Dionne Warwick – Make Way for Dionne Warwick (1964)

 

 

 Dionne Warwick – Make Way for Dionne Warwick (1964) | Scepter Vinyl

 

 

updated 10/27/2026

 

 

 

Scepter Records 1964 ‎– SPS 523 

 

Album Description:

Released in 1964 on Scepter Records, Make Way for Dionne Warwick 
is an essential album from the early career of one of American 
popular music's most distinctive voices. Combining sophisticated 
pop arrangements, elegant vocal performances and the emotional 
depth of classic soul, this LP captures Dionne Warwick at a 
defining moment in her musical journey.

Working closely with the celebrated songwriting and production
partnership of Burt Bacharach and Hal David, Warwick delivers 
a collection of beautifully crafted songs distinguished by subtle 
melodies, sophisticated harmonies and expressive interpretations.

The album includes several memorable recordings, notably “Walk On By,”
“Reach Out for Me,” “You'll Never Get to Heaven,” and “A House Is Not a Home.” 
These songs demonstrate the remarkable chemistry between 
Warwick's refined vocal style and Bacharach and David's distinctive songwriting.

Alongside these classics, the album explores romantic ballads and melodic 
pop-soul compositions, creating a listening experience 
that reflects the sophisticated sound of the 1960s.

Musicians and Production

Lead vocals: Dionne Warwick
Producers: Burt Bacharach and Hal David
Songwriting: Burt Bacharach, Hal David, and other credited composers
Recording location: Bell Sound Studios, New York Cit
Recorded 
1963–1964, Bell Sound Studios, New York City

tracklist:

All tracks are written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David, except where noted.

A1 A House Is Not A Home 3:00
A2 People 3:22
Written by :Jule StyneBob Merrill
A3 They Long To Be Close To You 2:23
A4 The Last One To Be Loved 3:20
A5 Land Of Make Believe 3:03
A6 Reach Out For Me 2:52
B1 You'll Never Get To Heaven 3:10
B2 Walk On By 2:58
B3 Wishin' And Hopin' 2:55
B4 I Smiled Yesterday 2:43
B5 Get Rid Of Him 2:34
written by: Helen MillerHoward Greenfield
B6 Make The Night A Little Longer 2:31
written by:  Gerry Goffin Carole King

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The Best Of Gladys Knight & The Pips

 

Gladys Knight & The Pips – The Best Of   Buddah Records

 

 

 

updated 10/24/2026

 

BUDDAH RECORDS 1976                 BDS 5653

 

 

 Album Description

The Best Of Gladys Knight & The Pips is a 1976 compilation celebrating 
the soulful sound of Gladys Knight & The Pips during their successful 
years with Buddah Records. Bringing together memorable recordings, 
emotional lead vocals and polished arrangements, the album showcases 
the group's remarkable ability to combine Southern soul feeling, 
sophisticated orchestration and irresistible pop-soul melodies.

Led by the expressive voice of Gladys Knight and supported by the 
close harmonies of the Pips, the collection features classic songs such 
as “Midnight Train To Georgia,” “I've Got To Use My Imagination,”
“Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me” and “I Feel A Song (In My Heart).”

The album also includes “Make Yours A Happy Home,” “On And On,” “Where 
Peaceful Waters Flow” and a medley of “Try To Remember / The Way We Were,” 
highlighting the group's versatility across soul, R&B and adult-oriented pop. 
The latter medley captures the group in a live performance at Pine Knob Music
 Theatre in Detroit, adding a concert dimension to the compilation.

credits:

Gladys Knight – Lead vocals
Merald “Bubba” Knight – Vocals
William Guest – Vocals
Edward Patten – Vocals

Musicians and Arrangements

The compilation brings together recordings made across 
different sessions, so the instrumental personnel vary from track to track.
Notable production and arrangement credits include:
Curtis Mayfield – Producer of “Make Yours A Happy Home” and “On And On”
Rich Tufo (Richard Tufo) – Arrangements on “Make Yours A Happy Home” and “On And On”
Kenny Kerner and Richie Wise – Production and arrangements on selected tracks
Tony Camillo – Production, arrangements and conducting on selected tracks
Larry Wilcox – String and horn arrangements on selected tracks
Don Hannah and Joe Guercio – Arrangements for the live medley
 “Try To Remember / The Way We Were”
Ralph Moss – Producer and engineer for the live medley

Additional engineering credits include Roger Anfinsen, 
Warren Dewey and Ed Stasium on various tracks.

This is a compilation of previously recorded material, not an album 
made during one continuous studio session. A single recording
 date or studio therefore cannot be assigned to the entire LP.

“Make Yours A Happy Home” – Recorded at Curtom Studio, Chicago, Illinois.
“Where Peaceful Waters Flow” – Recorded at Curtom Studio, Chicago, Illinois.
“Try To Remember / The Way We Were” – Recorded live at Pine Knob Music Theatre, 
Detroit, Michigan, by Metro Audio; mixed at Bell Sound Studios, New York.

Tracklist

A1        Make Yours A Happy Home
Written-By – Curtis Mayfield
    4:35
A2        Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me
Written-By – Jim Weatherly
    3:45
A3        I Feel A Song (In My Heart)
Written-By – Mary Sawyer, Tony Camillo
    2:48
A4        The Going Ups And The Coming Downs
Written-By – Jim Weatherly
    3:35
A5        Midnight Train To Georgia
Written-By – Jim Weatherly
    4:38
B1        On And On
Written-By – Curtis Mayfield
    4:17
B2        Where Peaceful Waters Flow
Written-By – Jim Weatherly
    4:24
B3        I've Got To Use My Imagination
Written-By – Barry Goldberg, Jerry Goffin*
    3:45
B4        I Can See Clearly Now
Written-By – Johnny Nash
    4:28
        Try To Remember / The Way We Were    (4:30)
B5(a)        Try To Remember
Written-By – Harvey Schmidt, Tom Jones (5)
    
B5(b)        The Way We Were
Written-By – Marvin Hamlisch, Marilyn Bergman, Alan Bergman

 

 

 

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The Impressions – People Get Ready (1965)

The Impressions – People Get Ready (1965) | ABC-Paramount ABCS-505

updated 10/19/2026

ABC-Paramount records 1965 – ABCS-505

Description:

Released in 1965 on ABC-Paramount, People Get Ready is an 
essential album in the history of Chicago soul. Featuring the 
unmistakable falsetto and expressive lead vocals of Curtis Mayfield,
 alongside the rich harmonies of Fred Cash and Sam Gooden, 
the album showcases The Impressions at the height of their creative powers.

Blending gospel-inspired melodies, sophisticated vocal arrangements,
 smooth rhythms, and socially conscious songwriting, the album captures
 the distinctive sound that made The Impressions one of the most 
influential vocal groups of the 1960s.

The title track, "People Get Ready," written by Curtis Mayfield, stands as 
one of the greatest soul recordings of its era. Its message of faith, hope, 
unity, and spiritual perseverance resonated deeply with the American 
civil rights movement and continues to inspire listeners across generations.

The album also features outstanding soul recordings, including "Woman's Got Soul,"
 "Emotions," "Sometimes I Wonder," "We're in Love,"
 "Just Another Dance," and "You Must Believe Me."

Under the musical direction and production of Johnny Pate, the album
combines gospel-rooted vocal harmonies with carefully arranged instrumentation, 
creating a timeless sound that bridges traditional gospel, 
Chicago soul, and contemporary R&B.

credits:

The classic mid-1960s lineup featured three distinctive vocalists:

Curtis Mayfield – Lead vocals, guitar, songwriting
Fred Cash – Vocals and backing harmonies
Sam Gooden – Vocals and backing harmonies
The Funk Brothers – Instrumentation, as credited in published album personnel listings

Recording Period: March 22, 1962 – October 26, 1964,
Recording Locations: Chicago, Illinois, and New York, New York
Producer: Johnny Pate
Arranger: Johnny Pate

trackslit:

Written-By – C. Mayfield

A1        Woman's Got Soul    2:23
A2        Emotions    2:47
A3        Sometimes I Wonder    2:59
A4        We're In Love    2:30
A5        Just Another Dance    2:49
A6        Can't Work No Longer    2:21
B1        People Get Ready    2:37
B2        I've Found That I've Lost    2:50
B3        Hard To Believe    2:26
B4        See The Real Me    2:25
B5        Get Up And Move    2:14
B6        You Must Believe Me    2:30

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The Soul Finders – Sweet Soul Music RCA Camden

The Soul Finders – Sweet Soul Music  RCA Camden

 updated 9/29/2026

RCA Camden records 1967 ‎– CAS-2170

Description:

The Soul Finders – Sweet Soul Music is a vintage soul LP released on
 RCA Camden, catalog CAS-2170. The album belongs to the classic era 
of American soul and is of interest to collectors of sweet soul, vintage vinyl, 
RCA Camden releases and rare soul records. Explore the album, its recordings,
 artists, label history and place within the broader story of American soul music.

line up:

drums - bernard Purdie
Fender Bass - Charles Rainey
Guitar - Eric Gale
tenor & alto sax - Seldon Powell
Baritone Sax - Buddy Lucas
tenor sax& piccolo - Zane Paul Zacharoff
trumpets - Ernest Royal , James Sedler
piano & organ - Paul Griffin, Geoge Butcher
vocal - Ella Winston, Valerie Simpson, Lesley Miller

 Arranged By, Conductor – Bert DeCoteaux 

recorded at:
RCA Victor's Studio A New York City
Producer - 
Engineer - Bob Simpson

tracklist:

     
A1     Sweet Soul Music
Written-By – Redding*, Connelly*
A2     Respect
 Written-By – Redding*
A3     Dead End Street
Written-By – Raleigh*, Axelrod*
A4     Tomorrow Night
Written-By – Coslow*, Grosz*
A5     Passion Flower
Written-By – Strayhorn*, Raskin*
B1     The Happening
Written-By – Holland-Dozier*
B2     Why Don't You Do Right
Written-By – McCoy*
B3     Soul American
Written-By – DeCoteaux*
B4     Raindrops
Written-By – Clark*
B5     Oh How I Need You
Written-By – Jerome*

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Bob & Earl – Bob & Earl | Crestview Records CRS 3055

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Bob & Earl – Bob & Earl | Crestview CRS 3055

 

 

 

Crestview Records 1969 ‎– CRS 3055

 

notes:

Bob & Earl – Bob & Earl is a 1969 soul LP issued
in the United States on Crestview Records, CRS 3055.
 The album brings together material associated with
 the classic Bob & Earl sound, combining vocal-group soul, 
dancefloor rhythms and the energetic style that later 
became highly prized by Northern Soul collectors. Contemporary
 trade coverage listed the album as a Crestview release in 1969.

The duo's history is closely connected with Bob Relf and Earl Nelson.
 Relf joined Bob & Earl after Bobby Day left the original partnership,
 while Nelson was also known as Jackie Lee. Their best-known recording,
 “Harlem Shuffle,” dates from 1963 and became an enduring soul classic.

The Crestview LP is particularly interesting to collectors because it gathers
 tracks that connect the Bob & Earl catalogue with the later Mirwood/Crestview
 reissue history. Soul collectors have also noted that different British 
and American LP editions can contain variations in the material and versions used.

credits:

Bob Relf – lead and harmony vocals
Earl Nelson – lead and harmony vocals

Bob Relf had replaced the original Bob of the duo,
 Bobby Day, in the early 1960s. Relf was also known
 as Bobby Garrett and Bobby Valentino, 
while Earl Nelson later recorded as Jackie Lee.

The available discographical sources do not provide 
a complete track-by-track instrumental personnel 
list for CRS 3055. The album draws from recordings made at
different stages, so it should not be treated as 
a single-session recording with one fixed backing band.

Recording dates

The Crestview LP itself was issued in 1969, but the recordings 
are not all newly recorded in 1969. The album is essentially 
a compilation/repackaging of Bob & Earl material from earlier years.
The Crestview discography identifies CRS 3055 as a 1969 release.

For “Harlem Shuffle,” the recording belongs to the duo's 1963
 Los Angeles recording period, with Gene Page responsible 
for the arrangement and Fred Smith producing

tracklist:

A1 Baby, Your Time Is My Time
Written-By – Bob & Earl 2:50
A2 Big Brother
Written-By – Charlotte Cronander 2:58
A3 Land Of 1000 Dances
Written-By – Chris Kenner 2:15
A4 I Can't Get Away
Written-By – Bob & Earl2:57
A5 My Little Girl     2:50
B1 I'll  Keep Running Back
Written-By – Bob & Earl 2:50
B2 Dancin' Everywhere
Written-By – Charlotte Cronander 2:57
B3 Send For Me, I'll Be There
Written-By – Earl Nelson 2:25
B4 Ooh Honey Babe
Written-By – Earl Nelson 2:15
B5 Harlem Shuffle
Written-By – Bob & Earl 2:10

 

 

 

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Donny Hathaway – Everything Is Everything (ATCO Records SD 33-332)

 

 

 

 

 

 

ATCO Records 1970 – SD 33-332

 

 notes:

Released in 1970, Donny Hathaway's debut studio album, 
Everything Is Everything, stands as one of the most influential 
soul records of its era. Issued by ATCO Records under catalog
 number SD 33-332, the album blends soul, jazz, gospel, funk, 
and socially conscious songwriting into a timeless musical experience.
At a time when American music was undergoing significant 
transformation, Hathaway emerged as a unique voice capable of 
combining sophisticated arrangements with deeply emotional 
performances. The album showcases his extraordinary talents 
as a vocalist, pianist, composer, arranger, and producer.

credits:

Musicians
Keyboards, Vocals, Direction
Donny Hathaway – lead vocals, background vocals (tracks 1–8), 
acoustic & electric pianos, organ (track 9), keyboard bass, additional bass,
arranger, conductor
Bass
Willie Weeks – bass (track 1)
Phil Upchurch – bass guitar (tracks 3–4, 6–7)
Louis Satterfield – bass (tracks 1–3)
Marshall Hawkins – bass (tracks 5, 8)
Guitar
Phil Upchurch – guitar (tracks 1–4, 6–8)
King Curtis – guitar (track 3)
John Littlejohn – guitar, vocals
Drums & Percussion
Morris Jennings – drums (tracks 1–4, 6–8)
Ric Powell – drums (tracks 5, 9), percussion
Master Henry Gibson – congas (track 8)
Horn Section
John Avant – trombone
Morris Ellis – trombone
Oscar Brashear – trumpet
John Howell – trumpet
Robert A. Lewis – trumpet
Cyril Touff – bass trumpet
Johnny Board – tenor saxophone
Lenard Druss – tenor saxophone
Clifford P. Davis – alto saxophone
Don Myrick – alto saxophone
Willie Henderson – baritone saxophone
Aaron Dodd – tuba
John Lounsberry – French horn
Ethel Merker – French horn
Paul A. Teryett – French horn
Background Vocals
The Vashonettes – backing vocals (track 9)

Producer – Donny Hathaway, King Curtis (tracks: A1 to A4, A6), Ric Powell

Recording Studios
Audio Finishers, New York, NY
Mayfair Studios, New York, NY

Recording dates: September 11, 1969 – April 16, 1970
Murray Allen – recording engineer
Roger Anfinsen – recording engineer

tracklist:

A1        Voices Inside (Everything Is Everything)
Bass – Louis A. Satterfield*
Drums – Morris Jennings
Guitar – Phil Upchurch
Percussion – Ric Powell
    3:28
A2        Je Vous Aime (I Love You)
Bass – Louis A. Satterfield*
Drums – Morris Jennings
Guitar – Phil Upchurch
Percussion – Ric Powell
    3:31
A3        I Believe To My Soul
Bass – Louis A. Satterfield*
Drums – Morris Jennings
Guitar – King Curtis
Guitar, Bass – Phil Upchurch
Percussion – Ric Powell
    3:51
A4        Misty
Drums – Morris Jennings
Guitar, Bass – Phil Upchurch
Percussion – Ric Powell
    3:37
A5        Sugar Lee
Bass – Marshall Jennings
    4:03
A6        Tryin' Times
Drums – Morris Jennings
Guitar, Bass – Phil Upchurch
Percussion – Ric Powell
    3:13
B1        Thank You Master (For My Soul)
Drums – Morris Jennings
Guitar, Bass – Phil Upchurch
Percussion – Ric Powell
    5:50
B2        The Ghetto
Bass – Donny Hathaway, Marshall Jennings
Congas – Henry Gibson
Drums – Morris Jennings
Guitar – Phil Upchurch
Percussion – Ric Powell
    6:57
B3        To Be Young, Gifted And Black
Backing Vocals – The Vashonettes
Organ – Donny Hathaway
    6:45

 

 

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