Irma Thomas – Take A Look (Imperial LP-9302)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Irma Thomas – Take A Look (Imperial LP-9302): A Timeless New Orleans Soul Masterpiece

 

 

 

 

Imperial ‎records 1966 – LP-9302

 

notes:

When discussing the greatest voices in American soul music, 
Irma Thomas deserves a place among the legends. Often called
 the "Soul Queen of New Orleans," her remarkable ability to 
express heartbreak, hope, and resilience shines throughout 
Take A Look, released on Imperial Records (LP-9302).
This classic album showcases Thomas at the peak of her vocal
 powers, blending Southern soul, rhythm & blues, gospel influences,
 and New Orleans grooves into an unforgettable listening experience.
Whether you're a longtime collector or discovering her music for 
the first time, Take A Look remains an essential addition 
to any classic soul vinyl collection.
Irma Thomas – Take A Look (Imperial LP-9302) is more than a 
vintage record—it's an important chapter in the history of 
New Orleans soul music. Rich vocals, heartfelt performances, 
and timeless production make this album a must-have 
for both serious collectors and casual listeners.

credits:

Musician    Instrument
Irma Thomas – vocals
Eddie Ray – producer
Carol Kaye    electric bass
Earl Palmer    drums
Darlene Love    backing vocals (with The Blossoms)
The Blossoms    background vocals
H. B. Barnum    orchestral arrangements, conducting

Recording studio:
The Imperial recordings for this album were made at:
United Western Recorders, Hollywood, California 
(today known as United Recording). These sessions 
took place while Irma was living in Los Angeles after
 Imperial acquired her contract

tracklist:

A1        Take A Look
Written-By – Naomi Neville
    2:57
A2        Teasing, But You're Pleasing
Written-By – Naomi Neville
    1:42
A3        I Haven't Got Time To Cry
Written-By – Mel Carter, Zelda Samuels
    2:38
A4        You Don't Miss A Good Thing (Until It's Gone)
Written-By – Irma Thomas, Jerry Ragovoy
    2:20
A5        Some Things You Never Get Used To
Written-By – Van McCoy
    2:40
A6        Anyone Who Knows What Love Is (Will Understand)
Written-By – Seely*, Arbuckle*, Sheeran*, Newman*
    2:30
B1        It's Starting To Get To Me Now
Written-By – Van McCoy
    2:31
B2        Times Have Changed
Written-By – Van McCoy
    2:28
B3        He's My Guy
Written-By – Van McCoy
    2:35
B4        Baby, Don't Look Down
Written-By – Randy Newman
    2:30
B5        What Are You Trying To Do
Written-By – Naomi Neville
    2:14
B6        Wait, Wait, Wait
Written-By – Naomi Neville
    2:38 

 

 

 

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Barbara Acklin – Seven Days Of Night (1969) | Brunswick LP Review & Tracklist

Brunswick ‎Records 1969– BL 754148

 

 notes:

Released in 1969 on Brunswick Records, Seven Days Of Night stands among the essential Chicago soul recordings of the late sixties. Combining elegant orchestration, heartfelt vocals, and polished production, Barbara Acklin delivers a sophisticated blend of soul, pop, and Northern Soul energy.

The LP masterfully balances upbeat Northern Soul rhythms with lush ballads and crossover pop arrangements. Tracks like "Go With Love," "A Raggedy Ride," and "Where Would I Go" reveal Acklin’s remarkable vocal sensitivity. Meanwhile, the timeless anthem "Am I The Same Girl" became an enduring soul classic, later embraced by rare groove DJs and modern soul audiences worldwide.

Produced in the rich tradition of Chicago soul, the album reflects the sophisticated sound associated with Brunswick recordings of the period. The infectious title track, "Seven Days Of Night," remains one of Barbara Acklin’s signature performances, blending dramatic orchestration with irresistible rhythm and emotional intensity.

More than five decades after its original release, Seven Days Of Night continues to influence collectors, DJs, and soul historians. Its mixture of deep soul, pop elegance, and dancefloor energy secures its place among the finest female soul albums of the 1960s.

credits:

Arranged By: Sonny Sanders (Tracks A1 to B3, B5), Johnny Pate (Track B4)
Conducted By: Willie Henderson
Produced By: Carl Davis, Eugene Record
Recorded: Late 1968 to mid-1969 at Brunswick Studios, Chicago

tracklist:

A1        A Raggedy Ride
Written-By – Barbara Acklin, Carl Davis, Eugene Record
2:32
A2        Go With Love
Written-By – Burt Bacharach-Hal David*
2:14
A3        Seven Days Of Night
Written-By – Carl Davis, Eugene Record
2:37
A4        Just Ain't No Love
Written-By – Carl Davis, Eugene Record
2:47
A5        Where Would I Go
Written-By – Burt Bacharach-Hal David*
2:41
A6        Am I The Same Girl
Written-By – Eugene Record, W. Sanders*
3:02
B1        Until You Return
Written-By – Barbara Acklin, Carl Davis, Eugene Record
3:06
B2        This Girl's In Love With You
Written-By – Burt Bacharach-Hal David*
4:26
B3        Here Is A Heart
Written-By – Barbara Acklin, Carl Davis, Eugene Record
2:40
B4        Mr. Sunshine (Where Is My Shadow)
Written-By – Carl Davis, Eugene Record
2:37
B5        Love Had Come To Stay
Written-By – Barbara Acklin, Carl Davis, Eugene Record
3:06

 

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Gladys Knight & The Pips – Midnight Train To Georgia 1973

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gladys Knight & The Pips – Midnight Train To Georgia: Story, Meaning & Legacy 

 

 

 

 

 Buddah Records 1973 – BDA 383

 

 notes:

Few songs capture heartbreak and loyalty quite like “Midnight Train To Georgia.” 
Released in 1973 by Gladys Knight & the Pips, this timeless hit remains one 
of the most powerful ballads in soul music history.
“Midnight Train To Georgia” was written by Jim Weatherly, originally 
titled “Midnight Plane to Houston.” The song evolved when Gladys Knight 
suggested changing the setting to Georgia, 
giving it a more soulful and relatable feel.
“Midnight Train To Georgia” remains a defining track of the soul era, 
influencing generations of artists and appearing in films, 
TV shows, and playlists worldwide.
It also cemented Gladys Knight as the “Empress of Soul.”
Midnight Train to Georgia" is a song most famously performed 
by Gladys Knight & the Pips, their second release after departing 
Motown Records for Buddah Records.

credits:

Gladys Knight – lead vocals
Merald "Bubba" Knight – backing vocals
William Guest – backing vocals
Edward Patten – backing vocals
Session Musicians (Studio Band)
The track was recorded with top-tier New York session musicians 
(often associated with Buddah Records sessions). While not every 
credit is consistently documented, the core contributors include:
Paul Griffin – piano / electric piano
Eric Weissberg – guitar
Steve Gadd (commonly linked to sessions of the era) – drums
Gordon Edwards (associated session player) – bass
Recording location: Studio    Venture Sound, Somerville, New Jersey

Original coupling, with B-side consisting of instrumental version of A-side.
Original B-side later withdrawn and replaced by "Window Raising Granny."

tracklist:

A        Midnight Train To Georgia
Co-producer – Gladys Knight And The Pips
Engineer – Ed Stasium
Producer, Arranged By, Conductor – Tony Camillo
Written-By – J. Weatherly*
3:55
B        Midnight Train To Georgia (instrumental)
Producer – E. Patten*, T. Camillo*, W. Guest*
Written-By – M. Knight*, E. Patten*, G. Knight*, W. Guest*
3:43

 

 

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Presenting Dionne Warwick (1963)

Presenting Dionne Warwick (1963) – Debut Album Review & History

Scepter Records 1963 ‎– SPS 508

notes:

Presenting Dionne Warwick is the debut studio album by Dionne Warwick, 

released in 1963 on Scepter Records and produced by Burt Bacharach and 

Hal David. Featuring the breakthrough single “Don’t Make Me Over,” 

the album introduced Warwick’s elegant, emotionally precise vocal style and 

marked the beginning of one of the most successful singer-songwriter

 partnerships in pop and soul history. Blending pop sophistication with 

soul and orchestral arrangements, Presenting Dionne Warwick laid the 

foundation for a career that would define adult contemporary 

and crossover soul music for decades to come.

credits:

Dionne Warwick – lead vocals

Burt Bacharach – arrangements, conductor, producer

Hal David – producer, lyricist

Johnny Pate – arrangements 

Claus Ogerman – arrangements 

Robert C. Baker – recording engineer

Uncredited session musicians – orchestra and rhythm section

Recorded Bell Sound Studios

(New York City)

Producer

Burt Bacharach Hal David

 Tracklist:

A1 This Empty Place 2:55

Written-By – Bacharach & David*

A2 Wishin' And Hopin' 2:55

 Written-By – Bacharach & David*

A3 I Cry Alone 2:37

Written-By – Bacharach & David*

A4 Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah 2:40

Written-By – A. Wrubel*, R. Gilbert*

A5 Make The Music Play 2:25

Written-By – Bacharach & David*

A6 If You See Bill 2:58

Written-By – L. Dixon*

B1 Don't Make Me Over 2:58

Written-By – Bacharach & David*

B2 It's Love That Really Counts 2:16

Written-By – Bacharach & David*

B3 Unlucky 2:25

Written-By – L. Shockley*, B. Banks*

B4 I Smiled Yesterday 2:25

Written-By – Bacharach & David*

B5 Make It Easy On Yourself 2:40

Written-By – Bacharach & David*

B6 The Love Of A Boy 1:59

Written-By – Bacharach & David*

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Betty Wright

 

 Betty Wright Live

 

Alston Records 1978 ‎– 4408

 

Credits:

Alto Saxophone – Garry Greene
    Bass – Michael Wilkerson
    Drums – Gregory Wilkerson
    Electric Piano [Fender Rhodes] – Kevin Kendricks*
    Lead Guitar – Will Bridgeforth*
    Percussion, Backing Vocals – Robert Webb, Jr.
    Trumpet – Michael Scott

Engineer – Alex Sadkin
Producer – Howard Albert, Ron Albert

  tracklist:

 A1        Lovin' Is Really My Game
Written-By – Woods*, Womack*
5:18
A2        Tonight Is The Night
Written-By – B. Wright*, W. Clarke*
8:07
A3        A Song For You
Written-By – Leon Russell
7:25
        Clean Up Woman    11:37
B1        Clean Up Woman
Written-By – Clarence Reid, Willie Clarke
        Medley    
B1.a        Pillow Talk
Written-By – Michael Burton, Sylvia Robinson
B1.b        You Got The Love
Written-By – Chaka Kahn*, Ray E. Parker*
B1.c        Mr. Melody
Written-By – Marvin Yancy
B1.d        Midnight At The Oasis
Written By – David Mitchum
Written-By [Not Credited] – David Nichtern
B1.e        Me And Mrs. Jones
Written-By – K. Gamble-L. Huff*
B1.f        You Are My Sunshine
Written-By – Jim Davis*
B1.g        Let's Get Married Today
Written-By – Al Green
        -    
B2        You Can't See For Lookin'
Written-By – B. Wright*, W. Clarke*
5:54
B3        Where Is The Love
Written-By – B. Wright*, H.W. Casey-R. Finch*, W. Clarke*

 

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Aretha Franklin

 Aretha Now

 

Atlantic records 1968      SD 8186

notes:

Aretha Now is the thirteenth studio album by American singer 
Aretha Franklin, released in June, 1968 by Atlantic Records.
 Quickly certified Gold, it eventually reached a million in US sales. 
It was Aretha's fourth #1 on the R&B albums survey and reached
 third place on Billboard's main album chart.


credits:

Aretha Franklin – lead vocals (all), piano (1–5, 7, 10)
Tommy Cogbill – guitar (1–3, 10), bass guitar (6, 8–9)
Carolyn Franklin – background vocals (6, 8–9)
Roger Hawkins – drums (all)
Jerry Jemmott – bass guitar (1–5, 7, 10)
Jimmy Johnson – guitar (1, 3, 5–6, 8–10)
Spooner Oldham – Hammond organ (1, 5), electric piano (3, 6–7, 10), piano (8)
The Sweet Inspirations – background vocals (all)
Bobby Womack – guitar (6, 8–9)
Horns:

    Floyd Newman – baritone saxophone
    Willie Bridges – baritone saxophone (1, 3–5, 7, 10)
    Charles Chalmers, Andrew Love – tenor saxophone
    King Curtis, Seldon Powell – tenor saxophone
    Bernie Glow, Wayne Jackson, Melvin Lastie, Joe Newman – trumpet
    Haywood Henry – baritone saxophone (6, 8)
    Tony Studd – bass trombone
    Frank Wess – tenor saxophone, flute

All arrangements by Tom Dowd and Arif Mardin

Recorded     December 16, 1967 – April 18, 1968 at Atlantic Studios,
(New York City, New York)
 Tom Dowd – engineering
Producer    Jerry Wexler

Recording dates:

New York, December 16/17, 1967: B1.
New York, December 19/20, 1967: B3,
New York, April 15, 1968: A1.
New York, April 16, 1968: A3, A5.
New York, April 17, 1968: A2, A4.
New York, April 18, 1968: B2, B5.

tracklist:

A1    Think
Written-By – Aretha Franklin, Ted White
A2    I Say A Little Prayer
Written By – Burt Bacharach, Hal David
A3    See Saw
Written-By – Don Covay, Steve Cropper
A4    Night Time Is The Right Time
Written-By – Lew Herman    
A5    You Send Me
Written-By – Sam Cooke
B1        You're A Sweet Sweet Man
Written-By – Ronnie Shannon
B2        I Take What I Want
Written-By – David Porter, Isaac Hayes, Teenie Hodges*
B3        Hello Sunshine
Written By – King Curtis (2), Ron Miller
B4        A Change
Written-By – Clyde   Otis, Dorian Burton
B5        I Can't See Myself Without You
Written-By – Ronnie Shannon
 

 

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Doris Troy

 

 

Just One Look 

 

Atlantic records 1963  – 8088

notes:

Doris Troy (born Doris Elaine Higginsen; January 6, 1937 – February 16, 2004)
 was an American R&B singer and songwriter, known to her fans as "Mama Soul"
Troy worked as a backup vocalist for Atlantic Records alongside Dionne and 
Dee Dee Warwick.[8] She was also part of the original lineup of 
The Sweet Inspirations in 1963.


credits:

A2, A3
Horace Ott, piano; 
Napoleon "Snags" Allen, guitar; 
Barney Richmond, bass; 
Bruno Carr, drums; 
Doris Troy, vocal.
NYC, March 5, 1963

A1,A4,A5,A6, B1,B2,B3,B4,B5,
Horace Ott, piano; 
Eric Gale, Chauncey "Lord" Westbrook, guitar; 
Barney Richmond, bass; 
Bruno Carr, drums; 
Doris Troy, vocal.
NYC, July 29, 1963

B6,
Doris Troy, vocal; and others.
NYC, August 5, 1963

    Arranged By [Vocal Arrangements] – Gregory Carroll
    Producer – Artie Ripp


tracklist:

A1        What'cha Gonna Do About It
Written-By – Doris Payne, Gregory Carroll
1:45
A2        Bossa Nova Blues
Written-By – Doris Payne, Gregory Carroll, Rex Garvin
2:03
A3        Just One Look
Written-By – Doris Payne, Gregory Carroll
2:28
A4        Trust In Me
Written-By – Jean Schwartz, Milton Ager, Ned Weaver*
2:09
A5        Lazy Days (When Are You Coming Home?)
Written-By – Doris Payne, Gregory Carroll
2:50
A6        Somewhere Along The Way
Written-By – Kurt Adams, Sammy Gallup*
3:11
B1        Draw Me Closer
Written-By – Doris Payne, Gregory Carroll
2:30
B2        A School For Fools
Written-By – Al Frisch, Sylvia Dee
3:00
B3        Be Sure
Written-By – Doris Payne, Gregory Carroll
2:02
B4        Someone Ain't Right
Written-By – Doris Payne, Gregory Carroll
1:56
B5        Stormy Weather
Written-By – Harold Arlen, Ted Koehler
2:40
B6        Time
Written-By – Doris Payne, Gregory Carroll
2:46

 

 

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Marlena Shaw – The Spice Of Life

 

Cadet records 1969– LPS-833 DJ

 

credits and notes:
The Spice of Life is the second album by Marlena Shaw.
It was her last studio album with Cadet Records and
contains her famous version of the
Ashford & Simpson song "California Soul".

   Recorded at Ter Mar Studio Chicago, Feb. & July, 1969
Arranged By, Producer – Charles Stepney, Richard Evans 
Engineer – Dave Purple, Stu Black
Album Supervision – Bobby Miller

track list:

A1        Woman Of The Ghetto
Written-By – Miller*, Shaw*, Evans*
6:02
A2        Call It Stormy Monday
Written-By – Walker*
3:01
A3        Where Can I Go?
Written-By – Fuld*, Berland*, Miller*
2:21
A4        I'm Satisfied
Written-By – Dollison*
2:48
A5        I Wish I Knew (How It Would Feel To Be Free)
Written-By – Taylor*, Dallas*
3:12
B1        Liberation Conversation
Written-By – Miller*, Shaw*
2:03
B2        California Soul
Written-By – Ashford & Simpson
2:59
B3        Go Away Little Boy
Written-By – Goffin & King*
2:45
B4        Looking Thru The Eyes Of Love
Written-By – Mann & Weil*
3:00
B5        Anyone Can Move A Mountain
Written-By – Marks*
3:0

 

 

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Barbara Acklin ‎

 

 

I Did It

 

 

Brunswick records 1970 ‎– BL 754166

Crédits

Arranged By – Sonny Sanders (tracks: A4, A5, B3 to B5),
Thomas Washington* (tracks: A1 to A3, B1, B2)
    Directed By – Willie Henderson
    Producer – Eugene Record

tracklist:  

A1        I Did It
Written-By – Eugene Record
2:33
A2        I Can't Do My Thing
Written-By – Eugene Record, Thomas Washington*
2:38
A3        The Spininng Wheel
Written-By – D. C. Thomas*
3:25
A4        After You
Written-By – Barbara Acklin, Eugene Record
2:27
A5        To Sir, With Love
Written-By – Don Black, Marc Loudon*
2:24
B1        I'm Living With A Memory
Written-By – Barbara Acklin, Eugene Record
2:48
B2        Make The Man Love You
Written-By – E. R. Jones, Eugene Record
2:32
B3        He's Just A Little Guy
Written-By – Barbara Acklin, Eugene Record
4:55
B4        More Ways Than One
Written-By – Carl Davis, Eugene Record
3:35
B5        The Look Of Love
Written-By – Bacharach And David

2:23

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Barbara Acklin ‎– Someone Else's Arms

Brunswick records 1970 ‎– BL 754156

 credits:

    Arranged By – Sonny Sanders (tracks: A1 to A3, A4, B1, B5),
  "Tom Tom" Thomas Washington* (tracks: A4, A6, B2, B3)
    Co-producer – Carl Davis (tracks: A1, A2, B4)
    Directed By – Willie Henderson
    Producer – Eugene RecordWritten-By – Barbara Acklin, Eugene Record

tracklist:

A1 Someone Else's Arms
Written-By – Barbara Acklin, Eugene Record 4:10
A2 After You
Written-By – Barbara Acklin, Eugene Record 2:26
A3 Is It Me
Written-By – Barbara Acklin, Eugene Record 3:37
A4 Quiet Nights Of Quiet Stars (Corcovado)
Written-By – Antonio Carlos Jobim, Gene Lees 3:35
A5 What's It Gonna Be
Written-By – Jerry Ragovoy, Mort Shuman 3:29
A6 More (Theme From "Mondo Cane")
Written-By – Nino Oliviero, Riz Ortolani 3:07
B1 He's Just A Little Guy
Written-By – Barbara Acklin, Eugene Record 4:55
B2 More Today Than Yesterday
Written-By – Pat Upton 3:14
B3 The Spinning Wheel
Written-By – D. C. Thomas 3:25
B4 More Ways Than One
Written-By – Carl Davis, Eugene Record 3:34
B5 You've Been In Love Too Long
Written-By – Paul Clarence*, Ivy Hunter*, William Stevenson 3:02

 

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Barbara Acklin ‎

 

 

Love Makes A Woman

 

 

Brunswick records 1968 ‎– BL 754137

credits:

Produced by Carl Davis and Eugene Record.
Arranged by Sonny Sanders.

Chorus directed by Willie Henderson.



Recording dates:
1966 - January 25, Chicago: B2.
1967 - September, Chicago: A3, A5.
1968 - March 25, Chicago: A4, A6.

 July, 19, Chicago: A1, A2, B1, B3, B4, B5.

tracklist:

A1 What The World Needs Now Is Love
Written-By – Burt Bacharach, Hal David
A2 The Look Of Love
Written-By – Burt Bacharach, Hal David
A3 The Old Matchmaker
Written-By – Barbara Acklin, Eugene Record
A4 Come And See Me Baby
Written-By – Eugene Record
A5 I've Got You Baby
Written-By – Karl Tarleton, James Cleveland*
A6 Love Makes A Woman
Written-By – Carl Davis, Eugene Record, Gerald Sims, William Sanders*
B1 Please Sunrise, Please
Written-By – Barbara Acklin, Eugene Record
B2 Your Sweet Loving
Written-By – B. Butler   
B3 Yes I See The Love (I Missed)
Written-By – Eugene Record
B4 To Sir, With Love (From The Columbia Picture)
Written-By – Don Black, Marc Loudon
B5 Be By My Side
Written-By – Barbara Acklin, Eugene Record

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Jackie Moore ‎– Sweet Charlie Babe

 

Atlantic records 1973‎   SD 7285

credits and tracklist:

A1     Sweet Charlie Babe 2:38
Arranged By [Strings & Horns] – Richard Rome,  Bass : Bob Babbitt, Ronnie Baker- Drums : Andrew Smith ,Earl Young
  Guitar:  Bobby Eli, Norman Harris, Tony Bell-  Horns, Strings : Don Renaldo & The Philadelphia Strings And Horns
Keyboards: Cotton Kent , James Sigler Percussion – Larry WashingtonProducer – The Young Professionals
Producer [The Young Professionals] – LeBaron Taylor Written-By, Keyboards, Producer [The Young Professionals] –
Bunny SiglerWritten-By, Producer [The Young Professionals] – Phil Hurtt
Carl Parulo Engineer
Sigma Sound Studios, Philadelphia, PA, March, 1973
Larry WashingtonProducer
    
A2     Clean Up Your Own Yard 4:10
 Bass – Bob Babbitt, Ronnie Baker Drums – Andrew Smith , Earl Young –Guitar : Bobby Eli, Norman Harris,
Arranged By, Conductor, Producer [The Young Professionals] – Tony BellHorns,
Strings – Don Renaldo & The Philadelphia Strings And HornsKeyboards – Bunny Sigler, Cotton Kent, James Sigler
Percussion – Larry Washington Producer – The Young ProfessionalsProducer [The Young Professionals] – LeBaron Taylor
Written-By – Anthony Bell Written-By, Producer [The Young Professionals] – Phil Hurtt
Engineer – Carl Paruolo
Criteria Recording Studios, Miami, FL, 1973
    
A3     If 3:30
Bass – Bob Babbitt Bass, Arranged By [Strings & Horns], Conductor – Ronnie Baker,Drums – Andrew Smith , Earl Young
Guitar – Bobby Eli, Norman Harris Guitar, Producer [The Young Professionals] – Tony Bell Horns, Strings – Don Renaldo & The Philadelphia Strings And Horns
Keyboards – Cotton Kent, James Sigler Percussion – Larry Washington Producer – The Young Professionals Producer [The Young Professionals] – LeBaron Taylor
Written-By, Keyboards – Bunny SiglerWritten-By, Producer [The Young Professionals] – Phil Hurtt
Engineer – Carl Paruolo
Sigma Sound Studios, Philadelphia, PA, 1973
    
A4     Darling Baby 2:42
Baritone Saxophone – Hugh Garraway Bass – Vernie Robbins Drums – James Stroud Guitar – Jerry Puckett
Keyboards – Wardell Quezergue Producer, Keyboards – Dave Crawford Producer, Percussion – Brad Shapiro
Tenor Saxophone – Booker Walker, James Mullen Trombone – Ed Butler Trumpet – Charles Wicker, Phares Corder
Written-By – Brian Holland, Lamont Dozier, Eddie Holland
Engineer – Tommy Couch
recorded at:
Miami, FL, August 13, 1971

A5     Cover Me  2:44
Bass – Harold Cowart Drums – Ron Zeigler Guitar – Cornell Dupree, Jimmy O'Rourke Horns – Andrew Love,
The Memphis Horns, Wayne Jackson Organ – Billy Carter Producer – Brad ShapiroProducer, Piano – Dave Crawford
Written-By – Eddie Hinton, Marlin Greene
recorded at:
Criteria Recording Studios, Miami, FL, November 11, 1969
Engineer – Ron Albert

B1     Both Ends Against The Middle  2:25

    Bass – Bob Babbitt, Ronnie Baker*Drums – Andrew Smith , Earl Young Guitar – Bobby Eli, Norman Harris
Guitar, Arranged By, Conductor, Producer [The Young Professionals] – Tony BellHorns, Strings –
Don Renaldo & The Philadelphia Strings And Horns*Keyboards – Bunny Sigler, Cotton Kent*, James Sigler
Percussion – Larry Washington Producer – The Young ProfessionalsProducer [The Young Professionals] – LeBaron Taylor
Written-By – Anthony Bell*Written-By, Producer [The Young Professionals] – Phil Hurtt
Engineer – Carl Paruolo
recorded at:
Sigma Sound Studios, Philadelphia, PA, March, 1973
    
B2     Time  3:27
Bass – Jesse Boyce Drums – Freeman Brown Guitar – Dennis Coffee, Ray Minett
Horns – Andrew Love, The Memphis Horns, Wayne Jackson Keyboards – Mac Rebennack, Michael Utley
Percussion – Jack AshfordProducer, Percussion – Brad Shapiro Written-By, Producer, Keyboards – Dave Crawford
Engineer – Ron Albert
recorded at:
Sigma Sound Studios, Philadelphia, PA, November 14, 1972
    
B3     Precious, Precious  3:25
Bass – Harold Cowart Drums – Ron Zeigler Guitar – Cornell Dupree, Jimmy O'Rourke Horns – Andrew Love,
The Memphis Horns, Wayne Jackson Organ – Billy Carter Producer – Brad Shapiro Producer, Piano – Dave Crawford
Written-By – Eddie Hinton, Marlin Greene
recorded at:
Criteria Recording Studios, Miami, FL, April 23, 1970
Engineer – Ron Albert
    
B4     Willpower  2:54
Bass – Harold Cowart Drums – Ron Zeigler Guitar – Cornell Dupree, Jimmy O'Rourke Horns – Andrew Love,
The Memphis Horns, Wayne Jackson Organ – Billy Carter Producer – Brad ShapiroProducer, Piano – Dave Crawford
Written-By – Eddie Hinton, Marlin Greene
recorded at:
Malaco Sound Studios, Jackson, MS, circa 1970 or 1971

B5     Something In A Look 3:10
Bass – Jesse BoyceDrums – Freeman Brown Guitar – Dennis Coffee, Ray MinettHorns – Andrew Love,
The Memphis Horns, Wayne Jackson Keyboards – Michael Utley Percussion – Jack Ashford
Producer – Brad Shapiro Written-By – Willie MartinWritten-By, Producer, Keyboards – Dave Crawford
Engineer – Ron Albert
recorded at:
Criteria Recording Studios, Miami, FL

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Aretha Franklin – Young, Gifted And Black

 

Atlantic Records 1972 – SD 7213

notes:

Young, Gifted and Black is the eighteenth studio album by American
singer-songwriter Aretha Franklin, released in early 1972, by Atlantic Records
Franklin won a 1972 Grammy Award for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance.

credits

    Acoustic Guitar – Don Arnone (pistes : A2)
    Alto Flute – Hubert Laws (pistes : A2)
    Arranged By [Horn] – Tom Dowd (pistes : A3, B2)
    Arranged By [String, Horn & Woodwind] –
   Arif Mardin (pistes : A1, A2, A4 to B1, B3 to B6)
    Backing Vocals – Carolyn Franklin (pistes : A2, A3, A5, B2 to B4),
   Erma Franklin (pistes : A2, A3, A5, B2 to B4),
   J. R. Bailey* (pistes : B6), Margaret Branch (pistes : B4),
  Ronald Bright* (pistes : B6), Sammy Turner (pistes : B6),
    The Sweet Inspirations (pistes : A1, A4, A6, B6),
  The Sweethearts Of Soul (pistes : A2, A3, A5, B1 to B3, B5)
    Bass – Chuck Rainey (pistes : A2 to A5, B1, B3 to B6),
  Eric Gale (pistes : A1, A6), Robert Popwell (pistes : B2)
    Celesta [Celeste] – Aretha Franklin (pistes : A5)
    Concertmaster – Gene Orloff
    Drums – Al Jackson* (pistes : A1, A6), Bernard Purdie (pistes : A2, A3, A5,
     B1 to B3, B5), Ray Lucas (pistes : A4, B4, B6)
    Electric Piano, Organ – Donny Hathaway (pistes : A2, A3, A5, B2, B3)
    Flute – Hubert Laws (pistes : B1, B5)
    Guitar – Cornell Dupree (pistes : A2 to A5, B1 to B6),
   Hugh McCracken (pistes : A1, A6)
    Horns – The Memphis Horns (pistes : A3, B2)
    Horns [With] – Andrew Love (pistes : A3, B2), Wayne Jackson (pistes : A3, B2)
    Organ – Billy Preston (pistes : A4, B4, B6), Donny Hathaway (pistes : A1, A6)
    Percussion – Dr. John (pistes : A3), Mac Rebennack (pistes : A3), Robert Popwell (pistes : A3)
    Piano, Vocals – Aretha Franklin
    Trumpet, Soloist – Neal Rosengarden* (pistes : B3)
    Vibraphone – Neal Rosengarden* (pistes : A5)



Producer – Arif Mardin, Jerry Wexler, Tom Dowd (pistes : A2 to A5, B1 to B6)
Recorded    August 12, 1970 – February 16, 1971
Recorded at Atlantic Recording Studio, New York (A1, A4, A6, B1, B4, B5, B6).
Recorded at Criteria Studios, Miami (A2, A3, A5, B2, B3).

Recording engineers:
Gene Paul (A1, A4, A6, B1, B4, B5, B6).
Ron Albert, Howie Albert and Chuck Kirkpatrick (A2, A3, A5, B2, B3).
Engineers for additional recordings: Jimmy Douglass, Lew Hahn, Jack Adams, Don Cassale.

Background vocalists:
The Sweet Inspirations (A1, A4, A6, B6).
Erma Franklin, Carolyn Franklin and Margaret Branch (B4).
Erma Franklin, Carolyn Franklin & The Sweethearts of Soul (A2, A3, A5, B2, B3).
The Sweethearts of Soul (B1, B5).


tracklist:

A1        Oh Me Oh My (I'm A Fool For You Baby)
Written-By – Jim Doris
3:39
A2        Day Dreaming
Written-By – Aretha Franklin
3:58
A3        Rock Steady
Written-By – Aretha Franklin
3:12
A4        Young, Gifted And Black
Written-By – Nina Simone
3:32
A5        All The King's Horses
Written-By – Aretha Franklin
3:53
A6        A Brand New Me
Written-By – Jerry Butler, Kenneth Gamble, Theresa Bell
4:23
B1        April Fools
Written-By – Burt Bacharach & Hal David*
3:27
B2        I've Been Loving You Too Long
Written-By – Jerry Butler, Otis Redding
3:32
B3        First Snow In Kokomo
Written-By – Aretha Franklin
4:04
B4        The Long And Winding Road
Written-By – John Lennon & Paul McCartney*
3:36
B5        Didn't I (Blow Your Mind This Time)
Written-By – Thomas Bell*, William Hart
3:40
B6        Border Song (Holy Moses)
Written-By – Bernie Taupin, Elton John
3:19

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Aretha Franklin This Girl's In Love With You

 

Atlantic ‎Records  1970 – SD 8248

notes:

This Girl's In Love With You is the eighteenth
studio album by American singer Aretha Franklin,
Released on January 15, 1970 by Atlantic Records


credits:

    Aretha Franklin – vocals and piano
    Duane Allman – guitar
    Barry Beckett – keyboards
    Roger Hawkins – drums
    Eddie Hinton – guitar
    David Hood – bass
    Jimmy Johnson – guitar
    Jerry Weaver – guitar
    King Curtis - tenor saxphone; plus horns

recorded at:
Criteria Recording Studios, Miami, FL, October 3, 1969
Atlantic studios NYC, January 8,9, 1969

Engineer [Recording] –
Chuck Kirkpatrick (tracks: A3, A5, B1, B4),
Jerome Gasper (tracks: A1, A2, A4, B2, B3, B5),
Ron Albert (tracks: A3, A5, B1, B4),
Tom Dowd (tracks: A1, A2, A4, B2, B3, B5)



tracklist:

A1 Son Of A Preacher Man
Written-By – John Hurley, Ronnie Wilkins
A2 Share Your Love With Me
Written-By – Al Braggs*, Deadric Malone
A3 Dark End Of The Street
Written-By – Chips Moman, Dan Penn
A4 Let It Be
Written-By – John Lennon & Paul McCartney*
A5 Eleanor Rigby
Written-By – John Lennon & Paul McCartney*
B1 This Girl's In Love With You
Written-By – Burt Bacharach & Hal David*
B2 It Ain't Fair
Written-By – Ronnie Miller*
B3 The Weight
Written-By – Jaime Robertson*
B4 Call Me
Written-By – Aretha Franklin
B5 Sit Down And Cry
Written-By – Clyde Otis, Lou Stallman

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Fontella Bass – The 'New' Look

Checker records 1965 – LP 2997

notes:
The New Look is the debut studio album by Fontella Bass
 released on Checker Records 2997. It contains her
biggest hit, "Rescue Me". The album also charted
on the pop albums chart, being listed for 8 weeks.

credits:

Vocal Fontella bass
drums Maurice White
Bass  Louis Satterfield
pete Cosey & Gerald Sims  Guitar
Leonard Caston Piano
Sonny Tompson organ
Charles stepney Vibes

Arrangements: Phil Wright.
Recorded at Ter Mar Recording Studios, Chicago, November 1965.
Engineer: RFONTELLA BASS  THE NEW LOOKon Malo.
Album Production and Supervision: Billy Davis.

Tracklist:

A1        Our Day Will Come
Written-By – Bob Hilliard, M. Garson*
3:45
A2        How Glad I Am
Written-By – Jimmy Williams (3), Larry Harrison
2:41
A3        Oh No, Not My Baby
Written-By – Gerry Goffin & Carol King*
2:39
A4        Rescue Me
Written-By – Carl Smith (2), Reynard Miner*
2:50
A5        Gee Whiz
Written-By – Carla Thomas
2:28
A6        I'm A Woman
Written-By – Jerry Leiber & Mike Stoller*
2:29
B1        Since I Fell For You
Written-By – Buddy Johnson
3:24
B2        Impossible
Written-By – B. F. Flip, O. Jones*
2:49
B3        You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'
Written-By – Mann & Weil*, Spector*
3:24
B4        Soul Of The Man
Written-By – Oliver Sain
3:30
B5        Come And Get These Memories
Written-By – Dozier & Holland*
2:18
B6        I Know
Written-By – Barbara George
3:08

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Esther Phillips – Alone Again, Naturally

 Kudu records 1972– KU-09

credits:

    Alto Saxophone – Hank Crawford
    Arranged By [String Arrangements] – Don Sebesky
    Arranged By, Conductor – Pee Wee Ellis
    Baritone Saxophone – Cecil Payne
    Bass – Gordon Edwards, Ron Carter
    Drums – Bernard Purdie, Billy Cobham
    Guitar – Cornell Dupree, Eric Gale, George Benson
    Lead Vocals – Esther Phillips
    Organ, Piano – Richard Tee
    Percussion – Ralph MacDonald
    Piano – Richard Wyands
    Tenor Saxophone – Maceo Parker
    Trombone – Sam Burtis
    Trumpet, Flugelhorn – John Eckert, John Gatchell
    Vocals – Carl Carldwell, Lani Groves, Tasha Thomas


   Recorded at Van Gelder Studios - July, September, October 1972.
   Engineer  – Rudy Van Gelder
   Producer – Creed Taylor

tracklist:

A1        Use Me
Written-By – Bill Withers
3:50
A2        I Don't Want To Do Wrong
Written-By – Knight*, Bristol*, Shaffner*, Guest*
4:15
A3        Let's Move & Groove
Written-By – Johnny Nash
3:40
A4        Let Me In Your Life
Written-By – Bill Withers
3:35
A5        Cherry Red
Written-By – Joe Turner*, Pete Johnson
4:30
B1        I've Never Found A Man (To Love Me Like You Do)
Written-By – Isbell*, Jones*, Floyd*
3:25
B2        Alone Again (Naturally)
Written-By – Raymond O'Sullivan*
3:21
B3        Do Right Woman, Do Right Man
Written-By – Chips Moman, Dan Penn
3:25
B4        You & Me Together
Written-By – J. Roach*
3:18
B5        Georgia Rose
Written-By – Sullivan*, Rosenthal*, Flynn*
5:00

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Esther Phillips ‎– Black-Eyed Blues

Kudu records 1973‎– KU-14

credits:

     Vocal : Esther Phillips
    Alto Saxophone – Jerry Dodgion, Pee Wee Ellis (tracks: B1)
    Arranged By [Strings] – Bob James
    Arranged By, Conductor – Pee Wee Ellis
    Backing Vocals – Carl Carldwell*, Joshie Armstead*, 

Lani Groves, Tasha Thomas
    Baritone Saxophone – Pepper Adams
    Bass – Boz* (tracks: A1, A2, B1 to B3), Ron Carter (tracks: A3)
    Cello – Alan Shulman, Anthony Sophos
    Drums – Ian Wallace
    Guitar – Charlie Brown
    Percussion – Arthur Jenkins (tracks: A1, B1)
    Piano – Tim Hinkley
    Trumpet – Jon Faddis, Marvin Stamm
    Viola – Alfred Brown, Emanuel Vardi
    Violin – David Nadien, Emanuel Green, Gene Orloff, Harold Kohon,
     Harry Lookofsky, Irving Spice, Joe Malin, Max Ellen

Recorded at Van Gelder Studios
Recorded July, 1973
Engineer – Rudy Van Gelder
Producer – Creed Taylor

tracklist:

A1     Justified
    Written-By – Bill Withers
    5:38
A2     I've Only Known A Stranger
    Written-By – Carolyn Plummer
    3:30
A3     I Got It Bad And That Ain't Good
    Written-By – Duke Ellington, Paul Webster*
    6:40
B1     Black-Eyed Blues
    Written-By – Chris Stainton, Joe Cocker
    6:00
B2     Too Many Roads
    Written-By – Carolyn Franklin
    4:35
B3     You Could Have Had Me, Baby
    Written-By – Leonard Feather
    7:30

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tracklist:

1. Irma Thomas - Don't Mess With My Man (2:24)
2. Irma Thomas - Set Me Free (2:33)
3. Professor Longhair - Go to the Mardi Gras (2:56)
4. Professor Longhair - Every Day Every Night (2:22)
5. Irma Thomas - A Good Man (2:20)
6. Irma Thomas - I May Be Wrong (2:27)
7. Robert Parker - Walkin' (2:39)
8. Robert Parker - Across the Track (2:24)
9. The Goldenaires - Love Letter (2:39)
10. The Goldenaires - Ding Bats (2:15)
11. Jimmy Rivers Combo - The Blue Eagle, Pt. 1 (2:44)
12. Jimmy Rivers Combo - The Blue Eagle, Pt. 2 (2:49)
13. Earl Haynes - Skin Tight Bathing Suit (2:11)
14. Earl Haynes - My Buddy's Got My Baby (2:41)
15. Chris Kenner - Life Is Just a Struggle (2:45)
16. Chris Kenner - Rocket to the Moon (2:22)
17. Martha Carter - Nobody Knows (1:57)
18. Martha Carter - I'm Through Crying (2:43)
19. Bobby Mitchell - Send Me Your Picture (2:43)
20. Bobby Mitchell - You're Doing Me Wrong (2:40)

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Erma Franklin ‎– Piece Of My Heart

Shout records 1967            ‎ S-221

 credits & tracklist:

 A    Piece Of My Heart

Written by: Bert Berns, Jerry Ragavoy    
Producer Bert Berns    
Arranger: Gary Sherman    

B    Baby, What You Want Me To Do    

Written by Jimmy Reed    
Producer Bert Berns    
Arranger: Gary Sherman    

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Erma Franklin ‎– Abracadabra / Love Is Blind

 Erma Franklin ‎–  Love Is Blind

EPIC RECORDS 1963   5-9610

A  Abracadabra   

 
 Written by V. McCoy   
Producer Bobby Gregg   
Arranger Frank Hunter   

B   Love Is Blind

   
Written byR. Newman
producer     Bobby Gregg
arranger    Frank Hunter    

 

 

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