| By All Means 1988 | ||||
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| Released | 1988 | |||
| Studio | Monterrey Sound, Studio Masters, Mirage Pro Recorders | |||
| Genre | Soul Funk | |||
| Length | 45:23 | |||
| Label | Island Records | |||
| Producer | Stan Sheppard (for Stanton Scott Productions) | |||
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By All Means is the debut album by By All Means in 1988 on Island Records. The album includes the hits "I Surrender To Your Love" and "You Decided to Go".
| # | Title | Writers | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | I Surrender To Your Love | Jimmy Varner/Stan Sheppard | 4:43 |
| 2. | I'm The One Who Loves You | Jimmy Varner/Stan Sheppard/Terry Carter | 4:56 |
| 3. | You Decided To Go | Jimmy Varner/Lynn Roderick/Stan Sheppard | 4:40 |
| 4. | I Believe In You | Billy Sheppard/Jimmy Varner/Stan Sheppard | 4:00 |
| 5. | I Want To Thank You | Jimmy Varner/Stan Sheppard | 5:07 |
| 6. | Let's Get Started Now | Jimmy Varner/Stan Sheppard | 4:29 |
| 7. | Slow Jam (Can I Have This Dance With You) | Jimmy Varner/Stan Sheppard | 5:04 |
| 8. | Somebody Save Me | Shedrick Guy/Guy Vaughn | 4:30 |
| 9. | Does It Feel Good To You | Jimmy Varner/Stan Sheppard | 3:58 |
| 10. | We're Into This Groove | Jimmy Varner/Stan Sheppard | 4:13 |
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