What makes Take My Time by Sheena Easton notable?

'Take My Time' achieved commercial success, peaking at number 25 on the Billboard 200 and spawning the hit single 'Morning Train (Nine to Five)', which topped the charts. The album's reception helped establish Easton as a significant artist in the early 1980s music landscape, bridging the gap between pop and R&B influences. Released in January 1981, 'Take My Time' was Sheena Easton's debut album, marking her entrance into the music scene following a successful television career. The album set the stage for her rise to prominence in adult contemporary and pop music, featuring hits that would solidify her status as a leading vocalist of the era.

Who is Take My Time for?

Take My Time works well if you're into emotive storytelling through vocals, for relaxed evenings and catchy choruses for sing-alongs.

How many songs are on Take My Time?

Take My Time has 16 tracks, running approximately 51 minutes.

Take My Time

Sheena Easton · 1981

51 min · 16 tracks · contemporary R&B · country · pop rock

A polished blend of soft rock and pop, showcasing Sheena Easton's emotive vocals and relatable storytelling.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

emotive storytelling through vocals
for relaxed evenings
catchy choruses for sing-alongs

Maybe skip if you want

prefer fast-paced music
want experimental soundscapes

Where this album fits

Career context: Released in January 1981, 'Take My Time' was Sheena Easton's debut album, marking her entrance into the music scene following a successful television career. The album set the stage for her rise to prominence in adult contemporary and pop music, featuring hits that would solidify her status as a leading vocalist of the era.
Stylistic neighbors: Kenny Loggins· Toni Braxton· Debbie Gibson