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Golden Classics
CD (Item 833630) Collectables/Philadelphia International, Mid 70s — Condition: Used
A collection of 13 tracks pulled from People's Choice's mid 70s recordings for Philadelphia International – sides that show them making the same progression from funk to disco as other groups of the time, like BT Express. And although it would have been easy for the group to leave behind their funk roots entirely, and just go for quickie disco numbers, the CDs actually got some great soul tracks – filled with the heavy Philly soul of earlier days, stretched out a bit more professionally thanks to production help from Gamble & Huff. Frankie Brunson's great on vocals and keyboards, and the band grooves hard and tight on most of the album. Tracks include "Do It Any Way You Wanna", "Mickey D's", "Party Is A Groovy Thing", "Don't Send Me Away", "Boogie Down USA", "Love Shop", "Nursery Rhymes", "If You Want Me Back", "Are You Sure", and "I'm Leaving You". 13 tracks in all. © 1996-2021, Dusty Groove, Inc.
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