Never Say Never (Melba Moore album)

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Never Say Never
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Studio album by
ReleasedNovember 14, 1983
Length43:28
Label Capitol
Producer
Melba Moore chronology
The Other Side of the Rainbow
(1982)
Never Say Never
(1983)
Read My Lips
(1985)
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Never Say Never is the thirteenth album by American singer Melba Moore. It was released by Capitol Records on November 14, 1983. This album featured the hits "Keeping My Lover Satisfied", "Livin' for Your Love" and "Love Me Right" peaking at number 9 on the US Billboard Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums chart and number 147 on the Billboard 200. This album was notable for a remake of her 1976 hit "Lean on Me". [2]

Contents

Track listing

Side one
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Love Me Right" Paul Laurence Laurence4:09
2."Keepin' My Lover Satisfied"
Laurence5:12
3."Got to Have Your Love"LaurenceLaurence5:09
4."Livin' for Your Love" La La Kashif 4:50
Side two
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
5."It's Really Love"La LaKashif4:36
6."Never Say Never"
  • John "Skip" Anderson
  • Steve Williams
  • Anderson
  • Williams
4:41
7."Lovin' Touch"
  • Anderson
  • Williams
  • Anderson
  • Williams
4:47
8."Lean on Me"Rahni Harris4:28

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  2. Voice of Youth Advocates: VOYA. - Volume 7 - Page 119=0838956556 American Library Association. Reference Books Bulletin Editorial Board - 1984 Never Say Never. Capitol ST-1 2305 $8.98; cass 4XT-1 2305 $8.98. 3Q4P When one thinks of an exciting black female vocalist, Melba Moore should come to mind. Having the lead role in the Broadway musical Hair, receiving a Tony Award, the New York Drama Critics Award and having a four-octave range vocal puts her in a category with the best. Never Say Never is her latest release and as the title suggests, Moore is moving full steam ahead. The music featured has blends of pop, ...
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