The Poet II

by Bobby Womack

The Poet II cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 29 February 1984
  • Label: Beverly Glen Music
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 41:25
  • Community rating: 3.1/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Continuing the immense critical and commercial success of its predecessor, the veteran soul singer delivers another deeply passionate, mature collection of R&B ballads. The album prominently features a series of stunning duets with Patti LaBelle, highlighting Womack's gritty vocal delivery against smooth, contemporary production. It confirmed his enduring relevance in the rapidly changing landscape of 1980s soul music.

Genres

Tracklist

  1. Love Has Finally Come At Last (5:35)
  2. It Takes A Lot Of Strength To Say Goodbye (3:51)
  3. Through The Eyes Of A Child (5:17)
  4. Surprise Surprise (3:37)
  5. Tryin' To Get Over You (4:16)
  6. Tell Me Why (6:15)
  7. Who's Foolin' Who (4:02)
  8. I Wish I Had Someone To Go Home To (3:45)
  9. American Dream (4:44)

Credits

  • Patti LaBelle - primary artist, vocals
  • Regina Womack - backing vocals
  • The Waters - backing vocals
  • Valentinos - backing vocals
  • David Shields - bass
  • Fred Johnson - drums [dmx electric]
  • Courtney Sappington - guitar
  • David T. Walker - guitar

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