1983 studio album by Atlantic Starr
Yours Forever |
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Studio album by Atlantic Starr |
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Released | October 11, 1983 |
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Studio | - Sigma Sound, New York City
- Mediasound, New York City
- Minot Sound, White Plains, New York
- Hitsville U.S.A., Hollywood
- Ocean Way, Hollywood
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Genre | R&B, post-disco |
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Length | 40:35 |
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Label | A&M |
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Producer | James Anthony Carmichael |
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Atlantic Starr chronology |
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Brilliance (1982) | Yours Forever (1983) | As The Band Turns (1985) | |
Professional ratingsReview scores |
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Source | Rating |
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AllMusic | [1] |
The Washington Post | (favourable)[2] |
Yours Forever is the fifth studio album by American band Atlantic Starr. This album features the hit single "Touch a Four Leaf Clover." Yours Forever was the last album to feature Sharon Bryant as a lead vocalist before she departed the group to pursue a solo career. This was also the last album to be produced by James Anthony Carmichael, who was responsible for the group's two previous albums.
Track listing
- "Yours Forever" (David Lewis) - 5:04
- "Touch a Four Leaf Clover" (David Lewis, Wayne Lewis) - 4:38
- "More, More, More" (Sam Dees) - 4:42
- "I Want Your Love" (Jonathan Lewis, Wayne Lewis) - 4:52
- "Second to None" (Sharon Bryant, Joseph Phillips) - 4:38
- "Island Dream" (David Lewis, Wayne Lewis) - 4:49
- "Who Could Love You Better?" (Clifford Archer, Wayne Lewis) - 4:30
- "More Time for Me" (Maxi Anderson, Nicki Johnson) - 3:42
- "Tryin'" (Deborah Thomas, David Cochrane) - 3:28
Personnel
- Atlantic Starr
- Sharon Bryant – lead vocals (2, 3, 5, 8, 9), backing vocals
- Wayne Lewis – keyboards, lead vocals (3, 4, 7), backing vocals
- David Lewis – guitar, lead vocals (1, 6, 8), backing vocals
- Clifford Archer – bass
- Porter Carroll, Jr. – drums, backing vocals
- Joseph Phillips – percussion
- Koran Daniels – saxophones
- Jonathan Lewis – trombone
- William Suddeth III – trumpet
- Additional musicians
- Arrangements
- James Anthony Carmichael (1-9)
- Wayne Lewis (1, 2, 4, 6, 7)
- David Lewis (1, 2, 4, 6, 7)
- Atlantic Starr (3, 5, 8, 9)
Production
- James Anthony Carmichael – producer
- Calvin Harris – engineer, mixing
- Fred Law – additional engineer
- Bruce Robbins – assistant engineer
- Ralph Sutton – assistant engineer
- Bernie Grundman – mastering at A&M Studios (Hollywood, CA).
- Leslie Jean Bart – back cover photography
- Diem Jones – inner sleeve photography
- Richard Fuggetta – front cover design
- Roderick Taylor – art direction, logo design
Charts
Weekly charts | Year-end charts Chart (1984) | Position | US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[5] | 25 | |
References
- ^ Henderson, Alex. "Atlantic Starr: Yours Forever". allmusic.com. Allmusic.
- ^ Himes, Geoffrey (November 4, 1983). "Soft Soul From Warm Easy Voices". Washington Post.
- ^ "Atlantic Starr Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved January 13, 2021.
- ^ "Atlantic Starr Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved January 13, 2021.
- ^ "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums – Year-End 1984". Billboard. Retrieved January 13, 2021.
- Wayne Lewis
- Jonathan Lewis
- Shammah Carter
- Melessa Pierce
- David Lewis
- Sharon Bryant
- Barbara Weathers
- Duke Jones
- William Sudderth III
- Damon Rentie
- Porter Carroll Jr.
- Clifford Archer
- Joseph Phillips
- Porscha Martin
- Rachel Oliver
- Koran Daniels
- Aisha Tanner
- DeWayne Woods
- L' John Epps
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