← All artists

The Story

OriginUnited StatesGenresoul, contemporary R&B, pop musicLabelQwest Records

James Ingram was an American singer, songwriter, and record producer who made his mark in soul, contemporary R&B, and pop music. Known for his smooth vocals and heartfelt melodies, he found a home at Qwest Records, where he crafted hits like "Yah Mo B There" and "I Don't Have the Heart." His ability to blend emotion with catchy hooks made his work resonate with audiences throughout the '80s and '90s. Ingram's collaborations, particularly with Patti Austin, showcased his knack for creating memorable duets. Whether you're reminiscing about "Better Way" or reliving the magic of his sound, Ingram’s music continues to evoke a sense of nostalgia that lingers long after the last note fades.

By The Liner Notes · facts via Wikidata & Wikipedia.

Facts via Wikidata (CC0).

What does James Ingram remind you of?

The drive, the dance, the heartbreak, the summer. Add a memory of James Ingram.

💭 No rules — but if you’re stuck: what was on TV · what you were eating · the movie it brings back · who you were with

💜 Memories are kept forever — they live on this artist’s wall. You can delete yours anytime.

Community Memories

Yah Mo B There
James Ingram1984
I Don't Have the Heart
James Ingram1990

✍️ The songwriters & producers behind James Ingram

Who wrote and produced the James Ingram songs in the crate — tap a name for everything else they worked on.

🎟️ Admit One

Ticket Trail

Find the setlist. Save the memory.

No.
8490

Trying to remember what they played when you saw James Ingram back in the day? Jump to Setlist.fm to search real historical setlists, then come back and save the memory.

Search historical setlists on Setlist.fm.

Were you there?

Setlist searches open on Setlist.fm. G33Z3R does not host or verify external setlist data.

🛍️ Get the James Ingram merch

Affiliate links: as an Amazon Associate and an 80sTees affiliate, we earn from qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to you. Details

📼 James Ingram by decade

🎚️ Genres

📺 Heard on these vibes

🎬 On the big screen

📀 More like James Ingram

Songs from the same scenes, sound, and era — by other artists.

I Don't Want to Miss a Thing
Aerosmith1990
Take My Breath Away
Berlin1986
(I've Had) The Time of My Life
Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes1987
Have You Ever Really Loved a Woman?
Bryan Adams1995
All For Love (feat. Sting & Rod Stewart) [From "The Three Musketeers" Soundtrack]
Bryan Adams1994
She's Like the Wind (feat. Wendy Fraser)
Patrick Swayze1988
Burning Heart
Survivor1985

🕳️ Down the rabbit hole