The third album in
Margie Joseph's early 70s run for Atlantic Records – and like the rest, a batch of super-tight tunes arranged and produced by Arif Mardin – done
with the same sense of sophisticated soul he was bringing to the work of Aretha Franklin at the time!
Margie's nicely a bit more laidback than Aretha, though – not nearly as cliched at times, and capable of hanging onto her southern roots, even in a fuller setting. Many numbers feature backing vocals – by singers who include
Donny Hathaway, Cissy Houston, and Tasha Thomas – but
Joseph is right out front on all numbers, singing strongly in the lead, yet
without any too-diva sort of tendencies! Titles include a nice version of Bill
Withers' "The Same Love That Made Me Laugh", plus "Stay Still", "Just As Soon As The Feeling's Over", "Sign Of the Times", and "Promise Me Your Love".
(Cover has some ring and edge wear.)