Rhythm of the Night (album)

Rhythm of the Night is the fourth studio album by DeBarge, released in 1985.

DeBarge gained airplay on MTV, VH1 and BET with the release of their single "Rhythm of the Night". The song reached #1 on the R&B chart and #3 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song is said to have been what jump started the career of songwriter Diane Warren and was the biggest hit recorded by the Motown family singing group. The single was certified gold. This hit single also made its appearance in the 80's film Berry Gordy’s "The Last Dragon."

The second single "Who's Holding Donna Now" would become the group's second most successful single. The song reached #6 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #2 on the R&B chart. The single was certified gold.

The third single "You Wear It Well" was a moderate hit for DeBarge, reaching #46 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #7 on the R&B chart. This song also went to #1 on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart.

The fourth and final single was the ballad "The Heart Is Not So Smart", which was another moderate hit for the group. It reached #75 on the Pop chart and #29 on the R&B chart. It still gains occasional airplay on radio stations in the U.S.

The album would go on to reach #19 on the Billboard 200 and #3 on the R&B Album Chart. The album was also certified Platinum by the RIAA.

Track listing

1. "Prime Time" (Clif Magness, Glen Ballard, Jay Graydon) 4:27
2. "The Heart Is Not So Smart" (Diane Warren) 4:36
3. "Who's Holding Donna Now" (David Foster, Jay Graydon, Randy Goodrum) 4:27
4. "Give It Up" (Jay Graydon, Randy Goodrum, Tom Canning) 4:19
5. "Single Heart" (Giorgio Moroder, Pete Bellotte) 3:33
6. "You Wear It Well" (Chico & El DeBarge) 4:45
7. "The Walls (Came Tumbling Down)" (E. DeBarge, Tony Redic) 6:45
8. "Share My World" (Bobby DeBarge, Bunny & El DeBarge) 5:36
9. "Rhythm of the Night" (Diane Warren) 3:49

Personnel

• Tony B. Feedback, Carlos Vega, Paulinho Da Costa, Ricky Lawson, John Robinson: Drums, Percussion
• John Keane, Mike Baird, Mark DeBarge, Andy Narell: Percussion
• El DeBarge: Keyboards, Drums, Percussion
• Jay Graydon: Guitars, Synthesizers
• Jesse Johnson, Paul Jackson Jr., Dann Huff: Guitars
• Clif Magness, Glen Ballard, Marcus Ryle, Michael Omartian, Steven George, Robbie Buchanan, Steve Porcaro, David Foster, Jeff Lorber, Howie Rice, Steve Mitchell: Keyboards, Synthesizers
• Abraham Laboriel, James Jamerson Jr., Tommy DeBarge, Nathan East: Bass

Arrangements, Production and Additional Credits^[2]

Arrangements, Production And Engineering

• Tracks 1-4 produced by Jay Graydon (engineered & mixed by Ian Eales & Jay Graydon); track 1 arranged by Graydon, Glen Ballard & Clif Magness. Track 2 arranged by Steven George. Track 3 arranged by David Foster. Track 4 arranged by Jay Graydon.
• Track 5 arranged & produced by Giorgio Moroder
• Tracks 6 & 7 arranged & produced by El De Barge (engineered by Barney Perkins, with additional overdubs on 6 and 7 engineered by Steve Hodge. Mixed by Barney Perkins on 6, El DeBarge on 6 & 7, and Steve Hodge on 6 & 7.)
• Track 8 produced by El, Bunny & Bobby De Barge. Arranged by El De Barge & Benjamin Wright. Engineered & Mixed By Barney Perkins.
• Track 9 arranged & produced by Richard Perry. Basic Tracks Engineered by Don Smith; assistants: Alex Schmoll, Glen Holguin, Jim Scott. Overdubs Engineered By Michael Brooks. Mixed & Remixed By Barney Perkins.

Publishing

• Track 1 published by Garden Rake Music/MCA Music/Quincy Jones dba Yellow Brick Road Music.
• Track 2 & 9 published by Edition Sunset Music.
• Track 3 published by Foster Frees Music/Garden Rake Music-April Music/Random Notes.
• Track 4 published by Desperate Music/Garden Rake Music-April Music/Random Notes.
• Track 5 published by G.M.P.C.
• Tracks 6-8 published by Jobete Music.

References