Rockin' Radio

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Rockin' Radio
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Studio album by
Released1983
Recorded1982
StudioUnique Recording, New York City; Intergalactic Studios, New York; Secret Sound, New York City
Genre Jazz
R&B
Funk
Length44:33
Label Arista
Producer David Spradley
Ted Currier
Michael Jonzun
Tom Browne chronology
Yours Truly
(1981)
Rockin' Radio
(1983)
Tommy Gun
(1984)
Professional ratings
Review scores
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Rockin' Radio is a 1983 album by Jazz trumpeter Tom Browne, released on Arista Records. [1] It is his fifth album. His prior album, Yours Truly had success on the charts, but no charting single. [2] Rockin Radio was different. The album peaked at #24 on the R&B album charts and #147 on the Billboard 200 (both lower than Yours Truly), but the title track hit #11 on the R&B charts and #33 on the dance charts. [3] "Crusin'" hit #63 on the R&B charts. [3]

Michael Jonzun and Maurice Starr of The Jonzun Crew both helped write the title track. [4]

Track listing

All tracks composed and arranged by Tom Browne, except where indicated

  1. "Rockin' Radio" (Michael Jonzun, Maurice Starr) – 6:14
  2. "Cruisin'" (David Spradley) – 6:29
  3. "Turn It Up (Come on Y'all)" (David Spradley, Tom Currier) – 6:30 (featuring Evan Rogers ) [4]
  4. "Angeline" – 4:40
  5. "Brighter Tomorrow" (Cliff Branch) – 6:18
  6. "Never My Love" (Richard Addrisi, Donald Addrisi) – 4:18
  7. "Mr. Business" – 5:46
  8. "Feel Like Making Love" (Mick Ralphs, Paul Rodgers) – 4:17

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References

  1. 1 2 Rockin' Radio at Allmusic
  2. Yours Truly Charts and Awards at Allmusic
  3. 1 2 Rockin' Radio Charts and Awards at Allmusic
  4. 1 2 Rockin' Radio at Discogs