Minnie is the fifth and final studio album (not counting a posthumous release the following year) by American R&B/jazz singer Minnie Riperton. She died of cancer two months after its release, it was also her first album for Capitol Records. With a new record deal under her belt and a guarantee from the label of priority marketing and promotion, Minnie went right to work on what would be her final album.[2] With husband Richard Rudolph, Keni St. Lewis, Gene Dozier, Randy Waldman, Marlo Henderson and Bill Thedford contributing songs, the album served as Minnie’s final statement to the music world and fans.
Wild and Peaceful is the debut studio albumby American singer-songwriter Teena Marie. Released on March 31, 1979 by Motown, It features significant contributions from Rick James. He provided co-vocals on "I'm a Sucker for Your Love". Wild and Peacefulpeaked at #18 on the Black Albums chart and #94 on the Billboard Albums chart. The lead single "I'm a Sucker for Your Love" reached #8 on the US Black Singles chart and #43 in the UK.
Damn, you're right! Most accounts place in 1980 though. Jeeze, all of the memories that are flooding back in.
