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" (Barry White, Julian Jackson, Jack Perry) - 4:41 "Super Lover" (White, Perry, William Jones) - 4:52 "L.A. My Kinda Place" (White) - 4:50 "Follow That and See (Where It Leads Y'All)" (White) - 5:04 "When Will I See You Again" (White, Terrence Thomas) - 5:51 "I Wanna Do It Good to Ya" (White, Rusty Hamilton III) - 6:00 "It's Getting Harder All the Time" (Aaron Schroeder, David Grover) - 5:09 "Don't Let Go" (White, Thomas, Chuckii Booker) - 9:08 "Love's Interlude/Good Night My Love" (White) - 7:46
Charts
Weekly charts Chart (1989–1990) Peak position
Year-end charts Chart (1990) Position US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard) 31
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)
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