More of the Night explained

More of the Night
Type:Studio
Artist:The Whispers
Cover:The Whispers More of the Night album.jpg
Released:February 6, 1990
Recorded:October 1989–January 1990
Genre:Dance-pop, Soul, R&B, New jack swing
Length:71:57
Label:Capitol
Producer:Joel Davis, Gary Taylor, Gordon Jones, Robert Brookins, Sir Gant, Peabo Bryson, Tsuyoshi "Taka" Takayanagi, Kevin Spencer, Zac Harmon & Christopher Troy, Steve Russell, Greg Dalton, "The Riddler," Skylark, Jerry McNeil
Prev Title:Just Gets Better with Time
Prev Year:1987
Next Title:Toast to the Ladies
Next Year:1995

More of the Night is the fifteenth studio album by American R&B/Soul group The Whispers. It was released on February 6, 1990 as the follow-up to their massively successful 1987 album, Just Gets Better with Time. While it did not sell quite as well as its predecessor, More of the Night did include several hits, including three R&B top 10 tunes: "My Heart Your Heart," "Innocent," and "Is it Good to You." The album went Gold.

Written by Gary Taylor, "My Heart Your Heart" was originally performed in 1988 by Taylor himself, with exactly the same musical backing and arrangement used here, and appeared as a bonus track on his Compassion album.[1] Taylor actually produced the version by The Whispers, who turned it into a big hit.

Track listing (compact disc)

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  1. "More Of The Night" (Joel Davis) (6:02)
  2. "My Heart Your Heart" (Gary Taylor) (5:19)
  3. "Mind Blowing" (Robert Brookins, Gordon P. Jones, Dianne Quander) (4:55)
  4. "Don't Be Late For Love" (Ferguson, Lindsey, Jenkins) (5:12)
  5. "You Are the One" (Joel Davis) (5:26)
  6. "Is It Good To You" (Tsuyoshi "Taka" Takayanagi, Kevin Spencer) (6:16)
  7. "Innocent" (Brookins, Jones, King) (5:16)
  8. "Girl Don't Make Me Wait" (Zack Harmon, Christopher Troy) (4:26)
  9. "Misunderstanding" (Steve Russell, Rodney Benford) (5:48)
  10. "Forever Lover" (Greg Dalton) (4:49)
  11. "Babes" (Riddler, C. Romance) (4:14)
  12. "I Want 2B the 1 4U" (Skylark) (4:06)
  13. "Help Them See the Light" (Jerry McNeil) (5:24)
  14. "Innocent" (Heat of the Heat Edit) (Robert Brookins, Gordon P. Jones, Marva King) (4:37)

Track listing (cassette)

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Side One: Dancin

  1. "Innocent" (Brookins, Jones, King) (5:16)
  2. "Girl Don't Make Me Wait" (Zack Harmon, Christopher Troy) (4:26)
  3. "Misunderstanding" (Steve Russell, Rodney Benford) (5:48)
  4. "Forever Lover" (Greg Dalton) (4:49)
  5. "Babes" (Riddler, C. Romance) (4:14)
  6. "I Want 2B the 1 4U" (Skylark) (4:06)
  7. "Innocent" (Heat of the Heat Edit) (Robert Brookins, Gordon P. Jones, Marva King) (4:37)

Side Two: Romancin

  1. "More Of The Night" (Joel Davis) (6:02)
  2. "My Heart Your Heart" (Gary Taylor) (5:19)
  3. "Mind Blowing" (Robert Brookins, Gordon P. Jones, Dianne Quander) (4:55)
  4. "Don't Be Late For Love" (Ferguson, Lindsey, Jenkins) (5:12)
  5. "You Are the One" (Joel Davis) (5:26)
  6. "Is It Good To You" (Tsuyoshi "Taka" Takayanagi, Kevin Spencer) (6:16)
  7. "Help Them See the Light" (Jerry McNeil) (5:24)

Track listing (vinyl)

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  1. "Innocent" (Brookins, Jones, King) (5:16)
  2. "Girl Don't Make Me Wait" (Zack Harmon, Christopher Troy) (4:26)
  3. "Misunderstanding" (Steve Russell, Rodney Benford) (5:48)
  4. "Forever Lover" (Greg Dalton) (4:49)
  5. "Babes" (Riddler, C. Romance) (4:14)
  6. "More of the Night" (Joel Davis) (6:02)
  7. "My Heart Your Heart" (Gary Taylor) (5:19)
  8. "Mind Blowing" (Robert Brookins, Jones, Dianne Quander) (4:55)
  9. "Is It Good To You" (Tsuyoshi "Taka" Takayanagi, Kevin Spencer) (6:16)

Charts

Year-end charts

Chart (1990)Position
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[6] 54
Chart (1991)Position
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[7] 37

Notes and References

  1. http://www.allmusic.com/album/compassion-r19681 Gary Taylor- Compassion @Allmusic.com (incorrectly listed as being released in 1981, as opposed to its actual 1988 release)
  2. http://www.discogs.com/Whispers-More-Of-The-Night/release/1785297 The Whispers- More of the Night CD @discogs.com
  3. The Whispers- More of the Night @allmusic.com
  4. The Whispers - More Of The Night (Cassette liner notes). Capitol Records. C4-92957
  5. The Whispers - More Of The Night (LP liner notes). Capitol Records. C1-92957
  6. Web site: Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums – Year-End 1990. Billboard. March 11, 2021.
  7. Web site: Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums – Year-End 1991. Billboard. March 11, 2021.

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