Reachin' Back
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{{Infobox album
| name = Reachin' Back
| type = studio
| artist = Regina Belle
| cover = ReginaBelle-ReachinBack.jpg
| alt =
| released = September 5, 1995
| recorded =
| venue =
| studio =
| genre =
| length = 45:56
| label = Columbia
| producer =
- Foster & McElroy
- Gerald Levert
- Edwin "Tony" Nicholas
- Keith Thomas
| prev_title = Passion
| prev_year = 1993
| next_title = Believe in Me
| next_year = 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.{{cite magazine | url = {{BillboardURLbyName|artist=regina belle|chart=all}}
| title = Regina Belle album chart history | accessdate = January 3, 2009 | magazine = Billboard}} Its first and only single, "Love T.K.O.", peaked at number 29 on the Hot R&B Singles chart.{{cite magazine | url = {{BillboardURLbyName|artist=regina belle|chart=all}}
| title = Regina Belle singles chart history | accessdate = January 3, 2009 | magazine = Billboard}}
Critical reception
{{Album ratings
|rev1 = AllMusic
|rev1score = {{rating|2|5}}[{{AllMusic|class=album|id=r222902|pure_url=yes}} AllMusic review]
| rev2 = The Philadelphia Inquirer
| rev2Score = {{rating|3.5|4}}{{cite news |newspaper=The Philadelphia Inquirer |last=Takiff |first=Jonathan |date=September 15, 1995 |url=http://www.mediafire.com/view/jvxo3bh33fsjfri/.png |title=Discs: Regina's remakes ring with passion |accessdate=August 30, 2019}}
}}
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."
Track listing
{{Track listing
| headline =
| extra_column = Producer(s)
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| title1 = Reachin' Back (Intro)
| extra1 =
| length1 = 0:32
| title2 = Could It Be I'm Falling in Love
| extra2 = Keith Thomas
| length2 = 5:13
| title3 = Love T.K.O.
| extra3 = {{hlist|Edwin Nicholas|Gerald Levert}}
| length3 = 5:02
| title4 = You Make Me Feel Brand New
| extra4 = Thomas
| length4 = 5:17
| title5 = Hurry Up This Way Again
| extra5 = Foster & McElroy
| length5 = 3:51
| title6 = The Whole Town's Laughing at Me
| extra6 = {{hlist|Nicholas|Levert}}
| length6 = 5:11
| title7 = You Are Everything
| extra7 = Thomas
| length7 = 3:45
| title8 = Let Me Make Love to You
| extra8 = Foster & McElroy
| length8 = 4:51
| title9 = I'll Be Around
| extra9 = Thomas
| length9 = 3:43
| title10 = Just Don't Want to Be Lonely
| extra10 = Foster & McElroy
| length10 = 4:07
| title11 = Didn't I (Blow Your Mind This Time)
| extra11 = Foster & McElroy
| length11 = 4:24
}}
Charts
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| scope="col" | Chart (1995)
! scope="col" | Peak |
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| {{album chart|Billboard200|152|artist=Regina Belle|rowheader=true|accessdate=November 24, 2020|refname="Billboard200"}} |
| {{album chart|BillboardRandBHipHop|18|artist=Regina Belle|rowheader=true|accessdate=November 24, 2020|refname="BillboardRandBHipHop"}} |
References
{{Reflist}}
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Category:Columbia Records albums