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Pick of the Litter

Spinners

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For their fourth Atlantic Records outing, the Spinners -- Henry Fambrough (baritone vocal), Billy Henderson (tenor vocal), Pervis Jackson (bass vocal), Bobbie Smith (tenor vocal) and Philippe Wynne (tenor vocal) -- cook up another sizable serving of Philly soul under the care of producer/arranger Thom Bell. Following on the heels of three sequential gold records, it is not particularly surprising that they would continue in the same vein. The danceable R&B grooves -- especially the undeniably memorable "They Just Can't Stop It (The Games People Play)" -- not to mention the soulful slow jams, were ultimately a factor in making Pick of the Litter (1975) the Spinners' most successful long-player. Although the entire affair clocks in at just over half-an-hour, they pack a great deal into the effort, commencing with the dynamic mid-tempo "Honest I Do." The four-on-the-floor tempo and compact string arrangement are part and parcel of what made their sound so instantly discernible among concurrent copycat combos. They likewise had Wynne's versatile vocals in their arsenal, which was no doubt a significant component in their second 7" side, the compelling "Love or Leave." Instrumentally, the distinctive distorted guitar and refined brass accompaniment are all courtesy of Bell's singular musical vision, and faultlessly executed by the equally unmistakable MFSB Orchestra. "All That Glitters Ain't Gold" is a catchy number sporting a brisk propelling rhythm and score foreshadowing Bell's work with Elton John on "Mama Can't Buy You Love." The batch of ballads on Pick of the Litter are proportionately excellent as well, highlighted by Dionne Warwick's second guest appearance. Fambrough's debut as a solo lead demonstrates a gentle and supple intonation, perfectly matched to Warwick's agile and effective style. The album's primary focus track was the aforementioned "They Just Can't Stop It (The Games People Play)." The judiciously edited version became a crossover smash, landing in the upper reaches of the Hot 100 and topping the R&B countdown in July of 1975. Because the group was touring at the time, Fambrough was unavailable to put the finishing touches on the recording. Bell was under the gun to complete the production, so he chose Barbara Ingram to step in, and in doing so lent a whole new dimension to the lyrical banter. Those seeking a thoroughly solid Philly soul effort are encouraged to spin the appropriately named Pick of the Litter.

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1
Honest I Do
The Spinners
00:04:02

MFSB, Orchestra - Sherman Marshall, Writer - Billy Henderson, Vocals - Don Murray, Engineer, Guitar - Philippe Wynne, Vocals - Bobby Eli, Guitar - Don Renaldo, Horn, Strings - THOM BELL, Conductor, Producer, Arranger, Keyboards, Writer - Jim Gallagher, Engineer - Andrew Smith, Drums - Bob Babbitt, Bass Guitar - Bobby Smith, Vocals - Carla Benson, Background Vocals - Barbara Ingram, Background Vocals - The Spinners, MainArtist - Henry Fambrough, Vocals - Larry Washington, Percussion - Pervis Jackson, Vocals - Tony Bell, Guitar - Philip T. Pugh, Writer - Yvette Benton, Background Vocals - Nimitr Sarikananda, MasteringEngineer

© 1975 Atlantic Recording Corporation ℗ 1975 Atlantic Records

2
I Don't Want to Lose You
The Spinners
00:03:44

MFSB, Orchestra - Billy Henderson, Vocals - Don Murray, Engineer, Guitar - Philippe Wynne, Vocals - Bobby Eli, Guitar - Don Renaldo, Horn, Strings - THOM BELL, Conductor, Producer, Arranger, Keyboards, Writer - Jim Gallagher, Engineer - LINDA CREED, Writer - Andrew Smith, Drums - Bob Babbitt, Bass Guitar - Bobby Smith, Vocals - Carla Benson, Background Vocals - Barbara Ingram, Background Vocals - The Spinners, MainArtist - Henry Fambrough, Vocals - Larry Washington, Percussion - Pervis Jackson, Vocals - Tony Bell, Guitar - Yvette Benton, Background Vocals - Nimitr Sarikananda, MasteringEngineer

© 1975 Atlantic Recording Corporation ℗ 1975 Atlantic Records

3
Love or Leave
The Spinners
00:04:59

MFSB, Orchestra - Billy Henderson, Vocals - Bruce Hawes, Writer - Don Murray, Engineer, Guitar - Philippe Wynne, Vocals - Bobby Eli, Guitar - Don Renaldo, Horn, Strings - THOM BELL, Conductor, Producer, Arranger, Guitar, Keyboards - Jim Gallagher, Engineer - Andrew Smith, Drums - Bob Babbitt, Bass Guitar - Charles Simmons, Writer - Bobby Smith, Vocals - Carla Benson, Background Vocals - Barbara Ingram, Background Vocals - The Spinners, MainArtist - Henry Fambrough, Vocals - Larry Washington, Percussion - Pervis Jackson, Vocals - Joseph B. Jefferson, Writer - Yvette Benton, Background Vocals - Nimitr Sarikananda, MasteringEngineer

© 1975 Atlantic Recording Corporation ℗ 1975 Atlantic Records

4
Sweet Love of Mine
The Spinners
00:04:21

MFSB, Orchestra - Billy Henderson, Vocals - Don Murray, Engineer, Guitar - Philippe Wynne, Vocals - Bobby Eli, Guitar, Writer - Don Renaldo, Horn, Strings - THOM BELL, Conductor, Producer, Arranger, Keyboards - Jim Gallagher, Engineer - Andrew Smith, Drums - Bob Babbitt, Bass Guitar - Bobby Smith, Vocals - Carla Benson, Background Vocals - Barbara Ingram, Background Vocals - The Spinners, MainArtist - Henry Fambrough, Vocals - Larry Washington, Percussion - Pervis Jackson, Vocals - Tony Bell, Guitar - Vinnie Barnett, Writer - Yvette Benton, Background Vocals - Charles Collins, Drums - Nimitr Sarikananda, MasteringEngineer

© 1975 Atlantic Recording Corporation ℗ 1975 Atlantic Records

5
All That Glitters Ain't Gold
The Spinners
00:03:50

MFSB, Orchestra - Billy Henderson, Vocals - Don Murray, Engineer, Guitar - Philippe Wynne, Vocals - Bobby Eli, Guitar - Theodore Life, Writer - Phillip Terry, Writer - Don Renaldo, Horn, Strings - THOM BELL, Conductor, Producer, Arranger, Keyboards - Jim Gallagher, Engineer - Andrew Smith, Drums - Bob Babbitt, Bass Guitar - Bobby Smith, Vocals - Carla Benson, Background Vocals - Barbara Ingram, Background Vocals - The Spinners, MainArtist - Henry Fambrough, Vocals - Larry Washington, Percussion - Pervis Jackson, Vocals - Tony Bell, Guitar - Yvette Benton, Background Vocals - Talmadge Conway, Writer - Nimitr Sarikananda, MasteringEngineer

© 1975 Atlantic Recording Corporation ℗ 1975 Atlantic Records

6
You Made a Promise to Me
The Spinners
00:03:57

MFSB, Orchestra - Billy Henderson, Vocals - Bruce Hawes, Writer - Don Murray, Engineer, Guitar - Philippe Wynne, Vocals - Bobby Eli, Guitar - Don Renaldo, Orchestra - THOM BELL, Conductor, Producer, Arranger, Keyboards - Jim Gallagher, Engineer - Andrew Smith, Drums - Bob Babbitt, Bass Guitar - Charles Simmons, Writer - Bobby Smith, Vocals - Carla Benson, Background Vocals - Barbara Ingram, Background Vocals - The Spinners, MainArtist - Henry Fambrough, Vocals - Larry Washington, Percussion - Pervis Jackson, Vocals - Tony Bell, Guitar - Joseph B. Jefferson, Writer - Yvette Benton, Background Vocals - Nimitr Sarikananda, MasteringEngineer

© 1975 Atlantic Recording Corporation ℗ 1975 Atlantic Records

7
Games People Play
The Spinners
00:04:42

MFSB, Orchestra - Billy Henderson, Vocals - Bruce Hawes, Writer - Don Murray, Engineer, Guitar - Philippe Wynne, Vocals - Bobby Eli, Guitar - Don Renaldo, Horn, Strings - THOM BELL, Conductor, Producer, Arranger, Keyboards - Jim Gallagher, Engineer - Andrew Smith, Drums - Bob Babbitt, Bass Guitar - Charles Simmons, Writer - Bobby Smith, Vocals - Carla Benson, Background Vocals - Barbara Ingram, Background Vocals - The Spinners, MainArtist - Henry Fambrough, Vocals - Larry Washington, Percussion - Pervis Jackson, Vocals - Tony Bell, Guitar - Joseph B. Jefferson, Writer - Yvette Benton, Background Vocals - Nimitr Sarikananda, MasteringEngineer

© 1975 Atlantic Recording Corporation ℗ 1975 Atlantic Records

8
Just as Long as We Have Love
The Spinners
00:04:05

MFSB, Orchestra - Billy Henderson, Vocals - Bruce Hawes, Writer - Don Murray, Engineer, Guitar - Philippe Wynne, Vocals - Bobby Eli, Guitar - Dionne Warwick, Vocals - Don Renaldo, Horn, Strings - THOM BELL, Conductor, Producer, Arranger, Guitar, Keyboards - Jim Gallagher, Engineer - Andrew Smith, Drums - Bob Babbitt, Bass Guitar - Bobby Smith, Vocals - Carla Benson, Background Vocals - Barbara Ingram, Background Vocals - The Spinners, MainArtist - Henry Fambrough, Vocals - Larry Washington, Percussion - Pervis Jackson, Vocals - Vinnie Barnett, Writer - Yvette Benton, Background Vocals - Nimitr Sarikananda, MasteringEngineer

© 1975 Atlantic Recording Corporation ℗ 1975 Atlantic Records

Albumbeschreibung

For their fourth Atlantic Records outing, the Spinners -- Henry Fambrough (baritone vocal), Billy Henderson (tenor vocal), Pervis Jackson (bass vocal), Bobbie Smith (tenor vocal) and Philippe Wynne (tenor vocal) -- cook up another sizable serving of Philly soul under the care of producer/arranger Thom Bell. Following on the heels of three sequential gold records, it is not particularly surprising that they would continue in the same vein. The danceable R&B grooves -- especially the undeniably memorable "They Just Can't Stop It (The Games People Play)" -- not to mention the soulful slow jams, were ultimately a factor in making Pick of the Litter (1975) the Spinners' most successful long-player. Although the entire affair clocks in at just over half-an-hour, they pack a great deal into the effort, commencing with the dynamic mid-tempo "Honest I Do." The four-on-the-floor tempo and compact string arrangement are part and parcel of what made their sound so instantly discernible among concurrent copycat combos. They likewise had Wynne's versatile vocals in their arsenal, which was no doubt a significant component in their second 7" side, the compelling "Love or Leave." Instrumentally, the distinctive distorted guitar and refined brass accompaniment are all courtesy of Bell's singular musical vision, and faultlessly executed by the equally unmistakable MFSB Orchestra. "All That Glitters Ain't Gold" is a catchy number sporting a brisk propelling rhythm and score foreshadowing Bell's work with Elton John on "Mama Can't Buy You Love." The batch of ballads on Pick of the Litter are proportionately excellent as well, highlighted by Dionne Warwick's second guest appearance. Fambrough's debut as a solo lead demonstrates a gentle and supple intonation, perfectly matched to Warwick's agile and effective style. The album's primary focus track was the aforementioned "They Just Can't Stop It (The Games People Play)." The judiciously edited version became a crossover smash, landing in the upper reaches of the Hot 100 and topping the R&B countdown in July of 1975. Because the group was touring at the time, Fambrough was unavailable to put the finishing touches on the recording. Bell was under the gun to complete the production, so he chose Barbara Ingram to step in, and in doing so lent a whole new dimension to the lyrical banter. Those seeking a thoroughly solid Philly soul effort are encouraged to spin the appropriately named Pick of the Litter.

© Lindsay Planer /TiVo

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