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Straight From the Heart
R&B / Soul · 1982 · 9 tracks

Straight From the Heart

Patrice Rushen

High-gloss 1982 R&B where jazz-fusion chops meet the dancefloor. Shimmering synthesizers and legendary bass lines define this peak of sophisticated boogie.

April 2, 1982 · Elektra

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A sophisticated, sun-drenched celebration of groove and romantic optimism.

Tracklist · 9 Tracks
01
Forget Me Nots
4:42
02
I Was Tired of Being Alone
3:49
03
All We Need
5:50
04
Number One (instrumental)
4:55
05
Where There Is Love
3:07
06
Breakout!
4:04
07
If Only
3:19
08
Remind Me
5:15
09
(She Will) Take You Down to Love
4:20
Moments Worth Waiting For
The iconic handclap and popping bass line that opens Forget Me Nots
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How does Straight From the Heart sound next to the rest of Patrice Rushen's catalogue?

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The vocals lean notably further into breathy than the rest of the catalogue.

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