Straight from the Heart
Patrice Rushen · 1982
67 min · 14 tracks · jazz fusion · soul
A vibrant fusion of jazz and soul, where smooth grooves meet heartfelt melodies.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- dynamic emotional journeys long immersive listening sessions wave-like pacing and flow
- Context
- Released on April 14, 1982, 'Straight from the Heart' was Patrice Rushen's fifth studio album. It followed her successful album 'Pizzazz' and marked a significant moment in her career as she transitioned to a more mainstream sound while maintaining her roots in jazz and funk.
- If you like
- jazz fusion, soul
Straight from the Heart is an album by Patrice Rushen, released in 1982. A vibrant fusion of jazz and soul, where smooth grooves meet heartfelt melodies. 'Straight from the Heart' features the hit single 'Forget Me Nots', which became a staple in dance clubs and has been widely sampled in hip-hop. The album reached number 13 on the Billboard R&B chart and showcased Rushen's ability to blend complex musicality with commercial appeal, influencing future generations of artists. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Straight from the Heart sound like?
A vibrant fusion of jazz and soul, where smooth grooves meet heartfelt melodies. Rooted in jazz fusion and soul.
What makes Straight from the Heart by Patrice Rushen notable?
'Straight from the Heart' features the hit single 'Forget Me Nots', which became a staple in dance clubs and has been widely sampled in hip-hop. The album reached number 13 on the Billboard R&B chart and showcased Rushen's ability to blend complex musicality with commercial appeal, influencing future generations of artists. Released on April 14, 1982, 'Straight from the Heart' was Patrice Rushen's fifth studio album. It followed her successful album 'Pizzazz' and marked a significant moment in her career as she transitioned to a more mainstream sound while maintaining her roots in jazz and funk.
Who is Straight from the Heart for?
Straight from the Heart works well if you're into dynamic emotional journeys, long immersive listening sessions and wave-like pacing and flow.
How many songs are on Straight from the Heart?
Straight from the Heart has 14 tracks, running approximately 67 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Forget Me Nots Standout 4:47
- 2 I Was Tired of Being Alone 3:52
- 3 All We Need 5:54
- 4 Number One (instrumental) 4:59
- 5 Where There Is Love 3:11
- 6 Breakout! Standout 4:07
- 7 If Only 3:23
- 8 Remind Me Standout 5:18
- 9 (She Will) Take You Down to Love 4:24
- 10 Forget Me Nots (12″ version) 7:17
- 11 Breakout! (12″ version) 5:49
- 12 Number One (instrumental) (12″ version) 6:48
- 13 Forget Me Nots (single version) 4:10
- 14 Breakout! (single version) 3:38
Release Date
April 14, 1982
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
67 min 44 sec
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