The Only Way
Lisa Stansfield · 1982
6 min · 2 tracks · pop music
A blend of smooth soul melodies and pop sensibilities underscored by Stansfield's powerful, emotive vocals.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Only Way — This title track encapsulates the essence of Stansfield's vocal prowess and introduces her signature blend of pop and soul.
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Only Love — This track highlights Stansfield’s ability to convey deep emotion through her singing while maintaining a catchy pop structure.
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Introduced Stansfield's voice, marking her entry into the music scene.
- Career context
- Released in January 1982, The Only Way was Lisa Stansfield's debut single, introducing her distinctive voice to the music scene. At this early stage, she was still developing her sound, which would soon lead to her breakthrough album, Affection, in 1989.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Sade· Annie Lennox· Toni Braxton
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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The Only Way
The song shifts from a reflective tone to an uplifting affirmation of love's power.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Only Way 3:33
- 2 Only Love 3:08
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