{"product_id":"hey-ricky-melisa-manchester","title":"Hey Ricky, Melisa Manchester","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMelissa Manchester – Hey Ricky\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eArtist:\u003c\/b\u003e Melissa Manchester\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/b\u003e Hey Ricky\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAlbum Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Tenth Studio Album\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOriginal Release Date:\u003c\/b\u003e May 1982\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLabel:\u003c\/b\u003e Arista Records\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGenre:\u003c\/b\u003e Pop \/ Synth-Pop \/ Adult Contemporary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBackground \u0026amp; Production\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"24\"\u003eHey Ricky\u003c\/b\u003e represents the moment Melissa Manchester successfully transitioned from a 70s adult contemporary balladeer into an 80s pop powerhouse. Following a decade of soulful hits, Manchester embraced the emerging synthesizer sounds of the era, working with producer \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"291\"\u003eArif Mardin\u003c\/b\u003e. Recorded at the height of the MTV explosion, the album was designed to compete with the new wave of high-energy pop. It became a career-defining release, delivering the biggest hit of her career and earning her a \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"517\"\u003eGrammy Award\u003c\/b\u003e for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMusical Composition \u0026amp; Style\u003c\/b\u003e The album is a sophisticated mix of upbeat, synth-driven tracks and the powerful, soaring ballads that established Manchester's reputation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Global Smash:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"18\"\u003eYou Should Hear How She Talks About You\u003c\/b\u003e is the album’s standout hit. With its infectious \"talk-about-you\" hook and shimmering synth-pop arrangement, it peaked at \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"180\"\u003e#5\u003c\/b\u003e on the Billboard Hot 100 and remains a definitive 80s pop anthem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Title Track:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"17\"\u003eHey Ricky\u003c\/b\u003e leans into a more theatrical, mid-tempo groove, showcasing Manchester's vocal range and storytelling ability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBalladry:\u003c\/b\u003e Tracks like \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"22\"\u003eCome In From The Rain\u003c\/b\u003e (a remake of her own classic co-written with Carole Bayer Sager) reminded listeners of her deep roots in the Great American Songbook tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStudio Craft:\u003c\/b\u003e Featuring elite session musicians like \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"53\"\u003eSteve Lukather\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"72\"\u003eJeff Porcaro\u003c\/b\u003e (of Toto), the album boasts a pristine, high-budget production typical of early 80s Arista releases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLegacy \u0026amp; Collector Notes\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"25\"\u003eHey Ricky\u003c\/b\u003e is the essential Melissa Manchester album for fans of 80s pop reinvention. It proved she could master the transition from piano-based singer-songwriter to chart-topping pop star without losing her vocal integrity. For vinyl collectors, the original \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"284\"\u003eArista\u003c\/b\u003e pressings are highly valued for their clean, crisp production. The cover art—featuring a stylish, neon-lit portrait of Manchester—perfectly captures the sophisticated, \"uptown\" aesthetic of the early 1980s. It is a fantastic addition to any Shopify store specializing in 80s Pop, Grammy-winning artists, or the \"Diva\" era of American music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKeywords:\u003c\/b\u003e Melissa Manchester, Hey Ricky, You Should Hear How She Talks About You, Arista Records, 1982 Vinyl, Synth-Pop, 80s Pop, Grammy Winner, Arif Mardin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCollection Ideas:\u003c\/b\u003e 80s Pop Divas, Grammy Award-Winning Albums, The Arista Years, Synth-Pop Classics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRelated Artists:\u003c\/b\u003e Bette Midler, Carole King, Sheena Easton, Olivia Newton-John, Laura Branigan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Melisa Manchester","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51343844409661,"sku":"5520","price":90.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/2605\/9325\/files\/Melissa_Manchester_Hey_Ricky.jpg?v=1769924928","url":"https:\/\/gravestonerecords.com.au\/products\/hey-ricky-melisa-manchester","provider":"Gravestone Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}