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Syl Johnson – Diamond in the Rough, Hi 1974
To increase the variety today, we’ll have us a soul album.
This is Syl Johnson, one of the biggest stars at the ‘Hi-stable’.
Like most albums at ‘Hi’, it is produced by Willie Mitchell,
the man who made Al Green sign up at Hi. He produced Green’s
best work. The sound of this album is typical for Hi records
of this era. Another big star at Hi was ofcourse ‘Ann Peebles’,
we’ll see her back later. Now it’s time for the raw soul of
our man Syl Johnson, get down to it !
tracks;
1 Let yourself go
2 Don’t do it
3 I want to take you home ( to see mama )
4 Could I be falling in love
5 Stuck in Chicago
6 Diamond in the rough
7 Keeping down confusion
8 Please, don’t give up on me
9 Music to my ears
10 I hear the love chimes
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This album is killer, man! I especially love that piano intro to “Let yourself go.” The only Syl Johnson record I know is his take of “Take me to the river.” I’ll definitely need to check out more of his stuff.
Many thanks,
hydrino
This album is killer, man! I especially love that piano intro to “Let yourself go.” The only Syl Johnson record I know is his take of “Take me to the river.” I’ll definitely need to check out more of his stuff.
Many thanks,
hydrino
You sure do, Syl Johnson rocks…
You sure do, Syl Johnson rocks…
Hi Hydrino,
I can strongly recommend this 3CD set, brought out in 1995 if you like more of this stuff :
http://www.amazon.com/Hi-Times-Records-R-Years/dp/B000002TTD
All great artists including Syl Johnson …
Hi Hydrino,
I can strongly recommend this 3CD set, brought out in 1995 if you like more of this stuff :
http://www.amazon.com/Hi-Times-Records-R-Years/dp/B000002TTD
All great artists including Syl Johnson …
I always was a Hi fan, check some Ann Peebles too.
I always was a Hi fan, check some Ann Peebles too.
Regarding Ann Peebles, Moos, I still think the best bang I ever got for my musical buck was a Ann Peebles “Greatest Hits” cassette I purchased for 99 cents in a Woolworth’s just before it went out of business in Newark, New Jersey. Played that tape it to death. My only complaint about the songs on that tape, like “I pity the fool,” “99 lbs.,” “Tear you playhouse down,” is that they’re too short! Finally ripped the cassette to CD just last week. I’ve also been enjoying your Latin/Salsa posts, especially the Johnny Pacheco albums. Today’s salsa just don’t swing like Johnny Pacheco’s.
Thanks again,
Hydrino
Regarding Ann Peebles, Moos, I still think the best bang I ever got for my musical buck was a Ann Peebles “Greatest Hits” cassette I purchased for 99 cents in a Woolworth’s just before it went out of business in Newark, New Jersey. Played that tape it to death. My only complaint about the songs on that tape, like “I pity the fool,” “99 lbs.,” “Tear you playhouse down,” is that they’re too short! Finally ripped the cassette to CD just last week. I’ve also been enjoying your Latin/Salsa posts, especially the Johnny Pacheco albums. Today’s salsa just don’t swing like Johnny Pacheco’s.
Thanks again,
Hydrino
very sweet, thanks!
very sweet, thanks!
Moos:
I am also a big fan of the Hi Records sound. I only own Syl’s “Is It Because I’m Black”, “Back For A Taste Of Your Love” & a greatest hits cd from his Twinight/Twilight records years so this album will be a welcome addition. Thanks
Moos:
I am also a big fan of the Hi Records sound. I only own Syl’s “Is It Because I’m Black”, “Back For A Taste Of Your Love” & a greatest hits cd from his Twinight/Twilight records years so this album will be a welcome addition. Thanks
Great post!!! This record is nice.
Great post!!! This record is nice.
“Please, don’t give up on me” is one of the best songs ever. Did the people from Rolling Stone magazine notice that?
“Please, don’t give up on me” is one of the best songs ever. Did the people from Rolling Stone magazine notice that?
Jyeah. Thanks for leaving such a treasure on the roadside for us to pick up.
Jyeah. Thanks for leaving such a treasure on the roadside for us to pick up.