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If This Is Heaven
LP (Item 10697) Hi Records, 1977 — Condition: Sealed
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Classic Hi material from Ann Peebles! If This Is Heaven is a few years later than the much loved early 70s material, but she's still working in a killer groove – and with sweet. warm arrangements from Willie Mitchell. Ann's voice is teeming with emotion and strength, and track here highlight that vibe, but she and producer/arranger Mitchell bring in a few more dancefloor ready soul numbers, too. Titles include "You Gonna Make Me Cry", "When I'm In Your Arms", "If This Is Heaven", "I'm So Thankful","Games" and "Boy I Gotta Have You". © 1996-2021, Dusty Groove, Inc.
(Shrinkwrap is lightly shopworn, with some sticker spots on front.)
Sealed
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