Heart of a Man

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Heart of a Man
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Studio album by
ReleasedOctober 4, 1994
Genre
Length50:30
Label Virgin [1]
Tony Terry chronology
Tony Terry
(1990)
Heart of a Man
(1994)
Changed!
(2006)

Heart of a Man is an album by the American R&B singer Tony Terry, released in 1994. [2] [3] It charted in the top 50 on Billboard's Top R&B Albums chart. [4]

Contents

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
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USA Today Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svg [6]

USA Today wrote that Terry's "urgent, gut-wrenching voice, spanning tenor to falsetto, soars on meaty material." [6] The Tampa Tribune thought that "this pretty-boy crooner sticks with his strengths, which include showcasing some emotional weaknesses." [5]

Track listing

  1. "When a Man Cries" – 4:03
  2. "When Will I See You Again" – 5:23
  3. "Save Your Love" – 5:05
  4. "I Love You More Than You'll Ever Know" – 6:07
  5. "Heart of a Man" – 4:37
  6. "Don't Give Up a Good Man" – 3:54
  7. "Surrender" – 5:06
  8. "Can't Let Go" – 4:54
  9. "My Prayer" – 5:20
  10. "I'm Sorry" – 6:01

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