In Heat (Love Unlimited album)

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In Heat
In Heat Love Unlimited.jpg
Studio album by
Released1974
Recorded1973–1974
Genre Soul, funk, R&B
Length29:07
Label 20th Century Records
Producer Barry White
Love Unlimited chronology
Under the Influence Of
(1973)
In Heat
(1974)
He's All I've Got
(1977)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
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Christgau's Record Guide B+ [2]

In Heat is the third studio album by Love Unlimited. Released in 1974, the album charted at number 15 on the U.S. R&B charts. The single, "I Belong To You", was a number-one hit on the U.S. R&B charts in 1975.

Contents

Track listing

All tracks composed by Barry White; except where indicated

  1. "Move Me No Mountain" - (Jerry Ragovoy, Aaron Schroeder) 3:55
  2. "Share a Little Love in Your Heart" - 5:53
  3. "Oh I Should Say, It's Such a Beautiful Day" - 3:30
  4. "I Needed Love - You Were There" - 3:47
  5. "I Belong to You" - 5:07
  6. "I Love You So, Never Gonna Let You Go" - 3:20
  7. "Love's Theme" - (music by Barry White, lyrics by Aaron Schroeder) 3:59

Charts

Chart (1974)Peak
position
Billboard Pop Albums [3] 85
Billboard Top Soul Albums [3] 15

Singles

YearSingleChart positions [4]
US
Pop
US
R&B
1975"I Belong To You"271
"Share A Little Love In Your Heart"-21

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