Howard Hewett - I Commit To Love (1986) {Elektra}
Howard Hewett - I Commit To Love (1986) {Elektra}
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Genre: Funk, Soul
EAC 1.0b3 | FLAC Image Level 8 | Cue+Log | Full Scans 600dpi | 317MB + 5% Recovery
MP3 CBR 320 Kbps | 102MB + 5% Recovery
Genre: Funk, Soul
I Commit to Love is the debut solo studio album by American singer-songwriter Howard Hewett. It was released in 1986 via Elektra Records. Recording sessions for this ten-track album took place at nine various recording studios viz. Americayn Studios, Ground Control Studios, Larrabee Sound Studios, Le Gonks West, Mama Jo's, Nick's Place, Soundcastle, Studio 99 and Village Studios. Together with Hewett, George Duke, Stanley Clarke, Glen J. Barbee, Ross Vannelli and Monty Seward worked on the production of the album. The album spawned four singles: "I'm for Real", "Stay", "I Commit to Love" and "Say Amen".Track List
Howard Hewett made a smooth transition from being a member of the trio Shalamar to becoming a bona fide solo artist. His first single to hit the Billboard R&B charts was the romantically enchanting "I'm for Real." Too fast to be a ballad and not fast enough to be a jam, Hewett still captivated radio and his audience with this moderate number. The Ohio native glides from his lacerating tenor to his striking falsetto highs supported by cogent backing vocals. The classic piece peaked at number two on the charts. The single "Stay" has a crossover appeal, but it never made a dent in the pop charts. It is not half as impressive as "I'm for Real." However, it did manage to show at number eight on the Billboard R&B charts. "I Commit to Love" falls short as well. It too is saturated with pop seasonings. Nonetheless, it tipped in at number 12 on the Billboard R&B charts. The final release was the inspirational selection "Say Amen," which is Hewett's personal testimony of being given a second chance after his battle with life's various vices. It has become an anthem for many. Inside ten weeks, it peaked at number 54. The shortcoming on this album is the material. As Hewett can deliver on the vocals, the songs do nothing for his talent as they lack excitement and mesmerizing melodies; the two elements commonly associated with his great voice.
01. Stay 4:35
02. I'm For Real 4:53
03. Last Forever 4:11
04. I Commit To Love 4:12
05. In A Crazy Way 4:55
06. Love Don't Wanna Wait 4:22
07. I Got 2 Go 4:39
08. Eye On You 4:00
09. Let's Try It All Over Again 4:23
10. Say Amen 4:35
musicians
Howard Hewett Lead and Background Vocals
George Duke Keyboards, Strings
Stanley Clarke Bass
George Howard Saxophone
Paul Jackson, Jr. Guitar
Gerald Albright Guitar (Bass)
Paulinho Da Costa Percussion
John Barnes Keyboards
Robert Brokens Keyboards
Ronald Ray Brunner Tom-Tom
Kevin Chokan Guitar
Todd Cochran Keyboards
Raymond Crossley Keyboards
Nadia Deleye Vocals (Background)
Gwen Evans Vocals (Background)
Wilton Felder Saxophone
Joey Gallo Keyboards, Programming
Kevin Grady Composer, Keyboards, Programming
Ed Grenga Guitar, Keyboards, Producer
Tris Imboden Drums
Josie James Vocals (Background)
Nicole Krauss Vocals (Background)
Alejandra Loiaza Vocals (Background)
Monty Seward Keyboards, Programming
Ross Vannelli Vocals (Background)
Carolyn Vigiga Vocals (Background)
Deniece Williams Vocals (Background)
Produced by Howard Hewett, George Duke, Stanley Clarke, Glen J. Barbee, Monty Seward and Ross Vannelli
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Howard Hewett - I Commit To Love (1986) {Elektra}
Howard Hewett - I Commit To Love (1986) {Elektra}
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