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14 tracks originally released in 1969, inc. 2 bonus live tracks, feat. original packaging, rare photos & interviews on the group's origins
The Ambassadors: Benjamin Speller, Calvin Todd, John Johnson, Herley Johnson, Robert Todd (vocals).
Additional personnel: Bobby Martin (arrangements); Leon Huff (arrangements, piano, organ); Bobby Eli, Norman Harris (guitar); Vince Montana (vibraphone, percussion); Ronnie Baker (bass); Earl Young (drums).
Sam Reed Group: Sam Reed (tenor saxophone); John Lynet, John Coles (trumpet); Fred Joiner (trombone); Leon Zackery (alto saxophone); John Davis (baritone saxophone).
Recorded at 919 Sound Studios, Philadelphia, Pennsylvannia.
Although this is filled out with covers of "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'," "Yes I'm Ready," and "Can't Take My Eyes Off You," on the whole it's a solid and varied album of early Gamble/Huff-styled Philadelphia soul. Even though Gamble and Huff's own contributions were peripheral (Jimmy Bishop produced, Gamble co-wrote the small hit "I Really Love You," and Huff played piano), several musicians who would play in Gamble-Huff's house bands participated. The harmonies are lively, the arrangements (by Bobby Martin, who would also work with Gamble-Huff) satisfyingly busy, and the material a bit ordinary but serviceable. Philly soul fiends may consider it a lost nugget of sorts; the three non-LP bonus tracks on the CD reissue include a couple of raucous live cuts with a straighter R&B feel. ~ Richie Unterberger
Soul Summit Music | List Price | $15.99 (You save $3.04) | | Category | Rock/Pop Albums, R&B CDs, Rap, Urban Soundtrack, Oldies, Soul/R&B | | Label | J / G (Jamie / Guyden Dist. Co.) | | Orig Year | 1969 | | All Time Sales Rank |  99336  | | CD Universe Part number | 1209856 | | Catalog number | 4000 | | Discs | 1 | | Release Date | Dec 30, 1997 | | Studio/Live | Mixed | | Mono/Stereo | Stereo | | Producer | Jimmy Bishop | | Engineer | Kenny Present | | Personnel | John Johnson
John Johnson
Benjamin Speller
Calvin Todd
Herley Johnson
Robert Todd - vocals
Also: Earl Young, Norman Harris, Bobby Eli, Ronnie Baker, Vince Montana, Bobby Martin, Leon Huff |
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