Let Me Be the One (Angela Bofill album)
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Let Me Be The One is the sixth album by Angela Bofill
, released by Arista Records
in 1984.
Let Me Be the One was produced by David Frank and Mic Murphy
who, at the time, were enjoying much
success as The System
. Let Me Be the One was much more synth-heavy R&B flavored
than her earlier jazz-oriented works, and it produced the hit title song which reached #84 on
the Billboard R&B Chart.
Angela Bofill
Angela Bofill is an American R&B vocalist and songwriter.Bofill was born to a Cuban father and a Puerto Rican mother; one of the first Latina singers to find success in the R&B market.She performed with Ricardo Marrero & the Group and Dance Theater of Harlem chorus prior to her 1978 debut album,...
, released by Arista Records
Arista Records
Arista was an American record label. It was a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment and operated under the RCA Music Group. The label was founded in 1974 by Clive Davis, who formerly worked for CBS Records...
in 1984.
Let Me Be the One was produced by David Frank and Mic Murphy
Mic Murphy
Michael "Mic" Murphy is the lead singer/occasional guitarist of the successful 80's synth R&B duo The System. He is well-known for singing the group's biggest hit, "Don't Disturb This Groove," a 1987 US Top Five Pop and R&B hit....
who, at the time, were enjoying much
success as The System
The System (band)
The System was an American synth pop duo consisting of vocalist/guitarist Mic Murphy and seasoned session keyboardist David Frank. The band was founded in 1982 in New York and backed up by Paul Pesco on electric guitar and Kris Khellow - keyboards, synthesizers.Sometimes the group is referred to...
. Let Me Be the One was much more synth-heavy R&B flavored
than her earlier jazz-oriented works, and it produced the hit title song which reached #84 on
the Billboard R&B Chart.
Side One
- "Can't Slow Down" (David Frank, Mic Murphy) - 4:29
- "Let Me Be the One" (Angela BofillAngela BofillAngela Bofill is an American R&B vocalist and songwriter.Bofill was born to a Cuban father and a Puerto Rican mother; one of the first Latina singers to find success in the R&B market.She performed with Ricardo Marrero & the Group and Dance Theater of Harlem chorus prior to her 1978 debut album,...
, Rick Suchow, Alan Palanker) - 3:28 - "Who Knows You Better" (Stephen Geyer, Gary Stockdale) - 3:31
- "You're Always There" (Angela BofillAngela BofillAngela Bofill is an American R&B vocalist and songwriter.Bofill was born to a Cuban father and a Puerto Rican mother; one of the first Latina singers to find success in the R&B market.She performed with Ricardo Marrero & the Group and Dance Theater of Harlem chorus prior to her 1978 debut album,...
, David Frank / Mic Murphy)- 5:19
Side Two
- "Getting Into Love" (David Frank, Mic Murphy) - 4:41
- "No Love in Sight" (Angela BofillAngela BofillAngela Bofill is an American R&B vocalist and songwriter.Bofill was born to a Cuban father and a Puerto Rican mother; one of the first Latina singers to find success in the R&B market.She performed with Ricardo Marrero & the Group and Dance Theater of Harlem chorus prior to her 1978 debut album,...
, Loree Gold) - 3:24 - "Love Me for Today" (Angela BofillAngela BofillAngela Bofill is an American R&B vocalist and songwriter.Bofill was born to a Cuban father and a Puerto Rican mother; one of the first Latina singers to find success in the R&B market.She performed with Ricardo Marrero & the Group and Dance Theater of Harlem chorus prior to her 1978 debut album,...
, Alan Palanker, Derrik Hoitsma) - 4:23 - "This is the Start" (David Frank, Mic Murphy, Paul Pesco, Ian McDonald) - 4:38
Personnel
- Angela Bofill - Vocals
- Alan Palanker - Keyboards
- Mario Salvati - Engineer
- Rick Sanchez - Engineer
- Alex Haas - Assistant Engineer
- Michael Brauer - Engineer, Mixing
- Carl Beatty - Mixing
- Mickey Leonard - Guitar
- Paul Pesco - Guitar, Drum Programming
- William "Doc" Powell - Guitar
- David Frank - Keyboards, Producer, Drum Programming
- Sandy Bofill - Background vocals
- Cindy Mizelle - Background vocals
- Lisa FischerLisa FischerLisa Fischer is an American R&B singer and songwriter. She rose to fame in 1991 with her debut album So Intense, which produced the Grammy Award winning hit single "How Can I Ease the Pain". Known for her high notes, which extends into the whistle register, Fischer has been recognized as one of...
- Background vocals - Michelle Cobbs - Background vocals
- Mic Murphy - Background vocals, Producer
- Marc Russo - Saxophone
- Eluriel Tinker Barfield - Bass
- Yogi Horton - Drums
Chart history
| Charts (1984) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard R&B Albums Chart | 52 |
| U.S. Billboard Hip Hop Albums Chart | 39 |