Going East – Expanded Edition
Billy Paul
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Born
and raised in North Philadelphia, PA, Grammy Award Winner, BILLY PAUL began
singing at the age of 12 and sometimes performed on local radio shows. Drawing
inspiration from his family’s collection of 78’s, BILLY PAUL would incorporate
Jazz, R&B and Pop into his style, resulting in a unique sound that became
synonymous with Philadelphia International Records.
and raised in North Philadelphia, PA, Grammy Award Winner, BILLY PAUL began
singing at the age of 12 and sometimes performed on local radio shows. Drawing
inspiration from his family’s collection of 78’s, BILLY PAUL would incorporate
Jazz, R&B and Pop into his style, resulting in a unique sound that became
synonymous with Philadelphia International Records.
Billy
became known on the local circuit singing in clubs and later around college
campuses all over the country which later led to him performing live with some
of the biggest names in black music of the 60s and 70s including Dinah Washington,
Miles Davis, Nina Simone and Roberta Flack to name a few, he also spent a brief
spell standing in as a ‘Blue Note’ with Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes.
became known on the local circuit singing in clubs and later around college
campuses all over the country which later led to him performing live with some
of the biggest names in black music of the 60s and 70s including Dinah Washington,
Miles Davis, Nina Simone and Roberta Flack to name a few, he also spent a brief
spell standing in as a ‘Blue Note’ with Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes.
Originally
signed to Kenny Gamble’s Gamble Records, Billy Paul later joined the legendary
Philadelphia International Records, headed by Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff.
signed to Kenny Gamble’s Gamble Records, Billy Paul later joined the legendary
Philadelphia International Records, headed by Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff.
This
legendary album was both Philadelphia International Records’ and Billy Paul’s
debut release and was released in 1971. It kick-started
a decade of dominance for the label and created a partnership that would last
almost 20 years and produce a string of hits and awards for all involved.
legendary album was both Philadelphia International Records’ and Billy Paul’s
debut release and was released in 1971. It kick-started
a decade of dominance for the label and created a partnership that would last
almost 20 years and produce a string of hits and awards for all involved.
BBR is
very excited to bring you GOING EAST entirely re-mastered and repackaged
complete with extensive liner notes featuring a brand new interview with BILLY
PAUL and extended bonus content.
very excited to bring you GOING EAST entirely re-mastered and repackaged
complete with extensive liner notes featuring a brand new interview with BILLY
PAUL and extended bonus content.
GOING EAST
is a must have for all Philly Soul, Funk & Pop fans out there!
is a must have for all Philly Soul, Funk & Pop fans out there!
Release Date: 28/1/2013
| Weight | 200 kg |
|---|---|
| Barcode | 5013929050334 |
| 1.
EAST
2.
(IF YOU LET ME MAKE LOVE TO YOU THEN)
WHY CAN’T I TOUCH YOU?
3.
THIS IS YOUR LIFE
4.
JESUS BOY (YOU ONLY LOOK LIKE A MAN)
5.
MAGIC CARPET RIDE
6.
I WISH IT WERE YESTERDAY
7.
CONPARED TO WHAT
8.
LOVE BUDDIES
9.
THERE’S A SMALL HOTEL |
BONUS TRACKS
10. JESUS BOY (YOU ONLY LOOK LIKE A MAN)
(single version)
11. MAGIC CARPET RIDE (single version) 12.
THIS IS YOUR LIFE (single version) |
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