| Only Four You | ||||
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| Released | February 14, 1985 | |||
| Recorded | 1984 | |||
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| Length | 35:11 | |||
| Label | Gordy/Motown Records | |||
| Producer | Rick James | |||
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Only Four You is the second and final studio album by the American vocal girl group Mary Jane Girls, released on February 14, 1985. As with their debut album, Mary Jane Girls , the album was produced and written by Rick James.
It peaked at number 18 on the Billboard 200 chart. [3] The album includes their biggest hit single, "In My House" (#7 Pop, #3 R&B, #1 Dance). Other singles included "Wild and Crazy Love" (#42 Pop, #10 R&B, #3 Dance) and "Break It Up" (#79 R&B, #33 Dance). Only Four You was certified Gold by the RIAA in June 1985. [4] Each of the other girls was also given a chance to sing lead vocals on a track from the album, with Corvette singing lead on "Girlfriend", Candi with "I Betcha" and Maxi with "Leather Queen".
All songs written and composed by Rick James, except where noted.
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