| Alive & Kicking | ||||
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| Released | 1974 | |||
| Studio | Sigma Sound, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | |||
| Genre | Philadelphia soul | |||
| Length | 43:28 | |||
| Label | Philly Groove | |||
| Producer | Stan Watson | |||
| The Delfonics chronology | ||||
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Alive & Kicking is the fifth and final studio album by American vocal group The Delfonics. It was released via Philly Groove Records in 1974.
All tracks are written by William Hart, except where noted
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Lying to Myself" | 4:05 | |
| 2. | "I Told You So" | 3:14 | |
| 3. | "First Thing on My Mind" | 4:32 | |
| 4. | "Hey Baby" | 3:26 | |
| 5. | "Think It Over" | 4:41 | |
| 6. | "Pardon Me Girl" | 2:51 | |
| 7. | "Seventeen (And in Love)" | 4:24 | |
| 8. | "I Don't Want to Make You Wait" | 3:17 | |
| 9. | "Love Is" | 2:20 | |
| 10. | "Can't Go on Living" | Norman Harris, Allan Felder | 3:14 |
| 11. | "Start All Over Again" | 4:23 | |
| 12. | "Don't Leave Me" | 2:51 |
Credits adapted from liner notes.
Musicians
| Technical personnel
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| Chart | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard) [2] | 34 |
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