Unpredictable (Natalie Cole album)

Unpredictable
Studio album by
Natalie Cole
ReleasedFebruary 22, 1977
Recorded1976–77
StudioP.S. Recording (Chicago)
Genre
LabelCapitol
Producer
Natalie Cole chronology
Natalie
(1976) 		Unpredictable
(1977) 		Thankful
(1977)
Singles from Inseparable
  1. "I've Got Love on My Mind"
    Released: January 22, 1977
  2. "Party Lights"
    Released: May 5, 1977
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
The New Rolling Stone Record Guide[2]

Unpredictable is an album by the American singer Natalie Cole. Released on February 22, 1977, by Capitol Records, the album includes the single "I've Got Love on My Mind", which peaked at No. 5 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and topped the R&B chart.

Track listing

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All tracks are written by Chuck Jackson and Marvin Yancy, except where noted

Side one
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."This Heart" 4:07
2."Still in Love" 3:43
3."Party Lights"Tennyson Stephens4:09
4."I've Got Love on My Mind" 4:20
5."Unpredictable You" 3:40
Side two
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
6."Peaceful Living"Natalie Cole; arranged by Richard Evans4:19
7."Be Mine Tonight" 3:22
8."I Can't Break Away" 3:04
9."Your Eyes"Natalie Cole; arranged by Richard Evans2:41
10."I'm Catching Hell" 6:14

Personnel

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  • Natalie Cole – lead vocals
  • Tennyson Stephens – keyboards
  • Marvin Yancy – keyboards
  • Terry Fryer – synthesizers
  • Criss Johnson – guitars
  • Phil Upchurch – acoustic guitars
  • Larry Ball – bass guitar
  • Donnell Hagan – drums
  • Derf Reklaw – percussion
  • The Colettes – backing vocals
  • The "N" Sisters – backing vocals
  • Gene Barge – rhythm arrangements (1-5, 7, 8, 10)
  • Richard Evans – horn and string arrangements, rhythm arrangements (6, 9)

Production

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  • Larkin Arnold – executive producer
  • Chuck Jackson – producer
  • Marvin Yancy – producer
  • Gene Barge – co-producer (3)
  • Steve Hodge – engineer
  • Paul Serrano – engineer
  • Westlake Audio (Los Angeles, CA) – remixing location
  • Wally Traugott – mastering at Capitol Studios (Hollywood, CA)
  • Roy Kohara – art direction
  • Raul Vega – photography

Charts

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Singles

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Year Single Peak chart positions
US
 US
R&B
 US
A/C
1977 "I've Got Love on My Mind" 5 1 45
"Party Lights" 79 9 —

Certifications

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Region Certification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[7] Platinum 1,000,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Henderson, Alex. Unpredictable > review at AllMusic. Retrieved April 27, 2013.
  2. ^ The New Rolling Stone Record Guide. Random House. 1983. p. 107.
  3. ^ "Natalie Cole Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved September 24, 2021.
  4. ^ "Natalie Cole Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved September 24, 2021.
  5. ^ "Top Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 1977". Billboard. Retrieved September 24, 2021.
  6. ^ "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums – Year-End 1977". Billboard. Retrieved September 24, 2021.
  7. ^ "American album certifications – Natalie Cole – Unpredictable". Recording Industry Association of America.
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