i think BIM is a gorgeous album but unfortunately released swept aside by the explosion of Saturday Night Fever. BIM was released in mid-Sept 77 but the first single Gettin' Ready for Love didn't come out until mid Oct. How Deep Is Your Love from the SNF was released late Sept and the album came out in Nov.

Randy wrote about how, given the lack of an advance single release, there was confusion over what to push. radio stations started playing various tracks until Motown eventually released GRFL.

was that the best choice for first single?

wonder what might have happened had a single been released in the summer? the recording took place in spring 77 so if they'd moved a bit faster maybe something could have clicked

also what about the alt tracks? the album is gorgeously polished but could some of the other tracks have added some levity and fun to the package?