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80's r&b song of the day (1987) Only You Can Make Me Happy-Surface
so timeless isn't it? It would totally fit in today since it has the same elements some of today's r&b music does. Music with snaps and a piano hook. I can't believe it's 20 Y.O. [Edited 2/19/07 9:31am] | |
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I love "Happy"! It's one of their best. "Whitney was purely and simply one of a kind." ~ Clive Davis | |
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which other songs of theirs are good? | |
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alphastreet said: which other songs of theirs are good?
Their 1986 self-titled debut album is one of my favs The big hit on this album is the breezy,infectious "Happy".The other slow/midtempo tracks are also superb..."Let's Try Again" and "Lately" are excellent late-80s slow jams.The best track is the haunting "We're All Searching",a truly mesmerizing song with an addictive hook ("there's magic all around...in our life...to be found") that stays in your head.The uptempo tracks are decent.I like "Lady Wants A Man".However,it's the slower songs that really grab your attention.These guys specialized in soulful mood music...the type of stuff that sounds good on Quiet Storm radio. | |
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alphastreet said: which other songs of theirs are good?
Their second album featured their signature hit, "Shower Me With Your Love." This song was so popular (#1 R&B and #5 Pop) that, as long as you didn't royally screw it up, you'd virtually guarantee a win on "Showtime at the Apollo" (and the same thing applied to Johnny Gill's "My, My, My")! That album had a bunch of hit singles, including two more #1 hits, "Closer Than Friends" and "You Are My Everything." The lead single from their third album, "The First Time," hit #1 on both charts. The other main singles were "All I Want Is You" (featuring Regina Belle) and "Never Gonna Let You Down." [Edited 2/20/07 2:44am] "Whitney was purely and simply one of a kind." ~ Clive Davis | |
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AlexdeParis said: alphastreet said: which other songs of theirs are good?
Their second album featured their signature hit, "Shower Me With Your Love." This song was so popular (#1 R&B and #5 Pop) that, as long as you didn't royally screw it up, you'd virtually guarantee a win on "Showtime at the Apollo" (and the same thing applied to Johnny Gill's "My, My, My")! That album had a bunch of hit singles, including two more #1 hits, "Closer Than Friends" and "You Are My Everything." The second album is very good.This time around,the uptempo songs were even better.The first single "I Missed" is a jam! | |
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AlexdeParis said: The lead single from their third album, "The First Time," hit #1 on both charts. The other main singles were "All I Want Is You" (featuring Regina Belle) and "Never Gonna Let You Down."
They lost me with the third album The songs are sappy and boring."The First Time" is the most tepid song they ever did.I wasn't feeling this album at all.Their first album remains their best work. | |
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This thread reminds me,I seriously need to get a Surface Greatest Hits CD I have the individual albums but I want all the good songs on one disc.This one looks like the best compilation to get:
Happy The First Time Gotta Make Love Tonight Can We Spend Some Time Together Hold On To Love Never Gonna Let You Down Don't Wanna Turn You Off All I Want Is You Closer Than Friends I Missed Lately Let's Try Again We're All Searching Shower Me With Your Love it includes "We're All Searching" | |
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SoulAlive said: This thread reminds me,I seriously need to get a Surface Greatest Hits CD I have the individual albums but I want all the good songs on one disc.This one looks like the best compilation to get:
Happy The First Time Gotta Make Love Tonight Can We Spend Some Time Together Hold On To Love Never Gonna Let You Down Don't Wanna Turn You Off All I Want Is You Closer Than Friends I Missed Lately Let's Try Again We're All Searching Shower Me With Your Love it includes "We're All Searching" That's definitely the best compilation. They missed "You Are My Everything" (the hell?), but that's the only real gripe. BTW, I like "The First Time." It's not as enthusiastic as their other hits, but I think it has a certain charm. Besides, it's gorgeous, especially the "wiped the tears awaaaaay" part. "Whitney was purely and simply one of a kind." ~ Clive Davis | |
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AlexdeParis said: SoulAlive said: This thread reminds me,I seriously need to get a Surface Greatest Hits CD I have the individual albums but I want all the good songs on one disc.This one looks like the best compilation to get:
Happy The First Time Gotta Make Love Tonight Can We Spend Some Time Together Hold On To Love Never Gonna Let You Down Don't Wanna Turn You Off All I Want Is You Closer Than Friends I Missed Lately Let's Try Again We're All Searching Shower Me With Your Love it includes "We're All Searching" That's definitely the best compilation. They missed "You Are My Everything" (the hell?), but that's the only real gripe. wow,I just noticed that.They forgot "You Are My Everything"! Oh well,it's still a solid compilation. | |
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just friends is a good song thanks! I'm downloading the rest now | |
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I love this song! All good things they say never last... | |
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this song was the jam!!!!
Only you, can make me Happy!!! I will forever love and miss you...my sweet Prince. | |
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