BETTY WRIGHT - The Very Best Of Betty Wright (2000) FLAC (image+.cue), lossless

Rhino's Very Best of Betty Wright collects some of the soul diva's definitive tracks, including her first Top 40 hit "Girls Can't Do What the Guys Do," her 1971 Top 10 hit "Clean Up Woman," "Let Me Your Lovemaker," her 1974 Grammy winner "Where Is the Love," and "I'm Gettin' Tired Baby." Though it's not as extensive as the label's earlier compilation The Best of Betty Wright, this album does present most of her major singles as well as a few representative album tracks. Heather Phares
Tracklist :
1     Clean Up Woman 2:47
Willie Clarke / Clarence Reid
2     Girls Can't Do What the Guys Do 2:07
Willie Clarke / Clarence Reid
3     He's Bad, Bad, Bad 2:24
William Clarke / Willie Clarke / Clarence Reid
4     Pure Love 2:35
William Clarke / Willie Clarke / Clarence Reid
5     I'm Gettin' Tired Baby 2:42
William Clarke / Willie Clarke / Clarence Reid
6     Is It You Girl 3:16
William Clarke / Willie Clarke / Clarence Reid
7     Baby Sitter 2:54
William Clarke / Willie Clarke / Clarence Reid / Betty Wright
8     It's Hard to Stop (Doing Something When It's Good to You) 3:13
Willie Clarke / Clarence Reid / Betty Wright
9     Let Me Be Your Lovemaker 3:19
Willie Clarke / Clarence Reid / Betty Wright
10     Secretary 2:54
Willie Clarke / Clarence Reid
11     Shoorah! Shoorah! 2:54
Allen Toussaint
12     Where Is the Love 3:59
Harry Wayne "K.C." Casey / Willie Clarke / Richard Finch / Betty Wright
13     Ooola La 2:52
William Clarke / Willie Clarke / Clarence Reid
14     Slip and Do It 3:16
Eugene Dixon / James Thompson
15     You Can't See for Lookin' 5:01
Willie Clarke / Betty Wright
16     Tonight Is the Night, Pt. 1 3:29
Willie Clarke / Betty Wright

BETTY WRIGHT - My First Time Around (1968-2012) RM | Atlantic R&B Best Collection 1000 | FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Tracklist :
1     Girls Can't Do What the Guys Do 2:07
Willie Clarke / Clarence Reid
2     Funny How Love Grows Cold 2:53
Willie Clarke / Clarence Reid
3    I'm Gonna Hate Myself in the Morning 2:14
Arthur Alexander / Dale Ward
4     Circle of Heartbreak 3:00
Betty Wright
5     Sweet Lovin' Daddy 2:27
Willie Clarke / Clarence Reid
6     Cry Like a Baby 2:35
Spooner Oldham / Dan Penn
7     Watch Out Love 2:44
Willie Clarke / Brad Shapiro / Betty Wright
8     He's Bad, Bad, Bad 2:25
Willie Clarke / Clarence Reid
9     I Can't Stop My Heart 3:28
Jackie Avery
10     I'm Thankful 2:07
Steve Alaimo / James W. Alexander / Sam Cooke
11     The Best Girls Don't Always Win 3:10
Clarence Reid
12     Just You 3:07
Sonny Bono
Credits :
Arranged By – Brad Shapiro, Steve Alaimo
Backing Vocals – The Reid Singers
Bass – David Brown
Drums – Butch Trucks, Eddie Martinez
Guitar – Joey Murcia
Organ – Bobby Birdwatcher
Piano – Arnold Albury, Clarence Reid

BETTY WRIGHT - I Love the Way You Love (1972-2006) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Classic soul LP from one of soul's unsung superstar divas, I Love The Way You Love is a well played, funky set from what sounds like a huge band recorded somewhere in Miami. It's not all hall of fame, but this is a confident album, with a fantastically tight, funky band pulling out great stops behind Wright, making each song a commanding soul attack. Hidden Darts
Tracklist :
1     I Love the Way You Love 3:06
Willie Clarke / Willie "Beaver" Hale
2     I'll Love You Forever Heart and Soul 3:45
Willie Clarke / Willie "Beaver" Hale / Betty Wright
3     I Found That Guy 3:33
Berry Gordy, Jr. / Freddie Perren / Deke Richards
4     All Your Kissin' Sho' Don't Make True Lovin' 2:37
Willie Clarke / Willie "Beaver" Hale
5     If You Love Me Like You Say You Love Me 3:08
Willie Clarke / Clarence Reid
6     Clean Up Woman 2:49
Willie Clarke / Clarence Reid
7     I'm Gettin' Tired Baby 2:45
Willie Clarke / Clarence Reid
8     Pure Love 2:37
Willie Clarke / Clarence Reid
9     Ain't No Sunshine 3:18
Bill Withers
10     Don't Let It End This Way 3:24
Willie Clarke / Willie "Beaver" Hale
11     Let's Not Rush Down the Road of Love 2:53
Willie Clarke / Clarence Reid
Credits :
Arranged By [Rhythm] – Clarence Reid, Little Beaver
Arranged By [Strings And Horns] – Mike Lewis
Backing Vocals – The Reid Singers
Bass – David Brown, Edmund Collins, Ron Bogdon, Snoopy Dean
Drums – Ivan 'Nick' Marshall, Jimmie Lee Harrell, John 'Duck' Sandlin, Robert Fergeson, Robert Johnson
Guitar – James Knight, Jess 'Beaver' Carr, Snoopy Dean, Willie 'Little Beaver' Hale
Horns – Memphis Horns
Piano, Organ – Arnold 'Hoss' Albury, Benny Latimore, Bobby Birdwatcher, Clarence Reid

BETTY WRIGHT - Hard to Stop (1973-2004) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

While Hard to Stop lacked a big classic hit on the order of "Clean Up Woman," it was a very solid and varied platter of early-'70s soul. Distinguished by the tight, lean Miami funk-soul of the backup players (particularly guitarist Willie "Little Beaver" Hale), it did offer a couple of pretty big R&B hits with the jittery rhythms of "The Babysitter" and "It's Hard to Stop (Doing Something When It's Good to You)," which was about as bluesy as soul got in 1973. A far more off-the-wall highlight was the radical reinterpretation of Helen Reddy's "I Am Woman," which changed it from a hokey pop tune into something that sounded far more grittily proud and defiant. However, it's a pretty consistent record throughout, with other cuts of note including "We the Two of Us," which has a great effervescent Miami organ, and "If You Think You've Got Soul," which weaves in and out of a quasi-tropical groove. The "Clean Up Woman" guitar rhythm is reprised on "Gimme Back My Man," though to less memorable effect than on the hit single. Richie Unterberger  
Tracklist :
1     I Am Woman 4:23
Ray Burton / Helen Reddy
2     Sweet Wonder 2:30
Willie Clarke / Joanne Shelby / Betty Wright
3     The Experts 3:06
Willie Clarke / Clarence Reid
4     We the Two of Us 3:02
Willie Clarke / Betty Wright
5     Let Me Go Down 3:02
Al Kooper
6     Gimme Back My Man 3:32
Billy Kennedy
7     Who'll Be the Fool 3:21
Harry Wayne "K.C." Casey / Willie Clarke / Clarence Reid
8     The Babysitter 3:08
Willie Clarke / Clarence Reid / Betty Wright
9     If You Think You've Got Soul 2:18
Willie Clarke / Clarence Reid
10     It's Hard to Stop (Doing Something When It's Good to You) 3:14
Willie Clarke / Clarence Reid / Betty Wright
Credits :
Betty Wright - Arranger, Vocals
Joanne Shelby - Arranger, Keyboards, Vocals (Background)
Willie Hale - Arranger, Guitar
Al Kooper - Arranger, Keyboards
Philip Wright, Joey Murcia - Guitar
Ron Bogdon - Bass (Electric)
Ivan Olander - Drums
Gerald Smith - Saxophone, Soloist
Vinnie Tanno - Trumpet
Simon Taylor, Fermin Goytisolo,  - Conga
Benny Latimore, Bobby Pucetti, Fred Bogert, Arnold Albury - Keyboards
H. W. Casey, Jeannette Holloway, The Perfections - Vocals (Background)
Mike Lewis - Horn Arrangements, String Arrangements, Trumpet
Clarence Reid - Producer, Arranger, Keyboards

BETTY WRIGHT - Danger High Voltage (1974-2012) RM | FLAC (tracks), lossless

Danger! Hi-Voltage is an apt title for Betty Wright's finest hour. It contains three R&B hits -- "Shoorah! Shoorah!," "Where Is the Love," and "Tonight Is the Night" -- but also features an array of other tasty tracks, including the heart-tugging "That's When I'll Stop Loving You." Out of print, but available on CD with another Wright album as a two-for-one. Andrew Hamilton
Tracklist :
1     Everybody Was Rockin' 3:48
Willie Clarke / Clarence Reid
2     Love Don't Grow on a Love Tree 3:01
Harry Wayne "K.C." Casey / Willie Clarke / Betty Wright
3     Show Your Girl 2:38
Harry Wayne "K.C." Casey / Richard Finch
4     Come on Up 2:59
Felix Cavaliere
5     Shoorah! Shoorah! 2:55
Allen Toussaint
6     Where Is the Love 4:55
Harry Wayne "K.C." Casey / Willie Clarke / Richard Finch / Betty Wright
7     That's When I'll Stop Loving You 3:23
Producer – H.W. Casey, Willie Clarke
Written-By – Billy Kennedy     
8     Don't Thank Me Baby, Thank Yourself 2:54
Producer – H.W. Casey, Willie Clarke
Written-By – Gloria Jones, Pam Sawyer     
9     Tonight Is the Night 4:00
Producer – Willie Clarke
Willie Clarke / Betty Wright
- BONUS TRACKS -
10    Secretary 2:53
Producer, Written-By – Clarence Reid, Willie Clarke
11    Value Your Love 2:56
Producer, Written-By – Clarence Reid, Willie Clarke
12    It's Bad For Me To See You 3:26
Producer – Steve Alaimo, Willie Clarke
Written-By – Gloria Jones, Pam Sawyer
13    One Thing Leads To Another 2:36
Producer, Written-By – Clarence Reid, Willie Clarke
14    My Baby Ain't My Baby Anymore 3:11
Producer – Clarence Reid, Willie Clarke
Written-By – Betty Wright, Clarence Reid, Willie Clarke

BETTY WRIGHT - Explosion (1976-2012) FLAC (tracks), lossless

Tracklist :
1    Open The Door To Your Heart 4:35
Written-By – B. Crutcher, H. Banks, R. Jackson
2    Do Right Girl 4:20
Written-By – B. Wright, W. Clarke
3    I Think I'd Better Think About It 3:10
Written-By – B. Wright, W. Clarke
4    Smother Me With Your Love 2:50
Written-By – B. Wright, W. Clarke
5    Don't Forget To Say I Love You Today 4:45
Written-By – B. Wright, W. Clarke
6    Keep Feelin' 4:50
Written-By – B. Wright, W. Clarke
7    Rock On Baby, Rock On 3:08
Flute – Gerald Smith
Written-By – B. Wright, W. Clarke
8    If I Ever Do Wrong 4:32
Written-By – B. Wright, W. Clarke
9    Bluesville 2:35
Co-producer – Clarence Reid
Written-By – C. Reid, W. Clark
10    Life 4:25
Co-producer – Seth Snyder
Written-By – Milton Wright
- BONUS TRACKS -
11    To Love And Be Loved    2:35
12    Ooola La    2:45
13    Slip And Do It    3:15
14    If I Was A Kid    3:42
Credits :
Arranged By [String, Horns], Keyboards – Mike Lewis
Backing Vocals – Charles A. Wright, Jeanette Wright
Bass – Arnold Paseiro, George "Chocolate" Perry
Drums – Joe Galdo, Robert Ferguson, Robert Johnson
Guitar – Ish Ledesma, Jerone Smith, Snoopy Dean, Willie "Beaver" Hale
Guitar, Backing Vocals – Milton Wright
Keyboards – Albhy Galuten, Dirty "Red" Morgan, Timmy Thomas
Producer – Willie Clarke

BETTY WRIGHT - This Time for Real (1977-2016) RM | FLAC (tracks), lossless

Tracklist :
1     That Man of Mine 3:25
Betty Wright
2     Wonderful Baby 3:42
Betty Wright
3     If You Abuse My Love (You'll Lose My Love) 4:45
Clarence Reid
4     You Can't See for Lookin' 4:58
Willie Clarke / Betty Wright
5     A Sometime Kind of Thing 3:28
Clay Cropper / Elise Kratish / Betty Wright
6     Brick Grits 4:05
Betty Wright
7     Sweet 3:11
Betty Wright
8     Give Me More, More, More 3:58
Clarence Reid
9     Room at the Top 3:47
Betty Wright

BETTY WRIGHT - Betty Wright Live (1978-1991) FLAC (tracks), lossless

When Betty Wright Live was first released in 1978, there was some speculation on whether or not it was really a live album or simply a studio recording with canned applause. To be sure, the applause doesn't sound authentic, and the original LP's liner notes listed neither a recording date nor a location. But whether it was recorded on stage or in the studio, this album provides much evidence of Wright's vitality as a singer. Live became best known for its version of "Tonight Is the Night," a moving account of a young woman losing her virginity to her first true love. But the gritty Miami soulster is equally expressive on Leon Russell's "A Song for You" and versions of her hits "Where Is the Love" and "Clean Up Woman" (which is performed as the main song in an 11-minute medley). Even if the title Betty Wright Live is an example of false advertising, this is a recording that fans of gritty, emotionally direct Southern soul would do well to experience. Alex Henderson  
Tracklist :
1     Lovin' Is Really My Game 5:18
Trenita Womack / Belita Woods
2     Tonight Is the Night 8:07
Willie Clarke / Betty Wright
3     A Song for You 7:25
Leon Russell
4     Clean up Woman Medley: Clean up Woman/Pillow Talk/You Got the Love/Mr. 11:37
Willie Clarke / Kenny Gamble / Leon Huff / David Nichtern / Clarence Reid
5     You Can't See for Lookin' 5:54
Willie Clarke / Betty Wright
6     Where Is the Love 4:07
Harry Wayne "K.C." Casey / Willie Clarke / Richard Finch / Betty Wright

BETTY WRIGHT - Betty Travelin' in the Wright Circle (1979-2016) RM | FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Betty Wright produced this final Alston release herself, and it's easy to understand why Henry Stone (Alston's owner) shelved it until the end of his association with the singer. Wright, who, as a teen, belted out "Clean Up Woman" like a bona fide tramp, brings none of that intensity to these sessions. A coupling of Darrell Banks' "Open the Door to Your Heart" and the O'Jays' "Love Train" falls flat. Like Wright's vocals, the songs lack conviction, passion, and depth. The lilting ballad "Thank You for the Many Things You've Done" is the most satisfying cut -- which isn't saying much, considering the quality of the other songs. "Listen to the Music (Dance)" attempts to reach the disco market, but instead will have listeners reaching for the off switch. Andrew Hamilton
Tracklist :
1    I'm Telling You Now 4:44
Written-By – B.Wright, J.McCray
2    Child Of The Man 4:24
Written-By – B.Wright, K.Kendrick, R.Webb
3    You're Just What I Need 4:05
Written-By – B.Wright, G.Greene
4    My Love Is 5:48
Written-By – B.Wright, J.McCray
5    Open The Door To Your Heart / Love Train 5:18
Written-By – D.Banks, K.Gamble
6    I Believe It's Love 4:04
Written-By – B.Wright, J.McCray
7    Thank You For The Many Things You've Done 5:52
Written-By – B.Wright, E.Ferguson
8    Listen To The Music (Dance) 5:10
Written-By – B.Wright, K.Kendrick

BETTY WRIGHT - Betty Wright (1981-2016) RM | Expanded Edition | FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Tracklist :
1    What Are You Going To Do With It 4:32
Backing Vocals – Melody McCully, Shirley Brewer, Wendy Barnes
Bass – Michael Wilkerson
Drums – Gregory Wilkerson
Guitar – William Bridgeforth
Horns – Bill Reichenbach (2), Ernie Watts, Jerry Hey
Piano [Acoustic] – Bill Wolfer
Written-By, Backing Vocals – Betty Wright
Written-By, Electric Piano [Fender Rhodes], Synthesizer – Stevie Wonder
2    I Like Your Loving 3:44
Arranged By [Horns] – Bill Reichenbach
Backing Vocals – Bobby Caldwell, Jeannette Wright, Yvette Morris Wright
Bass – Jimmy Haslip
Drums, Finger Snaps – Andre Fisher
Finger Snaps – Frank Rand, Robert "Rickey" Webb
Guitar – Buzzy Feiten, Donald Griffin
Piano [Acoustic] – John Barnes
Vibraphone, Cabasa – Victor Feldman
Written-By – Curtis Moore, Margery Lindsey, Richard 'Dimples' Fields
Written-By, Backing Vocals, Finger Snaps – Betty Wright
3    Indivisible 4:27
Arranged By [Horn And String] – Jerry Peters
Backing Vocals – Betty Wright, Jeannette Wright, Yvette Morris Wright
Bass – Jimmy Haslip
Drums – Andre Fisher
Electric Piano [Fender Rhodes] – Garry Greene
Guitar – Charles A. Wright, Donald Griffin
Piano [Acoustic] – John Barnes
Written-By – Jon Lind, John McNally
4    Body Slang 4:19
Backing Vocals – Cheryl Lynn, Teena Marie
Bass – Michael Wilkerson
Drums – Gregory Wilkerson
Guitar – Ned Doheny, William Bridgeforth
Synthesizer – Garry Greene
Timbales, Cowbell – Robert Webb
Written-By, Acoustic Guitar – Michael Norris Wright
Written-By, Backing Vocals, Cabasa, Wood Block, Cymbal – Betty Wright
5    Dancin' On The One 4:18
Arranged By [Horn] – Fred Wesley
Backing Vocals – Jeannette Wright, Robert "Rickey" Webb, Yvette Morris Wright
Electric Piano [Fender Rhodes], Handclaps – Garry Greene
Guitar, Backing Vocals – Charles A. Wright
Percussion, Handclaps – Andre Fisher
Piano [Acoustic] – John Barnes
Written-By, Backing Vocals – Betty Wright
Written-By, Bass – Michael Wilkerson
Written-By, Drums – Gregory Wilkerson
Written-By, Guitar – William Bridgeforth
6    Give A Smile 4:08
Arranged By [Horn And String] – Fred Wesley
Backing Vocals – Jeannette Wright, Phyllis Hyman, Yvette Morris Wright
Bass – Jimmy Haslip
Congas – Victor Feldman
Drums, Handclaps – Andre Fisher
Electric Piano [Fender Rhodes] – Garry Greene
Guitar – Charles A. Wright, Donald Griffin, Tito Jackson
Handclaps – Reggie Dozier
Piano [Acoustic] – John Barnes
Written-By – Anthony Turner, Phillip L. Wright
Written-By, Backing Vocals, Handclaps – Betty Wright
7    I Come To You 3:27
Lyrics By – Marty Panzer
Music By – Richard Kerr
Piano [Acoustic], Arranged By [String] – John Barnes
8    Make Me Love The Rain 4:10
Arranged By [Horn] – Bill Reichenbach
Backing Vocals – Jeannette Wright, Robert "Rickey" Webb, Yvette Morris Wright
Bass – Michael Wilkerson
Congas – Victor Feldman
Drums – Gregory Wilkerson
Electric Piano [Fender Rhodes] – Garry Greene
Guitar – Charles A. Wright, Tito Jackson, William Bridgeforth
Piano [Acoustic] – John Barnes
Soloist, Saxophone – Kim Hutchcroft
Tambourine [Muted] – Andre Fisher
Written-By, Backing Vocals – Betty Wright
9    One Bad Habit (And That's Loving You!) 7:43
Arranged By [String] – Bill Reichenbach
Backing Vocals – Betty Wright, Jeannette Wright, Robert "Rickey" Webb, Yvette Morris Wright
Bass – Michael Wilkerson
Drums – Gregory Wilkerson
Electric Piano [Fender Rhodes] – Garry Greene
Guitar – Charles A. Wright, William Bridgeforth
Soloist, Saxophone – Kim Hutchcroft
Written-By – Richard 'Dimples' Fields
- BONUS TRACKS -
10    What Are You Going To Do With It (7" Version) 3:44
Composed By – B. Wright, S. Wonder
11    What Are You Going To Do With It (12" Version) 4:08
Composed By – B. Wright, S. Wonder
12    I Believe In You (7" Version) 4:15
Composed By – Betty Wright
Producer – Andre Fischer
13    Goodbye You, Hello Him (12" Special Version) 5:56
Composed By – Richard Dimples Fields
14    Body Slang (7" Version) 4:00
Composed By – Michael Wright

BETTY WRIGHT - Wright Back at You (1983-2016) RM | Expanded Edition | FLAC (tracks), lossless

This Marlon Jackson production recorded in Jamaica hits on all cylinders. "Burning Desire," a Marlon and Tito Jackson song, exploits the disco groove in an infectious way, the rhythm track and trappings, including Luther Vandross on backing vocals, will set you right. "She's Older Now" has a subtle reggae groove with Wright's sweet vocals and squalls, and Vandross again contributed behind the groove. "Be Your Friend," the third straight winner, has a shuffling beat and polyrhythms which invite your best dance moves. Marlon duets with Wright on "I Promise You," a floater accented by a strident sax and romantic lyrics. An enthusiastic "Live, Love, Rejoice" continues the winning tradition, the title is sung like a cheerleading chant, with a tight guitar adding seasoning. Marlon, Randy, Tito, and Jackie Jackson wrote "Special Love," which Wright starts in an airy falsetto like Jackie Jackson's; the reggae rhythms makes this work, and Wright's singing toughens as the tape rolls. "Show Me," "Gimme Just Another Try," and "Reggae This Way " mesh American soul with Jamaican reggae. Andrew Hamilton
Tracklist :
1     Burning Desire 3:58
Arranged By [Background Vocals, Rhythm] – Marlon Jackson
Arranged By [Horns] – John Barnes, Marlon Jackson
Backing Vocals [Background Vocals] – Betty Wright, Luther Vandross, Margaret Reynolds, Marlon Jackson, Marva King
Bass – Joe Lee Thomas, Louis Johnson
Drum Programming [Drums Programmed] – Marlon Jackson
Guitar – Donald Kinsey
Keyboards – John Barnes
Percussion – Marlon Jackson, Steve Foreman
Synthesizer – John Barnes, Marlon Jackson, Pete Canarozzi
Written-By – Marlon Jackson, Tito Jackson
2     She's Older Now 6:26
Arranged By [Background Vocals] – Betty Wright, Luther Vandross
Arranged By [Rhythm] – Donald Kinsey, John Barnes
Backing Vocals [Background Vocals] – Betty Wright, Luther Vandross, Margaret Reynolds, Marva King
Bass – Joe Lee Thomas
Drums – Charlie Collins
Guitar – David Williams, Donald Kinsey
Keyboards – John Barnes
Lead Vocals – Betty Wright
Written-By – Betty Wright, Warren Mendes    
3     Be Your Friend 4:22
Arranged By [Background Vocals] – Betty Wright, Margaret Reynolds, Marlon Jackson
Arranged By [Horns] – John Barnes
Arranged By [Rhythm Arrangement] – John Barnes, Marlon Jackson
Backing Vocals [Background Vocals] – Betty Wright, Margaret Reynolds, Marva King
Bass – Louis Johnson
Drum Programming [Drums Programmed], Percussion – Marlon Jackson
Guitar – David Williams (4), Donald Kinsey
Keyboards, Synthesizer – John Barnes
Lead Vocals – Betty Wright
Written-By – Betty Wright, John Barnes, Marlon Jackson
4     I Promise You 4:54
Arranged By [Rhythm Arrangement] – Jack Daugherty, Marlon Jackson
Arranged By [Strings: Fairlight CMI] – Will Alexander
Drum Programming [Drums Programmed] – Marlon Jackson
Electric Upright Bass [Upright Bass] – Red Calander
Guitar – David Williams
Keyboards, Synthesizer [Strings: Fairlight CMI] – John Barnes
Lead Vocals – Betty Wright, Marlon Jackson
Lyrics By [Additional] – Marlon Jackson
Percussion – Steve Foreman
Soloist, Saxophone – Ernie Watts
Written-By – Jack Daugherty    
5     Live, Love, Rejoice 4:10
Backing Vocals [Background Vocals] – Betty Wright, Bill Bray, Howard Lindeman, Margaret Reynolds, Marlon Jackson, Marva King
Bass – Joe Lee Thomas
Drum Programming [Drums Programmed], Percussion – Marlon Jackson
Guitar – David Williams, Donald Kinsey
Keyboards – John Barnes
Lead Vocals – Betty Wright
Soloist, Guitar – Eric Williams
Synthesizer – John Barnes, Pete Canarozzi
Written-By – Donald Kinsey, Ralph kinsey
6     Special Love 5:11
Arranged By [Background Vocals] – Betty Wright, Marlon Jackson
Arranged By [Rhythm Arrangement] – John Barnes, Marlon Jackson
Backing Vocals [Background Vocals] – Betty Wright, Margaret Reynolds, Marlon Jackson, Marva King
Bass – Louis Johnson, Nathan East
Drum Programming [Drums Programmed], Percussion – Marlon Jackson
Keyboards – John Barnes
Lead Vocals – Betty Wright
Written-By – Jackie Jackson, Marlon Jackson, Randy Jackson, Tito Jackson    
7     Show Me 3:32
Arranged By [Rhythm Arrangement] – Donald Kinsey, John Barnes, Marlon Jackson
Backing Vocals [Background Vocals] – Betty Wright, John Barnes, John Barnes, Margaret Reynolds, Marlon Jackson, Marlon Jackson, Marva King
Bass – Nathan East
Drum Programming [Drums Programmed] – Marlon Jackson
Guitar – David Williams (4), Donald Kinsey
Keyboards – John Barnes
Lead Vocals – Betty Wright
Percussion – Steve Foreman
Written-By – Betty Wright, Patrick Parker      
8     Reggae the Night Away 3:55
Backing Vocals [Background Vocals] – Betty Wright, Donald Kinsey, Margaret Reynolds
Bass – Lebert Gibby Morrison
Drums – Carlton Santa Davis
Harmonica – Jon Paris
Lead Guitar – Donald Kinsey
Lead Vocals – Betty Wright
Organ – Robbie Lynn
Percussion – Scully Simms, Sticky Thompson
Piano – Keith Sterling
Rhythm Guitar – Steve Golding
Synthesizer – Byron Allred
Written-By – Betty Wright, Donald Kinsey, Ralph kinsey
9     Gimmie Just Another Try 4:18
Arranged By [Rhythm Arrangement], Keyboards, Synthesizer – John Barnes
Backing Vocals [Background Vocals] – Betty Wright, Margaret Reynolds, Marva King
Bass – Joe Lee Thomas
Drum Programming [Drums Programmed], Percussion – Marlon Jackson
Guitar – David Williams (4), Donald Kinsey
Lead Vocals – Betty Wright
Written-By – Betty Wright, John Barnes, Marlon Jackson
- BONUS TRACKS -
10     Burning Desire (7" Version) 3:14
Marlon Jackson / Tito Jackson
11     Burning Desire (12" Version) 7:16
Marlon Jackson / Tito Jackson
12     She's Older Now (7" Version) 3:57
Warren Mendes
13     Special Love (7" Version) 4:01
Jackie Jackson / Marlon Jackson / Randy Jackson / Tito Jackson

BETTY WRIGHT - Sevens (1986) FLAC (tracks), lossless

Tracklist :
1    I Can    4:09
2    In Time You'll See    5:43
3    Tropical Island 4:19
Producer – Noel Williams
4    The Sun Don't Shine    5:40
5    Share My Love    3:44
6    Music Street 3:51
Producer – Noel Williams
7    Are You Gonna Stand By Me (Or Fall For Her) ?    4:39
8    Pain    7:00
9    Hang On    4:12

BETTY WRIGHT - Mother Wit (1988) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

It's a shame that LPs have gone the way of the dinosaur, as Andris Kikutus' striking cover -- displaying Wright in a dashing red outfit -- is best appreciated in large scale. The nine tracks inside aren't half bad, either. Wright sounds as good as ever on the agonizing "After the Rain," the plaintive "No Pain, No Gain," and "Unsolicited Advice." She stays current with "Miami Groove," without losing any of the grip that has kept her musically viable for nearly 35 years. Andrew Hamilton
Tracklist :
1     After the Pain 7:00
Betty Wright
2     No Pain, (No Gain) 5:12
Betty Wright
3     Ms. Time 4:23
Betty Wright
4     Love Days 4:49
Betty Wright
5     Miami Groove 4:49
Betty Wright
6     Unsolicited Advice 4:12
Betty Wright
7     Shoot It from the Hip 4:19
Noel Williams
8     Fakin' Moves 5:15
Edward Meriwether / Betty Wright
9     Say It Again 4:11
Carol Davis / Bunny Sigler

BETTY WRIGHT - 4u2njoy (1989) FLAC (tracks), lossless

Betty Wright's second album for Vision Records features a stunning picture of her decked out in a white outfit topped with a wide-brim, white hat. She had a hand in writing all nine songs, all of a consistent quality, but none of which are really essential. While competently done, the whole shebang reeks of another session; the lyrics are a series of clichés and street sayings, some marrying better than others. Just as any artist shouldn't put an album out every year just to keep his or her name out there (because if it's mediocre or average it won't enhance their career or get heard anyway), neither should Wright. She could likely put out killer albums every three or four years, but one per year, or every two years is a bit much at the stage of her career during which 4U2Njoy was recorded. The best of the lot includes the title track, "Keep Love New," "Valley of Lonely," and "It's Been Real." Notable is the contribution of former Rose Royce lead Gwen Dickey on backing vocals. Andrew Hamilton
Tracklist :
1     4u2njoy 4:40
Angelo Morris / Betty Wright
2     It's Been Real 4:17
Angelo Morris / Betty Wright
3     Quiet Storm 6;05
Betty Wright
4     Keep Love New 4:35
Betty Wright
5     From Pain to Joy 4:42
Betty Wright
6     Valley of Lonely 6:20
Angelo Morris / Betty Wright
7     Lightnin' 4:37
Betty Wright    
8     We "Down" 4:23
Betty Wright
9     Won't Be Long Now 5:12
Betty Wright

BETTY WRIGHT - B-Attitudes (1994) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Tracklist :
1    It's The Little Things    4:35
2    Love Is Too Deep    4:31
3    I Don't Know    4:51
4    Feels Good 4:39
Backing Vocals – Jeanette Wright Black, Steve Alaimo
5    I Know Too Much About You    4:39
6    Kiss Me, Hold Me 5:00
Backing Vocals – Nita Faye Green, Dave Morrison, Jeanette Wright Black, Rod Wilson
7    Don't Hurt Me    5:26
8    For Love Alone 7:48
Backing Vocals – Barbara Colbert, Jeanette Wright Black
Drums – Jonathan Joseph
Guitar – Manny Lopez
Keyboards – Eddie Montilla
Keyboards [Rhodes] – Juan Sembrano
Percussion – Bobby Thomas
9    Love Of My Life 4:29
Saxophone – Ronnie Laws
10    Only You 5:07
Keyboards – Abel Pabon
11    Distant Lover 5:20
Backing Vocals – Ginzia Carino, Jeanette Wright Black, Keith Roberts, Milton L. Wright, Jr., Phillip L. Wright, II
Saxophone – Ronnie Laws
Written-By – Gwen Gordy Fuqua, Marvin Gaye, Sandra Greene
12    Makin' Lover    5:04
13    I Found Love 4:34
Backing Vocals – Debra Laws, Gwen Dickey
Drums – Frankie Tontoh
14    Please Tell Me Yes    4:39
Credits :
Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals – Betty Wright
Producer, Arranged By – Betty Wright
Producer, Arranged By, Guitar, Bass, Keyboards, Drum Programming – Angelo Morris
Written-By – Angelo Morris (pistas: 1 to 10, 12 to 14), Betty Wright (pistas: 1 to 10, 12 to 14)

BETTY WRIGHT - Fit For A King (2001) FLAC (tracks), lossless

Tracklist :
1     Why We Do (What We Do) 4:36
Angelo Morris / Betty Wright    
2     Tribute to My Girls 4:41
Angelo Morris / Betty Wright    
3     U-R-A-Ho (And You Don't Know) 5:34
Angelo Morris / Betty Wright
4     Fit for a King 4:06
Angelo Morris / Betty Wright
5     Second Time in Love 5:34
Angelo Morris / Betty Wright
6     You Still Depend on Me 5:04
Angelo Morris / Betty Wright
7     Just Say the Word 4:28
Angelo Morris / Betty Wright    
8     Somebody's Only Love 5:35
Angelo Morris / Betty Wright
9     How Could You Just Walk Away? 4:13
Angelo Morris / Betty Wright
10     It Was Love When It Was Love 4:52
Angelo Morris / Betty Wright
11     Milk and Honey 5:59
Angelo Morris / Betty Wright    
12     Church Is Out 5:43
Angelo Morris / Betty Wright
13     Something's Going On 4:44
Angelo Morris / Betty Wright    
14     Tight Ta' Death 3:46
Angelo Morris / Betty Wright
15     Pull Your Pants Up!!! 4:11
Angelo Morris / Betty Wright
16     Thoughts 1:06
Angelo Morris / Betty Wright

BETTY WRIGHT and THE ROOTS - Betty Wright : The Movie (2011) FLAC (image+.cue), lossless

Betty Wright: The Movie is this Miami soul legend’s first album since 2001’s Fit for a King, but it’s hardly a return. During Wright’s decade away from making her own records, she was busy helping others -- including Kelly Clarkson, Joss Stone, Diddy, Keyshia Cole, and Lil Wayne -- as a songwriter, arranger, producer, and background vocalist. Here, she links up with the intrepid Roots crew and several supplemental session musicians, and she wrangles complementary appearances from Stone and the tremendously underappreciated Lenny Williams, as well as disruptive interjections from Lil Wayne and Snoop Dogg. Most of the songs were either written or co-written by Angelo Morris, who has been collaborating with Wright since the late ‘80s. It’s Wright’s best-sounding album since her self-titled 1981 release for Epic, with her backing band emulating vintage soul one moment and switching it up for more modern (and wholly appropriate) sounds the next. Wright sounds terrific, navigating through the upbeat, attitudinal jams and slower, romantic cuts with finesse and strength. Andy Kellman
Tracklist :
1    Old Songs 5:38
Bass – Mark Kelley
Drums, Percussion – Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson
Guitar – Randy Bowland
Keyboards, Synth – Angelo Morris
Written-By – Angelo Morris, Betty Wright, Raymond Gordon
2    Real Woman 5:34
Bass Guitar – Owen Biddle
Drums, Percussion – Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson
Featuring – Snoop Dogg
Guitar – Kirk Douglas
Keyboards – James Poyser
Lead Guitar – Angelo Morris
Programmed By, Synth – Ralph Jeanty, Sean McMillion
Synth – Corey Henry
Written-By – Angelo Morris, Betty Wright, Calvin Broadus, Ralph Jeanty, Sean McMillion
3    In The Middle Of The Game (Don't Change The Play) 3:55
Backing Vocals – Asher "Makeba Da Diva" Williams, Namphuyo Aisha, Patrice "Treeceelee" Parker
Bass Guitar – Angelo Morris
Drums, Percussion – Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson
Guitar – Eric Krasno
Keyboards – James Poyser
Written-By – Angelo Morris, Betty Wright, Tony Castillo
4    Surrender 5:06
Bass – Mark Kelley
Drums, Percussion – Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson
Guitar – Randy Bowland
Keyboards – James Poyser
Written-By – Angelo Morris, Betty Wright
5    Grapes On A Vine 5:15
Backing Vocals – Asher "Makeba Da Diva" Williams, Namphuyo Aisha, Patrice "Treeceelee" Parker
Bass Guitar, Lead Guitar, Keyboards, Synth – Angelo Morris
Featuring – Lil Wayne
Written-By – Angelo Morris, Betty Wright, Dwayne Carter
6    Look Around (Be A Man) 5:06
Backing Vocals – Asher "Makeba Da Diva" Williams, Namphuyo Aisha, Patrice "Treeceelee" Parker
Bass Guitar – Angelo Morris
Drums, Percussion – Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson
Guitar – Eric Krasno
Keyboards – Raymond Angry
Written-By – Adam Pallin, Angelo Morris, Betty Wright
7    Tonight Again 5:23
Backing Vocals – Patrice "Treeceelee" Parker
Bass – Mark Kelley
Drums, Percussion – Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson
Keyboards – Raymond Angry
Lead Guitar – Angelo Morris
Written-By – Angelo Morris, Betty Wright
8    Hollywould 6:39
Backing Vocals – Asher "Makeba Da Diva" Williams, Namphuyo Aisha, Patrice "Treeceelee" Parker
Bass – Mark Kelley
Drums, Percussion – Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson
Featuring – Robert "The Messenger" Bozeman
Keyboards – Raymond Angry
Lead Guitar – Angelo Morris
Written-By – Angelo Morris, Betty Wright, Robert Bozeman
9    Whisper In The Wind 5:25
Backing Vocals – Asher "Makeba Da Diva" Williams, Namphuyo Aisha, Patrice "Treeceelee" Parker
Bass Guitar, Keyboards, Synth – Angelo Morris
Drums, Percussion – Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson
Featuring – Joss Stone
Guitar – Kirk Douglas
Written-By – Angelo Morris, Betty Wright, Jocelyn Stoker
10    Baby Come Back 4:37
Backing Vocals – Antonio "Keywiz" Hairston, Sr., Charles "Carlos" Wright, Jeanette Wright
Drums, Percussion – Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson
Featuring – Lenny Williams
Written-By – Betty Wright, Ralph Jeanty, Sean McMillion
11    So Long, So Wrong 3:37
Drums, Percussion – Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson
Keyboards – James Poyser
Written-By – Angelo Morris, Betty Wright
12    You & Me, Leroy 5:35
Bass – Mark Kelley
Drums, Percussion – Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson
Keyboards – Raymond Angry
Written-By – Ahmir Thompson, Betty Wright, Mark Kelley, Raymond Angry
- BONUS TRACKS -
13    The One 6:04
Bass Guitar – Angelo Morris
Drums – Jonathan Joseph
Electric Piano [Fender Rhodes], Piano [Acoustic], Organ [Hammond] – Dwayne Bennett
Written-By – Betty Wright, Greg Curtis
14    Go! (Live) 9:39
Backing Vocals – Ashaala Shanae Jenkins, Asher "Makeba Da Diva" Williams, Namphuyo Aisha, Patrice "Treeceelee" Parker
Bass – George Parks
Drums – Brandon Maclin
Guitar – Nero Tindal
Keyboards – Alonzo Harris, Rollins Ross
Written-By – Angelo Morris, Betty Wright, James "J-Dub" Wright