Frannie Golde - Self Titled (1976) [SEALED] Vinyl LP • Stop and Look Around

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Unopened/new vinyl, factory sealed, and in excellent condition. A few creases near edges. Shrink toward bottom-edge missing and edge split. (Notch in left-right.)

Tracks:

1. Love Is
2. I'm Hypnotized
3. Do You Want To Be A Dreamer( Dream On)
4. Time Has A Way (And It's Getting Better)
5. All You Need Is Love
6. Just For Tonight
7. Stop (And Look Around)
8. Save Me ( I'm Falling In Love Again)
9. I'm Going To Make It Without You
10. As Long As There's Music

About The Record:

Frannie Golde was the debut album by the songwriter, musician and singer (also known as Franne Golde). marked her transition from local Chicago band performances to a major-label solo artist. Drawing from her early influences at the historic Chess Records studio, where she honed her craft alongside R&B legends, the album blends soulful pop, funk, and folk elements across 10 tracks, many co-written with collaborator Dennis Mayoff, to whom the project is dedicated. Produced by notable figures like Bert deCoteaux and Tony Silvester (known for their work with artists such as Diana Ross) and Charlie Calello, it showcases Golde's piano-driven songwriting and emotive vocals on songs like Love Is and Stop (And Look Around). Historically significant as the launchpad for Golde's multifaceted career—which later exploded as a Grammy-nominated songwriter for icons like Whitney Houston, Selena, and the Commodores, with over 100 million records sold—the album reflects the vibrant mid-1970s music scene blending R&B and pop. While the album itself did not produce major chart-topping hits, singles such as Save Me (I'm Falling In Love Again) and Stop (And Look Around) were released, highlighting her emerging talent before she pivoted fully to behind-the-scenes success.