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In 1987, Brenda K. Starr served up a delicious slice of late-’80s dance-pop with her single “Breakfast In Bed,” the lead release from her self-titled sophomore album on MCA Records. Hot on the heels of her debut I Want Your Love, this track firmly established Starr as one of the key voices of the freestyle and dance scene of the era.
Produced with a slick, club-ready sheen that captured the sound of New York’s Latin freestyle explosion, “Breakfast In Bed” blended smooth synth textures, irresistible rhythm programming, and Brenda’s soulful, passionate vocals. It’s a perfect example of the crossover potential of freestyle at the time—equal parts pop charm and club energy.
The single made a strong showing on the U.S. charts, peaking at #18 on Billboard’s Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart, where it spent 8 weeks spinning on dance floors across the country. It also climbed to #29 on the Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales chart, further proving Starr’s growing fan base among DJs and club-goers.
Notably, Brenda also recorded a Spanish-language version of the song, “Desayuno De Amor,” which became a hit in its own right—reaching #6 on Billboard’s Latin Songs chart. This version showcased her Puerto Rican roots and helped expand her appeal to Latin audiences long before her later transition into salsa music in the 1990s.
“Breakfast In Bed” remains a shining moment in Brenda K. Starr’s early career—a warm, inviting dance track that’s both romantic and rhythmically infectious. Whether you remember it from your favorite nightclub or MTV rotation, it’s a perfect reminder of the era when freestyle ruled the airwaves.
SIDE A:
Breakfast In Bed (12″ Extended) 7:42
SIDE B:
Breakfast In Bed 7:49
Breakfast In Bed (Bonus Beats) 4:29
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
| Chart | Peak Position | Date |
|---|---|---|
| US Billboard Hot Dance Club Songs | #18 | 1987 |
| US Billboard Hot Dance Maxi-Singles Sales | #29 | 1987 |
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: MCA Records – MCA-23796
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM
Country: US
Released: 1987
Genre: Electronic
Style: Freestyle, Electro, Synth-pop
CREDITS:
- Arranged By, Producer, Written-By – Stephen Broughton Lunt
- Arranged By, Written-By – Arthur Stead
- Edited By – Tuta Aquino
- Executive-Producer – Kate Hyman, Steve Allen (19)
- Producer [Additional Production], Remix – Steve Peck
NOTES:
From the MCA LP “Brenda K. Starr”
Buy the 12″ at DISCOGS
VINYL TRANSFER & AUDIO RESTORATION:
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for BURNING THE GROUND
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SOFTWARE:
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Artwork Editor: Adobe Photoshop CS5
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RESTORATION NOTES:
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