La La Means I Love You/Sound of Sexy Soul

La La Means I Love You/Sound of Sexy Soul

by The DelfonicsThe Delfonics

Overview

The Delfonics were one of the first vocal groups that producer Thom Bell fitted with his trademark "Philly sound," and they were also one of the best, as well, adapting easily to the smooth, string-washed urban sophistication that went into Bell's arrangements. This set combines the group's first two LPs, 1968's La La Means I Love You and 1969's Sound of Sexy Soul, on one disc, along with a period bonus track, 1969's "You Got Yours and I'll Get Mine," and since both albums are of a piece, it makes for a perfect sonic and artistic pairing. The early hits are here, including the classic "La La Means I Love You," and the delicate and gorgeous "I'm Sorry," but some of the non-single tracks are also quite striking, particularly a revamping of Little Anthony & the Imperials' "Hurts So Bad," a quite passable take on Marvin Gaye's "Ain't That Peculiar," and a mildly psychedelic and orchestrated rendition of "Scarborough Fair." The end result is both a fine introduction to one of Philadelphia's finest vocal groups as well as being a pleasant, uplifting listen from start to finish.

Product Details

Release Date: 11/20/2007
Label: Kent Records Uk
UPC: 0029667228725
catalogNumber: 287
Rank: 38278

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Album Credits

Performance Credits

Delfonics   Primary Artist

Technical Credits

Andy Badale   Composer
Gilbert Bécaud   Composer
Burt Bacharach   Composer
Teddy Randazzo   Composer
Thom Bell   Composer
Manny Curtis   Composer
Hal David   Composer
Pierre Delanoë   Composer
Bobby Hart   Composer
Sandy Linzer   Composer
Johnny Mandel   Composer
Warren "Pete" Moore   Composer
Denny Randell   Composer
Paul Webster   Composer
William Robinson   Composer
Tony Rounce   Liner Notes
Marvin Tarplin   Composer
Robert Rogers   Composer
Benny Davis   Composer
Abner Silver   Composer
Frank Stanton   Composer
Traditional   Composer

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