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.
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| Released | 1982 | |||
| Studio | Ameraycan Studios (North Hollywood, California) | |||
| Genre | R&B, soul | |||
| Length | 51:03 | |||
| Label | Arista Funky Town Grooves | |||
| Producer | Ray Parker Jr. | |||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1] |
| Robert Christgau | A− [2] |
| Tom Hull – on the Web | B+ ( )[3] |
Track listing
| # | 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
- Ray Parker Jr. – lead and backing vocals, pianos, synthesizers, guitars, bass, drums (1-4, 6-8)
- Michael Boddicker – vocoder
- Larry Tolber – drums (5)
- Ollie E. Brown – percussion
- Charles Green – saxophones, flute
- Arnell Carmichael – backing vocals
- Jerry Knight – backing vocals
- J.D. Nicholas – backing vocals
- Anita Sherman – backing vocals
- Lynn Smith – backing vocals
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
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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References
- Lytle, Craig. The Other Woman > review at AllMusic. Retrieved December 24, 2012.
- Christgau, Robert. "The Other Woman > review". Robert Christgau. Retrieved December 24, 2012.
- Hull, Tom (May 24, 2021). "Music Week". Tom Hull – on the Web. Retrieved May 30, 2021.
- 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.
- "Ray Parker Jr. Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved September 8, 2021.
- "Ray Parker Jr. Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved September 8, 2021.
- "Top Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 1982". Billboard. Retrieved September 8, 2021.
- "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums – Year-End 1982". Billboard. Retrieved September 8, 2021.
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