Simone Hines | |
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Studio album by | |
Released | September 16, 1997 [1] |
Genre | R&B |
Length | 64:40 |
Label | Epic |
Singles from Simone Hines | |
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AllMusic | [1] |
Simone Hines is the only studio album by American contemporary R&B singer Simone Hines, released September 16, 1997 via Epic Records. [1] It did not chart in the United States, but the lead single "Yeah! Yeah! Yeah!" peaked at #38 on the Billboard R&B chart. [3]
In addition to original songs, the album contains a cover of "Best of My Love" by The Emotions. [4]
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Yeah! Yeah! Yeah!" | Rodney Jerkins | 4:24 |
2. | "The Way That You Feel" | Alastair Robertson | 3:53 |
3. | "What Difference (Does It Make)" | Simone Hines | 4:53 |
4. | "Best of My Love" ( The Emotions cover) | 4:10 | |
5. | "Only Fools Fool Around" | 4:24 | |
6. | "Every Little Thing" | Greg Charley | 3:54 |
7. | "Never Been Alone" | 4:15 | |
8. | "I'm Ready" |
| 4:41 |
9. | "Richest Woman in the World" | 4:07 | |
10. | "The Other Man" | Steve Russell | 5:33 |
11. | "Every Now and Then" |
| 3:27 |
12. | "Call Me Up" |
| 4:49 |
13. | "A Chance to Love" | Greg Charley | 4:22 |
14. | "Where Do I Go from Here" | Bernard Belle | 7:48 |
Total length: | 64:40 |
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