Dancin' in the Key of Life
1985 studio album by Steve Arrington
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Studio album by Steve Arrington | ||||
Released | 1985 | |||
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Genre | Soul | |||
Length | 41:40 | |||
Label | Atlantic | |||
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Steve Arrington chronology | ||||
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Christgau's Record Guide | A−[2] |
The Rolling Stone Album Guide | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Dancin' in the Key of Life is the debut solo studio album (not including two albums released earlier in the decade with Steve Arrington's Hall of Fame) by American R&B/soul singer Steve Arrington.[4] It was released in 1985 via Atlantic Records, and was produced by Keg Johnson and Wilmer Raglin. The album peaked at number 185 on the Billboard 200[5] and number 32 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums.[6] Its self-titled lead single peaked at #68 on the Hot 100[7] and #8 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs.[8]
Track listing
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Feel So Real" |
| 5:06 |
2. | "Dancin' in the Key of Life" |
| 4:57 |
3. | "She Just Don't Know" | Michael Terry | 5:17 |
4. | "Willie Mae" |
| 5:59 |
5. | "Gasoline" |
| 6:11 |
6. | "Stand with Me" |
| 4:45 |
7. | "Brown Baby Boy" |
| 4:50 |
8. | "Turn Up the Love" |
| 4:35 |
Total length: | 41:40 |
2022 CD Reissue Bonus Tracks
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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9. | "Feel So Real (Vocal/Extended Version)" |
| 6:54 |
10. | "Feel So Real (Instrumental/Extended Version)" |
| 5:37 |
11. | "Dancin' in the Key of Life (Vocal/Special Remix)" |
| 6:06 |
12. | "Dancin' in the Key of Life (Remix Version)" |
| 7:14 |
13. | "Dancin' in the Key of Life The Megamix" | 10:27 |
Personnel
- Steve Arrington: Main Vocal, Vocal Backing, Keyboards
- India Arrington, Dani Johnson, Marti McCall, Pattie Brooks, Michael Terry, Wilmer Raglin: Vocal Backing
- George Johnson: Guitars and Electric Bass
- Eric Williams: Guitars
- Anthony Johnson, Carlos Murguia, William F. Zimmerman, Joey Gallo, Ramsey Embick: Keyboards
- Paulinho Da Costa: Percussion
- Freddie Hubbard: Trumpet
- Stella Castellucci: Harp
Charts
Chart | Peak position |
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German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)[9] | 65 |
UK Albums (OCC)[10] | 41 |
US Billboard 200[11] | 185 |
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[11] | 32 |
References
- ^ "Dancin' in the Key of Life". AllMusic. Retrieved 2012-11-18.
- ^ Christgau, Robert (1990). "A". Christgau's Record Guide: The '80s. Pantheon Books. ISBN 0-679-73015-X. Retrieved August 16, 2020 – via robertchristgau.com.
- ^ The Rolling Stone Album Guide. Random House. 1992. p. 24.
- ^ "Steve Arrington | Biography & History". AllMusic.
- ^ "Steve Arrington Dancin' In The Key Of Life Chart History". Billboard 200. Archived from the original on March 3, 2018. Retrieved December 6, 2017.
- ^ "Steve Arrington Dancin' In The Key Of Life Chart History". Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. Archived from the original on March 8, 2018. Retrieved December 6, 2017.
- ^ "Steve Arrington Dancin' In The Key Of Life Chart History". Billboard Hot 100. Archived from the original on March 3, 2018. Retrieved December 6, 2017.
- ^ "Steve Arrington Dancin' In The Key Of Life Chart History". Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs. Archived from the original on March 8, 2018. Retrieved December 6, 2017.
- ^ "Offiziellecharts.de – Steve Arrington – Dancin' In The Key Of Live" (in German). GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved August 11, 2024.
- ^ "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved August 11, 2024.
- ^ a b "Steve Arrington - Awards". AllMusic. Archived from the original on July 20, 2015. Retrieved August 11, 2024.
External links
"Steve Arrington – Dancin' In The Key Of Life". Discogs.