Donna Washington - For The Sake Of Love (1979) [Hi-Res]

Aided by a colorful cast of players including Nathan East, Patrice Rushen, Harvey Mason, and Leon "Nduga" Chancler, soulful siren Donna Washington's debut album is an unaffected smattering of equal parts up-tempo R&B-funk grooves and mellow ballads. Her roots are firmly planted in the church, as evidenced by her powerful storytelling on the moving "Innocent" and the contagious, feel-good vibe she brings forth on "Didn't You Know." Just as satisfying vocally, and with even stronger arrangements, are the assertive, horn-infested dance number "First Things First" and the Lamont Dozier composition "Coming in for a Landing." The ballads comprising most of the B-side (including a cover of Chicago's "If You Leave Me Now") run together a bit with production that is somewhat lacking, but they don't diminish the set's overall quality. While Going for the Glow and Just for You were solid follow-up efforts, For the Sake of Love undoubtedly stands as Washington's most individual and dynamic.

Tracklist:
1.01 - Donna Washington - First Things First (6:32)
1.02 - Donna Washington - Coming In For A Landing (3:43)
1.03 - Donna Washington - I'll Let Nothing Separate Us (3:42)
1.04 - Donna Washington - Innocent (5:31)
1.05 - Donna Washington - Didn't You Know (5:16)
1.06 - Donna Washington - Much More Than Friends (4:10)
1.07 - Donna Washington - If You Leave Me Now (4:45)
1.08 - Donna Washington - For The Sake Of Love (4:19)