Get Here (Brenda Russell album)
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Get Here is the fourth studio album by the American
singer/songwriter Brenda Russell
. Released in 1988, it is Russell's most successful album to date and includes her hit single "Piano in the Dark
".
(1983), Russell moved to Stockholm
, Sweden
and began writing songs for her fourth album in 1984. Working with several producers and recorded at ten different studios in Stockholm and Los Angeles
, the album was ultimately released in 1988 and saw Russell return to the A&M Records
label that had released her first two solo albums in 1979 and 1981 (her 1983 album had been released via Warner Bros.
). The album peaked at #49 on the US Billboard 200
and #20 on the Billboard R&B chart.
The first single from the album was the ballad "Piano in the Dark
", released in February 1988. The single, which featured vocals by Joe "Bean" Esposito
, became (and remains) Russell's biggest hit, peaking at #6 on the US Billboard 100 and was also a Top 30 hit in the UK (#23), as well as earning Grammy nominations for "Song of the Year" and "Best Pop Duo Performance" (Russell would also garner a nomination for "Best Pop Female Vocal" for Get Here). Other singles from the album include "Le Restaurant" (featuring David Sanborn
on saxophone) and the dance track "Gravity". The title track
of the album was also released as a single and was a minor R&B hit. It was later recorded by Oleta Adams
and became a huge transatlantic hit for her in 1991 (US #5, UK #4).
Singles
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singer/songwriter Brenda Russell
Brenda Russell
Brenda Russell is an American-Canadian singer-songwriter and keyboardist. Known for her eclectic musical style, her recordings have encompassed several different genres, including pop, soul, dance, jazz and adult contemporary...
. Released in 1988, it is Russell's most successful album to date and includes her hit single "Piano in the Dark
Piano in the Dark
"Piano In The Dark" is a song by the American singer-songwriter Brenda Russell . It was the first single to be taken from Russell's 1988 album, Get Here.-Song Information:...
".
Album History
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(1983), Russell moved to Stockholm
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, Sweden
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and began writing songs for her fourth album in 1984. Working with several producers and recorded at ten different studios in Stockholm and Los Angeles
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, the album was ultimately released in 1988 and saw Russell return to the A&M Records
A&M Records
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label that had released her first two solo albums in 1979 and 1981 (her 1983 album had been released via Warner Bros.
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). The album peaked at #49 on the US Billboard 200
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and #20 on the Billboard R&B chart.
The first single from the album was the ballad "Piano in the Dark
Piano in the Dark
"Piano In The Dark" is a song by the American singer-songwriter Brenda Russell . It was the first single to be taken from Russell's 1988 album, Get Here.-Song Information:...
", released in February 1988. The single, which featured vocals by Joe "Bean" Esposito
Joe Esposito (singer)
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, became (and remains) Russell's biggest hit, peaking at #6 on the US Billboard 100 and was also a Top 30 hit in the UK (#23), as well as earning Grammy nominations for "Song of the Year" and "Best Pop Duo Performance" (Russell would also garner a nomination for "Best Pop Female Vocal" for Get Here). Other singles from the album include "Le Restaurant" (featuring David Sanborn
David Sanborn
David Sanborn is an American alto saxophonist. Though Sanborn has worked in many genres, his solo recordings typically blend jazz with instrumental pop and R&B. He released his first solo album Taking Off in 1975, but has been playing the saxophone since before he was in high school...
on saxophone) and the dance track "Gravity". The title track
Get Here
"Get Here" is a pop ballad written by American singer/songwriter Brenda Russell which became an international hit via a 1990 recording by Oleta Adams, reaching #4 in the UK and #5 in the US....
of the album was also released as a single and was a minor R&B hit. It was later recorded by Oleta Adams
Oleta Adams
Oleta Adams is an American soul, jazz, and gospel singer and pianist.-Biography:Adams was born the daughter of a preacher and was raised with gospel music. In her youth her family moved to Yakima, Washington, which is sometimes shown as her place of birth.Before gaining her opportunity to perform,...
and became a huge transatlantic hit for her in 1991 (US #5, UK #4).
Track listing
- "Gravity" (Brenda Russell/Gardner Cole)
- "Just A Believer" (Russell/Jeff Hull)
- "Piano in the DarkPiano in the Dark"Piano In The Dark" is a song by the American singer-songwriter Brenda Russell . It was the first single to be taken from Russell's 1988 album, Get Here.-Song Information:...
" (Russell/Hull/Scott Cutler) - "This Time I Need You" (Russell/Joe Turano)
- "Make My Day" (Russell)
- "Le Restaurant" (Russell)
- "Midnight Eyes" (Russell)
- "Get HereGet Here"Get Here" is a pop ballad written by American singer/songwriter Brenda Russell which became an international hit via a 1990 recording by Oleta Adams, reaching #4 in the UK and #5 in the US....
" (Russell)
Charts
Album| Year | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | US Billboard 200 | 49 |
| 1988 | US R&B Chart | 20 |
| 1988 | UK Album Chart | 77 |
Singles
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | "Piano In The Dark" | US Billboard Hot 100 | 6 |
| 1988 | "Piano In The Dark" | US R&B Chart | 8 |
| 1988 | "Piano In The Dark" | US Adult Contemporary | 3 |
| 1988 | "Piano In The Dark" | UK Singles Chart | 23 |
| 1988 | "Gravity" | US R&B Chart | 42 |
| 1988 | "Gravity" | UK Singles Chart | 77 |
| 1988 | "Get Here" | US R&B Chart | 37 |
| 1989 | "Le Restaurant" | US R&B Chart | 93 |