As the former co-lead singer of
Con Funk Shun
,
Michael Cooper
has become accustomed to success as an artist. With the release of his debut solo album, the results are no different.
Love Is Such a Funny Game
features a variety of rhythms. On November 4, 1987,
Cooper
released his debut single
"To Prove My Love."
Produced and written by
Denzil Foster
Thomas McElroy
, and
Jay King
, the
dance
single sailed its way up the
Billboard
R&B
charts to the Number Three position.
chants his way through the verse and displays his falsetto in the chorus and bridge, something he rarely did while with
.
then slows down the rhythm with
"Dinner for Two."
With its thumping bassline, sax intro, and silky background vocals,
is able to unwind vocally with his authoritative yet passionate tenor. Produced by bandmates
Felton C. Pilate II
Ron Everette
, the single peaked at number 24, but warranted a better outing. Other notable singles featured on the album are
"Quickness,"
"Look Before You Leave,"
a remake of the
Carole King
classic
"You've Got a Friend,"
and the title track. Overall,
creates a new sound and image for himself, but manages to retain the appeal that made
so popular. ~ Craig Lytle