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Straight from the Heart

Patrice Rushen · 1982

67 min · 14 tracks · jazz fusion · soul

A vibrant fusion of jazz and soul, where smooth grooves meet heartfelt melodies.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • long immersive listening sessions
  • wave-like pacing and flow
  • heartfelt melodic explorations

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on April 14, 1982, 'Straight from the Heart' was Patrice Rushen's fifth studio album. It followed her successful album 'Pizzazz' and marked a significant moment in her career as she transitioned to a more mainstream sound while maintaining her roots in jazz and funk.
Stylistic neighbors
George Duke· Chaka Khan· Herbie Hancock

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Forget Me Nots 4:47
  • 2 I Was Tired of Being Alone 3:52
  • 3 All We Need 5:54
  • 4 Number One (instrumental) 4:59
  • 5 Where There Is Love 3:11
  • 6 Breakout! 4:07
  • 7 If Only 3:23
  • 8 Remind Me 5:18
  • 9 (She Will) Take You Down to Love 4:24
  • 10 Forget Me Nots (12″ version) 7:17
  • 11 Breakout! (12″ version) 5:49
  • 12 Number One (instrumental) (12″ version) 6:48
  • 13 Forget Me Nots (single version) 4:10
  • 14 Breakout! (single version) 3:38

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