The Delfonics- ST

DSCN2259This was a dollar.  At the time,  I was short on good soul records. For the most part, I still am.  Most of the records at Half Price Books are devoid of soul.  I have to either get lucky at Sig’s Lagoon (which is where this record came from) or clean up at record conventions.53fe4d3f7cc94.image

The Delfonics were a soul trio from Philadelphia who were big in the late 60’s/ early seventies.  Consisting of William Hart, Wilbert Hart, and Randy Cain, the hits from this period were written by producer Thom Bell.  During this time with this lineup, they had a string of successful records and hit singles.  They would breakup in 1975 and reform in the 1980’s in various incarnations.  A lineup headed by Wilbert still tours today. Moreover, their music was used heavily in Jackie Brown.

Delfonics Web Page

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This record was their third and highest charting, reaching # 4 on the R&B chart.  Critics have called it their most cohesive and complete album and generally speaking, their best work.  Coincidentally, it was the last album to be produced by Thom Bell. There are a lot of great moments on this album.  the biggest hit was “Didn’t I (Blow Your Mind This Time)” but songs like “Over and Over”, “The Delfonics Theme”, and “Funny Feeling” are very good as well.  Released in 1970, I also like the General Zod pose on the back cover.

DSCN2260The record itself is pretty worn from use.  I went with “Down is Up, Up is Down” as a sample as it is the least scratchy.jackie_brown_edit_3263415k

Top Rated Soul record, no doubt.  Happy Saturday.