Let the Music Play > review". Robert Christgau. Retrieved 2013-07-28.
- ^ "New Zealand albums chart". charts.nz. Retrieved 2010-01-29.
- ^ "Swiss albums chart". Die Offizielle Schweizer Hitparade. Retrieved 2010-01-29.
- ^ "Official Charts Company". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 2010-01-29.
- ^ Jump up to: a b "Billboard albums". all.com. Retrieved 2010-01-29.
External links[]
Categories:
- 1984 debut albums
- Atco Records albums
- Atlantic Records albums
- Shannon (singer) albums
- 1980s album stubs