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Though fans of the Jackson 5 or the Staple Singers would love arguing the claim of the title, the Five Stairsteps recorded some solid Windy City soul during the late '60s and early '70s, just a small step below the level of the Chi-Lites or the Impressions (whose Curtis Mayfield signed the group to his Windy C label and produced much of their material). Since their only well-known hit, "O-o-h Child," was also one of their last, it's appropriately relegated to the end of this collection, though neophytes may find it a difficult chore waiting 16 tracks to get to it. Easing the way are a pair of early Mayfield gems -- "You Waited Too Long" and "Danger! She's a Stranger" -- both superb examples of yearning, baroque soul. "Playgirl's Love" would've been a perfect fit on an Impressions LP, while a cover of Smokey Robinson & the Miracles' "Ooo Baby Baby" proved a splendid choice of material. Though hit-seekers may prefer the Greatest Hits or Encore Collection sets, fans of the breezy Chicago sound or smooth supper-club soul will find much on this Buddha compilation to love.
© John Bush /TiVo
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Clarence Burke Jr., Composer - Clarence Burke Jr., Lyricist - Curtis Mayfield, Producer - Elliot Federman, Re-Mastering Engineer - Gregory Fowler, Composer - Gregory Fowler, Lyricist - The Five Stairsteps, Performer
(P) Originally recorded prior to 1972. All rights reserved by BMG Music Special Products
Clarence Burke Jr., Composer - Clarence Burke Jr., Lyricist - Curtis Mayfield, Composer - Curtis Mayfield, Lyricist - Curtis Mayfield, Producer - Elliot Federman, Re-Mastering Engineer - Gregory Fowler, Composer - Gregory Fowler, Lyricist - The Five Stairsteps, Performer
(P) Originally recorded prior to 1972. All rights reserved by BMG Music Special Products
Clarence Burke Jr., Composer - Clarence Burke Jr., Lyricist - Curtis Mayfield, Producer - Elliot Federman, Re-Mastering Engineer - Gregory Fowler, Composer - Gregory Fowler, Lyricist - The Five Stairsteps, Performer
(P) Originally recorded prior to 1972. All rights reserved by BMG Music Special Products
Clarence Burke Jr., Composer - Clarence Burke Jr., Lyricist - Curtis Mayfield, Producer - Elliot Federman, Re-Mastering Engineer - Gregory Fowler, Composer - Gregory Fowler, Lyricist - The Five Stairsteps, Performer
(P) Originally recorded prior to 1972. All rights reserved by BMG Music Special Products
Clarence Burke Jr., Composer - Clarence Burke Jr., Lyricist - Curtis Mayfield, Producer - Elliot Federman, Re-Mastering Engineer - Gregory Fowler, Composer - Gregory Fowler, Lyricist - The Five Stairsteps, Performer
(P) Originally recorded prior to 1972. All rights reserved by BMG Music Special Products
Curtis Mayfield, Producer - Elliot Federman, Re-Mastering Engineer - The Five Stairsteps, Performer - Warren Moore, Composer - Warren Moore, Lyricist - William Robinson, Composer - William Robinson, Lyricist
(P) Originally recorded prior to 1972. All rights reserved by BMG Music Special Products
Curtis Mayfield, Composer - Curtis Mayfield, Lyricist - Curtis Mayfield, Producer - Elliot Federman, Re-Mastering Engineer - The Five Stairsteps, Performer
(P) Originally recorded prior to 1972. All rights reserved by BMG Music Special Products
Clarence Burke Jr., Composer - Clarence Burke Jr., Lyricist - Elliot Federman, Re-Mastering Engineer - Gregory Fowler, Composer - Gregory Fowler, Lyricist - The Five Stairsteps, Performer
(P) Originally recorded prior to 1972. All rights reserved by BMG Music Special Products
Curtis Mayfield, Composer - Curtis Mayfield, Lyricist - Curtis Mayfield, Producer - Elliot Federman, Re-Mastering Engineer - The Five Stairsteps, Performer
(P) Originally recorded prior to 1972. All rights reserved by BMG Music Special Products
Clarence Burke Jr., Composer - Clarence Burke Jr., Lyricist - Elliot Federman, Re-Mastering Engineer - Gregory Fowler, Composer - Gregory Fowler, Lyricist - The Five Stairsteps, Performer
(P) Originally recorded prior to 1972. All rights reserved by BMG Music Special Products
Clarence Burke Jr., Composer - Clarence Burke Jr., Lyricist - Curtis Mayfield, Producer - Elliot Federman, Re-Mastering Engineer - The Five Stairsteps, Performer
(P) Originally recorded prior to 1972. All rights reserved by BMG Music Special Products
Clarence Burke Jr., Composer - Clarence Burke Jr., Lyricist - Curtis Mayfield, Producer - Elliot Federman, Re-Mastering Engineer - Gregory Fowler, Composer - Gregory Fowler, Lyricist - The Five Stairsteps, Performer
(P) Originally recorded prior to 1972. All rights reserved by BMG Music Special Products
Clarence Burke Jr., Composer - Clarence Burke Jr., Lyricist - Elliot Federman, Re-Mastering Engineer - The Five Stairsteps & Cubie featuring Alohe and Clarence Jr., Performer
(P) Originally recorded prior to 1972. All rights reserved by BMG Music Special Products
Curtis Mayfield, Composer - Curtis Mayfield, Lyricist - Elliot Federman, Re-Mastering Engineer - The Five Stairsteps & Cubie, Performer
(P) Originally recorded prior to 1972. All rights reserved by BMG Music Special Products
Curtis Mayfield, Composer - Curtis Mayfield, Lyricist - Curtis Mayfield, Producer - Elliot Federman, Re-Mastering Engineer - The Five Stairsteps & Cubie, Performer
Originally released 1969. All rights reserved by Sony Music Entertainment
Curtis Mayfield, Composer - Curtis Mayfield, Lyricist - Curtis Mayfield, Producer - Elliot Federman, Re-Mastering Engineer - The Five Stairsteps & Cubie, Performer
(P) Originally recorded prior to 1972. All rights reserved by BMG Music Special Products
Elliot Federman, Re-Mastering Engineer - Stan Vincent, Composer - Stan Vincent, Lyricist - Stan Vincent, Producer - The Five Stairsteps, Performer
Originally released 1970. All rights reserved by Sony Music Entertainment
Album review
Though fans of the Jackson 5 or the Staple Singers would love arguing the claim of the title, the Five Stairsteps recorded some solid Windy City soul during the late '60s and early '70s, just a small step below the level of the Chi-Lites or the Impressions (whose Curtis Mayfield signed the group to his Windy C label and produced much of their material). Since their only well-known hit, "O-o-h Child," was also one of their last, it's appropriately relegated to the end of this collection, though neophytes may find it a difficult chore waiting 16 tracks to get to it. Easing the way are a pair of early Mayfield gems -- "You Waited Too Long" and "Danger! She's a Stranger" -- both superb examples of yearning, baroque soul. "Playgirl's Love" would've been a perfect fit on an Impressions LP, while a cover of Smokey Robinson & the Miracles' "Ooo Baby Baby" proved a splendid choice of material. Though hit-seekers may prefer the Greatest Hits or Encore Collection sets, fans of the breezy Chicago sound or smooth supper-club soul will find much on this Buddha compilation to love.
© John Bush /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 17 track(s)
- Total length: 00:46:21
- Main artists: The Five Stairsteps
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Buddha Records
- Genre: Soul/Funk/R&B R&B
(P) 2001 Buddha Records
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