The Man Is Back! is the self-produced seventeenth album by American R&B singer Barry White, released in 1989 on A&M Records. The first album of White's comeback phase, the album featured White incorporating a more contemporary production style while retaining the essential elements of his trademark sound, but the album was only a moderate seller, peaking at No. 22 on the R&B chart, only slightly higher than the disappointing showing of his A&M debut, The Right Night & Barry White. Critical reaction is generally positive, with the album being classed as a worthwhile and enjoyable, if not groundbreaking, addition to White's catalogue.
Track listing
- "Responsible" <small>(Barry White, Julian Jackson, Jack Perry)</small> - 4:41
- "Super Lover" <small>(White, Perry, William Jones)</small> - 4:52
- "L.A. My Kinda Place" <small>(White)</small> - 4:50
- "Follow That and See (Where It Leads Y'All)" <small>(White)</small> - 5:04
- "When Will I See You Again" <small>(White, Terrence Thomas)</small> - 5:51
- "I Wanna Do It Good to Ya" <small>(White, Rusty Hamilton III)</small> - 6:00
- "It's Getting Harder All the Time" <small>(Aaron Schroeder, David Grover)</small> - 5:09
- "Don't Let Go" <small>(White, Thomas, Chuckii Booker)</small> - 9:08
- "Love's Interlude/Good Night My Love" <small>(White)</small> - 7:46
Charts
Weekly charts
Year-end charts
Singles
- "Super Lover" (US R&B No. 34)
- "I Wanna Do It Good to Ya" (US R&B No. 26)
- "When Will I See You Again" (US R&B No. 32)
References