Things That Lovers Do
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Things That Lovers Do is a cover album of classic 70's and 80's soul duets by husband-and-wife R&B singers Kenny Lattimore
& Chante Moore
, released February 11, 2003. According to executive producer Antonio Reid, the album release was timed to coincide with Valentine's Day
. Things is the fourth album overall for Lattimore, and fifth for Moore.
and actor Clifton Powell
who plays a less-than-deserving fiance to Chante's character. The play was directed and staged by Tony Award
-winner George Faison
.
Shortly after the release of the album and close of the stage play, she gave birth to a son named Kenneth Lattimore Jr. at 9 pounds and 20 inches long in Los Angeles, CA. Kenneth Jr. was born on April 10, 2003, the same date as his father's birthday.
Kenny Lattimore
Kenny Lattimore is an American R&B singer. Among his most popular hits were "Never Too Busy" and "For You".- Early career :...
& Chante Moore
Chanté Moore
Chanté Moore is an American R&B and jazz singer.-Biography:Born to a gospel minister, she grew up singing in the church and was heavily influenced by the music of George Duke and Lee Ritenour. While in high school, she decided to make a career of singing...
, released February 11, 2003. According to executive producer Antonio Reid, the album release was timed to coincide with Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day
Saint Valentine's Day, commonly shortened to Valentine's Day, is an annual commemoration held on February 14 celebrating love and affection between intimate companions. The day is named after one or more early Christian martyrs named Saint Valentine, and was established by Pope Gelasius I in 496...
. Things is the fourth album overall for Lattimore, and fifth for Moore.
Biography
Things That Lovers Do is largely a cover album save for the two originals, the lead single "Loveable" and the slinky title track. Both were helmed by Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis. Though this is Lattimore's first time working with the super-producer duo, Moore has worked them on each of her previous 3 albums, giving her biggest single in 1998, "Chanté's Got A Man."Stage play
The two took an unorthodox route to promoting their album by mounting a full stage show also titled Things That Lovers Do. The play toured through Richmond, New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Washington, DC, and Detroit from January 2003 through March 2003. Also starring in the play were comedienne/actress Kym WhitleyKym Whitley
Kym Elizabeth Whitley is an American actress and comedienne.-Early life:Whitley was born in Shaker Heights, Ohio. She attended Fisk University in Nashville, Tennessee. She is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.-Career:...
and actor Clifton Powell
Clifton Powell
-Movie career:Powell is known for playing the role of Pinky in the 2000 comedy film, Next Friday and its 2002 sequel, Friday After Next. Powell stars also in the Indie thriller Chain Letter.In 2009 he played "Bowman" in the film Just Another Day...
who plays a less-than-deserving fiance to Chante's character. The play was directed and staged by Tony Award
Tony Award
The Antoinette Perry Award for Excellence in Theatre, more commonly known as a Tony Award, recognizes achievement in live Broadway theatre. The awards are presented by the American Theatre Wing and The Broadway League at an annual ceremony in New York City. The awards are given for Broadway...
-winner George Faison
George Faison
George Faison is an African-American dancer and choreographer.-Biography:Faison was born in Washington, D.C. where he studied dance with the Jones-Haywood Capitol Ballet and Carolyn Tate of Howard University while attending Dunbar High School, and appeared with The American Light Opera Company in...
.
Famous pregnancy
The album artwork bears a "warning" on the back stating that the CD "may cause pregnancy," making reference to the fact that Chante became pregnant with the couple's first child during the recording of the album. In the music video for the single "You Don't Have To Cry," both Lattimore and Moore appear to sing in separate shots. The end of the clip reveals that both are against an adjacent wall as the camera pans down to discover Moore's prominently showing stomach.Shortly after the release of the album and close of the stage play, she gave birth to a son named Kenneth Lattimore Jr. at 9 pounds and 20 inches long in Los Angeles, CA. Kenneth Jr. was born on April 10, 2003, the same date as his father's birthday.
Track listing
- Things That Lovers Do (4:34)
- You Don't Have To Cry (4:45) - (made popular by Rene & AngelaRené & AngelaRené & Angela were an 1980s R&B duo consisting of artist/producers René Moore and Angela Winbush. The group dissolved by the mid 1980s. Both went on to successful solo careers as performers, songwriters, and producers.-Studio albums:-Compilation albums:...
) - With You I'm Born Again (3:21) - (made popular by Billy PrestonBilly PrestonWilliam Everett "Billy" Preston was a musician who gained notoriety and fame, first as a session musician for the likes of Sam Cooke, Ray Charles and The Beatles, and later finding fame as a solo artist with hits such as "Space Race", "Will It Go Round in Circles" and "Nothing from...
& SyreetaSyreeta WrightSyreeta Wright , who recorded professionally under the single name Syreeta, was a Grammy-nominated American singer-songwriter most notably known for her work with Stevie Wonder and Billy Preston.-Early life and career:...
) - Love Saw ItLove Saw It"Love Saw It" was a hit single by R&B singers Karyn White & Babyface. It peaked at number-one on the US R&B singles chart.. The single did not make the Hot 100....
(3:54) - (made popular by Karyn WhiteKaryn WhiteKaryn White was a new jack swing singer who became popular during the late 1980s.-Biography:White was born in Los Angeles,to the parentage of Vivian and Clarence White. She is the youngest of five children...
& Babyface) - Loveable (From Hour Head to Your Toes) (5:19)
- You're All I Need To Get By (4:16) - (made popular by Marvin GayeMarvin GayeMarvin Pentz Gay, Jr. , better known by his stage name Marvin Gaye, was an American singer-songwriter and musician with a three-octave vocal range....
& Tammi TerrellTammi TerrellThomasina Winifred Montgomery, known as Tammi Terrell was an American singer-songwriter most notable for her association with Motown and her duets with Marvin Gaye. As a teenager she recorded for the Scepter–Wand, Try Me and Checker record labels. She signed with Motown in April 1965 and enjoyed...
) - When I Said I DoWhen I Said I Do"When I Said I Do" is the title of a song recorded by American country music singers Clint Black and Lisa Hartman Black as a duet. It was released in August 1999 as the first single from Clint Black's album, D'lectrified. The song reached the top of the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks...
(4:54) - (made popular by Clint BlackClint BlackClint Patrick Black is an American country music singer-songwriter, record producer, multi-instrumentalist and occasional actor. Signed to RCA Records in 1989, Black made his debut with his Killin' Time album, which produced four straight Number One singles on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country...
& Lisa Hartman Black) - Close The DoorClose the Door"Close the Door" was a hit song for Teddy Pendergrass in 1978 and written by Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff. It spent two weeks at number one on the R&B chart and peaked at number twenty-five on the Billboard Hot 100. . It was released from his second solo album, Life Is a Song Worth Singing. In 2002...
(6:17) - (made popular by Teddy PendergrassTeddy PendergrassTheodore DeReese "Teddy" Pendergrass was an American R&B/soul singer and songwriter. Pendergrass first rose to fame as lead singer of Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes in the 1970s before a successful solo career at the end of the decade...
) - Here We Go (4:35) - (made popular by Minnie RipertonMinnie RipertonMinnie Julia Riperton was an American singer-songwriter best known for her 1975 single "Lovin' You". She was married to songwriter and music producer Richard Rudolph from 1972 until her death in the summer of 1979. They had two children - music engineer Marc Rudolph and actress/comedienne Maya...
& Peabo BrysonPeabo BrysonPeabo Bryson is an American R&B and soul singer-songwriter, born in Greenville, South Carolina...
) - Is It Still Good To You (4:38) - (made popular by Ashford & SimpsonAshford & SimpsonNickolas Ashford , and Valerie Simpson , were a husband and wife songwriting/production team and recording artists....
) - Make It Last ForeverMake It Last Forever (song)"Make It Last Forever" is a 1988 single by Keith Sweat and Jacci McGhee. The single peaked at #59 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was a hit on the Hot Black Singles chart, where it peaked at #2. Years later, the song would be covered by Chanté Moore and her husband, Kenny Lattimore...
(4:36) - (made popular by Keith SweatKeith SweatKeith Sweat is an American R&B/soul, singer-songwriter, record producer, radio personality and a major contributor to the new jack swing era.-Music career:...
& Jacci McGhee) - Still (6:59)