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Smooth Talk

Evelyn "Champagne" King · 1977

56 min · 12 tracks · R&B · soul · disco

A vibrant blend of disco grooves and soulful melodies that invites dance and introspection alike.

Why listen to this

Best for
vibrant dance party atmosphere uplifting, feel-good energy inviting introspection and reflection
Context
Released on August 17, 1977, 'Smooth Talk' was Evelyn 'Champagne' King's debut album, launching her career in the disco and R&B scene. At this time, King was only 17 years old and had just transitioned from being a session vocalist to a recording artist.
If you like
R&B, soul, disco

Smooth Talk is an album by Evelyn "Champagne" King, released in 1977. A vibrant blend of disco grooves and soulful melodies that invites dance and introspection alike. 'Smooth Talk' is notable for its commercial success, particularly with the hit single 'Shame', which reached No. 1 on the R&B chart and became a disco anthem. The album helped solidify King's position in the music industry during the height of the disco era, influencing future artists within the genre. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Smooth Talk sound like?

A vibrant blend of disco grooves and soulful melodies that invites dance and introspection alike. Rooted in R&B and soul.

What makes Smooth Talk by Evelyn "Champagne" King notable?

'Smooth Talk' is notable for its commercial success, particularly with the hit single 'Shame', which reached No. 1 on the R&B chart and became a disco anthem. The album helped solidify King's position in the music industry during the height of the disco era, influencing future artists within the genre. Released on August 17, 1977, 'Smooth Talk' was Evelyn 'Champagne' King's debut album, launching her career in the disco and R&B scene. At this time, King was only 17 years old and had just transitioned from being a session vocalist to a recording artist.

Who is Smooth Talk for?

Smooth Talk works well if you're into vibrant dance party atmosphere, uplifting, feel-good energy and inviting introspection and reflection.

How many songs are on Smooth Talk?

Smooth Talk has 12 tracks, running approximately 56 minutes.

Tracklist

12 tracks·56:25

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Smooth Talk 5:28
  • 2 I Don’t Know If It’s Right Standout 4:17
  • 3 Till I Come Off the Road 2:44
  • 4 Dancin’, Dancin’, Dancin’ Standout 4:11
  • 5 Shame Standout 4:38
  • 6 Nobody Knows 4:33
  • 7 We’re Going to a Party 3:20
  • 8 The Show Is Over 5:42
  • 9 Shame (12" disco mix) 6:33
  • 10 I Don’t Know If It’s Right (12" disco mix) 8:19
  • 11 Shame (single version) 2:54
  • 12 I Don’t Know If It’s Right (single version) 3:46

Release Date

August 17, 1977

Genre

disco, soul

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Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

56 min 25 sec