The Sylvers (album)

Last updated
The Sylvers
Sylvers cover.jpg
Studio album by
ReleasedFebruary 17, 1972
Recorded1971
Genre Soul, Funk
Length40:32
Label Pride, MGM
Producer Jerry Butler, Keg Johnson
The Sylvers chronology
The Sylvers
(1972)
The Sylvers II
(1973)

The Sylvers is the debut album by the Los Angeles, California-based R&B group the Sylvers. The album was released on MGM Records subsidiary Pride Records, a label founded by record and film producer Michael Viner. Released in 1972, it was produced by R&B legends Jerry Butler (of the Impressions) and Keg Johnson.

Contents

This album released three singles: "Fool's Paradise", "Wish I Could Talk to You" and "I'll Never Be Ashamed".

In 2013, Dusty Groove Records reissued their debut on vinyl. [1]

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svgStar empty.svg [2]

Track listing

  1. "Wish That I Could Talk to You" (2:53)
  2. "Fool's Paradise" (2:28)
  3. "Only One Can Win" (3:00)
  4. "I'm Truly Happy" – (Jerry Peters) (2:48)
  5. "Touch Me Jesus" – (Brian Holland, Lamont Dozier, A. Bond) (3:25)
  6. "I Know Myself" (3:32)
  7. "Chaos" (3:12)
  8. "So Close" (2:52)
  9. "I'll Never Be Ashamed" – (James Sylvers) (3:13)
  10. "How Love Hurts" (4:16)

Personnel

Related Research Articles

The Sylvers

The Sylvers,, were an American R&B/Soul family vocal group from Watts, Los Angeles, California. The Sylvers were a popular act during the 1970s, recording the hit singles "Fool's Paradise", "Boogie Fever", and "Hot Line". Prior to becoming the Sylvers, the four eldest members recorded as the Little Angels, appearing on shows such as You Bet Your Life and Make Room for Daddy, and opening for such acts as Johnny Mathis and Ray Charles. During this time, they released two singles: "Santa Claus Parade" b/w "I'll Be a Little Angel" on Warwick Records and "Says You" b/w "Olympia" on Capitol Records.

<i>Partners</i> (Scherrie & Susaye album) 1979 studio album by Scherrie & Susaye

Partners is a 1979 album by Scherrie & Susaye released on Motown Records. Following the disbanding of The Supremes in 1977, former group members Scherrie Payne and Susaye Greene recorded the album, sharing songwriting, arranging and production duties. Legendary performer Ray Charles features on "Love Bug" whilst Joyce Vincent Wilson is featured on background vocals.

Leon Frank Sylvers III is an American singer, songwriter, disc-jockey, record producer and multi-instrumentalist. He was a member of the family group The Sylvers and became one of the most successful producers in black music in the late 1970s to the mid-1980s through his association with Dick Griffey's SOLAR Records. Artists such as J Dilla, Dr. Dre, and Madlib have sampled songs written and produced by him.

<i>Ill Help You Forget Her</i> 1967 studio album by Dottie West

I'll Help You Forget Her is a studio album by American country music artist Dottie West. It was released in November 1967 on RCA Victor and was produced by Chet Atkins. West's seventh studio effort, I'll Help You Forget Her was also her fourth studio offering in 1967. It included the single "Like a Fool", which became a major hit. The album itself would reach peak positions on national publication charts.

<i>The Sylvers II</i> 1973 studio album by the Sylvers

The Sylvers II is the second album by the Los Angeles, California-based R&B group the Sylvers. Released in 1973, it was produced by Keg Johnson and Jerry Peters. It was their final album for Pride Records before being moved over to Pride's parent label MGM Records for the release of 1974's The Sylvers III.

<i>The Sylvers III</i> 1974 studio album by the Sylvers

The Sylvers III is the third album by the Los Angeles, California-based R&B group the Sylvers. Released in 1974, it was produced by Perry Botkin, Jr. and Michael Viner. This was their last recording on MGM before they went to Capitol Records.

<i>Foster Sylvers</i> (1973 album) 1973 studio album by Foster Sylvers

Foster Sylvers is the debut album by Foster Sylvers from the R&B group The Sylvers. Released in 1973, it was produced by Jerry Peters and Keg Johnson.

<i>Foster Sylvers Featuring Pat & Angie Sylvers</i> 1974 studio album by Foster Sylvers

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.

Jerry Peters is an American songwriter, record producer, multi-instrumentalist, conductor and arranger. He is best known for writing the hit songs "Love Or Let Me Be Lonely" and "Going In Circles" by The Friends of Distinction.

<i>Blueprint for Discovery</i> 1972 studio album by Jerry Peters

Blueprint for Discovery is the only album recorded by producer and arranger Jerry Peters. It was released in 1972 and co-produced by Peters, Keg Johnson and Richard Aaron for Organic Sound Productions.

<i>How Latell Ya Play Til?</i> 1976 studio album / Live album by David Bromberg

How Late'll Ya Play 'Til? is an album by David Bromberg. His fifth album, it was released by Fantasy Records as a two-disc LP record in 1976.

<i>Live at Hampton Coliseum</i> 2014 live album by Grateful Dead

Live at Hampton Coliseum is an album by the rock band the Grateful Dead. It was recorded on May 4, 1979, at the Hampton Coliseum in Hampton, Virginia. Produced as a two-disc vinyl LP, in a limited edition of 7,900 numbered copies, it was released on April 19, 2014, in conjunction with Record Store Day.

"I Could Never Be Ashamed of You" is a song written and recorded by Hank Williams. It was released as the B-side of "I'll Never Get Out of This World Alive" on MGM Records in November 1952.

<i>Well Sing in the Sunshine</i> (album) 1978 studio album by Helen Reddy

We'll Sing in the Sunshine is the tenth studio album by Australian-American pop singer Helen Reddy that was released in 1978 by Capitol Records. The album included two songs that were also covered by Johnny Mathis in the first half of that year: "All I Ever Need", which came out on his March release, You Light Up My Life, and "Ready or Not", on which he duetted with Deniece Williams for their June release, That's What Friends Are For. Reddy also ventures into Beatles territory with their rockabilly number "One After 909" and takes on Jeff Lynne's "Poor Little Fool" with accompaniment in the vein of Electric Light Orchestra. This was her first album that did not reach Billboard's Top LP's & Tapes chart. On February 23, 2010, it was released for the first time on compact disc as one of two albums on one CD, the other album being her 1977 release, Ear Candy.

<i>Capitol Theatre, Passaic, NJ, 4/25/77</i> 2016 live album by Grateful Dead

Capitol Theatre, Passaic, NJ, 4/25/77 is a live album by the rock band the Grateful Dead. It contains the complete concert recorded at the Capitol Theatre in Passaic, New Jersey on April 25, 1977. It was produced as a four-disc vinyl LP, in a limited edition of 7,700 copies, and released on April 16, 2016, in conjunction with Record Store Day.

<i>The Lasting Impression of Hugh Masekela</i> 1968 live album by Hugh Masekela

The Lasting Impression of Hugh Masekela is a 1968 live album by South African jazz musician Hugh Masekela.

<i>Shes Just an Old Love Turned Memory</i> (album) 1977 studio album by Charley Pride

She's Just an Old Love Turned Memory is a studio album by American country music artist Charley Pride. It was released in March 1977 via RCA Victor Records and contained ten tracks. The record was co-produced by Jerry Bradley and Pride. It would be Pride's twenty third studio recording in his career and would spawn three singles: "A Whole Lotta Things to Sing About," "I'll Be Leaving Alone" and the title track. The album received positive reviews from critics and music publications.

<i>Burgers and Fries/When I Stop Leaving</i> (Ill Be Gone) 1978 studio album by Charley Pride

Burgers and Fries/When I Stop Leaving is a studio album by American country music artist Charley Pride. It was released in October 1978 via RCA Victor Records and contained ten tracks. It was co-produced by Pride and Jerry Bradley. The project was Pride's twenty fifth studio release in his recording career and reached major chart positions in the United States and Canada. Three singles were released off the album, including both of its title tracks and "Where Do I Put Her Memory." All three singles became major hits on the country charts in the United States and Canada.

<i>Roll On Mississippi</i> (album) 1981 studio album by Charley Pride

Roll On Mississippi is a studio album by American country music artist Charley Pride. It was released in March 1981 via RCA Victor Records and contained ten tracks. It was co-produced by Pride and Jerry Bradley. Roll On Mississippi was Pride's twenty eighth studio album in his career and included two major hits: "You Almost Slipped My Mind" and the title track. The album itself would also reach a peak position on the American country music chart following its release.

<i>Charley Sings Everybodys Choice</i> 1982 studio album by Charley Pride

Charley Sings Everybody's Choice is a studio album by American country music artist Charley Pride. It was released in March 1982 via RCA Victor Records and was produced by Norro Wilson. The album was Pride's twenty ninth studio effort and included four singles, all of which became major hits on the country charts: "Never Been So Loved ," "Mountain of Love," "I Don't Think She's in Love Anymore" and "You're So Good When You're Bad." The album itself would also reach chart positions on multiple surveys following its original release.

References

  1. "Sylvers: Sylvers (LP, Vinyl)". dustygroove.com. Dusty Groove. Retrieved 2015-11-01.
  2. Music, All. The Sylvers: The Sylvers > Review at AllMusic. Retrieved 18 August 2011.
  3. The Sylvers - The Sylvers (LP liner notes). Pride/MGM Records PRD-0007