People...Hold On
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'People ... Hold On is the second album by former Temptations vocalist Eddie Kendricks. Released in the Spring of 1972 on the Tamla imprint of Motown Records.
It would prove to be his breakout album. "Girl You Need A Change of Mind" was one of the first disco/dance records. Years before the arrival of the 12 inch format, underground gay and black clubs would play tracks directly from the album. DJs from the east coast club scene began to spin "Girl You Need A Change of Mind". Album sales began to build rapidly especially in New York, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. Because of its length (7:33 min.), Motown released an edited version for radio. The album had been out for over 6 months before radio caught on. But it eventually rose to #13 R&B in the early months of 1973. Its success in the clubs would lay the groundwork for his upcoming #1 Pop & R&B smash, "Keep On Truckin'".
But, People...Hold On would solidify a solid solo career for Mr. Kendricks.
Reception
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [1] |
Track listing
- If You Let Me 3:10
- Let Me Run Into Your Lonely Heart 2:59
- Day By Day 3:07
- Girl You Need a Change Of Mind 7:30
- Someday We'll Have a Better World 3:35
- My People...Hold On 5:40
- Date with the Rain 2:42
- Eddie's Love 3:20
- I'm Just on the Sideline 2:56
- Just Memories 5:50
Charts
| Year | Album | Chart positions[2] | |
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| US | US R&B | ||
| 1972 | People ... Hold On | 131 | 13 |
Singles
| Year | Single | Chart positions[3] | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | US R&B |
US Dance | ||
| 1972 | "Eddie's Love" | 77 | 35 | — |
| "If You Let Me" | 66 | 17 | — | |
| 1973 | "Girl You Need A Change Of Mind" | 87 | 13 | — |
External links
References
- ^ https://www.allmusic.com/album/r73876/review
- ^ "Eddie Kendricks US albums chart history". allmusic.com. Retrieved 2011-06-27.
- ^ "Eddie Kendricks US singles chart history". allmusic.com. Retrieved 2011-06-27.