{"product_id":"mike-davis-when-only-a-friend-will-do","title":"Mike Davis: When Only A Friend Will Do","description":"Mike Davis: When Only A Friend Will Do MUSIC AUDIO CD 90s r\u0026amp;b soul Jive 1992  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eType: \u003c\/label\u003e Music \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003ePlatform: \u003c\/label\u003e Audio CD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/label\u003e Jive \/ Zomba Recording Corporation \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eReleased: \u003c\/label\u003e 1992 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eMedia: \u003c\/label\u003e CD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cshortdescription\u003e\u003c\/shortdescription\u003eMike Davis: When Only A Friend Will Do\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlbum Features\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTitle:\u003cbr\u003eMike Davis: When Only A Friend Will Do\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRecord Label:\u003cbr\u003eJive \/ Zomba Recording Corporation\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRelease Year:\u003cbr\u003e1992\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCat No:\u003cbr\u003e41482-2\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCountry:\u003cbr\u003eUS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGenre:\u003cbr\u003eR\u0026amp;B\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStyle:\u003cbr\u003eContemporary R\u0026amp;B, Soul\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMike Davis is an American R\u0026amp;B singer whose soulful voice and smooth delivery mark him as a classic early-1990s contemporary soul stylist. He blends a warm baritone with clear, emotive phrasing and a focus on romantic, narrative lyrics. Davis's recordings emphasize melody and vocal control, often backed by polished studio arrangements typical of the Jive\/Zomba production teams. His songs aim for broad appeal, balancing radio-friendly hooks with intimate balladry.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen Only A Friend Will Do, released in 1992 on Jive\/Zomba, gathers a collection of ballads and mid-tempo tracks that showcase Davis's strengths as a vocalist and interpreter. The album highlights his ability to deliver tender slow songs as well as more rhythmic contemporary tracks, including a rendition of Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now. Production on the record is glossy and supportive, giving the performances a polished early-90s R\u0026amp;B sheen. For listeners of period R\u0026amp;B and soul, this album is a representative example of the genre's transition into the 1990s.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTracklist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1.\u003cbr\u003eWhen Only A Friend Will Do\u003cbr\u003e5:40\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2.\u003cbr\u003eSlow Motion\u003cbr\u003e5:15\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3.\u003cbr\u003eAll Alone\u003cbr\u003e5:28\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4.\u003cbr\u003eShow Me The Way To Your Heart\u003cbr\u003e6:27\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5.\u003cbr\u003eDon't Leave\u003cbr\u003e4:48\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e6.\u003cbr\u003eAin't No Stoppin' Us Now\u003cbr\u003e4:38\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e7.\u003cbr\u003eI'll Never Get Enough Of Your Lovin'\u003cbr\u003e4:14\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e8.\u003cbr\u003eYou Don't Have To Dream About It\u003cbr\u003e4:52\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e9.\u003cbr\u003eCall Me\u003cbr\u003e5:05\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor CD Player\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Jive \/ Zomba Recording Corporation","offers":[{"title":"Used In Sleeve","offer_id":67736383127830,"sku":"138335","price":9.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/0377\/1710\/files\/202610151526172837b569bcd55d.jpg?v=1792103413","url":"https:\/\/www.neverdiemedia.com\/products\/mike-davis-when-only-a-friend-will-do","provider":"NeverDieMedia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}