I Heard That!! cover

Released 50 years ago

I Heard That!!

Quincy Jones · 1976

75 min · 16 tracks · funk · jazz · R&B

A vibrant fusion of jazz, funk, and soul infused with Quincy Jones' signature orchestration and infectious grooves.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with emotional peaks
  • infectious grooves for dancing
  • for lively gatherings
  • engaging rhythms for casual listening
  • vibrant soundscapes for exploration

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward, single tracks
  • seek instant gratification and simplicity

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1976, 'I Heard That!!' marked Quincy Jones' transition from a prolific producer into a celebrated solo artist. This album followed his successful production of Michael Jackson's 'Off the Wall', showcasing his ability to blend multiple genres while establishing his own voice.
Stylistic neighbors
Herbie Hancock· Stevie Wonder· George Benson

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 I Heard That!! 2:14
  • 2 Things Could Be Worse for Me 4:28
  • 3 What Good Is a Song? 7:31
  • 4 You Have to Do It Yourself 3:16
  • 5 There’s a Train Leavin’ 4:15
  • 6 Midnight Soul Patrol 5:14
  • 7 Brown Soft Shoe 4:45
  • 8 Superstition 3:54

Disc 2

  • 1 Summer in the City 4:23
  • 2 Is It Love That We’re Missin’ 3:56
  • 3 Body Heat 4:04
  • 4 If I Ever Lose This Heaven 3:37
  • 5 Killer Joe 4:10
  • 6 Gula Matari 6:57
  • 7 Theme From “The Anderson Tapes” 5:08
  • 8 Walking in Space 7:21

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