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| Reflections | ||||
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| Compilation album by | ||||
| Released | 1984 | |||
| Recorded | 1977-1984 | |||
| Label | Gordy | |||
| Producer | Rick James | |||
| Rick James chronology | ||||
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Reflections is a compilation of Rick James songs released in 1984. It also contains three until then unreleased tracks: '17', 'Oh What a Night (4 Luv)', 'You Turn Me On' and also contained a double sided poster. It was released on the Gordy Records imprint of Motown Records.
Track listing[edit]
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| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | '17' | 6:40 |
| 2. | 'Oh What a Night (4 Luv)' | 5:07 |
| 3. | 'You Turn Me On' | 4:44 |
| 4. | 'Fire and Desire' | 5:30 |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | 'Bustin' Out (On Funk)' | 3:55 |
| 2. | 'You and I' | 3:38 |
| 3. | 'Mary Jane' | 3:58 |
| 4. | 'Dance Wit' Me' | 4:04 |
| 5. | 'Give It to Me Baby' | 4:09 |
| 6. | 'Super Freak' | 3:24 |
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| Bustin' Out of L Seven | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | January 16, 1979 | |||
| Recorded | 1978 | |||
| Studio | Sigma Sound Recording Studio, New York City, New York Magic Wand Recording Studio, Hollywood, CA | |||
| Genre | Funk, soul | |||
| Length | 40:16 | |||
| Label | Gordy | |||
| Producer | Rick James & Art Stewart | |||
| Rick James chronology | ||||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic | [1] |
| The Village Voice | B–[2] |
Bustin' Out of L Seven is Rick James' second album on Motown sub-label Gordy Records. Included on the album is the top ten R&B hit, 'Bustin' Out (On Funk)'.
Track listing[edit]
- All tracks composed by Rick James.
- Side A
- 'Bustin' Out (On Funk)' - 5:24
- 'High on Your Love Suite/One Mo Hit (Of Your Love)' - 7:24
- 'Love Interlude' - 1:57
- 'Spacey Love' - 5:50
- Side B
- 'Cop N Blow' - 5:04
- 'Jefferson Ball' - 7:21
- 'Fool on the Street' - 7:20
- 2014 digital remaster bonus track
- 8. 'Bustin' Out (12' Extended Mix) - 7:21
- 2014 Complete Motown Albums bonus tracks
- 8. 'Bustin' Out (12' Extended Mix) - 7:21
- 9. 'Bustin' Out (12' Instrumental) - 5:24
Personnel[edit]
- Rick James - vocals, guitar, bass, keyboards, percussion
- Oscar Alston - bass
- Levi Ruffin - synthesizer, percussion
- Wally Ali - guitar on 'Cop 'N' Blow'
- Ernie Fields, Jr. - saxophone
- Michael Brecker - saxophone
- Randy Brecker - trumpet
- Fred Jackson, Jr. - alto saxophone, alto flute
- Al Szymanski - guitar
- Lanise Hughes - drums, percussion
- Lorenzo Shaw - drums, percussion
- Shondra Akiem - percussion
- Maxine Willard Waters - background vocals
- Clydene Jackson - background vocals
- Fernando Harkness - tenor saxophone on 'High on Your Love Suite' and 'Fool on the Street'
- Garnett Brown - trombone
- Dorothy Ashby - harp on 'Spacey Love' and 'Jefferson Ball'
- Clarence Sims - keyboards, percussion
- Wayne Jackson - trumpet on 'Spacey Love' and 'Fool on the Street'
- Jackie Ruffin - percussion
- Oscar Brashear - trombone
- George Bohanon - trombone
- Teena Marie - background vocals
- Billy Nunn, Bobby Nunn - keyboards, Freddie Rappilo - guitar, Richard Shaw - bass, Lorenzo Shaw - drums on 'High on Your Love Suite'
- Julia Tillman Waters - background vocals
- Bobby Nunn, Billy Nunn, Sascha Meeks, Richard Shaw, Jackie Ruffin - background vocals on 'High on Your Love Suite'
Charts[edit]
Album[edit]
| Year | Chart positions[3] | |
|---|---|---|
| US | US R&B | |
| 1979 | 16 | 2 |
Rick James Greatest Hits Youtube
Singles[edit]
| Year | Single | Chart positions[4] | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | US R&B | US Dance | ||
| 1979 | 'Bustin' Out (On Funk)' | 71 | 8 | — |
| 'Fool on the Street' | — | 35 | — | |
References[edit]
- ^https://www.allmusic.com/album/r41639/review
- ^Christgau, Robert (October 8, 1979). 'Christgau's Consumer Guide'. The Village Voice. Retrieved November 26, 2016.
- ^'Rick James US albums chart history'. allmusic.com. Retrieved 2011-06-15.
- ^'Rick James US singles chart history'. allmusic.com. Retrieved 2011-06-15.
Rick James Greatest Hits
External links[edit]
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