On February 17, 1972, “MGM” label released the self-titled, debut Sylvers (The) album. It was recorded in 1971, and was produced by Jerry Butler and Keg Johnson.

Personnel:

• Olympia Ann “Olan” Sylvers – vocals
• Charmaine Elaine Sylvers – vocals
• Angelia Marie “Angie” Sylvers – vocals
• Joseph Richard “Ricky” Sylvers – vocals, guitar
• James Jonathan Sylvers – vocals, keyboards
• Patricia Lynn “Pat” Sylvers – vocals, additional keyboards
• Foster Emerson Sylvers – vocals, additional bass
• Leon Frank Sylvers III – vocals, bass
• Edmund Theodore Sylvers – vocals, percussion
• David Crawford – arranger
• Jerry Peters – arranger
• Michael Viner – executive producer

Track listing:

All tracks by Leon Sylvers III, except where noted.

1. Wish That I Could Talk to You
2. Fool’s Paradise
3. Only One Can Win
4. I’m Truly Happy – Jerry Peters
5. Touch Me Jesus – Brian Holland, Lamont Dozier, A. Bond
6. I Know Myself
7. Chaos
8. So Close
9. I’ll Never Be Ashamed – James Sylvers
10. How Love Hurts