The Spinners are on a roll with this third hit from their 1973 self-titled LP, all produced, arranged, and conducted by the late Thom Bell. "One of a Kind," indeed!
Another brilliant (and very informative) deep dive! There was a time in my life when I was obsessed with analysing the difference between disco and funk. I mean, apart from the obvious (and perhaps most technical) distinction (four on the floor v. syncopated beat) there's this whole other layer to it, from the sexiness of the sound to the themes of the lyrics, not to mention the racial element. So it was very interesting to read about the birth of disco and fill in the (many) gaps in my knowledge. I guess that's what we come to FR&B for, right? Thanks again for this continued education!
"The kind of love that you read about in a fairy tale."
Marvelous '70s R&B at his finest.
What an amazing run of three singles, each amazing songs in their own right. On a roll indeed!!
Another brilliant (and very informative) deep dive! There was a time in my life when I was obsessed with analysing the difference between disco and funk. I mean, apart from the obvious (and perhaps most technical) distinction (four on the floor v. syncopated beat) there's this whole other layer to it, from the sexiness of the sound to the themes of the lyrics, not to mention the racial element. So it was very interesting to read about the birth of disco and fill in the (many) gaps in my knowledge. I guess that's what we come to FR&B for, right? Thanks again for this continued education!