List of songs recorded by Mary J. Blige
This is an alphabetical listing of songs recorded by American singer Mary J. Blige, listing the year of each song's first official release and the album(s) and/or single(s) they were included on.
Mary J. Blige has 14 studio albums in her career so far, as well as a soundtrack album and several compilations containing songs not available on her studio albums.
Songs
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Notes
[edit]- ^ Later included on Reflections (A Retrospective) in 2006.
- ^ Mary J. Blige performed this song as a duet with Whitney Houston in 1999 live at VH1 Divas, which was later included on the live album released that year. Mary later recorded a studio version duet with Patti LaBelle for the latter's album Classic Moments, which was also included on the compilation Mary J. Blige & Friends.
- ^ Later appeared on the compilation Mary J. Blige & Friends.
- ^ Also released as the b-side of "All That I Can Say".
- ^ Known as "I Can See in Color" on some editions of the album.
- ^ Previously included on a Cassette promo of Share My World but did not make the final tracklist.[19]
- ^ The original 2009 version was solely sung by Mary. Later versions from 2010 pressings of the album feature Jay Sean, Tiziano Ferro, Vanessa Amorosi, Rea Garvey or K'naan depending on the country.
- ^ Previously included on a Cassette promo of My Life but did not make the final tracklist.[21] Later appeared on the 2019 compilation HERstory, Vol.1.
- ^ Also appears on the compilation album Mary J. Blige & Friends.
- ^ A live version appears on Elton John's live album One Night Only and the 2006 compilation album Mary J. Blige & Friends. A studio version was also recorded and released promotionally.[24]
- ^ Later included on Reflections (A Retrospective) in 2006.
- ^ Also appears on the compilation album Mary J. Blige & Friends.
- ^ A re-recorded version was released in 2006 on Reflections (A Retrospective).
- ^ Also appears on the compilation album Mary J. Blige & Friends.
- ^ Known as "Hood Love" on some editions of the album.
- ^ Also appears on the compilation album Mary J. Blige & Friends.
- ^ A remixed version appears on the album What's the 411? Remix
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t My Life II... The Journey Continues (Act 1) (liner notes). Mary J. Blige. MCA. 2011. UICF-1131.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r No More Drama (liner notes). Mary J. Blige. MCA. 2001. MCD 112 632-2.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ a b c d e f g Reflections (A Retrospective) (liner notes). Mary J. Blige. Geffen. 2006. 0602517178816.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n Think Like a Man Too (liner notes). Mary J. Blige. Epic. 2014. 88843087842.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s The Breakthrough (liner notes). Mary J. Blige. MCA. 2005. UICF 1064.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p Love & Life (liner notes). Mary J. Blige. Geffen. 2003. UICC-1090.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o Mary (liner notes). Mary J. Blige. MCA. 1999. MVCE-24168.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n Good Morning Gorgeous (liner notes). Mary J. Blige. Mary Jane Productions. 2022. 810043688543.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ a b Arnold, Chuck (November 29, 2019). "Mary J. Blige's 'My Life' at 25". Billboard.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n My Life (liner notes). Mary J. Blige. MCA/Uptown Records. 1995. MCD 11398.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ Brown, Preezy (July 21, 2021). "Biz Markie's Genius Influenced These 30 Rap and R&B Songs". Vibe. Retrieved March 8, 2022.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j What's the 411? (liner notes). Mary J. Blige. MCA/Uptown Records. 1992. MCLD 19315.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l Stronger with Each Tear (liner notes). Mary J. Blige. Geffen. 2009. B0013722-02.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t Growing Pains (liner notes). Mary J. Blige. Geffen. 2007. UICF-1093.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ Love & Life (liner notes). Mary J. Blige. Geffen. 2003. 986070-0.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m A Mary Christmas (liner notes). Mary J. Blige. Verve Records/Interscope Records. 2012. B0018911-02.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ a b c d Williams, Chris. "Mary J. Blige's My Life LP (1994) revisited with co-producer Chucky Thompson | Return To The Classics". soulculture.com. Soul Culture. Archived from the original on August 19, 2014. Retrieved March 11, 2022.
- ^ "Mary J. Blige - Share My World (1997 Cassette Promo)". discogs.com. April 22, 1997. Retrieved March 9, 2022.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l The London Sessions (liner notes). Mary J. Blige. Capital Records. 2014. 0602547007193.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ "Mary J. Blige - My Life (1994 Cassette Promo)". discogs.com. 1994. Retrieved March 9, 2022.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p Strength of a Woman (liner notes). Mary J. Blige. Capitol. 2017. B002610102.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ a b c No More Drama (liner notes). Mary J. Blige. MCA. 2002. MCD 112 845-2.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ "Elton John Featuring Mary J. Blige - I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues (2000, CD)". discogs.com. Retrieved January 27, 2023.
- ^ "Mary J. Blige – Know". iTunes Store (US). May 8, 2019. Retrieved January 27, 2023.
- ^ "Mary J. Blige – Only Love". iTunes Store (US). July 12, 2018. Retrieved January 27, 2023.
- ^ a b Butler, Rhett (July 28, 2017). "Mary J. Blige's "What's the 411?" Turns 25". The Shadow League. Retrieved March 8, 2022.
- ^ Hogan, Ed. "Sexy - Song Review". allmusic.com. Retrieved March 12, 2022.
- ^ "Mary J. Blige (feat. Nas) – Thriving". iTunes Store. Retrieved January 27, 2023.
- ^ What's the 411? Remix (liner notes). Mary J. Blige. MCA/Uptown Records. 1993. MCD 10942.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ Ericka Blount Danois (July 31, 2019). "Afropunk Interview: Patrice Rushen speaks her truth". Afropunk.com. Retrieved March 8, 2022.
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