The Boys (American band the Boys album)
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| Released | September 18, 1990[1] | |||
| Recorded | 1989–1990 | |||
| Genre | R&B | |||
| Length | 49:20 | |||
| Label | Motown | |||
| Producer | Daryl Simmons, Kayo[2] | |||
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The Boys is the eponymous second album from American R&B group Suns of Light (originally known as the Boys), released in September 18, 1990 via Motown Records.[1] Although L.A. Reid and Babyface produced 3 songs on their debut album Messages from the Boys, instead one song is produced by Daryl Simmons and Kayo, who were a part of the LaFace production and songwriting camp.
Three singles were released from the album: "Crazy", "Thing Called Love" and "Thanx 4 the Funk". "Crazy" is the last song the group has released to date to reach #1 on the Billboard R&B chart,[3] as well as the last song to date to chart on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at #29.[3]
The album peaked at #108 on the Billboard 200.[3] In addition to original songs, it contains a cover of the Michael Jackson song "Got to Be There".
Track listing
All tracks are written by The Boys[1] except "Thing Called Love" written by Kayo Roberson and Daryl Simmons; and "Got to Be There" written by Elliot Willensky
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Dear Fans" (Intro) | 0:42 |
| 2. | "Crazy" | 5:06 |
| 3. | "Thing Called Love" | 5:10 |
| 4. | "Compton" (Interlude) | 0:26 |
| 5. | "Funny" | 4:06 |
| 6. | "My Love" | 6:27 |
| 7. | "What's for Dinner" (Interlude) | 0:20 |
| 8. | "I Had a Dream" | 4:09 |
| 9. | "Got to Be There" (Michael Jackson cover) | 3:58 |
| 10. | "Interview" (Interlude) | 0:08 |
| 11. | "Smpte" | 3:56 |
| 12. | "Sir Nose" (Interlude) | 0:33 |
| 13. | "Thanx 4 the Funk" | 5:19 |
| 14. | "Hey Clown" | 0:08 |
| 15. | "The Bush" | 5:35 |
| 16. | "Strings 'N Things" | 2:19 |
| 17. | "See Ya!" (Interlude) | 0:52 |
| Total length: | 49:20 | |
Chart positions
| Chart (1990)[3] | Peak position |
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| US Billboard 200 | 108 |
| US R&B Albums (Billboard) | 24 |