Stay in Love
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Stay in Love is Minnie Riperton
's fourth solo album. It features the hit "Young Willing & Able" and the Stevie Wonder
collaboration "Stick Together". Unlike her previous works, the soft soul elements here tend to fade, replaced by a more upbeat sound. This was her last album for Epic Records
before signing to Capitol Records
. Also, this was her first album since Come to My Garden
that didn't feature husband Richard Rudolph
as a producer or co-producer, although he still co-wrote all the songs. Instead, the album was produced by veteran Motown producer Freddie Perren
. The full title of the album is "Stay In Love: A Romantic Journey Set to Music". Initial release date November 10 delayed Minnie. Oppose some final
mixes concept was 11 songs. Reduce to 9 titles there different mix in the archieves!
, unless otherwise noted.
Minnie Riperton
Minnie Julia Riperton was an American singer-songwriter best known for her 1975 single "Lovin' You". She was married to songwriter and music producer Richard Rudolph from 1972 until her death in the summer of 1979. They had two children - music engineer Marc Rudolph and actress/comedienne Maya...
's fourth solo album. It features the hit "Young Willing & Able" and the Stevie Wonder
Stevie Wonder
Stevland Hardaway Morris , better known by his stage name Stevie Wonder, is an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer and activist...
collaboration "Stick Together". Unlike her previous works, the soft soul elements here tend to fade, replaced by a more upbeat sound. This was her last album for Epic Records
Epic Records
Epic Records is an American record label, owned by Sony Music Entertainment. Though it was originally conceived as a jazz imprint, it has since expanded to represent various genres. L.A...
before signing to Capitol Records
Capitol Records
Capitol Records is a major United States based record label, formerly located in Los Angeles, but operating in New York City as part of Capitol Music Group. Its former headquarters building, the Capitol Tower, is a major landmark near the corner of Hollywood and Vine...
. Also, this was her first album since Come to My Garden
Come To My Garden
Come to My Garden is the debut solo album by Minnie Riperton -produced, arranged and orchestrated by Charles Stepney- released in 1970. It was re-released on CD in 1999. It peaked at number one hundred and sixty on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart in 1974...
that didn't feature husband Richard Rudolph
Richard Rudolph
Richard "Dick" Rudolph is an American composer, guitarist, musician, songwriter, and producer. He was the husband of late soul singer icon Minnie Riperton, and he co-wrote many of her songs including her hits "Lovin' You" and "Memory Lane" . He produced Teena Marie's second album, Lady T...
as a producer or co-producer, although he still co-wrote all the songs. Instead, the album was produced by veteran Motown producer Freddie Perren
Freddie Perren
Frederick "Freddie" Perren was an American songwriter, record producer, arranger, and orchestra conductor best known for as a co-songwriter and co-producer of such mega-hits as "Boogie Fever" by the Sylvers, "I Will Survive" by Gloria Gaynor, and "Shake Your Groove Thing" by Peaches &...
. The full title of the album is "Stay In Love: A Romantic Journey Set to Music". Initial release date November 10 delayed Minnie. Oppose some final
mixes concept was 11 songs. Reduce to 9 titles there different mix in the archieves!
Track listing
All tracks by Minnie Riperton and Richard RudolphRichard Rudolph
Richard "Dick" Rudolph is an American composer, guitarist, musician, songwriter, and producer. He was the husband of late soul singer icon Minnie Riperton, and he co-wrote many of her songs including her hits "Lovin' You" and "Memory Lane" . He produced Teena Marie's second album, Lady T...
, unless otherwise noted.
- "Young Willing and Able" (Riperton, Rudolph, Marlo Henderson) – 3:44
- "Could It Be I'm in Love" – 4:17
- "Oh Darlin'... Life Goes On" (Riperton, Rudolph, Freddie PerrenFreddie PerrenFrederick "Freddie" Perren was an American songwriter, record producer, arranger, and orchestra conductor best known for as a co-songwriter and co-producer of such mega-hits as "Boogie Fever" by the Sylvers, "I Will Survive" by Gloria Gaynor, and "Shake Your Groove Thing" by Peaches &...
) – 3:50 - "Can You Feel What I'm Saying?" (Riperton, Rudolph, Leon WareLeon WareLeon Ware is a soul music singer, songwriter and producer. Best known for crafting the hit album, I Want You, originally recorded for Ware, until friend and Motown icon Marvin Gaye was assigned to the album in 1976...
) – 4:17 - "Gettin' Ready for Your Love" – 3:38
- "Stick Together" (Riperton, Rudolph, Stevie WonderStevie WonderStevland Hardaway Morris , better known by his stage name Stevie Wonder, is an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer and activist...
) – 6:18 - "Wouldn't Matter Where You Are" (Riperton, Rudolph, Henderson) – 4:00
- "How Could I Love You More" – 4:05
- "Stay in Love" – 3:16
Charts
| Chart (1977) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Pop Albums Billboard 200 The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists... |
71 |
| U.S. Billboard Black Albums Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums is a chart published by Billboard magazine that ranks R&B and hip hop albums based on sales compiled by Nielsen SoundScan. The name of the chart was changed from Top R&B Albums in 1999... |
19 |