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A lush collection of classy Delfonics tracks. The trio had a more soulful sound than the Stylistics whom Thom Bell (who produced the lion's share of these tracks) later produced. Initially flooring the world with "La, La Means I Love You," the Harts, William & Wilbert, Randy Cain, and later Major Harris churned out delightful ear candies for years. "I'm Sorry," "Break Your Promise," "Ready or Not Here I Come," and "You Got Yours I'll Get Mine," included here, were as potent as "La, La." But, it took the eloquent, French-horn embellished "Didn't I Blow Your Mind This Time," however, to put them on top again. "Somebody Loves You" is a luscious B-side featuring William's sweet falsetto and harmonies that run over. Later, less successful recordings provide the most thrills: "Over & Over," "Lying to Myself," "Think It Over," and "I Told You So" are as smooth and as creamy as whipped cream. "Hey Love," an exquisite slow jam, featuring Wilbert Hart's heavier tenor, has shown an amazing longevity for a flip side. Not quite definitive, they could have omitted the awkward "Funny Feeling," and "Loving Him" -- a B-side -- for "I Gave to You" and "Can You Remember." But this is still fantastic, and more than enough Delfonics for most; you'll want two copies -- one for the car and one for the crib.
© Andrew Hamilton /TiVo
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Stan & Bell Productions, Producer - The Delfonics, Performer - Thom Bell, Arranger - Thom Bell, Conductor - Thomas Bell, Composer - Thomas Bell, Lyricist - William Hart, Composer - William Hart, Lyricist
Originally released 1968. All rights reserved by Arista Records, LLC
Stan & Bell Productions, Producer - The Delfonics, Performer - Thom Bell, Arranger - Thom Bell, Conductor - Thomas Bell, Composer - Thomas Bell, Lyricist - William Hart, Composer - William Hart, Lyricist
Originally released 1968. All rights reserved by Arista Records, LLC
The Delfonics, Performer - Thomas Bell, Composer - Thomas Bell, Lyricist - Stan Watson, Producer - Bob Irwin, Mastering Engineer - William Hart, Composer - William Hart, Lyricist
Originally released 1968. All rights reserved by Arista Records, LLC
Stan & Bell Productions, Producer - The Delfonics, Performer - Thom Bell, Arranger - Thom Bell, Conductor - Thom Bell, Co-Producer - Thomas Bell, Composer - Thomas Bell, Lyricist - William Hart, Composer - William Hart, Lyricist
(P) Recorded Prior to 1972. All Rights Reserved by Arista Records LLC
Stan & Bell Productions, Producer - The Delfonics, Performer - Thom Bell, Arranger - Thom Bell, Conductor - Thomas Bell, Composer - Thomas Bell, Lyricist - William Hart, Composer - William Hart, Lyricist
(P) Recorded Prior to 1972. All Rights Reserved by Arista Records LLC
Stan & Bell Productions, Producer - The Delfonics, Performer - Thom Bell, Arranger - Thom Bell, Conductor - Thomas Bell, Composer - Thomas Bell, Lyricist - William Hart, Composer - William Hart, Lyricist
Originally released 1969. All rights reserved by Arista Records, LLC
Stan & Bell Productions, Producer - The Delfonics, Performer - Thom Bell, Arranger - Thom Bell, Conductor - William Hart, Composer - William Hart, Lyricist
Originally released 1969. All rights reserved by Arista Records, LLC
Stan & Bell Productions, Producer - The Delfonics, Performer - Thom Bell, Conductor - Thom Bell, Arranger - Thomas Bell, Composer - Thomas Bell, Lyricist - William Hart, Composer - William Hart, Lyricist
(P) Recorded Prior to 1972. All Rights Reserved by Arista Records LLC
Stan & Bell Productions, Producer - The Delfonics, Performer - Thom Bell, Conductor - Thom Bell, Arranger - Thomas Bell, Composer - Thomas Bell, Lyricist - Stan Watson, Producer - William Hart, Composer - William Hart, Lyricist
Originally released 1970. All rights reserved by Arista Records, LLC
Stan & Bell Productions, Producer - The Delfonics, Performer - Thom Bell, Arranger - Thom Bell, Conductor - Thomas Bell, Composer - Thomas Bell, Lyricist - William Hart, Composer - William Hart, Lyricist
Originally released 1970. All rights reserved by Arista Records, LLC
Stan & Bell Productions, Producer - The Delfonics, Performer - Thom Bell, Arranger - Thom Bell, Conductor - Barry Mann, Composer - Barry Mann, Lyricist
Originally released 1970. All rights reserved by Arista Records, LLC
The Delfonics, Performer - Thom Bell, Composer - Thom Bell, Lyricist - W. Hart, Composer - W. Hart, Lyricist - Stan Watson, Producer - Bob Irwin, Mastering Engineer
Originally released 1970. All rights reserved by Arista Records, LLC
Stan & Bell Productions, Producer - The Delfonics, Performer - Thom Bell, Conductor - Thom Bell, Arranger - Thomas Bell, Composer - Thomas Bell, Lyricist - William Hart, Composer - William Hart, Lyricist
Originally released 1970. All rights reserved by Arista Records, LLC
The Delfonics, Performer - Wilbert Hart, Composer - Wilbert Hart, Lyricist - Stan Watson, Producer - Bob Irwin, Mastering Engineer
(P) Recorded Prior To 1972. All Rights Reserved By Arista Records LLC
The Delfonics, Performer - N. Harris, Composer - N. Harris, Lyricist - A. Felder, Composer - A. Felder, Lyricist - Stan Watson, Producer - Bob Irwin, Mastering Engineer
(P) 1971 Arista Records Inc.
The Delfonics, Performer - Stan Watson, Producer - Bob Irwin, Mastering Engineer - William Hart, Composer - William Hart, Lyricist
(P) 1972 Arista Records Inc.
The Delfonics, Performer - Vince Montana, Arranger - Wilbert Hart, Co-Producer - Reid Whitelaw, Executive Producer - W. Hart, Composer - W. Hart, Lyricist - Stan Watson, Producer - Bob Irwin, Mastering Engineer - William Hart, Co-Producer
(P) 1972 Philly Groove Records/1973 Arista Records Inc.
The Delfonics, Performer - W. Hart, Composer - W. Hart, Lyricist - Stan Watson, Producer - Bob Irwin, Mastering Engineer
(P) 1973 Arista Records Inc.
The Delfonics, Performer - W. Hart, Composer - W. Hart, Lyricist - Stan Watson, Producer - Bob Irwin, Mastering Engineer
(P) 1974 Arista Records Inc.
The Delfonics, Performer - W. Hart, Composer - W. Hart, Lyricist - Stan Watson, Producer - Bob Irwin, Mastering Engineer
(P) 1974 Arista Records Inc.
Album review
A lush collection of classy Delfonics tracks. The trio had a more soulful sound than the Stylistics whom Thom Bell (who produced the lion's share of these tracks) later produced. Initially flooring the world with "La, La Means I Love You," the Harts, William & Wilbert, Randy Cain, and later Major Harris churned out delightful ear candies for years. "I'm Sorry," "Break Your Promise," "Ready or Not Here I Come," and "You Got Yours I'll Get Mine," included here, were as potent as "La, La." But, it took the eloquent, French-horn embellished "Didn't I Blow Your Mind This Time," however, to put them on top again. "Somebody Loves You" is a luscious B-side featuring William's sweet falsetto and harmonies that run over. Later, less successful recordings provide the most thrills: "Over & Over," "Lying to Myself," "Think It Over," and "I Told You So" are as smooth and as creamy as whipped cream. "Hey Love," an exquisite slow jam, featuring Wilbert Hart's heavier tenor, has shown an amazing longevity for a flip side. Not quite definitive, they could have omitted the awkward "Funny Feeling," and "Loving Him" -- a B-side -- for "I Gave to You" and "Can You Remember." But this is still fantastic, and more than enough Delfonics for most; you'll want two copies -- one for the car and one for the crib.
© Andrew Hamilton /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 20 track(s)
- Total length: 01:04:06
- Main artists: The Delfonics
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Arista
- Genre: Soul/Funk/R&B
(P) 1997 Arista Records Inc.
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