Unpredictable (Natalie Cole album)
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ReleasedFebruary 22, 1977
Recorded1976–77
Studio
- P.S. Recording Studios (Chicago, Illinois)
- Westlake Audio (Los Angeles, California)
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| Released | February 22, 1977 | |||
| Recorded | 1976–77 | |||
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| Length | 39:36 | |||
| Label | Capitol | |||
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| The New Rolling Stone Record Guide | [2] |
Unpredictable is an album by the American singer Natalie Cole. Released on February 22, 1977, by Capitol Records, the album includes the single "I've Got Love on My Mind", which peaked at No. 5 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and topped the R&B chart.
All tracks are written by Chuck Jackson and Marvin Yancy, except where noted.
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "This Heart" | 4:07 | |
| 2. | "Still in Love" | 3:43 | |
| 3. | "Party Lights" | Tennyson Stephens | 4:09 |
| 4. | "I've Got Love on My Mind" | 4:20 | |
| 5. | "Unpredictable You" | 3:40 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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| 6. | "Peaceful Living" | Natalie Cole; arranged by Richard Evans | 4:19 |
| 7. | "Be Mine Tonight" | 3:22 | |
| 8. | "I Can't Break Away" | 3:04 | |
| 9. | "Your Eyes" | Natalie Cole; arranged by Richard Evans | 2:41 |
| 10. | "I'm Catching Hell" | 6:14 |
Personnel
- Natalie Cole – lead vocals
- Tennyson Stephens – keyboards
- Marvin Yancy – keyboards
- Terry Fryer – synthesizers
- Criss Johnson – guitars
- Phil Upchurch – acoustic guitars
- Larry Ball – bass
- Donnell Hagan – drums
- Derf Reklaw – percussion
- The Colettes – backing vocals
- The "N" Sisters – backing vocals
- Gene Barge – rhythm arrangements (1–5, 7, 8, 10)
- Richard Evans – horn and string arrangements, rhythm arrangements (6, 9)
Production
- Larkin Arnold – executive producer
- Chuck Jackson – producer
- Marvin Yancy – producer
- Gene Barge – co-producer (3)
- Steve Hodge – engineer
- Paul Serrano – engineer
- Wally Traugott – mastering at Capitol Mastering (Hollywood, California)
- Roy Kohara – art direction
- Raul Vega – photography
- Janice Williams – spiritual advisor
- Kevin Hunter for New Direction – management
Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Singles
| Year | Single | Peak position | ||
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| US [7] |
US R&B |
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| 1977 | "I've Got Love on My Mind" | 5 | 1 | 45 |
| "Party Lights" | 79 | 9 | — | |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| United States (RIAA)[8] | Platinum | 1,000,000^ |
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^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. | ||
