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Sweetest One

The Metros

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Jack Ashford and Joe Hunter produced the Metros, a short-lived group believed to be from Detroit. Ashford was Motown's ace percussionist, but found plenty of time to produce the Hesitations, Tony Hester, Debbie Taylor, and many others. "Sweetest One" got sporadic play, but is nothing special -- the falsetto is weak, the track spineless, and the lyrics ineffectual. There are a couple of memorable songs here, though. "I'll Never Forget You" was also recorded by the O'Jays (the two recordings are virtual clones, not surprising considering that Herbie Williams and Ashford arranged both). "Unlucky Sun" is injected with an upbeat arrangement and sounds a lot like "The Mix Mix Song," an early recording by the Chi-Lites. The band also scores with a strong remake of "Blue Velvet" that displays a deep, harmonious vocal blend. Nothing else here is really recommendable.

© Andrew Hamilton /TiVo

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1
Sweetest One
00:02:16

The Metros, Associated Performer, Main Artist - A Pied Piper & GWP Production, Producer - John Anderson, Composer, Lyricist

Originally released 1967. All rights reserved by RCA Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment

2
Since I Found My Baby
00:02:35

The Metros, Associated Performer, Main Artist - J. Ashford, Composer, Lyricist - Pied Piper, Producer - Paul Robinson, Executive Producer

Originally released 1967. All rights reserved by RCA Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment

3
I'll Never Forget You
00:02:06

The Metros, Associated Performer, Main Artist - Terry, Composer, Lyricist - Jack Ashford, Composer, Lyricist - Mike Lewis, Composer, Lyricist - Joseph E. Hunter, Arranger, Conductor - Paul Robinson, Executive Producer

Originally released 1967. All rights reserved by RCA Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment

4
Egyptian Love
00:02:03

The Metros, Associated Performer, Main Artist - M.D. Smith, Composer - R.L. Winters, Composer - J. Hunter, Arranger, Conductor

Originally released 1967. All rights reserved by RCA Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment

5
Unlucky Sun
00:02:11

The Metros, Associated Performer, Main Artist - J. Anderson, Composer

Originally released 1967. All rights reserved by RCA Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment

6
Blue Velvet
00:03:28

The Metros, Associated Performer, Main Artist - Hiriam Williams, Arranger, Conductor - J. Ashford, Arranger, Conductor - B. Wayne, Composer - L. Morris, Composer

Originally released 1967. All rights reserved by RCA Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment

7
Do the Pied Piper
00:02:16

The Metros, Associated Performer, Main Artist - J. Hunter, Arranger, Composer, Conductor - J. Ashford, Arranger, Composer, Conductor

Originally released 1967. All rights reserved by RCA Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment

8
Time Changes Things
00:02:41

The Metros, Associated Performer, Main Artist - J. Ashford, Composer - Monette, Composer - Mike Lewis, Composer - J. Hunter, Arranger, Conductor

Originally released 1967. All rights reserved by RCA Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment

9
I'm With You All the Way
00:02:31

The Metros, Associated Performer, Main Artist - A. Willis, Composer - Hiriam Williams, Arranger, Conductor - J. Ashford, Arranger, Conductor

Originally released 1967. All rights reserved by RCA Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment

10
Till the End of Time
00:02:17

The Metros, Associated Performer, Main Artist - B. Kaye, Composer - T. Mossman, Composer - J. Hunter, Arranger, Conductor - J. Ashford, Arranger, Conductor

Originally released 1967. All rights reserved by RCA Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment

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Jack Ashford and Joe Hunter produced the Metros, a short-lived group believed to be from Detroit. Ashford was Motown's ace percussionist, but found plenty of time to produce the Hesitations, Tony Hester, Debbie Taylor, and many others. "Sweetest One" got sporadic play, but is nothing special -- the falsetto is weak, the track spineless, and the lyrics ineffectual. There are a couple of memorable songs here, though. "I'll Never Forget You" was also recorded by the O'Jays (the two recordings are virtual clones, not surprising considering that Herbie Williams and Ashford arranged both). "Unlucky Sun" is injected with an upbeat arrangement and sounds a lot like "The Mix Mix Song," an early recording by the Chi-Lites. The band also scores with a strong remake of "Blue Velvet" that displays a deep, harmonious vocal blend. Nothing else here is really recommendable.

© Andrew Hamilton /TiVo

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