Fruit at the Bottom is the second studio album by American pop duo Wendy & Lisa, released in 1989 by Columbia Records. The album peaked at No. 119 on the US Billboard 200, No. 71 on the US R&B Albums chart and No. 45 on the UK Albums Chart.[3]
Fruit at the Bottom | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | 1989 | |||
Recorded | 1988–1989 | |||
Genre | Pop | |||
Length | 44:43 | |||
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Producer | Wendy & Lisa | |||
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Singles from Fruit at the Bottom | ||||
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Album history
editWendy Melvoin's twin sister Susannah and Cole Ynda, Lisa's sister, contributed background vocal work to the record as well as touring extensively with their sisters.
Singles released from the album included "Are You My Baby" (UK No. 70) and "Lolly Lolly" (UK No. 64), the latter of which was remixed by Wendy and Lisa's former boss Prince. "Satisfaction" was also released as a single and became a Top 30 hit in the UK (No. 27).
Although the original UK album contained 10 tracks like the US release, Virgin Records in the UK reissued it later in 1989 with four bonus tracks. The album was reissued in the US in 2006 by Wounded Bird Records containing five bonus tracks, and was reissued in the UK in 2011 by Cherry Red Records containing six bonus tracks.
Track listing
editAll songs written by Wendy Melvoin and Lisa Coleman, except where indicated
Side one
- "Lolly Lolly" – 4:41
- "Are You My Baby?" – 4:48
- "Satisfaction" (Coleman, Melvoin, Jesse Johnson) – 5:12
- "Always in My Dreams" – 4:17
- "Everyday" – 4:06
Side two
- "From Now On (We're One)" – 4:31
- "Tears of Joy" – 4:39
- "Someday I" – 3:06
- "I Think It Was December" – 4:50
- "Fruit at the Bottom" – 4:33
Bonus track editions
editLimited edition double package (UK, 1989)
- "Waterfall '89" (Alice & Sundial Seven) – 4:20
- "Satisfaction" (12" Dance Mix) – 7:14
- "Are You My Baby" (7" remix) – 4:18
- "Lolly Lolly" (Random Dance Mix) – 7:26
Wounded Birds Records (US, 2006)
- "Are You My Baby" (7" Remix) – 4:03
- "Happy Birthday" – 4:01
- "Are You My Baby" (My Man's 12") - 7:37
- "Satisfaction" (12" Dance Mix) - 7:19
- "Lolly Lolly" (Random Dance Mix) - 7:26
Cherry Pop/Virgin special edition (UK, 2011)
- "Are You My Baby" (7" Remix) – 4:18
- "Happy Birthday" – 3:58
- "Lolly Lolly" (According to Prince) – 4:17
- "Hip Hop Love" – 5:02
- "Are You My Baby" (My Man's 12") – 7:36
- "Satisfaction" (12" Dance Mix) – 7:14
Personnel
editCredits are adapted from the Fruit at the Bottom liner notes.[4]
Wendy & Lisa
- Wendy Melvoin – lead and background vocals, guitars, bass, drums, programming
- Lisa Coleman – lead and background vocals, all piano and keyboards, programming
Additional musicians
- Susannah Melvoin – background vocals
- Cole Ynda – background vocals
- Carla Azar – drums
- Jesse Johnson – guitar on "Satisfaction"
Charts
editChart (1989) | Peak position |
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Dutch Albums (Album Top 100)[5] | 11 |
Swedish Albums (Sverigetopplistan)[6] | 25 |
Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)[7] | 27 |
UK Albums (OCC)[8] | 45 |
US Billboard 200[9] | 119 |
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[10] | 71 |
References
edit- ^ "Fruit at the Bottom Review by Victor W. Valdivia". AllMusic. Retrieved 21 March 2023.
- ^ Dee, Johnny (11 March 1989). "Review: Wendy and Lisa – Fruit at the Bottom" (PDF). Record Mirror. London: Spotlight Publications Ltd. p. 32. ISSN 0144-5804. Archived from the original (PDF) on 9 March 2021. Retrieved 4 December 2021 – via World Radio History.
- ^ Chart Archive (UK)
- ^ Fruit at the Bottom (CD booklet). Wendy & Lisa. Columbia Records. 1989.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ "Dutchcharts.nl – Wendy & Lisa – Fruit at the Bottom" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved May 7, 2021.
- ^ "Swedishcharts.com – Wendy & Lisa – Fruit at the Bottom". Hung Medien. Retrieved May 7, 2021.
- ^ "Swisscharts.com – Wendy & Lisa – Fruit at the Bottom". Hung Medien. Retrieved May 7, 2021.
- ^ "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved May 7, 2021.
- ^ "Billboard 200 Chart: Week of April 29, 1989". Billboard. Retrieved May 7, 2021.
- ^ "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Chart: Week of May 6, 1989". Billboard. Retrieved May 7, 2021.
External links
edit- Fruit at the Bottom at Discogs (list of releases)