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David Ruffin: Feelin’ Good

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In November 1969, “Motown” label released “Feelin’ Good”, the second David Ruffin album. It was recorded in 1969, and was produced by Terry “Buzzy” Johnson, Clay McMurray, Hank Cosby, Leonard Caston, Berry Gordy, Johnny Bristol, Ashford & Simpson, Al Kent, George Gord and Allen Story.

Personnel:

  • David Ruffin – vocal
  • David Van De Pitte, Henry Cosby, Paul Riser, Wade Marcus, Willie Shorter – arrangements
  • Randy Kling
  • Curtis McNair – design

Track listing:

  1. Loving You (Is Hurting Me) – Jeana Jackson, Leonard Caston
  2. Put a Little Love in Your Heart – Jackie DeShannon, Jimmy Holiday, Randy Myers
  3. I’m So Glad I Fell for You – Art Posey, Glenna Session
  4. Feeling Alright – Dave Mason
  5. I Could Never Be President – Bettye Crutcher, Homer Banks, Raymond Jackson
  6. I Pray Everyday You Won’t Regret Loving Me – Bubba Knight, Gladys Knight, Johnny Bristol
  7. What You Gave Me – Nickolas Ashford, Valerie Simpson
  8. One More Hurt – Albert Hamilton, Norma Toney, William Garrett
  9. I Let Love Slip Away – Allen Story, Anna Gordy Gaye, Horgay Gordy
  10. I Don’t Know Why I Love You – Clay McMurray
  11. The Forgotten Man – Henry Cosby, Joe Hinton, Pam Sawyer
  12. The Letter – Al Cleveland, William Robinson, Terry Johnson

Martha Reeves And The Vandellas: Natural Resources

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On September 8, 1970, “Gordy” label released “Natural Resources”, the seventh Martha Reeves and the Vandellas album. It was recorded 1969 – 1970, and was produced by Henry Cosby and Clarence Paul.

Personnel:

  • Martha Reeves – lead and backing vocals
  • The Funk Brothers – instrumentation
  • The Andantes – backing vocals
  • Lois Reeves – backing vocals
  • Sandra Tilley – backing vocals
  • Valerie Simpson – backing vocals
  • Nickolas Ashford – backing vocals
  • David Van De Pitte – arrangements
  • Henry Cosby – arrangements
  • Paul Riser – arrangements
  • Robert White – arrangements
  • Wade Marcus – arrangements
  • Curtis McNair – art direction, design
  • Jim Hendin – photography
  • Tom Schlesinger – graphic supervision

Track listing:

  1. Something – George Jarrison
  2. Easily Persuaded – Dick Cooper, Clarence Paul, Ernie Shelby, Morris Broadnax
  3. Didn’t We – Jimmy Webb
  4. I’m in Love – Ernie Shelby
  5. Love, Guess Who – Clarence Paul, Ermie Shelby
  6. Everybody’s Talking – Fred Neil
  7. Put a Little Love in Your Heart – Jackie DeShannon, Jimmy Holiday, Randy Myers
  8. The Hurt Is Over (Since I Found You) – Duke Browner
  9. Take a Look – Clyde Otis
  10. Won’t It Be So Wonderful – Nickolas Ashford, Valerie Simpson
  11. I Should Be Proud – Henry Cosby, Joe Hinton, Pam Sawyer
  12. People Got to Be Free – Felix Cavaliere, Ed Brigati

Cilla Black: Sweet Inspiration

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On July 3, 1970, “Parlaphone” label released “Sweet Inspiration”, the fifth Cilla Black studio album. It was recorded 1960 – 1970, at “Abbey Road Studios” in London, and was produced by George Martin.

Personnel:

  • Cilla Black – lead vocals
  • George Martin – arrangements, conductor
  • Ian Green – arrangements, conductor
  • Mike Vickers – arrangements, conductor
  • Lou Warburton – arrangements, conductor
  • Ronnie Hazelhurst – arrangements, conductor
  • Les Williams – arrangements, conductor
  • Caroline Arber – cover photography

Track listing:

  1. Sweet Inspiration – John Cameron
  2. Put a Little Love in Your Heart – Jimmy Holiday, Randy Myers, Jackie DeShannon
  3. The April Fools – Burt Bacharach, Hal David
  4. I Can’t Go on Living Without You – Elton John, Bernie Taupin
  5. From Both Sides Now – Joni Mitchell
  6. Across the Universe – John Lennon, Paul McCartney
  7. Black Paper Roses – Belle Gonzalez
  8. Mysterious People (Det Gåtfulla Folket) – Olle Adolphson, Hal Shaper
  9. Dear Madame – Les Reed, Geoff Stephens
  10. Oh Pleasure Man – Roger Cook, Roger Greenaway, Albert Hammond, Mike Hazlewood
  11. Little Pleasure Acre – Roger Greenaway, Roger Cook
  12. For Once in My Life – Orlando Murden, Ron Miller
  13. Rule Britannia – Thomas Augustine Arne

The Isley Brothers: Brother, Brother, Brother

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On May 2, 1972, “T-Neck / Buddah Records” label released “Brother, Brother, Brother”, the tenth Isley Brothers (The) album. It was recorded in 1972, at “A&R Studios” in New York City, and was produced by Ronald Isley, O’Kelly Isley Jr.,Rudolph Isley, Ernie Isley and Marvin Isley.

Personnel:

  • Ronald Isley – lead and backing vocals
  • O’Kelly Isley, Jr. – lead and backing vocals
  • Rudolph Isley – backing vocals
  • Ernie Isley – guitars
  • Marvin Isley – bass
  • Chris Jasper – piano, keyboards
  • Truman Thomas – organ
  • George Moreland – drums, percussion
  • Karl Potter – congas
  • Michael Delugg – engineer

Track listing:

  1. Brother, Brother – Carole King
  2. Put a Little Love in Your Heart – Randy Myers, Jackie DeShannon
  3. Sweet Seasons – Carole King, Toni Stern
  4. Keep on Walkin’ – Ronald Isley, O’Kelly Isley Jr.,Rudolph Isley, Ernie Isley, Marvin Isley
  5. Work to Do – Ronald Isley, O’Kelly Isley Jr.,Rudolph Isley, Ernie Isley, Marvin Isley.
  6. Pop That Thang – Herman Kelly, Clyde Otis, Ronald Isley, O Kelly Isley Jr., Rudolph Isley
  7. Lay Away – Ronald Isley, O’Kelly Isley Jr.,Rudolph Isley, Ernie Isley, Marvin Isley.
  8. It’s Too Late – Carole King, Toni Stern
  9. Love Put Me on the Corner – Chris Jasper