| The Best of Fourplay | ||||
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| Released | June 24, 1997 | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 62:48 | |||
| Label | Warner Bros. | |||
| Producer | Fourplay | |||
| Fourplay chronology | ||||
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The Best of Fourplay is a compilation album by American smooth jazz quartet Fourplay, released in 1997. The 2020 SACD remastered edition of the album includes the bonus track, 'The Closer I Get To You,' a duet between Patti Austin and Peabo Bryson.
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Max-O-Man" | Michael Lang, Harvey Mason | 5:33 |
| 2. | "101 Eastbound" | Nathan East | 5:56 |
| 3. | "Higher Ground" (New recording) | Stevie Wonder | 4:56 |
| 4. | "4 Play and Pleasure" (New recording) | Lee Ritenour | 5:30 |
| 5. | "Chant" | Bob James | 6:24 |
| 6. | "After the Dance" | Marvin Gaye, Arthur Ross, Leon Ware | 4:11 |
| 7. | "Bali Run" | James, Ritenour | 5:32 |
| 8. | "Play Lady Play" | James, Ritenour | 4:37 |
| 9. | "Between the Sheets" | Ernie Isley, Marvin Isley, O'Kelly Isley, Ronald Isley, Rudolph Isley, Chris Jasper | 3:55 |
| 10. | "Amoroso" | Mason | 5:49 |
| 11. | "Any Time of Day" (New recording) | East, Sam Purkin | 6:16 |
| 12. | "Why Can't It Wait 'Til Morning" (Remixed version) | Phil Collins | 4:01 |
| Total length: | 62:48 | ||
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1] |
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