As the Band Turns | ||||
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Released | April 15, 1985 | |||
Recorded | 1984−1985 | |||
Genre | R&B | |||
Length | 41:24 | |||
Label | A&M | |||
Producer | Wayne Lewis, David Lewis, Joey Gallo, Calvin Harris, Wardell Potts Jr. | |||
Atlantic Starr chronology | ||||
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Singles from As the Band Turns | ||||
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As the Band Turns is the sixth album by R&B band Atlantic Starr, released April 15, 1985 on A&M Records. Following the departure of initial lead singer Sharon Bryant, as well as 4 other members of the band (drummer Porter Carroll, Jr; bassist Clifford Archer, trumpeter William Sudderth III, and saxophonist Koran Daniels). As The Band sees the introduction of new vocalist Barbara Weathers. This proved to be one of the band's more successful releases, yielding several R&B hits, such as "Freak-A-Ristic," "If Your Heart Isn't In It" (written by former Average White Band vocalist Hamish Stuart), and the smash quiet storm anthem "Secret Lovers." This would be the band's last release for A&M after a memorable, although inconsistent, run of hits throughout the early 80's.
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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United States (RIAA) [2] | Gold | 500,000^ |
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. |
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