The Real Chuckeeboo

The Real Chuckeeboo is the fourth album by British R&B group Loose Ends. It is the last album to feature all three original members; Carl McIntosh, Jane Eugene and Steve Nichol. Mainly written and produced by Loose Ends and co-produced by longtime collaborator Nick Martinelli, it also features contributions from Leon Ware and Caron Wheeler.

The Real Chuckeeboo
Studio album by
Loose Ends
ReleasedJune 18, 1988
Recorded1987–1988
GenreR&B, Pop, Dance
LabelMCA Records
ProducerNick Martinelli For Watchout Productions
Loose Ends chronology
Zagora
(1986)		 The Real Chuckeeboo
(1988)		 Look How Long
(1990)
Singles from The Real Chuckeeboo
  1. "Mr. Bachelor"
    Released: 1988
  2. "Watching You"
    Released: 1988
  3. "Life"
    Released: 1989
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic [1]
Robert ChristgauB+ [2]

The Real Chuckeeboo reached #52 in the United Kingdom.[3] In the USA it peaked at #16 on the R&B chart and #80 on the Billboard albums chart. Between the years 1991-2009 the album sold an additional 48,000 copies in the United States according to Nielsen Soundscan 3 years after its initial release, the album remains uncertified with overall sells unknown.

Track listing

All tracks are written by Carl McIntosh, Jane Eugene and Steve Nichol, except where noted.

Side one
No.TitleLength
1."Watching You"4:35
2."(There's No) Gratitude"5:21
3."The Real Chuckeeboo" ("Tomorrow" / "Mr. Bachelor" / "You've Just Got to Have It All")10:59
Side two
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
4."Life" 4:05
5."What Goes Around" 5:00
6."Easier Said Than Done"Carl McIntosh, Jane Eugene, Steve Nichol, Leon Ware5:40
7."Hungry" 4:56
8."Is It Ever Too Late?"Carl McIntosh, Jane Eugene, Steve Nichol, Sam Bergliter, Stephen Dante4:52
9."Remote Control" 5:13
European bonus tracks
No.TitleLength
10."Until a Tear Becomes a Rose"6:54
11."Too Much"4:05
12."Johnny Broadhead (Part 2)"6:30
North American bonus tracks
No.TitleLength
10."Magic Eyes"5:15
11."Until a Tear"5:48

Charts
Chart (1988) Peak
position
UK Albums[3] 52
The Billboard 200 80
Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums 16
Blues & Soul Top British Soul Albums[4] 7

Singles
Title UK[3] US
R&B[5]
"Mr. Bachelor" 50 11
"Watching You" 83 2
"Life" — 32

References
  1. Wynn, Ron. The Real Chuckeeboo review at AllMusic. Retrieved 2013-02-27.
  2. Christgau, Robert. "The Real Chuckeeboo review". Robert Christgau. Retrieved 2013-02-27.
  3. "LOOSE ENDS - full Official Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 29 September 2020.
  4. Top British Soul Albums. Blues & Soul. August 2, 1988.
  5. "Loose Ends Top Songs / Chart Singles Discography". Music VF. Retrieved 29 September 2020.
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