Funk my Soul

One vinyl I always enjoy to come back. Really Groovy!!!!! and has that funky Leroy Hutson type soul vibe. ah!!! and what a cover….

No need to say much of this 70’s classic, the only one he recorded in the decade, for those are not familiar with.. Billy Butler (also a writer, arranger and producer) is Jerry Butler’s lesser-known brother, but an even more grooving artist on the Chicago soul scene of the 60s!

He recorded for Okeh Records in the middle of the 1960s, working with producer Carl Davis. His biggest hit was 1965’s ‘I Can’t Work No Longer”, which reached #6 on the U.S. Billboard Black Singles chart and #60 on the Billboard Hot 100. After 1966 he left Okeh and continued recording into the early 1970s. Butler also wrote songs for his brother, as well as for musicians such as Major Lance and Gene Chandler.

Definitely A Must Have Brothers and Sisters.

This is @ 320 vinyl rip of the original Curtom Records LP incuding covers.

Tracks
A1 Sugar Candy Lady 3.22
A2 I Know The Feeling Well 3.45
A3 Play My Music 3.35
A4 The Saga Of Sadie Lee 6.51
B1 Feel The Magic 3.37
B2 I’m Gonna Make Her Mine 3.34
B3 Alone At Last (Part I & II) 7.09
B4 My Love For You Grows 3.20

Review

Billy Butler, brother of Jerry and author of one of the greatest songs in soul music history — “I Stand Accused” — is one of the unluckiest men in the history of recorded music. Despite his phenomenal abilities and in-the-cut songs, the earmarks of his career were false starts, record company politics and double-dealing, and being in the right place at the wrong time.

This 1977 album, his first for Curtis Mayfield’s Curtom label, is a mixed bag. Ballads such as “I Know the Feeling Well,” the two-part “Alone at Last,” and “I’m Gonna Make Her Mine” offer portraits of Butler as a solid singer, writer, and arranger. His guitar playing, like Terry Callier’s and Curtis Mayfield’s, is also highly individualistic and expressive. The mid-tempo tracks, such as “Feel the Magic,” “She’s Got Me Singing,” and “The Saga of Sadie Lee,” are among the finest in Chicago soul, with their Philly-influenced grooves and solid Northern soul bridges. But on the title track, “Play My Music,” and “My Love for You Grows,” Butler’s flirtation with disco feels far too formulaic, like pandering to the genre to make an impact. Alas, these three tracks — one that opens and another that closes the album — mar what could have been a mid-’70s classic. (All Music)

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Biography

The younger brother of Jerry Butler, Billy Butler wasn’t nearly as well known as his sibling, but recorded some fine Chicago soul in the ’60s. Recording for OKeh under producer Carl Davis, Butler’s mid-’60s singles were quite similar to labelmates Major Lance’s and (less obviously) Curtis Mayfield’s as stellar examples of the finest features of the Chicago soul sound. Similar to Motown in its full, brassy production, the Chicago brand was earthier, with stronger tinges of gospel, doo wop, and Latin influences. Nor was Butler terribly similar to his brother, Jerry, with a punchier, more up-tempo sound. With backing group the Enchanters, Billy recorded consistently fine singles for OKeh from 1963 to 1966, scoring R&B hits with “I Can’t Work No Longer” (1965) and “Right Track” (1966). Butler left OKeh after 1966 and recorded for a variety of labels, denting the R&B charts with the singles “Get on the Chase” (1969) and “Free Yourself” (1971). A songwriter of note, he contributed material to fellow Chicago soul greats Major Lance, Gene Chandler, and his brother, Jerry.

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Listen a great early hit “The Right Track” from the 60’s Okeh Period

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Thanks Raphy for cleaning this vinyl rip for us. Enjoy!!

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Faith Hope & Charity - 1972 - Heavy Love

Their 2nd album (on Sussex distributed by Buddah Records) with the original line up. Brenda Hilliard, Zulema Cusseaux and Albert Bailey.

Zulema left the group after the “Heavy Love” album, some sources say 1971 but it may have been in ‘72. Her first solo album was issued on Sussex while the label was still issuing FHC singles which had been recorded before she left. Brenda Hilliard and Albert Bailey continued as a duo, Brenda and Albert, with one release on a short-lived Sussex subsidiary label Clarama 1200 (1974) ‘Talking About Loving You / This Has Happened Before’.

This is a @320 vinyl rip of the original Sussex LP including covers.

Tracks
A1 We Can Change The World (3:03)
A2 Heavy Love (3:46)
A3 I Was There (4:40) *
A4 Come Back And Finish What You Started (2:40)
B1 I Worship The Very Ground You Walk On (3:50)
B2 Who Could Love You More Than I (2:10) *
B3 No Trespassing (2:14)
B4 God Bless The World (2:40)
B5 Who Made You Go (3:10) *

Produced by Van McCoy and Joe Cobb

*Produced by Mike Stokes

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Faith Hope & Charity - 1978 - Faith Hope & Charity (20th Century)

Faith Hope & Charity departed with RCA in 1978 and signed with 20th Century. They released their forth and final LP ‘Faith Hope & Charity’ with ‘Don’t Pity Me’ b/w ‘Find What You Need’ (No.20 R&B Sept 1978) and ‘Keep Me Baby’ b/w ‘How Can I Help But Love You’, as their last single releases. Zulema occasionally helped out on background vocals with the reformed group but only in the studio - she was not a member. According to many music lovers, this one was their best recording. (A.M.G. rate it 4.5 out of 5 stars)

This is a @320 vinyl rip of the original 20th Century LP including covers.

Tracks
A1 How Can I Help But To Love You (6:15)
A2 People In Love Oughta Be Together (4:23)
A3 I’m Ready For A New Love (5:02)
B1 Keep Me Baby (3:08)
B2 Find What You Need (2:21)
B3 Don’t Pity Me (4:15)
B4 You Never Were My Friend (4:30)

Produced and Arranged by Van McCoy

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Discover and enjoy this wonderful group, with the blending (harmonies) of the voices create that totally fabulous sound, under the guidance of the great Van McCoy….

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Hard to find first LP by this east coast mixed male/female soul group that includes Zulema on vocals, along with two other singers. Production, arrangements, and a fair bit of songwriting by Van McCoy, with that good polished sound he was getting at the time.

It’s another fantastic contribution from Groovy Emmanuel who express his feelings right away:

“Well, this is the very first album by this fine Tampa trio, the one they cut for Maxwell at the eve of the 70’s. And what an album it is!!! A real joy for the ears treated magnificently by Van the man McCoy. And one out of only two albums with Zulema still in the line up.

And yeah, this is the typical story when two young Tampa school friends, Zulema and Brenda, along with old friend Albert decide, why not, to show the world their true talents of performing the music they loved, music they grew up with, and music their parents used to listen to.. And to drive the story direct to the myth, what a coincidence (!!!) when the talented trio met the master in Van the man, who was driving on the same music route, and to whom they could share the same musical taste, though a decade older (LOL.)

Yeah, I know many people have an affection to such stories, and that has to do with many debut records so far, cos these debuts have a young and fresh sound that can hardly be found in later works even these later works stand better overall. But on one condition.. As far as they can treated by men who have the ability to hear and even see the sounds. And that is the case right here. Ooh baby, I feel the earth move.”

This is a 320@ vinyl rip of the original Maxwell records LP including covers. There’s no LP reissue and never released on CD. You can buy Faith Hope & Charity vinyls here.

Tracks
A1 So Much Love 3:03
A2 Something 5:15
A3 Wings of Love 7:55
A4 Let’s Try It Over 3:02
B1 Baby Don’t Take Your Love 2:48
B2 I’m Gonna Love You 2:58
B3 That Lonely Feeling 3:22
B4 Make Love to Me 3:05
B5 Johnny Come Lately 3:03

In a land called ‘soulsville’ there have been thousands of songs composed and sung by singers, songwriters and producers where they receive many accolades and praises through liner notes written on the back of album covers or CD’s, by music critics or famous entertainers.

The heart and soul of a song is not always the singer but the enriched fulfilled sounds of the session voices in which I dedicate this special written ode.

There were 3 singers who’s beautiful gospel angelic voices created a distinctive signature sound to the music of a former psychology major, songwriter/producer and arranger, the late Van McCoy. The artists were Faith Hope & Charity.

Brenda Hilliard, Zulema Cusseaux and Albert Bailey all hailed from Tampa, Florida and came together as a group in 1969. Legendary songwriter and producer Bob Crewe (who gained fame in the music industry composing tunes for groups like the Rays (Silhouettes) and Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons) dubbed the group Faith Hope & Charity.

In 1970, they met Van McCoy who secured a deal with Maxwell Records and composed two of the group’s first hits ‘So Much Love’ b/w ‘Let’s Try It Over’ (No.14 R&B May 30, 1970) and ‘Baby Don’t Take Your Love’ b/w ‘Make Love To Me’ (No.36 R&B Oct 17, 1970. An LP entitled ‘Faith Hope & Charity’ was released in 1970.

Faith Hope & Charity signed with Clarence Avant’s Sussex label in 1971 and released 5 uncharted singles, ‘I Worship The Ground You Walk On’ b/w ‘Come Back And Finish What You Started’, Ghosts Keep Haunting Me’ b/w ‘No Trespassing’, ‘We Can Change The World’ b/w ‘God Bless The World’, ‘Who Could Love You More Than I’ b/w ‘I Was There’, ‘Who Made You’ b/w ‘Heavy Love (later recorded by David Ruffin in 1975). All above were written and produced by Van McCoy. Sussex released the group’s second album ‘Heavy Love’ in 1972.

Zulema Cusseaux went solo in 1971 and continued to record for Sussex. Hilliard and Bailey continued to work as a duo until 1974, when they were joined by Diane Destry.

Faith Hope & Charity signed with RCA Records in 1975 and struck gold with their masterpiece ‘To Each His Own’ b/w ‘Find A Way’. Written and produced by Van McCoy and Charles Kipps, the song zoomed to the No.1 position on Billboard’s R&B singles chart the week ending Oct 25, 1975.

The group was extremely busy lending their voices on such Van McCoy classics as ‘The Hustle’ and all of tracks on his ‘Disco Baby’ LP. ‘David Ruffin’s ‘Walk Away From Love’ and his ‘Who I’m I’ LP ‘Everything Is Coming Up Love’ including the self-titled LP. Melba Moore’s ‘This Is It’ ‘Lean On Me’ and her self-titled album ‘This Is It’. Van McCoy’s sophomore album ‘The Disco Kid’ including the hit single ‘Party’.

The musicians featured on these classics tracks were the late Richard Tee and Leon Pendarvis on keyboards, Eric Gale and David Spinozza on guitars, Gordon Edwards on bass, Arthur Jenkins and George Devens on percussions and Steve Gadd on drums. The beautiful horns and strings were arranged by Gene Orloff.

RCA released three more singles on Faith Hope & Charity, ‘Don’t Go Looking For Love’ (No. 38 R&B Feb 1976) ‘You’re My Peace Of Mind’ (No.83 R&B Sept 1976) and the gorgeous ‘Life Goes On’ (No.65 Feb 19, 1977) The ‘Life Goes On’ LP was issued in late spring of 1977.

Faith Hope & Charity departed with RCA in 1978 and signed with 20th Century. They released their forth and final LP ‘Faith Hope & Charity’ with ‘Don’t Pity Me’ b/w ‘Find What You Need’ (No.20 R&B Sept 1978) and ‘Keep Me Baby’ b/w ‘How Can I Help But Love You’. as their last single releases.

The group disbanded in 1979, around the time Van McCoy entered the gates of soul heaven on July 6, 1979.

(Soulfully Yours, Mike Boone - Chancellor of Soul)

Now, listen up “So Much Love” with info’s about the group

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You can also get Zulema’s wonderful debut album on Sussex here.

Big Thanks to Groovy Emmanuel for sharing his vinyl collection with us and my Jamaican brother Raphy who cleaned - once again - this rip perfectly. Enjoy!!!

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Philadelphia International Records at it’s best.

A fantastic album, you have been asking me to upload for a long time.

I know how much you enjoyed their rare debut 1975 album “Castles In The Sky” on Buddah Records ( I originally posted in Lost In Tyme blog ) and you can also get it in our back pages here.

One of Philadelphia’s finest groups, the Futures - a cult harmony group - made great music, but Lady Luck refused to work her magic on them. They released two albums for PIR , “Past, Present and The Futures” and “The Greetings of Peace”, both these albums have been sought-after rarities for years, includes club & rare groove classics.

(Finally UK Edsel / Philadelphia International Reissue , released those albums on one CD)

I simply say “get it while you can”!

This is a @320 vinyl rip of the original Philadelphia International Records LP including covers.

Tracks
A1 Party Time Man (5:14)
A2 Ain’t No Time Fa Nothing (5:32)
A3 Deep Inside Of Me (4:58)
A4 Sunshine And You (3:41)
B1 Come To Me (When Your Love Is Down) (4:48)
B2 You Got It (The Love That I Need) (4:57)
B3 (You’re The One) Someone Special (4:17)
B4 I Wanna Know; Is It Over (4:30)

The Futures’ PIR recordings never reached any substantial commercial success, and thus the group were lesser known artists in the Philadelphia International repertoire. There’s a detailed history of the group in the CD leaflet and so there’s no reason to copy it here. However, I’d like to point out that while the Futures performed classic Philly soul on these albums, their style as a soul vocal group was much closer to Temptations than any famous PIR group. This impression is underscored by the fact that the Futures used different lead singers on different tracks, ranging from a high-pitched falsetto (in the Eddie Kendricks - Damon Harris mould) to a bass vocalist, who also coloured the background harmonies with his wonderful Melvin Franklin-type lines

At the time of their PIR years, The Futures comprised of James and Jon King, Harry McGilberry (later to join The Temptations), Kenny Crew and Frank Washington. Their first PIR album opens with the single release Party Time Man which is a classy uptempo dance soul tune with a typical PIR arrangement mixed with the Futures’ enjoyable, colourful vocalising. I really cannot imagine even O’Jays surpassing this interpretation, especially when the group utilises the bass vocalist to good effect. A wonderful party tune.

Even better is, though, the following cut Ain’t No Time Fa Nothing, a true soul anthem and a cult favourite on the UK soul scene. It’s written and produced by Joseph Jefferson and Charles Simmons, being an absolutely brilliant, percussive mid-tempo mover with magical horn and string lines. Still, the splendid vocal parts manage to steal the show, again using the whole vocal spectrum the group has to offer in a truly delicious way. Both the musical instrumentation and the vocal performance are so blissful I have no superlatives strong enough to praise the track!
The good news is that the worthwhile moments do not end with these two single releases. Of the ballads, Deep Inside of Me and Come to Me are tasteful falsetto-led soarers strongly reminding me of the Temptations, while the closing cut I Wanna Know; Is It Over? is a deep, traditional slow ballad tune starting with a monologue, then throwing some Temptations-type harmonies and finally revealing the extremely powerful, throaty lead vocals full of bitter emotions described in the lyrics. Then the falsetto singer comes in the spotlight, and the finale moments feature terrific preaching by the tenor vocalist.

The melodious hand-clapper You Got It (The Love That I Need) is clearly influenced by the mid-60s Temptations classics, while Someone Special and Sunshine and You are effortlessly flowing singalong tunes.

Rating: (10/10) Ismo Tenkanen, Soul Express Editor

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Listen up “Ain’t No Time Fa Nothing” an excellent dancer with a killer intro and hearty vocals

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This is another contribution from Groovy Emmanuel who i finally met in Athens a few days ago. This is the first record i choose from his collection (yeah! he gave me a lot of vinyl to be posted here). There’s mythical legend that followed this album… and Groovy Emmanuel explains on his own words :

“Does the name RAMP stand for “Roy Ayers Music Production” actually? Some say yes, some say no! Roy himself did write and did produce some songs in the album, but band leader John Manuel points out that the name actually refers to taking you on a journey, an access to another place as in highway ramps, or an elevation up and down as in an actual ramp…

Whatever the truth is, what it really matters at all is that RAMP’s sole record “Come Into Knowledge” stands for its fine songs, its fine production and its fine attitude, as it is considered to be the holy grail among others in the rare groove collectors community of modern times.

A totally amazing album that has been heavily sampled over the years, centered around some excellent base of vibes trapped by some unique two-female vocals, all arranged magnificantly by Edwin Birdsong, Roy Ayers and William Allen.”

This is a @320 vinyl rip of the original ABC Record LP including covers.

Tracks
A1 The American Promise 6:30
A2 I Just Love You 4:55
A3 Give It 4:40
A4 Everybody Loves the Sunshine 3:42
B1 Come Into Knowledge 4:37
B2 Try, Try, Try 4:55
B3 Daylight 4:12
B4 Look Into the Sky 4:42
B5 Deep Velvet 3:33

Credits: Arranged - Edwin Birdsong , Roy Ayers , William Allen
Bass - Nate White
Drums, percussion - John Manuel
Guitar - Landy Shores
Lead Vocal - Sharon Matthews , Sibel Thrasher
Producer - Roy Ayers

One of the greatest albums of all time - a masterpiece of moody soul, spacey vocals, and jazzy vibes - all produced by the legendary Roy Ayers! Ramp take their name from the anagram Roy Ayers Musical Productions - and in a way, the group’s the summation of all the genius that Roy had been cooking up on his own albums of the 70s - served up at an even higher level than before! The group boasts a unique two-female vocal style - sung together in a mode that had been used on Roy’s own albums, but never this fully - all supported by some complex jazzy instrumentation, very heavy on the vibes and keyboards! Nearly every cut is fantastic - and the album has a strange off-kilter vibe that’s totally amazing, and which has captivated soul fans for years - a blend of mellow and upbeat, complicated and straightforward that’s totally great. Titles include the massive cut “Daylight”, sampled famously over the years, plus “American Promise”, “Come Into Knowledge”, “I Just Love You”, and the band’s great cover of “Everybody Loves the Sunshine”, done in a way that’s strangely both similar and different than Roy’s own version! (Dusty Groove)

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A group that was based in Cincinnati and also an acronym for “Roy Ayers Music Productions,” Ramp released one album in 1977 that didn’t do all that much upon its release. However, decades later, as appreciation for anything bearing the mark of jazz-funk legend Roy Ayers has increased, the album has become a revered rare groove classic. Supported by the excellent “Daylight” (sampled by A Tribe Called Quest for “Bonita Applebaum”) and a version of Ayers’ “Everybody Loves the Sunshine,” two anti-gravity soul/jazz-funk pearls, the rare album has been known to fetch extremely high prices among collectors. (AMG)

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A timeless album from the rare groove era don’t come much better than this, Roy Ayers production is blissfully hypnotic and very fresh despite being well over 30 yrs old. However it has stood the test of time and doesn’t sound out of date, and to me that’s a sign of a classic album. The real gems here for me are ‘try try try’, the ‘American promise’ and the stomper ‘give it’ We all know the obvious tracks ‘everybody loves…….’ and a personal fave ‘daylight’ but THE tune for me has gotta be the strangely haunting title track ‘come into knowledge’. With the on / off key grooves the whole album is a timeless classic and sounds as fresh today as it did back then. A must have album. If you can, kop the original vinyl, they hard to come by but they are priceless. I’m gonna get the cd version, as my vinyl is pretty worn, but everybody needs to “come into knowledge”. (by vinylcrook)

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Vinyl “reissues” surfaced. A couple tracks were licensed for compilations. Universal Japan put a stop to the nonsense in early 2007 by releasing the album for the first time on CD, later in the year, Verve licensed the disc for U.S. release.

Check vinyl prices sold here, buy a few vinyl copies here and buy the CD here.

Listen up the wonderful “Daylight”

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Sublime harmony soul from The Temprees one of the few southern groups who could really match the brilliance of the east coast scene of the time!

Along with The Mad Lads and The Dramatics, The Temprees recorded some very sweet and soulful romantic ballads for Stax Records. Although their peak was short, classic ballads like “Explain It To Her Mama”, “Dedicated To The One I Love” and the immortal “Love Can Be So Wonderful” place The Temprees in the same league as The Stylistics, The Delfonics and The Dells.

This is a @320 vinyl rip of the original We Produce Records(Stax) including covers.

Tracks
A1 Explain It To Her Mama (2:57)
A2 If I Could Say What’s On My Mind (4:25)
A3 (Girl) I Love You (3:12)
A4 I Love You, You Love Me (4:47)
A5 We’ve Only Just Begun (4:47)
B1 Dedicated To The One I Love (6:53)
B2 My Baby Love (2:54)
B3 I’m For You, You For Me (4:47)
B4 Love….Can Be So Wonderful (3:31)

Heavenly heavenly vocal group soul!

Although recorded in Memphis for the Stax subsidiary of We Produce, the sound of the record is much more in keeping with some of the best of the New Jersey group soul records from the time, fragile at times, with a sweetness that’s quite different than the bolder sound of early 70s Stax! The vocals are very raw, but woven together perfectly, into a soaring sound that will reach up and rip your still-beating heart right out of your chest!

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The Memphis, TN. balladeers’ finest LP. Lead singer Jasper “Jabo” Phillips, Dale Juan Calvin, and Harold Scott put the “l” in “lush.” Only two fast numbers are on Lovemen. “Explain It to Her Mama” and “My Baby Love” are both tight, but are not the caliber of the slow jams. Without a lot of fanfare, the Temprees recorded some of the ’70s’ sweetest soul music. “If I Can Say What’s on My Mind” really hits home; men and women can relate to the message which depicts the innocence of attraction and the inability to say what you really mean. “Girl I Love You, You Love Me” is a love vow with an exclamation point; it sounds like a lyric you’d write after a passionate love session. Their version of “Dedicated to the One I Love” is the definitive version; you won’t find a better rendition of the super ballad and quiet storm staple. They’re too tender to be dudes on “Love…Can Be So Wonderful,” a silky-smooth soul waltz powered by a prominent organ that will rip your heart out. As sweet as the Temprees were, they were virtually ignored at Stax, and continue to be slighted in the reissue market; a good compilation CD is way overdue.

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Listen up “Love Can Be So Wonderful”

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Another spirited, soulful, quality release from one of the best soul act ever.

Sublime early Stax work from Sam & Dave the kind of record that forever changed the way the male voice was used in group soul music! The rhythms on the tunes are totally raw bass, drums, and guitar that are kind of fused into a dirty funky bottom that proves a perfect foil for the leaping vocal mode of the pair a chunky sort of blend that was one of the boldest new sounds to come out of the Memphis scene of the time. Sam & Dave also get some key support here from another important duo that of Isaac Hayes & David Porter, who wrote a good portion of tracks on the set, and were no doubt instrumental in the groove! A killer, and the sort of record that changed male duet (and group) singing for generations to come! Titles include “You Got Me Hummin”, “When Something Is Wrong With My Baby”, “Use Me”, and “Sweet Pains” plus a great cover of “I’m Your Puppet”.

This is a fine @320 vinyl rip of the original Stax Records LP including covers. You can buy the cd here and a few vinyl copies here.

Tracks
A1 You Got Me Hummin’ 2:55
A2 Said I Wasn’t Gonna Tell Nobody 2:35
A3 That’s the Way It’s Gotta Be 2:51
A4 When Something Is Wrong With My Baby 3:17
A5 Soothe Me 2:34
A6 Just Can’t Seem to Get Enough 2:04

B1 Sweet Pains 2:36
B2 I’m Your Puppet 3:06
B3 Sleep Good Tonight 2:43
B4 I Don’t Need Nobody (To Tell Me ‘Bout My Baby) 3:02
B5 Home at Last 3:06
B6 Use Me 2:33

This was the second Sam & Dave album to enjoy significant crossover appeal. The 1967 record included such hits as “Said I Wasn’t Gonna Tell Nobody,” “Soothe Me,” and “When Something Is Wrong with My Baby.” Isaac Hayes and David Porter were now rolling as songwriters, and even though the record didn’t attain big pop numbers, the singles clicked with both soul and pop audiences. More importantly, Sam & Dave’s teamwork and vocal interaction were establishing them as major stars.

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There is never a lack of energy on a quality Sam & Dave album, and Double Dynamite is certainly no exception. And while Double Dynamite may not have all the most recognizable Sam & Dave chart-busters in its tracklist, it never lets up on the soul power that Sam & Dave practically define as a duo.

Double Dynamite (which was also the nickname for the duo of Sam & Dave) is an album that uses gripping performances in the opening few songs almost as a way to build up the listener’s emotional threshold for the huge ballad “When Something is Wrong with My Baby.” The song was a huge hit for the group at the time, and it’s easy to see why. Sam & Dave sound so willing to drain everything the have into the song that you can’t help but fall in with them. No song on Double Dynamite is given a lesser treatment, from the sincerity of “I’m Your Puppet” to the hard bop of “Soothe Me.”

Sam & Dave just could go wrong during their Stax days with the Issac Hayes and David Porter songwriting team. The more Sam & Dave from this era that you can add to your collection, the better.

Read full biography, discography, charts and everything you need to know about Sam & Dave here.

Listen Up The Amazing “When Something is Wrong With My Baby” live

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