| Talkin' 'Bout You | ||||
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| Released | 1988 | |||
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| Length | 41:41 | |||
| Label | GRP Records | |||
| Producer | Steven Miller | |||
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Talkin' 'Bout You is the fifth studio album by American singer and pianist Diane Schuur, released in 1988 on the GRP Records label. Steven Miller became the producer and arranger. The album was the second chart topper for Schuur on the Billboard jazz chart.
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1] |
| The Encyclopedia of Popular Music | [2] |
| MusicHound Jazz: The Essential Album Guide |  [3] |
A reviewer for Billboard magazine noted that Schuur seems to have decided to try herself in the adult contemporary and pop genres with this "delicious" album. He stressed that the album is dominated by lighter compositions than those that Schuur had recorded before, but her powerful voice, the excellent work of Steven Miller and guest musicians ensure that the crossover will not scare away her devoted jazz fans. [4] Alanna Nash from Stereo Review stated that the pure splendor of Schuur's voice, captured in this ultra-pure production, makes the album one of the most attractive albums of the year (in the genre of pop, jazz or somewhere in between). [5]
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Talkin' 'Bout You" | Ray Charles | 4:52 |
| 2. | "Funny (But I Still Love You)" | Charles | 3:52 |
| 3. | "Louisiana Sunday Afternoon" | 4:49 | |
| 4. | "For Your Love" | Ed Townsend | 3:42 |
| 5. | "Hearts Take Time" | 3:44 | |
| 6. | "Somethin' Real" | Gene McDaniels | 4:55 |
| 7. | "Hard Drivin' Mama II" | 4:05 | |
| 8. | "Nothing in the World (Can Make Me Love You More Than I Do)" | 3:38 | |
| 9. | "Ain't That Love" | Charles | 3:19 |
| 10. | "Life Goes On" |
| 3:11 |
| 11. | "Cry Me a River" | Arthur Hamilton | 4:45 |
| Total length: | 41:41 | ||
| Chart (1988–1989) | Peak position |
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| US Top Jazz Albums ( Billboard ) [6] | 1 |
| US Top Pop Albums ( Billboard ) [7] | 170 |
| US Top 40 Jazz Albums ( Cash Box ) [8] | 4 |
| US Top Traditional Jazz Albums ( Cash Box ) [9] | 1 |
| Chart (1988) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Top Jazz Albums (Billboard) [10] | 25 |
| Chart (1989) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Top Jazz Albums (Billboard) [11] | 3 |
| US Top Traditional Jazz Albums (Cash Box) [12] | 11 |
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