"I Don't Think That Man Should Sleep Alone," Ray Parker Jr. (1987)
A smooth seduction suite that's maybe about hypothermia.
Peak: #5 on the R&B chart (#68 on the Hot 100)
Streams: 204,000
By now it’s clear that Ray Parker Jr. will be remembered for “Ghostbusters,” and that’s not the worst legacy. Because let me tell you somethin’… bustin’ does make me feel good. But you know what else makes me feels good? Smooth-ass R&B. And Ray’s got plenty of that on offer.
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