Hey Ricky
Melissa Manchester · 1982
38 min · 10 tracks · pop music
A polished blend of heartfelt ballads and upbeat pop anthems, showcasing Manchester's vocal prowess and emotional depth.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo emotional flow
- heartfelt ballads for reflection
- upbeat anthems for sing-alongs
- for cozy evenings
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer fast-paced excitement
- seek experimental sound explorations
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By 1982, Melissa Manchester was transitioning into a new phase of her career after her commercial peak in the late 1970s. 'Hey Ricky' followed her successful album 'Melissa' and marked her continued exploration of pop music while experimenting with more contemporary sounds. This release was pivotal as it solidified her status in the evolving music landscape of the early 1980s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Carole King· Linda Ronstadt· James Taylor
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 You Should Hear How She Talks About You 4:15
- 2 Slowly 3:26
- 3 Hey Ricky (You’re a Low‐Down Heel) 4:16
- 4 I’ll Always Love You 3:29
- 5 Race to the End 3:47
- 6 Wish We Were Heroes 4:08
- 7 Come In From the Rain 4:20
- 8 Looking for the Perfect Ahh 3:13
- 9 Your Place or Mine 3:51
- 10 Someone to Watch Over Me 3:52
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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