Jonathan Butler is a 1987 album by South African singer-guitarist Jonathan Butler.Jet March 7, 1988 – p. 40, "Jonathan Butler, South African singer-guitarist whose hit album, Jonathan Butler was recently certified as gold, explaining why he doesn't sing about South African political issues in his music: "I want to say positive things with my music."Max Mojapelo, Sello Galane Beyond Memory: Recording the History, Moments and Memories ...- 2008 1920299289 -"In 1987 he released a double-album that showed his true colours to the international music industry. "Garth Chilvers, Tom Jasiukowicz – 1994 History of contemporary music of South Africa Part 1 – p. 16, The most famous member is Jonathan Butler, who made his name at the age of 12 as part of the Golden City Dixies. ... Jonathan Butler (1987) "Hugh Gregory – Soul Music A-Z 1995, p. 47, 0306806436 "This was followed by his debut album, Introducing Jonathan Butler, which in turn was succeeded by Jonathan Butler, the latter included "Lies" (US #27; UK #18, 1987) and "Overflowing." Other albums such as Deliverance swiftly followed,"

Critical reception

Ron Wynn of Allmusic in a 3/5 stars review, described this as "The album that made Butler a star. The sweeping ballads, catchy uptempo, dance-oriented hits, and multi-tracked overdubs and background vocalists helped make his music a staple on late '80s Urban Contemporary radio."

One Heartbeat was ranked at No. 2 on Robert K. Oermann of USA Today's list of 1987's top 50 R&B albums.

Track listing All songs written by Jonathan Butler and Jolyon Skinner, except where noted. "Lies" (US No. 27; UK No. 18) - 4:37 "Love Songs, Candlelight & You" - 5:00 "Going Home" (Butler) - 4:44 "I Miss Your Love Tonight" (Butler, Skinner, Barry Eastmond) - 4:20 "Holding On" - 4:12 "One More Dance" - 4:37 "Take Good Care Of Me" - 4:28 "Barenese" - 4:33 "All Over You" - 4:34 "Overflowing" (Butler, Eastmond, Keith Diamond) - 4:05 "Lovin' You" - 4:58 "Sunset" (Butler) - 4:15 "Say We'll Be Together" - 4:00 "Give A Little More Lovin'" (Butler, Simon May) - 4:10 "Reunion" (Butler, Eastmond) - 5:03 "High Tide" (Butler) - 4:42

Personnel Jonathan Butler – lead vocals (1, 2, 4–7, 9–11, 13, 14), backing vocals (1, 2, 5–7, 9, 11, 13), lead guitar (1, 3, 6, 8, 10, 12, 13, 15, 16), rhythm arrangements (3, 8, 13, 16), guitars (4, 5, 9, 11), keyboards (11, 15), 12-string guitar (12), all instruments (14) Barry Eastmond – keyboards (1–13, 15, 16), horn arrangements (1, 5), rhythm arrangements (3, 7, 8, 13, 15, 16), string arrangements (6, 7, 11, 12), drum programming (9), Simmons drums (10) Eric Rehl – keyboards (2, 4–6, 8, 9), synthesizers (12) Jason Miles – synth horns (9), synthesizer programming (11, 13, 15) Ira Siegel – rhythm guitar (1, 10) Doc Powell – rhythm guitar (3, 13, 15, 16), guitars (10) Wayne Braithwaite – bass (1, 2, 5, 7, 10–13) Luico Hopper – bass (3, 16) Buddy Williams – drums (1–3, 8, 15, 16) Chris Parker – drums (5) Terry Silverlight – drums (6, 7, 12) Bernard Davis – drums (10) Bashiri Johnson – percussion (2, 5, 7–10, 12, 16) Ralph MacDonald – percussion (3, 15) Anthony MacDonald – percussion (13) Charles Dougherty – horns (1, 5) V. Jeffrey Smith – horns (1, 5), backing vocals (2, 4, 6, 9, 10) Earl Gardner – horns (1, 5) Ron Tooley – horns (1, 5) Chris Hunter – alto saxophone (3, 11) Chris White – alto saxophone (7) Ed Salkin – alto saxophone (10) Thomas Flammia – backing vocals (1, 2, 5, 6, 9, 11, 13) Curtis King – backing vocals (1, 5, 7) Yolanda Lee Lewis – backing vocals (1, 2, 4–6, 9, 10, 13) Brenda White-King – backing vocals (1, 5, 7, 11, 13) Diane Williams – backing vocals (1, 5, 10, 11, 13) Dolly Eastmond – backing vocals (2, 4) Audrey Wheeler – backing vocals (2, 4, 9) Vaneese Thomas – backing vocals (4, 6) Phillip Ballou – backing vocals (5, 7, 11, 13) Ethel Beatty – backing vocals (7) Katie Kissoon – backing vocals (7)

Production Mike Noble – A&R Barry Eastmond – producer (1–13, 15, 16) Bryan "Chuck" New – mixing (1, 5, 9, 14), producer (14) Nigel Green – mixing (2–4, 6–8, 10–13, 15, 16) Carl Beatty – engineer Joe Blaney – engineer Steve Peck – engineer Steve Power – engineer Bruce Robbins – engineer Zombart – sleeve design Rob Lee – photography Jonathan Butler – liner notes Running Dog Management – management

Charts

Weekly charts Chart (1987) Peakposition Australian (Kent Music Report)| 69

Year-end charts Chart (1987) Position US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard) 48 Chart (1988) Position US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard) 98

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