Thankful | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | November 16, 1977 | |||
Recorded | August–November 1977 | |||
Studio | ABC, Los Angeles | |||
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Label | Capitol | |||
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Natalie Cole chronology | ||||
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Singles from Thankful | ||||
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Christgau's Record Guide | B− [2] |
Thankful is the fourth album by the American singer Natalie Cole. It was released on November 16, 1977, by Capitol Records. In 1978, the album's first single, "Our Love", peaked at No. 10 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and topped the Hot R&B chart.
All tracks are written by Chuck Jackson and Marvin Yancy, except where noted
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Lovers" | Chuck Jackson, Marvin Yancy, Natalie Cole | 3:47 |
2. | "Our Love" | 5:22 | |
3. | "La Costa" | Natalie Cole, Linda Williams | 3:50 |
4. | "There Ain't Nothing Stronger Than Love" | 4:54 |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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5. | "Be Thankful" | 3:49 | |
6. | "Just Can't Stay Away" | 5:23 | |
7. | "Annie Mae" | Natalie Cole | 4:00 |
8. | "Keeping a Light" | Natalie Cole | 4:06 |
Weekly charts
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Year | Single | Peak chart positions | ||
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US [7] | US R&B [7] | US A/C [7] | ||
1977 | "Our Love" | 10 | 1 | 33 |
1978 | "Annie Mae" | — | 6 | — |
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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United States (RIAA) [8] | Platinum | 1,000,000^ |
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. |