Melissa Manchester - For the Working Girl and 50 similar items

Catalog Number: AL-9533 Condition Details: Vinyl plays nicely; a few light hairlines (play-graded). Cover has a few creases near edges; light-scuffing and surface impressions (front/back); tiny surface abrasion near center on front. Inner-sleeve is original (generic white). Spine is easy-to-read with some wear. Shelf-wear along top/bottom-edge and corners. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots. Columbia House pressing. (Not a cut-out.) Tracks: If This Is Love Any Kind Of Fool Working Girl (For The) Without You Boys In The Back Room You And Me Talk A Fool's Affair Lovers After All Tears Of Joy Happier Than I've Ever Been About The Record: For the Working Girl, by Melissa Manchester, peaking at No. 68 on the Billboard chart, was promoted as a feminist anthem, particularly through its title track, a collaboration with Bernie Taupin, celebrated for its empowering message akin to Helen Reddys I Am Woman. It features a mix of five Manchester originals and six outside compositions, showcasing her versatility with a glamorous image crafted by photographer George Hurrell. Notable singles include If This Is Love, which resonated with adult contemporary audiences, and Lovers After All, a duet with Peabo Bryson that marked Manchesters first entry into the top 50 Soul Chart. The albums lack of a major hit single limited its commercial impact, but its feminist themes and Manchesters powerful vocals remain historically significant in her discography.