| Foster Sylvers Featuring Pat & Angie Sylvers | ||||
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| Released | November 18, 1974 | |||
| Recorded | 1974 | |||
| Genre | Soul | |||
| Label | Pride/MGM | |||
| Producer | Jerry Peters, Keg Johnson | |||
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Foster Sylvers Featuring Pat & Angie Sylvers is the second album by Foster Sylvers from the R&B group The Sylvers, this time featuring older sisters Pat & Angie Sylvers. Released in 1974, it was produced by Jerry Peters and Keg Johnson.
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