Straight from the Heart — 1982

Patrice Rushen

Released 1982Funk & Disco

Start herePicked by a lifelong record collector

A polished funk-soul peak, home to the much-sampled 'Forget Me Nots'. Smooth and beloved. A genre highlight. The single record that earns them a spot in the catalogue.

On vinyl: Second-hand copies circulate widely; a clean original can be better value than a new repress.

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Tracks from this album on our lists

Forget Me Nots on Best Funk Songs of All Time, Best 1980s Funk & Disco Songs

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