I Commit To Love CD

MUSIC

R&B / SOUL

Song Listing

Disc 1

Song Title

1. Stay ~ Howard Hewett

2. I'm For Real ~ Howard Hewett

3. Last Forever ~ Howard Hewett

4. I Commit To Love ~ Howard Hewett

5. In A Crazy Way ~ Howard Hewett

6. Love Don't Wanna Wait ~ Howard Hewett

7. I Got 2 Go ~ Howard Hewett

8. Eye On You ~ Howard Hewett

9. Let's Try It All Over Again ~ Howard Hewett

10. Say Amen ~ Howard Hewett

11. Stay (before midnight mix) ~ Howard Hewett

Album Notes and Credits

Notes & Personnel Info

Howard Hewett made a smooth transition from being a member of the trio Shalamar to becoming a bona fide solo artist. His first single to hit the Billboard R&B charts was the romantically enchanting "I'm for Real." Too fast to be a ballad and not fast enough to be a jam, Hewett still captivated radio and his audience with this moderate number. The Ohio native glides from his lacerating tenor to his striking falsetto highs supported by cogent backing vocals. The classic piece peaked at number two on the charts. The single "Stay" has a crossover appeal, but it never made a dent in the pop charts. It is not half as impressive as "I'm for Real." However, it did manage to show at number eight on the Billboard R&B charts. "I Commit to Love" falls short as well. It too is saturated with pop seasonings. Nonetheless, it tipped in at number 12 on the Billboard R&B charts. The final release was the inspirational selection "Say Amen," which is Hewett's personal testimony of being given a second chance after his battle with life's various vices. It has become an anthem for many. Inside ten weeks, it peaked at number 54. The shortcoming on this album is the material. As Hewett can deliver on the vocals, the songs do nothing for his talent as they lack excitement and mesmerizing melodies; the two elements commonly associated with his great voice. ~ Craig Lytle

Artist Overview

The group Shalamar had an enviable career at the height of the disco era, with several charting dance hits and a high, gleaming profile. After the successful solo departure of fellow vocalist Jody Watley, Howard Hewett split with the group in 1986 to explore his own career. He released several well-received albums of soulful, gospel-tinged R&B, heavy on the romantic slow jams, and contributed to albums by several jazz fusion artists who made use of his supple, multi-octave voice. In 2001, he channeled his church-music influences into a full-on gospel album (and a live follow-up of the same material), creating an even wider fan base for his intimate, passionate crooning.

Technical Info

	Release Date : n/a
	Original Release Date : 1986
	Catalog ID : 60487
	Label : Elektra (Label)
	Number of Discs : 1
	Studio/Live : Studio
	Mono/Stereo : Stereo
	SPAR Code : AAD
	UPC : 00075596048729

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I Commit To Love (1986)

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Album Notes and Credits

Artist Overview

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