Stay in Love | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | February 1977 | |||
Recorded | March–April, October 1976 | |||
Studio |
Total Experience Recording Studios ( Hollywood, California) Paramount Recording Studios ( Hollywood, California) United Western Recorders ( Hollywood, California) | |||
Genre | ||||
Length | 37:23 | |||
Label | Epic | |||
Producer | Freddie Perren | |||
Minnie Riperton chronology | ||||
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Singles from Stay in Love | ||||
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Stay in Love (full title: Stay in Love: A Romantic Fantasy Set to Music) is the fourth studio album by American singer Minnie Riperton, released under Epic Records. The album features the hits "Young Willing and Able" and the Stevie Wonder collaboration "Stick Together". Unlike her previous works, the soft soul elements here tend to fade, replaced by a more upbeat disco sound which was the musical trend at the time. "Stick Together" peaked at no. 23 on Billboard's Hot Dance Play, an alternate version known as "Stick Together (Part One)" reached no. 57 on the U.S. Hot Black Singles chart. [1]
Stay in Love was Riperton's first disco effort and the only of her releases predominantly in the genre. It was also her last album for Epic Records; she subsequently signed to Capitol Records (which she recorded two albums during her lifetime). Moreover, this was Ripperton's first album since her debut, Come to My Garden, that didn't feature her husband Richard Rudolph as a producer or co-producer, although Rudolph still co-wrote the songs. In his place as producer was Motown veteran Freddie Perren in his only collaboration with Riperton.
Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
The Virgin Encyclopedia of R&B and Soul | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
The Bay State Banner wrote that Riperton's "ethereal voice is perfect for the romantic mood." [4]
All tracks written by Minnie Riperton and Richard Rudolph, unless otherwise noted.
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Young Willing and Able" | Riperton, Rudolph, Marlo Henderson | 3:44 |
2. | "Could It Be I'm in Love" | 4:17 | |
3. | "Oh Darlin' ... Life Goes On" | Riperton, Rudolph, Freddie Perren | 3:50 |
4. | "Can You Feel What I'm Saying?" | Riperton, Rudolph, Leon Ware | 4:17 |
5. | "Gettin' Ready for Your Love" | 3:38 |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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6. | "Stick Together" | Riperton, Rudolph, Stevie Wonder | 6:18 |
7. | "Wouldn't Matter Where You Are" | Riperton, Rudolph, Henderson | 4:00 |
8. | "How Could I Love You More" | 4:05 | |
9. | "Stay in Love" | 3:16 |
Production credits taken from album liner notes.
Chart (1977) | Peak position |
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U.S. Billboard Pop Albums [5] | 71 |
U.S. Billboard Black Albums | 19 |
Singles
Year | Title |
US Dance |
US R&B |
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1977 | "Stick Together" | 23 | — |
"Stick Together (Part one)" | — | 57 |
Stay in Love | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | February 1977 | |||
Recorded | March–April, October 1976 | |||
Studio |
Total Experience Recording Studios ( Hollywood, California) Paramount Recording Studios ( Hollywood, California) United Western Recorders ( Hollywood, California) | |||
Genre | ||||
Length | 37:23 | |||
Label | Epic | |||
Producer | Freddie Perren | |||
Minnie Riperton chronology | ||||
| ||||
Singles from Stay in Love | ||||
|
Stay in Love (full title: Stay in Love: A Romantic Fantasy Set to Music) is the fourth studio album by American singer Minnie Riperton, released under Epic Records. The album features the hits "Young Willing and Able" and the Stevie Wonder collaboration "Stick Together". Unlike her previous works, the soft soul elements here tend to fade, replaced by a more upbeat disco sound which was the musical trend at the time. "Stick Together" peaked at no. 23 on Billboard's Hot Dance Play, an alternate version known as "Stick Together (Part One)" reached no. 57 on the U.S. Hot Black Singles chart. [1]
Stay in Love was Riperton's first disco effort and the only of her releases predominantly in the genre. It was also her last album for Epic Records; she subsequently signed to Capitol Records (which she recorded two albums during her lifetime). Moreover, this was Ripperton's first album since her debut, Come to My Garden, that didn't feature her husband Richard Rudolph as a producer or co-producer, although Rudolph still co-wrote the songs. In his place as producer was Motown veteran Freddie Perren in his only collaboration with Riperton.
Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
The Virgin Encyclopedia of R&B and Soul | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
The Bay State Banner wrote that Riperton's "ethereal voice is perfect for the romantic mood." [4]
All tracks written by Minnie Riperton and Richard Rudolph, unless otherwise noted.
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Young Willing and Able" | Riperton, Rudolph, Marlo Henderson | 3:44 |
2. | "Could It Be I'm in Love" | 4:17 | |
3. | "Oh Darlin' ... Life Goes On" | Riperton, Rudolph, Freddie Perren | 3:50 |
4. | "Can You Feel What I'm Saying?" | Riperton, Rudolph, Leon Ware | 4:17 |
5. | "Gettin' Ready for Your Love" | 3:38 |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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6. | "Stick Together" | Riperton, Rudolph, Stevie Wonder | 6:18 |
7. | "Wouldn't Matter Where You Are" | Riperton, Rudolph, Henderson | 4:00 |
8. | "How Could I Love You More" | 4:05 | |
9. | "Stay in Love" | 3:16 |
Production credits taken from album liner notes.
Chart (1977) | Peak position |
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U.S. Billboard Pop Albums [5] | 71 |
U.S. Billboard Black Albums | 19 |
Singles
Year | Title |
US Dance |
US R&B |
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1977 | "Stick Together" | 23 | — |
"Stick Together (Part one)" | — | 57 |