16 bars of drums from this 1969 soul album have been sampled by countless current trance, dance, jungle, hip hop and r&b artists. Check out the original.
The Friends of Distinction were an LA based group that was best known for the hit "Grazin In the Grass". Drummer Jim Gordon and a host of LA's finest studio musicians played on their debut album from 1969.
Edwin Starr recorded an album of inspirational tracks with Blinky Williams in 1969. It sank without a trace although this cover would have made a great single.
Erma Franklin had one hit but this album pretty much disappeared without a trace. Recorded in 1969 it has some down and dirty soul versions of well known hits. Contrary to what I said she was Arethas older sister (by 3 years) and passed away in 2002. Thanks to Soull82 for straightening me out.
Philadelphia gave us the O'Jays, MFSB, Harold Melvin and this classic cut from The Tymes in 1974. Part of the album was recorded in NY but is has that unmistakable Philly Sound. Drummer Bernard "Pretty" Purdie is credited with leading TSONY (The Sound of New York) rhythm section.
