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James Ingram

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James Ingram was a Grammy-winning R&B and soul singer, songwriter, and producer whose smooth, velvety voice captivated audiences throughout the '80s and '90s. Born in Akron, Ohio, Ingram's career took off when he provided vocals for Quincy Jones' album The Dude (1981), earning him two Grammy Awards, including Best New Artist. His rich, emotive delivery on hits like "Just Once" and "One Hundred Ways" showcased his ability to blend soulful passion with refined elegance.

Ingram's solo career flourished with chart-topping ballads and duets that became classics. His 1983 duet with Patti Austin, "Baby, Come to Me," reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, while his collaboration with Linda Ronstadt, "Somewhere Out There," became an anthem of hope and longing. Ingram's mastery of romantic ballads was further highlighted in his hit "I Don't Have the Heart," a soulful confession that topped the charts in 1990.

Beyond his own recordings, Ingram was a prolific songwriter, co-writing Michael Jackson's "P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)" and contributing to hits for other artists. Known for his warmth, sincerity, and vocal finesse, James Ingram's timeless music continues to resonate, leaving a lasting legacy of love and soul.

Genres

: yacht rock

Total plays

668.4 million
Updated on 2025-06-14

Monthly listeners

2,445,831

Followers

704,218

Top Cities

  1. Philippines
    Quezon City
    171,291 listeners
  2. Philippines
    Cebu City
    83,152 listeners
  3. Philippines
    Davao City
    78,036 listeners
  4. Philippines
    Manila
    95,897 listeners
  5. Philippines
    Makati City
    58,121 listeners

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Most popular tracks

Track Plays Duration Release date
Just Once - New Version
Just Once - New Version
115,190,606 4:29 1999-04-12
Baby, Come To Me
Baby, Come To Me
88,351,919 3:37 1999-02-09
There's No Easy Way
There's No Easy Way
85,897,580 3:47 1983-01-01
I Don't Have the Heart
I Don't Have the Heart
51,800,484 4:14 1989-01-01
Just Once
Just Once
48,361,537 4:30 2008-01-01
Yah-Mo Be There
Yah-Mo Be There
35,425,510 4:31 2008-01-01
Yah Mo B There
Yah Mo B There
35,425,510 4:39 1983-01-01
The Secret Garden (Sweet Seduction Suite)
The Secret Garden (Sweet Seduction Suite)
29,537,750 6:41 1989-01-01
One Hundred Ways
One Hundred Ways
23,411,297 4:19 1981-03-28
How Do You Keep The Music Playing
How Do You Keep The Music Playing
22,241,583 4:15 1983-01-01
Somewhere Out There - From "An American Tail" Soundtrack
Somewhere Out There - From "An American Tail" Soundtrack
20,668,004 3:58 1986-01-01
Whatever We Imagine
Whatever We Imagine
16,293,078 3:58 1983-01-01
The Day I Fall In Love - Featuring Dolly Parton
The Day I Fall In Love - Featuring Dolly Parton
16,173,332 4:05 1999-04-12
One Hundred Ways - New Version
One Hundred Ways - New Version
13,322,473 4:37 1999-04-12
What About Me?
What About Me?
7,639,621 4:23 1984-08-27
When You Love Someone
When You Love Someone
7,134,177 4:09 1995-05-02
She Loves Me (The Best That I Can Be)
She Loves Me (The Best That I Can Be)
5,987,270 3:38 1983-01-01
I Believe I Can Fly
I Believe I Can Fly
5,281,332 5:03 1999-04-12
I Don't Have the Heart - New Version
I Don't Have the Heart - New Version
4,508,080 3:57 1999-04-12
Give Me Forever (I Do)
Give Me Forever (I Do)
3,860,138 3:50 1998-01-01
The Erotic Garden - After Hours Version Of Secret Garden
The Erotic Garden - After Hours Version Of Secret Garden
3,230,880 8:53 2009-11-23
Where Did My Heart Go?
Where Did My Heart Go?
3,135,551 3:53 1991-01-01
Forever More (I'll Be The One)
Forever More (I'll Be The One)
3,002,811 3:48 1998-01-01
Someone Like You
Someone Like You
1,581,845 4:24 1993-01-01
I Believe In Those Love Songs
I Believe In Those Love Songs
1,163,848 4:36 1999-04-12
Let Me Love You This Way
Let Me Love You This Way
1,147,192 4:14 1993-01-01
Wish You Were Here
Wish You Were Here
1,034,947 4:14 1994-01-01
Everything Must Change
Everything Must Change
972,430 4:48 1999-04-12
Blessed Assurance
Blessed Assurance
916,568 4:17 2008-01-01
Stand (in the Light)
Stand (in the Light)
845,669 4:49 2008-01-01
No Need To Say Goodbye
No Need To Say Goodbye
796,191 3:41 1999-04-12
Always You
Always You
759,986 4:38 1993-01-01
For All We Know
For All We Know
750,162 3:03 2008-01-01
One More Rhythm
One More Rhythm
682,211 4:03 1983-01-01
A Baby's Born
A Baby's Born
639,931 6:17 1993-01-01
Don't Let Go
Don't Let Go
617,895 4:35 2008-01-01
Mercy
Mercy
538,870 3:54 2008-01-01
You Never Know What You Got
You Never Know What You Got
533,327 6:22 1993-01-01
It's Your Night
It's Your Night
519,262 3:36 1983-01-01
Try Your Love Again
Try Your Love Again
460,700 4:23 1983-01-01
My Funny Valentine
My Funny Valentine
441,396 3:10 1999-04-12
Always
Always
430,938 4:17 1986-01-14
This Is the Night
This Is the Night
420,549 5:06 1993-01-01
Treat Her Right
Treat Her Right
383,883 5:04 1993-01-01
My People
My People
379,961 5:58 2007-10-15
(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Man
(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Man
353,581 5:06 1989-01-01
Beneath the Snow
Beneath the Snow
341,078 3:58 2008-01-01
No Place Like Home
No Place Like Home
340,151 3:31 2008-01-01
Party Animal
Party Animal
339,109 4:53 1983-01-01
When Was the Last Time the Music Made You Cry
When Was the Last Time the Music Made You Cry
313,127 5:01 1989-01-01
Everlast
Everlast
312,876 5:14 2008-01-01
Love One Day at a Time
Love One Day at a Time
312,215 4:32 1989-01-01
Someday We'll All Be Free
Someday We'll All Be Free
307,089 4:11 1989-01-01
Too Much for This Heart
Too Much for This Heart
306,861 5:24 1993-01-01
Sing for the Children
Sing for the Children
289,880 5:08 1993-01-01
Baby Be Mine
Baby Be Mine
276,735 4:59 1989-01-01
It's Real
It's Real
271,412 5:12 1989-01-01
One More Time
One More Time
238,546 4:32 2006-09-01
The Wings Of My Heart
The Wings Of My Heart
182,781 3:15 1986-01-14
Never Felt So Good
Never Felt So Good
169,947 4:06 1986-01-14
Any Kind of Love
Any Kind of Love
169,303 6:56 1993-01-01
I Wanna Come Back
I Wanna Come Back
167,563 4:50 1989-01-01
Red Hot Lover
Red Hot Lover
165,751 3:49 1986-01-14
Get Ready
Get Ready
158,863 4:33 2018-11-16
Love Come Down
Love Come Down
157,254 5:40 1989-01-01
Lately
Lately
138,367 4:19 1986-01-14
So Fine
So Fine
129,937 4:05 1989-01-01
Call on Me
Call on Me
129,420 4:04 1989-01-01
Crazy
Crazy
111,389 3:41 1986-01-14
Much More Than You Know
Much More Than You Know
102,333 4:09 2002-01-02
Trust Me
Trust Me
64,396 4:16 1986-01-14
Right Back
Right Back
63,950 4:01 1986-01-14
Love's Been Here and Gone
Love's Been Here and Gone
60,843 5:59 1986-01-14
It's Real - 12" Extended Version
It's Real - 12" Extended Version
55,214 7:18 2019-05-17
Tuff
Tuff
53,762 1:03 1986-01-14
Remember the Dream
Remember the Dream
50,196 4:22 2019-03-08
Say Hey
Say Hey
47,923 4:04 1986-01-14
Lean On Me - Keyapella Mix
Lean On Me - Keyapella Mix
34,640 4:55 2000-07-19
Lean On Me - Long Pass Feli's Ending
Lean On Me - Long Pass Feli's Ending
30,838 9:52 2000-07-19
It's Real (7" Edit)
It's Real (7" Edit)
28,490 4:18 2019-05-17
It's Real - Smooth Dub Mix
It's Real - Smooth Dub Mix
26,874 5:26 2019-05-17
After All
After All
17,226 3:33 2012-04-09
I Believe In Love
I Believe In Love
16,076 5:20 2012-04-09
So This Is Love
So This Is Love
14,824 4:32 2007-05-07
Day And Night - Alix Alvarez SOLE Channel Remix Vox
Day And Night - Alix Alvarez SOLE Channel Remix Vox
14,744 5:20 2006-09-11
Gotta Make Up Your Mind
Gotta Make Up Your Mind
13,899 3:55 2012-04-09
Lean On Me - Main Instrumental Mix
Lean On Me - Main Instrumental Mix
12,682 8:16 2000-07-19
Player Haters
Player Haters
11,891 4:47 2014-12-09
Finally
Finally
11,045 4:32 2011-10-23
Spend Some Time
Spend Some Time
10,892 3:36 2012-04-09
Lean On Me - Beats
Lean On Me - Beats
10,443 4:08 2000-07-19
Girl Of My Dreams Hey Love
Girl Of My Dreams Hey Love
6,198 3:56 2012-04-09
Through It All
Through It All
6,111 4:13 2012-04-09
Let Me Give You Love
Let Me Give You Love
5,681 4:35 2012-04-09
Rediscover
Rediscover
4,809 5:12 2012-04-09
I Love You Deep Inside
I Love You Deep Inside
4,562 3:13 2012-04-09
Whatever Happened
Whatever Happened
3,972 5:10 2012-04-09
I Believe In Love - Edit
I Believe In Love - Edit
3,487 3:41 2012-04-09
Whatever Happened - Edit
Whatever Happened - Edit
2,405 3:56 2012-04-09
Rediscover - Edit
Rediscover - Edit
2,209 3:50 2012-04-09
CAR CRASH (P)
CAR CRASH (P)
2,182 2:51 2023-12-06
As It Is in Heaven
As It Is in Heaven
1,438 4:38 2018-07-26

New releases

CAR CRASH (P)
CAR CRASH (P)
2023-12-06
[IDOL Music]
It's Real
It's Real
2019-05-17
[Warner Music Group - X5 Music Group]
Stand (In the Light)
Stand (In the Light)
2008-01-01
[Intering Records]
Lean On Me
Lean On Me
2000-07-19
[MAW Records]
Forever More (Love Songs, Hits & Duets)
Forever More (Love Songs, Hits & Duets)
1999-04-12
[Private Music]
Always You
Always You
1993-01-01
[Rhino/Warner Records]
It's Real
It's Real
1989-01-01
[Rhino/Warner Records]
Never Felt So Good
Never Felt So Good
1986-01-14
[Rhino/Warner Records]
It's Your Night
It's Your Night
1983-01-01
[Qwest Records IGA]