Stay in Love

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!

Track listing

All tracks by Minnie Riperton and Richard Rudolph, unless otherwise noted.

1. "Young Willing and Able" (Riperton, Rudolph, Marlo Henderson) – 3:44
2. "Could It Be I'm in Love" – 4:17
3. "Oh Darlin'... Life Goes On" (Riperton, Rudolph, Freddie Perren) – 3:50
4. "Can You Feel What I'm Saying?" (Riperton, Rudolph, Leon Ware) – 4:17
5. "Gettin' Ready for Your Love" – 3:38
6. "Stick Together" (Riperton, Rudolph, Stevie Wonder) – 6:18
7. "Wouldn't Matter Where You Are" (Riperton, Rudolph, Henderson) – 4:00
8. "How Could I Love You More" – 4:05
9. "Stay in Love" – 3:16

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