1985 studio album by Maurice White
Maurice White is an album by American singer and musician Maurice White released in September 1985 on Columbia Records . The album rose to number 12 upon the Billboard Top R&B Albums chart and No. 35 on the Dutch Album Top 100 .[1] [2] [3]
Overview [ ]
The self titled album was produced by Maurice White . Artists such as Gerald Albright , Jeff Lorber , Ricky Lawson of Yellowjackets , Paul Jackson Jr. , Martin Page , Wayne Vaughn and Wanda Vaughn of The Emotions appeared on the record. The album was also reissued in 2001 with four bonus tracks entitled Life (freedom mix), Life, Adventures of the Heart and Sam the Jam.[1]
Singles [ ]
A cover of Ben E. King 's
"Stand by Me " got to No. 6 on the Billboard Hot Soul Songs chart, No. 11 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary Songs chart and No. 5 on the RPM Canadian Adult Contemporary Songs chart.[4] [5] [6] [7]
Another single called "I Need You " rose to No. 20 upon the Billboard Adult Contemporary Songs chart and No. 30 on the Billboard Hot Soul Songs chart.[8] [9] [1]
Critical reception [ ]
Robin Denselow of The Guardian called the album a "lush collection of self produced dance tracks, and the occasional ballad, with synths and drum programming immaculately in place, and the vocals as classy as ever".[14] Andrew Hamilton of Allmusic wrote "Maurice White gives an excellent account on his solo debut".[10] Simon Warner of Popmatters described the LP as a "treasure" which "distils the fervent energy of his group but offers an appealing showcase for White's confident vocal manner."[12] J.D. Considine of Musician said the "Given his status as Earth, Wind & Fire's Shining Star, it comes as no surprise that White's first solo project sounds a lot like classic EW&F: tight, focused and punchy. But while White remembers to sink a hook into every verse and chorus, the emphasis here is on subtlety and sophistication as he works his way from R&B basics..with a sense of craft that makes slickness irrelevant".[15]
Track listing [ ]
Original release [ ]
6. "Believe in Magic" Robbie Buchanan , Diane Warren , Maurice White4:35 7. "Lady Is Love" Michel Colombier , Martin Page, Maurice White5:05 8. "Invitation" Gerald Brown, Wanda Vaughn, Wayne Vaughn , Maurice White 3:55 9. "The Sleeping Flame" Martin Page, Maurice White, Peter Wolf 2:02 10. "Children of Afrika" Martin Page, Maurice White, Peter Wolf 4:38 11. "Alpha Dance" Robbie Buchanan , Diane Warren, Maurice White1:19
2001 reissue [ ]
1. "Switch on Your Radio" Brian Fairweather, Martin Page , Maurice White 4:18 2. "Jamboree" Keith Echols, Alice Echols, Dean Gant 3:26 3. "Stand by Me " Ben E. King , Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller 4:09 4. "Sea of Glass" Brian Fairweather, Peter Wolf 0:43 5. "I Need You" Priscilla J. Coolidge, William Smith, Mary Unobsky 4:34 6. "Believe in Magic" Robbie Buchanan, Diane Warren , Maurice White 4:35 7. "Lady Is Love" Michel Colombier, Martin Page, Maurice White 5:05 8. "Invitation" Martin Page, Maurice White, Peter Wolf 3:55 9. "The Sleeping Flame" Martin Page, Maurice White, Peter Wolf 2:02 10. "Children of Afrika" Martin Page, Maurice White, Peter Wolf 4:38 11. "Alpha Dance" Robbie Buchanan, Diane Warren, Maurice White 1:19 12. "Life (freedom mix)" Maurice White 0:57 13. "Life" E. Bulling, F. Golda, Martin Page, Maurice White 3:56 14. "Adventures of the Heart" Brian Fairweather, Martin Page, Maurice White 2:34 15. "Sam the Jam" Maurice White 0:18
[18]
Personnel [ ]
Musicians [ ]
Gerald Albright - saxophone
Gerald Brown - drums
Bill Bottrell - finger snapping
Vinnie Colaiuta - drums
Michel Colombier - keyboards
Paulinho da Costa - percussion
Bill Reichenbach Jr. - trombone
Sheldon Reynolds - guitar
Greg Phillinganes - synthesizer, soloist
Michael Boddicker - synthesizer programming
Robbie Buchanan - synthesizer, arrangements, keyboards, drum programming, assistant producer
Brian Fairweather - background vocals, chants, associate producer, vocal arrangement, drum programming, vocoder, rhythm arrangements
Dean Gant - synthesizer, arrangements, drum programming
Rupert Greenall - synthesizer
Donald Griffin - guitar
Jerry Hey - trumpet
Marva Holcolm - background vocals
Paul Jackson, Jr. - guitar, rhythm arrangements
Abraham Laboriel - bass guitar
Michael Landau - guitar
Ricky Lawson - drums
Paul Leim - Simmons drum programming
Jeff Lorber - synthesizer
Marlon McClain - guitar
Martin Page - bass guitar, arrangements, background vocals, chants, associate producer, vocal arrangement, rhythm arrangements
John "J.R." Robinson - drums
Julia Tillman - background vocals
Wanda Vaughn - background vocals
Wayne Vaughn - synthesizer, arrangements
Maurice White - percussion, lead vocals, background vocals, kalimba, producer, chants, mixing, original recording producer, vocoder
David Williams - guitar
Peter Wolf - keyboards, synthesizer, drum programming, chants
Miscellaneous Credits [ ]
Mixing: Paul Klingberg
Mixing: Bill Bottrell
Mixing: Eric ET Thorngren
Art Direction: Donald Lane, Howard Fritzson
Photography: Harry Langdon
Make-Up: Tara Posey
Liner Notes: Ramsey Lewis
Tape Research: Matthew Kelly
Packaging Manager: Mike Cimicata
Assistant: Cameron Marcarelli
Reissue: Leo Sacks- Liner Notes, Reissue Producer, Mixing[1] [18]
Charts [ ]
Album
Year
Chart
Position
1985
US Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
12[2]
Dutch Albums (Album Top 100 )
35[3]
New Zealand Albums
49[19]
US Billboard 200
61
Singles
Year
Single
Chart positions
1985
"I Need You"
US Adult Contemporary Songs
20
US Hot R&B/Hip Hop Singles and Tracks
30
US The Billboard Hot 100
95
"Stand by Me"
US Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks
6
RPM Canadian Adult Contemporary Songs
5[7]
New Zealand Singles (RIANZ )
8[20]
US Adult Contemporary Songs
11
Dutch Singles Dutch Single Top 100
38[21]
US Billboard Hot 100
50
"Lady Is Love"
US Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks
89
References [ ]
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^ Jump up to: a b "Maurice White: Maurice White" . billboard.com . Billboard .
^ Jump up to: a b "Maurice White: Maurice White" . dutchcharts.nl . Dutch Charts .
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^ Jump up to: a b "RPM Adult Contemporary" . bac-lac.gc.ca . Vol. 43 no. 10. RPM . November 16, 1985.
^ "Maurice White: I Need You (Adult Contemporary Songs)" . billboard.com . Billboard .
^ "Maurice White: I Need You (Hot R&B Songs)" . billboard.com . Billboard .
^ Jump up to: a b Hamilton, Andrew. "Maurice White: Maurice White" . allmusic.com . Allmusic .
^ "Picks and Pans Review: Maurice White" . people.com . People . November 11, 1985.
^ Jump up to: a b Warner, Simon (April 9, 2001). "Earth, Wind & Fire: Open Our Eyes / Spirit" . popmatters.com . Popmatters .
^ Brogan, Daniel (October 11, 1985). "MORRIS DAY DECIDES TO LEAVE MINNEAPOLIS FOR NEW HORIZONS" . chicagotribune.com . Chicago Tribune .
^ Jump up to: a b Denselow, Robin (October 11, 1985). "Softly, softly for a one man band" . newspapers.com . The Guardian . p. 19.
^ Jump up to: a b Considine, J.D. (December 1, 1985). "SHORT ROCK TAKES" . proquest.com . No. 86. Musician . p. 108. ProQuest 964131969 .
^ Okamoto, David (September 27, 1985). "Maurice White: Maurice White" . newspapers.com . Tampa Tribune . p. 100.
^ Barton, David (October 20, 1985). "Thompson Twins don't double our pleasure" . newspapers.com . Sacramento Bee . p. 268.
^ Jump up to: a b Maurice White (album) . Columbia Records. 2001.
^ "Maurice White: Maurice White (ALBUM)" . charts.nz . RIANZ .
^ "Maurice White: Stand By Me" . charts.nz . RIANZ .
^ "Maurice White: Stand By Me" . dutchcharts.nl . Dutch Charts .