Busy Body (album)
Busy Body is the third studio album by American R&B/soul singer-songwriter Luther Vandross, released on November 25, 1983. It was certified platinum by the RIAA in January 1985.
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | November 25, 1983 | |||
| Recorded | February–November 1983 | |||
| Studio | Mediasound Studios Sigma Sound Studios Sony Music Studios (New York) | |||
| Genre | R&B, soul | |||
| Length | 41:24 | |||
| Label | Epic | |||
| Producer | Luther Vandross, Marcus Miller | |||
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| Singles from Busy Body | ||||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   |
| Chicago Tribune |  |
| Robert Christgau | C+[3] |
| Rolling Stone | |
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "I Wanted Your Love" | Luther Vandross, Marcus Miller | 5:42 |
| 2. | "Busy Body" | Vandross, Miller | 4:45 |
| 3. | "I'll Let You Slide" | Vandross, Miller | 5:21 |
| 4. | "Make Me a Believer" | Vandross, Nat Adderley, Jr. | 5:26 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5. | "For the Sweetness of Your Love" | Vandross, Miller | 7:28 |
| 6. | "How Many Times Can We Say Goodbye" (Duet with Dionne Warwick) | Steve Goldman | 3:25 |
| 7. | "Superstar/Until You Come Back to Me (That's What I'm Gonna Do)" | Leon Russell, Bonnie Bramlett, Morris Broadnax, Clarence Paul, Stevie Wonder | 9:18 |
Personnel
- Luther Vandross - vocals, backing vocals, vocal arrangements
- Dionne Warwick - vocals on "How Many Times Can We Say Goodbye"
- Doc Powell, Georg Wadenius - guitar
- Marcus Miller - bass, synthesizer
- Nat Adderley, Jr. - keyboards, string and horn arrangements
- John "Skip" Anderson - synthesizer
- Yogi Horton - drums
- Michael White, Paulinho da Costa - percussion
- Steve Kroon - bongos, congas
- Brenda White King, Fonzi Thornton, Phillip Ballou, Robin Clark, Tawatha Agee, Alfa Anderson, Cissy Houston, Cheryl Lynn, Darlene Love, David Lasley, Paulette McWilliams, Michelle Cobbs, Yvonne Lewis, Patti Austin - backing vocals
- Jimmy Webb - string and horn arrangement on "How Many Times Can We Say Goodbye"
Charts
| Chart (1983) | Peak position |
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| UK Albums (OCC)[5] | 42 |
| US Billboard 200[6] | 32 |
| US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[7] | 1 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| United States (RIAA)[8] | Platinum | 1,000,000^ |
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*sales figures based on certification alone | ||
References
- Allmusic
- Chicago Tribune
- Robert Christgau
- Rolling Stone
- "Luther Vandross | Artist | Official Charts". UK Albums Chart. Retrieved August 20, 2018.
- "Luther Vandross Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved August 20, 2018.
- "Luther Vandross Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved August 20, 2018.
- "American album certifications – Luther Vandross – Busy Body". Recording Industry Association of America. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Album, then click SEARCH.
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