The Other Woman (Ray Parker Jr. album)

The Other Woman is the debut solo album by guitarist/singer/songwriter Ray Parker Jr. released in 1982 on the Arista label. The album was remastered and expanded by Funky Town Grooves in June 2012 including 3 bonus tracks.

The Other Woman
Studio album by
Released1982
StudioAmeraycan Studios (North Hollywood, California)
GenreR&B, soul
Length51:03
LabelArista
Funky Town Grooves
ProducerRay Parker Jr.
Ray Parker Jr. chronology
The Other Woman
(1982)
Woman Out of Control
(1983)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic [1]
Robert ChristgauA− [2]
Tom Hull – on the WebB+ ((3-star Honorable Mention)(3-star Honorable Mention)(3-star Honorable Mention))[3]

Track listing

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# Title Writer(s) Length
1. "The Other Woman" Ray Parker Jr. 4:06
2. "Streetlove" Ray Parker Jr. 5:31
3. "Stay the Night" Ray Parker Jr. 4:03
4. "It's Our Own Affair" Ray Parker Jr. 3:54
5. "Let Me Go" Ray Parker Jr. 5:05
6. "Let's Get Off" Ray Parker Jr. 4:54
7. "Stop, Look Before You Love" Ray Parker Jr. 4:02
8. "Just Havin' Fun" Ray Parker Jr. 3:26
9. "The Other Woman" [12" Version] Ray Parker Jr. 5:54
10. "Bad Boy" [Non-Album Single] Ray Parker Jr. 4:14
11. "The Other Woman" [12" Instrumental Version] Ray Parker Jr. 5:54

Personnel

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Production

  • Ray Parker Jr. – producer, engineer, mixing
  • Ollie E. Brown – co-producer (2)
  • Steve Halquist – assistant engineer
  • Bernie Grundman – mastering at A&M Studios (Hollywood, California)
  • Ria Lewerke Shapiro – art direction, design
  • Leon Lecash – photography
  • Sue Reilly – lettering
  • Cindy Lecash – stylist
  • Sandoura – hair design

Charts

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ Lytle, Craig. The Other Woman > review at AllMusic. Retrieved December 24, 2012.
  2. ^ Christgau, Robert. "The Other Woman > review". Robert Christgau. Retrieved December 24, 2012.
  3. ^ Hull, Tom (May 24, 2021). "Music Week". Tom Hull – on the Web. Retrieved May 30, 2021.
  4. ^ Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992 (illustrated ed.). St Ives, N.S.W.: Australian Chart Book. p. 229. ISBN 0-646-11917-6.
  5. ^ "Ray Parker Jr. Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved September 8, 2021.
  6. ^ "Ray Parker Jr. Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved September 8, 2021.
  7. ^ "Top Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 1982". Billboard. Retrieved September 8, 2021.
  8. ^ "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums – Year-End 1982". Billboard. Retrieved September 8, 2021.
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