The Dells - Love Connection (1977) [2012, Remastered & Expanded Edition]

Posted By: BlondStyle

Date: 17 Sep 2021 17:59:14

Digitally re-mastered and expanded edition of this 1977 album from the Soul quintet. "Love Connection" saw The Dells returning to Philadelphia to work with the top-notch "Harris Machine" production team (which included Norman Harris, Earl Young and Ron Baker of the Trammps). The Dells teamed with arrangers Ron Kersey, T.G. Conway and Allan Felder, songwriters such as (future Temptation) Ron Tyson and top Philly session musicians for the album, much in-demand by their many fans worldwide who consider this as one of their best group's best recordings of the '70's.

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Release of this album: 1977 [LP Mercury Records, Cat.# SRM-1-3711, USA]
Release of this CD: 2012, April, 16 [CD SoulMusic Records (UK), Cat.# SMCR 5047 / UPC: 5013929074736]
℗ 1977 Mercury Records.
This compilation ℗&© 2012 SoulMusic Records.
Licensed courtesy of Universal Music Orerations Ltd.
Marketed and Distributed by Cherry Red Records Ltd.
Made in EU

Credits:

Art Direction – AGI, Jim Ladwig
Design – John Youssi
Design, Artwork By – Roger Williams
Engineer – Carl Parvolo, Dick Devlin, Jim Gallagher
Mastered By – Alan Wilson, Nimitr Sarakananda
Photography By – Don Levy
Photography By [Portrait] – Bill Frantz
Reissue Producer – David Nathan
Vocals – Chuck Barksdale, Johnny Carter, Marvin Junior, Mickey McGill, Verne Allison

Tracklist:

01. Private Property (04:13)
(E. Moore, R. Tyson)
02. God Helps Those (Who Help Themselves) (05:00)
(B. Eli, J. Prusan)
03. I'm In Love (06:07)
(B. Gray, T. G. Conway)
04. Don't Trick Me (04:54)
(J. Aikens, J. Bellmon, B. Turner)
05. How Can One Man Be So Lucky (04:06)
(E. Moore, R. Tyson)
06. Should I Or Should I Not (05:43)
(B. Sigler)
07. Love Connection (05:03)
(A. Felder, N. Harris, R. Tyson)
08. Wasted Tears (04:34)
(M. Junior)
Bonus Track:
09. Private Property (US Single Edit) (03:09)
(E. Moore, R. Tyson)

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