The Society Hill Orchestra – Soul City Walking: A Tribute to Archie Bell & The Drells (2020)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/44,1 kHz | Time – 53:34 minutes | 627 MB | Genre: R&B, Soul
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © Society Hill – EMG
A top-notch studio guitarist who initially garnered his reputation as one of the Philly soul stalwarts associated with Gamble & Huff’s Philadelphia International recording studios, James Herb Smith was also often called in to duty as a background vocalist, and appears prominently on classic albums by such Philly Soul legends as Jerry Butler, The Stylistics, MFSB, Patti LaBelle, Dexter Wansel, Billy Paul, Jean Carne, Donnie Hathaway and countless others in and outside of the Philly Soul realm. Utilizing the versatility of The Society Hill Orchestra in conjunction with the Ingram Family band under the watchful eye of legendary Philly Soul producer Butch Ingram, Herb Smith has successfully recorded a modern rhythm & blues classic that stands as a testament to the immense appeal of Archie Bell & The Drells distinctive sound. Although Archie Bell & The Drells were originally from Houston, they became one of the main acts of Kenneth Gamble and Leon Huff’s Philadelphia International Records, and thus became associated with the Philly Soul sound. Herb Smith more than does justice to these classic jams which include “Tighten Up,” “The Soul City Walk,” “Girl You’re Too Young” and many others that never seem to lose their appeal over the years – indeed he breathes new life to them on this wonderful tribute.
Tracklist:
01. The Society Hill Orchestra – Girl You’re Too Young (03:35)
02. The Society Hill Orchestra – Harder and Harder (04:55)
03. The Society Hill Orchestra – There’s Gonna Be a Showdown (03:31)
04. The Society Hill Orchestra – There’s No Other Like You (04:10)
05. The Society Hill Orchestra – Tighten Up (04:39)
06. The Society Hill Orchestra – How Can I (04:05)
07. The Society Hill Orchestra – The Soul City Walk (04:19)
08. The Society Hill Orchestra – Where Will You Go When the Party’s Over (03:44)
09. The Society Hill Orchestra – Don’t Let Love Get You Down (03:54)
10. The Society Hill Orchestra – I Could Dance All Night (03:29)
11. The Society Hill Orchestra – I Can’t Stop Dancing (03:47)
12. The Society Hill Orchestra – Strategy (04:13)
13. The Society Hill Orchestra – Let’s Groove (05:07)
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