I'm Your Baby Tonight
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| Studio album by Whitney Houston | |||||
| Released | November 6, 1990 | ||||
| Recorded | 1989–1990 | ||||
| Genre | Pop, R&B | ||||
| Length | 53:51 | ||||
| Label | Arista | ||||
| Producer | L.A. Reid & Babyface, Whitney Houston, Michael Masser, Ricky Minor, Luther Vandross, Narada Michael Walden, Stevie Wonder |
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I'm Your Baby Tonight is the third studio album by American pop/R&B singer Whitney Houston. After being criticised by the black community for her previous crossover pop albums, Houston took a more urban direction. Released in November 1990, the album peaked at #3 on the Billboard 200 Albums Chart, went on to be certified 4x platinum in the United States, and spun two number-one hit singles – the title track and "All the Man That I Need" plus two Top 20 hits – Miracle and "My Name Is Not Susan". This album also had a Japanese Version which featured the tracks "Higher Love" (Steven Winwood Remake), and "Takin a Chance". "Takin a Chance" went to No.1 in Japan.
Following the run of this album, Houston continued to achieve widespread commercial success throughout the 1990s, venturing heavily into films—while continuing to record via their adjoining soundtrack albums. Subsequently, I'm Your Baby Tonight wouldn't be followed up with another studio album until 1998's My Love Is Your Love. Current album sales stand at 10 million.
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[edit] Track listing
- "I'm Your Baby Tonight" (Babyface, L.A. Reid) – 5:00
- "My Name Is Not Susan" (Eric Foster White) – 4:40
- "All the Man That I Need" (Michael Gore, Dean Pitchford) – 4:11
- "Lover for Life" (Sam Dees) – 4:49
- "Anymore" (Babyface, Reid) – 4:23
- "Miracle" (Babyface, Reid) – 5:42
- "I Belong to You" (Derek Bramble, Franne Golde) – 5:31
- "Who Do You Love" (Hubert Eaves III, Luther Vandross) – 3:56
- "We Didn't Know" (Stevie Wonder) – 5:31
- Performed by Whitney Houston & Stevie Wonder
- "After We Make Love" (Gerry Goffin, Michael Masser) – 5:06
- "I'm Knockin'" (Rhett Lawrence, Ricky Minor, Benjamin Winans) – 4:58
[edit] Singles
- Takin a Chance (Japan Only)
- I'm Your Baby Tonight
- All The Man That I Need
- My Name Is Not Susan
- I Belong to You
- Miracle
- We Didn't Know (with Stevie Wonder)
[edit] Personnel
- Whitney Houston - vocals, background vocals
- Walter Afanasieff - keyboard
- Tawatha Agee - background vocals
- Gerald Albright - saxophone
- Skip Anderson - drums, keyboard
- Babyface - bass, keyboard, vocals, background vocals, rhythm
- Kitty Beethoven - background vocals
- Louis Biancaniello - synthesizer, keyboard
- Gary Bias - alto saxophone
- Vernon "Ice" Black - guitar
- Kimberly Brewer - background vocals
- Ray Brown - trumpet
- Chris Camozzi - guitar
- Francisco Centeno - bass
- Paulinho Da Costa - percussion
- Hubert Eaves III - synthesizer, drums, keyboard
- Stephen A. Ferrone - drums
- Lynn Fiddmont - background vocals
- Kenny G - saxophone
- Hey - strings, drums
- Dorian Holley - background vocals
- Cissy Houston - background vocals
- Paul Jackson Jr. - guitar
- Skyler Jett - background vocals
- Keith John - background vocals
- Melisa Kary - background vocals
- Kayo - bass
- Randy Kerber - strings, keyboard
- Ren Klyce - synthesizer
- Robbie Kondor - strings, keyboard, rhythm
- Neil Larsen - Hammond organ
- Ricky Lawson - synthesizer, percussion, drums
- Wayne Linsey - piano
- Frank Martin - piano, keyboard, vibraphone
- Paulette McWilliams - background vocals
- Jason Miles - synthesizer
- Ricky Minor - synthesizer, bass, horn, background vocals, rhythm, synthesizer bass
- Billy Myers - horn
- Rafael Padilla - percussion
- Donald Parks - synthesizer, keyboard
- L.A. Reid - percussion, drums, vocals, rhythm
- Claytoven Richardson - background vocals
- Tom Scott - saxophone
- Michael "Patches" Stewart - trumpet
- Annie Stocking - background vocals
- Steve Tavaglione - horn, tenor saxophone
- Jeanie Tracy - background vocals
- Luther Vandross - vocals
- Narada Michael Walden - bass, drums
- David Ward II - synthesizer
- Bill Washer - guitar
- Kirk Whalum - saxophone, tenor saxophone
- Brenda White-King - background vocals
- BeBe Winans - background vocals
- CeCe Winans - background vocals
- Stevie Wonder - vocals, multiple instruments, performer
- Reggie C. Young - trombone
[edit] Production
- Producers: Babyface, Whitney Houston, Michael Masser, Ricky Minor, L.A. Reid, Luther Vandross, Narada Michael Walden, Stevie Wonder
- Executive producer: Clive Davis
- Assistant producer: Mark Spier
- Engineers: Ray Bardani, Devon Bernardoni, Bobby Brooks, Dana Jon Chappelle, David Michael Dill, Ryan Dorn, David Frazer, Max Garcia, Jon Gass, John Herman, Aaron Kropf, Manny Lacarrubba, Jeff Lord-Alge, Barney Perkins, Marc Reyburn, Rail Jon Rogut, Donnell Sullivan, Russ Terrana, Mary Ann Zahorsky, Erik Zobler
- Assistant engineers: Kevin Becka, Milton Chan, Guy DeFazio, John Fundingsland, Tom Hardisty, Stephen Harrison, Jesse Kanner, Rick Norman, Scott Ralston, Brian Sperber, Donnell Sullivan, Steve Van Arden, Michael White, Jim "Z" Zumpano
- Mixing: Babyface, Ray Bardani, Bobby Brooks, Dana Jon Chappelle, Jon Gass, Barney Perkins, L.A. Reid, Marc Reyburn, Russ Terrana, Erik Zobler
- Mastering: George Marino
- Production coordination: Cynthia Ahiloh, Marsha Burns, Susanne Edgren, Janice Lee, Cynthia Shiloh, Kevin Walden, Gar Wood
- Project coordinator: Stephanie Andrews
- Sound design: Robert A. Arbittier
- Programming: Louis Biancaniello, Ren Klyce, Ricky Lawson, Jason Miles, David Ward II
- Drum programming: Hubert Eaves III
- Keyboard programming: Skip Anderson, Hubert Eaves III, Donald Parks
- Arrangers: John Anderson, Babyface, Hubert Eaves III, Hey, Whitney Houston, Randy Kerber, Robbie Kondor, Ricky Minor, Billy Myers, L.A. Reid, Steve Tavaglione, Luther Vandross, Narada Michael Walden, BeBe Winans, CeCe Winans, Stevie Wonder
- Horn arrangements: Ricky Minor, Billy Myers, Steve Tavaglione
- Rhythm arrangements: Babyface, Ricky Minor, L.A. Reid
- String arrangements: Jerry Hey
- Vocal arrangement: Babyface, Whitney Houston, L.A. Reid, Luther Vandross, Stevie Wonder
- Art direction: Susan Mendola
- Photography: Andrea Blanch, Tim White
- Lettering: Bernard Maisner
- Make-up: Kevyn Aucoin, Patrick Poussard
- Stylist: Barbara Dente
- Hair stylist: Ellen La Var
[edit] Certifications & Charts
| Country | Peak Position |
Number of Weeks |
Certification | Sales |
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| Finland | 1 | n/a | Platinum | 40,000 |
| Austria | 2 | 20 | 2 Platinum | 80,000 |
| Switzerland | 2 | 22 | 2 Platinum | 80,000 |
| Sweden | 3 | 8 | Platinum | 40,000 |
| United States Billboard 200 | 3 | 51 | 4x Platinum | 4,000,000 |
| United States Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums | 1 | 53 | ||
| Germany | 3 | n/a | 3x Platinum | 600,000 |
| Netherlands | n/a | n/a | 3x Platinum | 200,000 |
| United Kingdom | 4 | 29 | Platinum | 300,000 |
| Italy | 1 | n/a | 5x Platinum | 500,000 |
| Spain | 4 | n/a | 3x Platinum | 300,000 |
| Australia | 9 | n/a | Platinum | 100,000 |
| South Africa | 11 | n/a | Platinum | 50,000 |
| Japan | 6 | n/a | 2x Platinum | 500,000 |
| Canada | 8 | n/a | 3x Platinum | 300,000 |
| France | 9 | n/a | 2x Platinum | 400,000 |
Singles - Billboard (United States)
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
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| 1990 | "All the Man That I Need" | Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks | 1 |
| 1990 | "All the Man That I Need" | The Billboard Hot 100 | 1 |
| 1990 | "I'm Your Baby Tonight" | Adult Contemporary | 7 |
| 1990 | "I'm Your Baby Tonight" | Hot Dance Music/Club Play | 17 |
| 1990 | "I'm Your Baby Tonight" | Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales | 13 |
| 1990 | "I'm Your Baby Tonight" | Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks | 1 |
| 1990 | "I'm Your Baby Tonight" | The Billboard Hot 100 | 1 |
| 1991 | "All the Man That I Need" | Adult Contemporary | 1 |
| 1991 | "I Belong to You" | Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks | 10 |
| 1991 | "I'm Your Baby Tonight" | Adult Contemporary | 12 |
| 1991 | "Miracle" | Adult Contemporary | 4 |
| 1991 | "Miracle" | Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks | 2 |
| 1991 | "Miracle" | The Billboard Hot 100 | 9 |
| 1991 | "My Name Is Not Susan" | Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks | 8 |
| 1991 | "My Name Is Not Susan" | The Billboard Hot 100 | 20 |
| 1992 | "We Didn't Know" | Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks | 20 |
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