Love Town by Booker Newberry Iii - DeepRiffs

ALBUM

A fine set of early-'80s soul, ex-Sweet Thunder vocalist Booker Newberry III's solo debut contains many of the standard synthesized dance effects one would expect, but also delivers plentiful doses of strong melody and gritty vocals. The summery title track, despite somewhat odd lyrics, is a real pleaser with Bobby Eli's contagious production and Newberry's accessible delivery, while the Nick Martinelli-headed "I Get Romantic" is on par with efforts by the likes of Shalamar and Loose Ends. The singer's husky tenor often brings to mind Teddy Pendergrass, but with a bit of a smoother edge. It's unfortunate that he didn't have the backing that contemporary Luther Vandross did, as he has just as much of a unique charisma that would have served R&B radio well. With only a single release stateside, the album remained a Europe-only release until Hot Productions' 1994 CD issue.
© Justin M. Kantor /TiVo

1. Love Town

by Booker Newberry Iii

Primary Artist: Booker Newberry Iii; Main Performer
Performer: Booker Newberry Iii; Performer
Composer: B. Eli, L. Barry
B. Eli
L. Barry; Composer
Lyricist: B. Eli, L. Barry; Composer

2. Island

by Booker Newberry Iii

Primary Artist: Booker Newberry Iii; Main Performer
Performer: Booker Newberry Iii; Performer
Composer: B. Eli, L. Barry
B. Eli
L. Barry; Composer
Lyricist: B. Eli, L. Barry; Composer

3. I Get Romantic

by Booker Newberry Iii

Primary Artist: Booker Newberry Iii; Main Performer
Performer: Booker Newberry Iii; Performer
Composer: H. Smith; Composer
Lyricist: H. Smith; Composer

4. Handle With Care

by Booker Newberry Iii

Primary Artist: Booker Newberry Iii; Main Performer
Performer: Booker Newberry Iii; Performer
Composer: N. Martinelli, B. Newberry Iii
N. Martinelli
B. Newberry Iii; Composer
Lyricist: N. Martinelli, B. Newberry Iii; Composer

5. Attitude

by Booker Newberry Iii

Primary Artist: Booker Newberry Iii; Main Performer
Performer: Booker Newberry Iii; Performer
Composer: B. Eli, L. Barry
B. Eli
L. Barry; Composer
Lyricist: B. Eli, L. Barry; Composer

6. Shadows

by Booker Newberry Iii

Primary Artist: Booker Newberry Iii; Main Performer
Performer: Booker Newberry Iii; Performer
Composer: B. Eli, L. Barry
B. Eli
L. Barry; Composer
Lyricist: B. Eli, L. Barry; Composer

7. Love Drums

by Booker Newberry Iii

Primary Artist: Booker Newberry Iii; Main Performer
Performer: Booker Newberry Iii; Performer
Composer: B. Eli, L. Barry
B. Eli
L. Barry; Composer
Lyricist: B. Eli, L. Barry; Composer

8. Teddy Bear

by Booker Newberry Iii

Primary Artist: Booker Newberry Iii; Main Performer
Performer: Booker Newberry Iii; Performer
Composer: B. Eli, L. Barry
B. Eli
L. Barry; Composer
Lyricist: B. Eli, L. Barry; Composer

9. Shower of Love

by Booker Newberry Iii

Primary Artist: Booker Newberry Iii; Main Performer
Performer: Booker Newberry Iii; Performer
Composer: B. Newberry Iii; Composer
Lyricist: B. Newberry Iii; Composer

10. Lovin' On Borrowed Time

by Booker Newberry Iii

Primary Artist: Booker Newberry Iii; Main Performer
Performer: Booker Newberry Iii; Performer
Composer: B. Newberry Iii; Composer
Lyricist: B. Newberry Iii; Composer

11. The Way You Do It

by Booker Newberry Iii

Primary Artist: Booker Newberry Iii; Main Performer
Performer: Booker Newberry Iii; Performer
Composer: B. Newberry Iii; Composer
Lyricist: B. Newberry Iii; Composer

12. You and I

by Booker Newberry Iii

Primary Artist: Booker Newberry Iii; Main Performer
Performer: Booker Newberry Iii; Performer
Composer: B. Newberry Iii; Composer
Lyricist: B. Newberry Iii; Composer

13. Doin' What Comes Naturally

by Booker Newberry Iii

Primary Artist: Booker Newberry Iii; Main Performer
Performer: Booker Newberry Iii; Performer
Composer: B. Eli, L. Barry
B. Eli
L. Barry; Composer
Lyricist: B. Eli, L. Barry; Composer

14. Love Town

by Booker Newberry Iii

Primary Artist: Booker Newberry Iii; Main Performer
Performer: Booker Newberry Iii; Performer
Composer: B. Eli, L. Barry
B. Eli
L. Barry; Composer
Lyricist: B. Eli, L. Barry; Composer

15. Shadows

by Booker Newberry Iii

Primary Artist: Booker Newberry Iii; Main Performer
Performer: Booker Newberry Iii; Performer
Composer: B. Eli, L. Barry
B. Eli
L. Barry; Composer
Lyricist: B. Eli, L. Barry; Composer

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

15 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

1 hour, 16 minutes and 34 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1440x1440 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

2/15 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

R&B, Soul, Electronic, Dance

Label

UNIDISC MUSIC INC.

Music Distribution Service

Believe Digital

Country

Canada

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Dec 31, 1982

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

68381232922