Strut presents the definitive edition of Patrice Rushen’s landmark album from 1982, ‘Straight From The Heart’. Recorded during Elektra’s drive for ‘sophisticated dance music’ as many jazz artists created their own arrangements of disco and boogie, the sessions marked a progression for Patrice as she began exploring sonics as much as songwriting.

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  • 1. Forget Me Nots
  • 2. I Was Tired of Being Alone
  • 3. All We Need
  • 4. Number One (Instrumental)
  • 5. Wherethere is Love
  • 6. Breakout!
  • 7. If Only
  • 8. Remind Me
  • 9. (She Will) Take You Down For Love

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  • 1. Forget Me Nots (12" Version)
  • 2. Breakout! (12"Version)
  • 3. I Was Tired of Being Alone (12" Version: F.Byron Clark Remix
  • 4. Number One (Instrumental) (12"Version)