Reachin' Back

Reachin' Back
Studio album by
Regina Belle
ReleasedSeptember 5, 1995
Length45:56
LabelColumbia
Producer
Regina Belle chronology
Passion
(1993) 		Reachin' Back
(1995) 		Believe in Me
(1998)

Reachin' Back is the fourth studio album by American singer Regina Belle. It was released by Columbia Records on September 5, 1995, in the United States. A cover album of classic songs, it is dedicated to Philadelphia soul music. The album peaked at number 115 on the ZS Billboard 200 and number 18 on the Top R&B Albums chart.[1] Its first and only single, "Love T.K.O.", peaked at number 29 on the Hot R&B Singles chart.[2]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[3]
The Philadelphia Inquirer[4]

AllMusic editor Stephen Thomas Erlewine called Reachin' Back "a collection of 11 covers of classic R&B and soul songs, including numbers performed by Al Green and The Spinners. Since their definitive, original performances have become part of the public's collective consciousness, it's unfair to hold Belle's interpretations in comparison, since hers inevitably pale. Taken on their own terms, her versions are well-sung and well-produced, yet slightly uninspired. Fans might find it necessary, but Reachin' Back doesn't rank among her most distinguished efforts."[3]

Track listing

No.TitleProducer(s)Length
1."Reachin' Back (Intro)" 0:32
2."Could It Be I'm Falling in Love"Keith Thomas5:13
3."Love T.K.O."
5:02
4."You Make Me Feel Brand New"Thomas5:17
5."Hurry Up This Way Again"Foster & McElroy3:51
6."The Whole Town's Laughing at Me"
  • Nicholas
  • Levert
5:11
7."You Are Everything"Thomas3:45
8."Let Me Make Love to You"Foster & McElroy4:51
9."I'll Be Around"Thomas3:43
10."Just Don't Want to Be Lonely"Foster & McElroy4:07
11."Didn't I (Blow Your Mind This Time)"Foster & McElroy4:24

Charts

Chart (1995) Peak
position
US Billboard 200[5] 152
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[6] 18

References

  1. ^ "Regina Belle album chart history". Billboard. Retrieved January 3, 2009.
  2. ^ "Regina Belle singles chart history". Billboard. Retrieved January 3, 2009.
  3. ^ a b AllMusic review
  4. ^ Takiff, Jonathan (September 15, 1995). "Discs: Regina's remakes ring with passion". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved August 30, 2019.
  5. ^ "Regina Belle Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved November 24, 2020.
  6. ^ "Regina Belle Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved November 24, 2020.