Willie Collins
Willie Collins – Where You Gonna Be Tonight?
Producer – Billy Nichols, Willie Collins
Written-By – Cliff Dawson, Craig Peyton, Jolyon Skinner
4:56
A2 Restless
Producer – Billy Nichols, Willie Collins
Written-By – Womack & Womack
4:42
A3 Sticky Situation
Producer – Gene McFadden, Rahni P. Harris, Jr.
Written-By – Gene McFadden, Linda Vitali, Peter Beckett
3:49
A4 Ain't No Woman
Producer – Billy Nichols, Willie Collins
Written-By – Billy Nichols
5:20
B1 Determination
Featuring [With], Producer – McFadden & Whitehead
Written-By – Linda Vitali, Gene McFadden/John Whitehead, Peter Beckett
5:42
B2 First Time Making Love
Producer – Billy Nichols, Willie Collins
Written-By – Wilbur Bascomb, Willie Collins
5:20
B3 Let's Get Started
Producer – Billy Nichols, Willie Collins
Written-By – Billy Nichols
5:09
B4 Girl In The Corner
Producer – Billy Nichols, Willie Collins
Written-By – Wilbur Bascomb
4:58
Label: Capitol Records – EST 2012
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
Country: UK
Released: 1986
Genre: R&B Soul, Funk
Style: Eighties Soul, Boogie
Willie Collins’ 1986 album Where You Gonna Be Tonight? (Capitol) is a highly regarded, underrated modern soul/boogie gem produced with Billy Nichols. It features smooth, lush 80s R&B, highlighted by the charting ballad "Let's Get Started" and upbeat tracks like "So Hot" and "Burnin'," with critics praising the,, soulful,, heartfelt vocals.
The album blends smooth, romantic Contemporary R&B, soul ballads, and danceable boogie/funk tracks. Produced by Billy Nichols and Collins himself, the album has a polished, early-to-mid 80s feel, reminiscent of Freddie Jackson.
Highlights:-
"Let's Get Started": Widely considered the album's highlight, this easy-paced ballad became Collins' only chart entry, reaching number 43 on the Billboard R&B chart.
"Where You Gonna Be Tonight?": The title track is noted for its boogie influence but has also been criticized as being somewhat derivative of other mid-80s soul.
"Restless" & "Ain't No Woman": These are highlighted as smooth, "loping" ballads that showcase his vocal range.
The album is considered an underrated, "must-have" for modern soul fans. It is seen as a high-quality example of 1980s R&B, avoiding excessive derivative, sounds for a more emotional performance.
It is frequently described as a hidden gem of the era, offering a mix of smooth romanticism and high-energy funk. The album remains a favorite among Modern Soul collectors: Discogs: Ranges from 3.8 to 4.5 / 5 stars across various pressings. Rate Your Music: Holds a rating of 4.25 / 5.