Just for You is the fourth studio album by American singer Gladys Knight. It was released by MCA Records on September 13, 1994 in the United States.[1] The album was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best R&B Album at the 37th awards ceremony, while "I Don't Want to Know" earned a nomination in the Best Female R&B Vocal Performance category.[2]
| Just for You | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | September 13, 1994 | |||
| Length | 48:47 | |||
| Label | MCA | |||
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Critical reception
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [1] |
Allmusic editor Alex Henderson found that Just for You "is a decent R&B/pop effort that, although not in a class with Knight's classic Motown and Buddha recordings with the Pips, has more strengths than weaknesses. The singer's voice had held up impressively well over the years, and she uses it advantageously on a superb cover of The Impressions' 1969 classic "Choice of Colors" (clearly the highlight of the CD), as well as such memorable offerings as the gospel-influenced "Guilty" (a commentary on racism and sexism that makes its point without preaching) and the stirring ballad "Home Alone." The CD isn't essential, but it's generally honest, well-executed and satisfying."[1]
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Next Time" | Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis | 4:27 | |
| 2. | "I Don't Want to Know" | Kenneth Edmonds | Babyface | 5:47 |
| 3. | "I'll Fall in Love If You Hang Around" |
| 4:30 | |
| 4. | "Our Love" |
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| 4:27 |
| 5. | "Home Alone" |
| Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis | 4:59 |
| 6. | "Choice of Colors" | Curtis Mayfield |
| 3:52 |
| 7. | "Guilty" |
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| 2:56 |
| 8. | "Somehow He Loves Me" |
| George Duke | 5:58 |
| 9. | "End of the Road Medley (Live)" |
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| 11:51 |
Notes
- ^[A] denotes co-producer
Charts
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Certifications
edit| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| United States (RIAA)[7] | Gold | 500,000^ |
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^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. | ||
Release history
edit| Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Various | September 13, 1994 | MCA Records | [1] |
References
edit- ^ a b c d Henderson, Alex. "Just for You". AllMusic. Retrieved July 30, 2020.
- ^ "Gladys Knight: Artist". grammy.com. Retrieved August 26, 2022.
- ^ "Gladys Knight And The Pips Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved July 30, 2020.
- ^ "Gladys Knight And The Pips Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved July 30, 2020.
- ^ "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums – Year-End 1994". Billboard. Retrieved February 1, 2021.
- ^ "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums – Year-End 1995". Billboard. Retrieved February 1, 2021.
- ^ "American album certifications – Gladys Knight – Just for You". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved July 30, 2020.