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A Moment's Pleasure

Millie Jackson · 1979

42 min · 9 tracks · pop music

Soulful vocals intertwine with heartfelt narratives, bringing a raw emotional depth to themes of love and longing.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Never Change Lovers in the Middle of the Night — This track opens the album with a compelling narrative about infidelity, showcasing Jackson's signature blend of vulnerability and strength in her delivery.
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    Rising Cost of Love — Here, Jackson tackles societal issues surrounding love and relationships, using a catchy melody to frame her poignant commentary on economic struggles affecting romance.
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    What Went Wrong Last Night, Part I — The first part of this two-part track captures the aftermath of a romantic mishap, illustrating Jackson's skill at storytelling through music while maintaining an engaging rhythm.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • intimate storytelling moments
  • reflective late-night listening
  • wave-like pacing experience

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1979, A Moment's Pleasure marked Millie Jackson's sixth studio album, following her successful 1977 record, Still Caught Up. By this time, she had established herself as a prominent voice in R&B and soul, known for her candid lyrics and powerful performances.
Stylistic neighbors
Betty Wright· Aretha Franklin· Patti LaBelle

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Never Change Lovers in the Middle of the Night 4:51
  • 2 Seeing You Again 5:24
  • 3 Kiss You All Over 3:44
  • 4 A Moment's Pleasure 6:57
  • 5 What Went Wrong Last Night, Part I 2:46
  • 6 What Went Wrong Last Night, Part II 5:50
  • 7 Rising Cost of Love 3:56
  • 8 We Got to Hit It Off 4:10
  • 9 Once You've Had It 4:32

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