Unpredictable (Natalie Cole album)

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Unpredictable
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Studio album by
ReleasedFebruary 22, 1977
Recorded1976–77
StudioP.S. Recording (Chicago)
Genre
Label Capitol
Producer
Natalie Cole chronology
Natalie
(1976)
Unpredictable
(1977)
Thankful
(1977)
Singles from Inseparable
  1. "I've Got Love on My Mind"
    Released: January 22, 1977
  2. "Party Lights"
    Released: May 5, 1977
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Unpredictable is an album by the American singer Natalie Cole. Released on February 22, 1977, by Capitol Records, the album includes the single "I've Got Love on My Mind", which peaked at No. 5 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and topped the R&B chart.

Contents

Track listing

All tracks are written by Chuck Jackson and Marvin Yancy, except where noted

Side one
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."This Heart" 4:07
2."Still in Love" 3:43
3."Party Lights"Tennyson Stephens4:09
4."I've Got Love on My Mind" 4:20
5."Unpredictable You" 3:40
Side two
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
6."Peaceful Living"Natalie Cole; arranged by Richard Evans4:19
7."Be Mine Tonight" 3:22
8."I Can't Break Away" 3:04
9."Your Eyes"Natalie Cole; arranged by Richard Evans2:41
10."I'm Catching Hell" 6:14

Personnel

Production

Charts

Singles

YearSinglePeak chart positions
US
US
R&B

US
A/C

1977"I've Got Love on My Mind"5145
"Party Lights"799

Certifications

RegionCertification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA) [7] Platinum1,000,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

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