Released December 13, 1977 Release date 13 December 1977 | Recorded 1976–1977 | |
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Genres Soul music, Rhythm and blues, Disco, Folk music, Quiet storm Similar Roberta Flack albums, Soul music albums |
Roberta flack blue lights in the basement 8 16 1992 newport jazz festival official
Blue Lights in the Basement is the sixth studio album by American singer Roberta Flack released by Atlantic on December 13, 1977. The album was a commercial success, peaking at number eight on the US Billboard 200, becoming her third consecutive top-ten album on the chart and reaching number five on the R&B albums chart. On February 27, 1978, the album received a Gold certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for shipments over 500,000 copies. The album features the single "The Closer I Get to You", a duet with best friend and fellow soul musician Donny Hathaway, which became the biggest hit from the album, peaking at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100, and reaching #1 on the Hot Soul Singles chart. The collaboration with Hathaway would be one of his final singles released in his lifetime before his death in 1979.
Contents
- Roberta flack blue lights in the basement 8 16 1992 newport jazz festival official
- Personnel
- Songs
- References
Personnel
Songs
1Why Don't You Move in With Me4:54
2The Closer I Get to You4:42
3Fine - Fine Day4:52