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You Might Be Surprised

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You Might Be Surprised
Studio album by
ReleasedAugust 27, 1985
Studios
GenreSoul jazz
LabelColumbia
Producers
Roy Ayers chronology
In the Dark
(1984)
You Might Be Surprised
(1985)
I'm the One (For Your Love Tonight)
(1987)
Singles from You Might Be Surprised
  1. "Slip 'N' Slide"
    Released: 1985
  2. "Hot"
    Released: 1985
  3. "Programmed for Love"
    Released: 1985
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusicStarStarStar[1]

You Might Be Surprised is a studio album by American musician Roy Ayers. It was released in 1985 through Columbia Records. The recording sessions for the album took place at Celestial Sounds and Mediasound in New York City. The album was produced by James Mtume, Roy Ayers, Philip Field, and Edward "Tree" Moore.

Track listing

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No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Hot"4:40
2."Programmed for Love"
  • Douglas Paul Frank
  • Dunn Pearson Jr.
5:38
3."Virgo"Roy Ayers4:27
4."You Might Be Surprised"Ivy Ray3:54
5."Night Flyte"
  • Mtume
  • Edward Moore
4:32
6."Can I See You"
  • Ayers
  • David Metcen
  • Dwayne Perdue
5:26
7."For You"Dave Robbins4:03
8."Slip N' Slide"
4:28

Chart history

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Chart (1985) Peak
position
UK Albums (Official Charts)[2]91
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[3]31

References

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  1. Henderson, Alex. "You Might Be Surprised – Roy Ayers". AllMusic. Retrieved September 5, 2018.
  2. "Official Albums Chart on 27/10/1985 – Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved September 5, 2018.
  3. "Roy Ayers Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved November 25, 2018.
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