Pieces of a Dream (Pieces of a Dream album)

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Pieces of a Dream
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Studio album by
Released1981 (1981)
Studio Sigma Sound Studios, Philadelphia, PA
Genre Jazz
Length37:37
Label
Producer Grover Washington Jr.
Pieces of a Dream chronology
Pieces of a Dream
(1981)
We Are One
(1982)
Professional ratings
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Pieces of a Dream is the debut studio album of jazz fusion group Pieces of a Dream released in 1981 by Elektra Records. The album rose to No. 37 upon the Billboard Top R&B Albums chart. [1] [2]

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Overview

The album was produced by jazz saxophonist Grover Washington Jr. [1] The song "Warm Weather" reached No. 54 on the Billboard Hot R&B Singles chart. [3]

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Pieces of a Dream"Pieces of a Dream5:12
2."Warm Weather"Pieces of a Dream4:08
3."Steady Glide"Pieces of a Dream4:30
4."Touch Me in the Spring"Pieces of a Dream5:12
5."All About Love"Pieces of a Dream5:03
6."Easy Road Home"Pieces of a Dream4:00
7."Lovers"Pieces of a Dream4:09
8."Body Magic"Pieces of a Dream5:23

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Personnel

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Pieces Of A Dream:". Allmusic.com.
  2. "Pieces of a Dream: Pieces Of A Dream (Top R&B Albums)". Billboard.com.
  3. "Pieces of a Dream: Warm Weather (Hot R&B Songs)". Billboard.com.