360 Degrees of Billy Paul music CD album at CD Universe, Personnel includes Billy Paul vocals, arranger; Bobby Martin arranger; David Bay, Bunny Sigler, Norman. 360 Degrees Of Billy Paul 360 Degrees Of. Marked Paul's second adventure in urban club jazz on 360 Degrees; this one has bite, and Billy sings it with fire.

1972 was a very important year for Philadelphia International Records. One, Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff(The Deans and Founders of the Philly Sound) signed the major distribution deal with CBS Records.

Two, this album by Billy Paul was one of the records that took them to another level. Me and Mrs Jones was in worldwide smash breaking the charts for weeks. MFSB and Bobby Eli make the record and what sets the Philly Sound apart from Motown, Stax, and the New Orleans music movement. The follow-up single “ Am I Black Enough for You” didn’t make the waves like “Me and Mrs. Jones”, but this album is a must have if your an avid Sound Of Philly fan.

Sophie Barker Rapidshare Downloader there. Tracks A1 Brown Baby A2 I’m Just a Prisoner A3 It’s Too Late A4 Me & Mrs. Jones B1 Am I Black Enough for You B2 Let’s Stay Together B3 Your Song B4 I’m Gonna Make It This Time. Paul’s first album for Philadelphia International was straight club jazz — sales were slow. This time, Gamble Huff gave Paul material strong enough to make his sophomore release a viable commercial entity. “ Brown Baby” speaks of people of color making their parents and others proud, and the message is positive and correct. “ I’m Just a Prisoner” is real but would have been better served without the string section.

It’s a stark depiction of a man who has served five years and is contemplating his future. It is about the unsettling fact that he’s just a prisoner. Its chilling chorus tells it all — “The cell is cold as hell/you’ll never get use to the smell/my bed is hard as wood/I got to fight to keep my manhood.” The riveting saga doesn’t just end — the fade is lengthy and features a dejected Paul woefully mourning about the conditions, the situation, and the turmoil of prison life.

He sounds believable and frustrated belting “ Me & Mrs. Jones“ a classic that many relate to, and those who don’t have no problem being down with the passionate singing and clawing lyrics describing the unapologetic infidelity. His “It’s Too Late” is a fine rendition of Carole King‘s classic.

You might not recognize “Let’s Stay Together” popularized by Al Green. Paul does it MOR/jazz style, with a lot of improvising before crooning the original lyrics. It shows versatility, but people who bought “Jones” probably didn’t appreciate it. A version of Elton John ‘s “Your Song” introduced the Britisher to fans of soul music. Vince Montana’s magical vibes punctuate the rhythm, which turns into a lightweight gospel revival. “ Am I Black Enough for You” fit in with the times of overt black consciousness, a social message moved along by a perky bongo and clavinet-dominated beat and well-spaced, brassy horn hits. Windows Xp Iso Image Download For Virtualbox. A too staid “ I’m Gonna Make It This Time” co-written by, marked Paul’s second adventure in urban, club jazz on 360 Degrees; this one has bite, and Paul sings it with fire.

Genre Rock Speed 33RPM Record Size 12' Duration LP Record Grading Near Mint (NM or M-) Sleeve Grading Near Mint (NM or M-) Special Attributes Quadraphonic Record Label Philadelphia Internationl Release Year 1972 Country/Region of Manufacture United States QUAD! Still in original shrink-wrap, not a cutout or promo.

Vinyl like-new, jacket like-new (a few small corner bumps). Shrink-wrap slightly torn. From my private collection; I’m the original owner. Back in the day, all my records were cleaned before each play. After their “retirement,” they have been stored vertically on the bookcase shelves in my air-conditioned home throughout all these years. Items ship within 24 hours and are packed according to professional guidelines. Copyright © 2004-2017 Popsike.com.