The Real Chuckeeboo
The Real Chuckeeboo is the fourth album by British R&B group Loose Ends. It is the last album to feature all three original members; Carl McIntosh, Jane Eugene and Steve Nichol. Mainly written and produced by Loose Ends and co-produced by longtime collaborator Nick Martinelli, it also features contributions from Leon Ware and Caron Wheeler.
The Real Chuckeeboo | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Studio album by | ||||
Released | June 18, 1988 | |||
Recorded | 1987–1988 | |||
Genre | R&B, Pop, Dance | |||
Label | MCA Records | |||
Producer | Nick Martinelli For Watchout Productions | |||
Loose Ends chronology | ||||
| ||||
Singles from The Real Chuckeeboo | ||||
|
Review scores | |
---|---|
Source | Rating |
AllMusic | [1] |
Robert Christgau | B+[2] |
The Real Chuckeeboo reached #52 in the United Kingdom.[3] In the USA it peaked at #16 on the R&B chart and #80 on the Billboard albums chart. Between the years 1991-2009 the album sold an additional 48,000 copies in the United States according to Nielsen Soundscan 3 years after its initial release, the album remains uncertified with overall sells unknown.
Track listing
All tracks are written by Carl McIntosh, Jane Eugene and Steve Nichol, except where noted
No. | Title | Length |
---|---|---|
1. | "Watching You" | 4:35 |
2. | "(There's No) Gratitude" | 5:21 |
3. | "The Real Chuckeeboo" ("Tomorrow" / "Mr. Bachelor" / "You've Just Got to Have It All") | 10:59 |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
---|---|---|---|
4. | "Life" | 4:05 | |
5. | "What Goes Around" | 5:00 | |
6. | "Easier Said Than Done" | Carl McIntosh, Jane Eugene, Steve Nichol, Leon Ware | 5:40 |
7. | "Hungry" | 4:56 | |
8. | "Is It Ever Too Late?" | Carl McIntosh, Jane Eugene, Steve Nichol, Sam Bergliter, Stephen Dante | 4:52 |
9. | "Remote Control" | 5:13 |
No. | Title | Length |
---|---|---|
10. | "Until a Tear Becomes a Rose" | 6:54 |
11. | "Too Much" | 4:05 |
12. | "Johnny Broadhead (Part 2)" | 6:30 |
No. | Title | Length |
---|---|---|
10. | "Magic Eyes" | 5:15 |
11. | "Until a Tear" | 5:48 |
Charts
Chart (1988) | Peak position |
---|---|
UK Albums[3] | 52 |
The Billboard 200 | 80 |
Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums | 16 |
Blues & Soul Top British Soul Albums[4] | 7 |
Singles
Title | UK[3] | US R&B[5] |
---|---|---|
"Mr. Bachelor" | 50 | 11 |
"Watching You" | 83 | 2 |
"Life" | — | 32 |
References
- Wynn, Ron. The Real Chuckeeboo review at AllMusic. Retrieved 2013-02-27.
- Christgau, Robert. "The Real Chuckeeboo review". Robert Christgau. Retrieved 27 February 2013.
- "LOOSE ENDS - full Official Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 29 September 2020.
- Top British Soul Albums. Blues & Soul. 2 August 1988.
- "Loose Ends Top Songs / Chart Singles Discography". Music VF. Retrieved 29 September 2020.
External links
- The Real Chuckeeboo at Discogs (list of releases)