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The Dude was an immediate sensation. It spent a remarkable 81 weeks on the Billboard 200 album chart and peaked at number three. Its influence was recognized at the highest level of the music industry. The album was nominated for a staggering twelve Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year. It ultimately won three Grammys: Best Instrumental Arrangement, Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal, and Best Instrumental Arrangement (Accompanying Vocalists). Jones himself was awarded Producer of the Year at the 1981 Grammys.

The lead single, a cover of "Ai No Corrida," was a lusty, Latin-inspired dance number that crashed into the US Top 40. The title track, "The Dude," is a cool, self-referential groove that celebrates Jones himself. But the album's true heart lies in its ballads. "Just Once" and "One Hundred Ways" featured the stunning debut of vocalist James Ingram, whose warm, soulful voice propelled both singles into the Billboard Hot 100 Top 20, reaching No. 17 and No. 14 respectively. Another highlight is the horn-driven "Razzamatazz," with vocals by Patti Austin (Jones's goddaughter), which became a major hit in the UK. The album also features the cool groove of the Stevie Wonder-penned "Betcha' Wouldn't Hurt Me," arranged by Jones and Wonder around the aching throb of a Yamaha CS-80 synthesizer. Quincy Jones - The Dude -CD Album- -FLAC- - UP ...

Introduced the world to James Ingram ("Just Once," "One Hundred Ways") and heavily featured Jones' goddaughter Patti Austin ("Razzmatazz"). The Dude was an immediate sensation