Frank Beverly & The Butlers – Love (Your Pain Goes Deep) / If That’s What You Wanted Rare Soul Vinyl Review & History
Sassy records 1967 – S 1002
notes:
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recordings,
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Before becoming the legendary frontman of Maze, Frankie
Beverly
recorded earlier material with Frank Beverly & The Butlers.
One of the most sought-after releases from t
his era is the emotionally rich single:
“If That’s What You Wanted”
“Love (Your Pain Goes Deep)”
This release captures Beverly’s raw vocal identity before
his mainstream breakthrough.
This rare 45 RPM showcases early soul craftsmanship rooted
in emotional storytelling, minimal production, and deeply expressive
vocals.
Side B:
“If That’s What You Wanted”
A smooth yet painful reflection on love and compromise,
driven by classic 60s/70s soul arrangements.
Side A:
“Love (Your Pain Goes Deep)”
A heavier emotional cut, highlighting heartbreak
themes and gospel-influenced vocal phrasing.
Crédits:
Frank Beverly (lead vocals, songwriter)
later known as Frankie Beverly
The Butlers (vocal group / backing ensemble)
The Butlers were the early doo-wop/soul group Beverly formed in
Philadelphia before evolving into Maze years later.
Bobby Martin 'key figure in early Philadelphia soul orchestration)
Arranged By – Joe Renzetti (guitarist/arranger linked to 60s East Coast
soul & pop sessions)
Producer – Billy Jackson
important: No officially released “full session musician list” survives
for this recording.
However, based on the Gamble-era production context and arranger
credits,
the recording is widely understood to feature uncredited Philadelphia
/
East Coast studio musicians, commonly associated with early soul sessions
of the period.
Typical personnel used in similar sessions included:
Studio rhythm section (drums, bass, guitar, piano)
Brass section (trumpet, trombone, saxophones)
Possibly string overdubs (depending on arrangement)
These players were part of the early professional soul recording
ecosystem
that later evolved into the Philadelphia International sound.
Recorded in the mid-to-late 1960s (circa 1965–1967 era sessions)
Early phase of Frankie Beverly’s career before relocating and forming
Maze
Associated with the Gamble/Philadelphia soul production
network
(indirectly through arrangers and distribution)
Later reissued on labels like Sassy and others in various pressings
tracklist:
A Love (Your Pain Goes
Deep) 2:30
Written-By – Billy Jackson
B If That's What You Wanted
2:32
Written-By – Frank Beverly
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