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The Songstress was Anita Baker's solo debut album, released in 1983 by Beverly Glen Music. This album was a moderate success, which paved the way for a host of bigger things to come; two of the album's singles: "Angel" and "No More Tears" became smash hits on the R&B charts. The Songstress sold close to 500,000 copies.
Elektra Records, a division of Warner Music Group, reissued in 1991.
[edit] Singles
- Angel
- You're The Best Thing Yet
- No More Tears
- Will You Be Mine
[edit] Track listing
- "Angel"
- "You're The Best Thing Yet"
- "Feel The Need"
- "Squeeze Me"
- "No More Tears"
- "Sometimes"
- "Will You Be Mine"
- "Do You Believe Me"
[edit] Credits and Personnel
- Nathan East - Bass
- David T. Walker - Guitar
- Paul M. Jackson Jr. - Guitar
- James Macon - Guitar
- Craig Cooper - Guitar
- Raymond Calhoun - Drum
- James Godson - Drum
- Patrick Moten - Keyboard
- "The Waters": Maxine Waters, Julia Waters, Luther Waters & Oren Waters - Background Vocals
- Carmen Twillie - Background Vocals
- Phil Perry - Background Vocals
- James Gilstrap - Background Vocals
- Clydene Jackson - Background Vocals
- Bunny Hull - Background Vocals
[edit] Production
- Executive Producer: Otis Smith
- Producers: Patrick Moten & Otis Smith
- Background Vocal Arrangers: Patrick Moten & Otis Smith
- Contractors: Antony T. Coleman, Billy Page
- Rhythm Section Arranger: Patrick Moten
- Engineer: Barney Perkins
- Assistant Engineer: Tom Cummings
- Mastering: John Matousek, Hittsville Studios, Hollywood
- Digital Remastered & Edited: John Matousek & Gerard Smerek at Soundworks West, Hollywood
- Art Direction & Design: JOhn Coulter Design
- Front Cover & Inside Photo: Kevin Winter
- Back Cover Photo: Adrian Buckmaster
[edit] Charts
Album - Billboard (North America)
| Year |
Chart |
Position |
| 1983 |
U.S. The Billboard 200 |
138 |
| 1983 |
U.S. Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums |
16 |
Singles - Billboard (North America)
| Year |
Single |
Chart |
Position |
| 1983 |
"No More Tears" |
Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks |
49 |
| 1983 |
"Angel" |
Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks |
5 |
| 1983 |
"Will You Be Mine" |
Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks |
87 |
| 1983 |
"You're The Best Thing Yet" |
Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks |
28 |
