[2016-06-24] VA "Some Kinda Magic: The Songs Of Jerry Ross" (Ace UK)

Linda · **Posted:** Sat May 14, 2016 3:17 am

Description
Ace’s Songwriter Series brings you a valuable entry this month with a volume devoted to the songs of Philadelphia writer/producer/musician/A&R man Jerry Ross.

An important figure in American popular music since the early 60s, Ross discovered, collaborated with and/or produced some of the most important names and records of the 1960s – from Jerry Butler to Bobby Hebb to Keith of ’98.6’ fame to Gamble & Huff and beyond. He also found time to write or co-write some of the most enduring anthems of the decade along the way.

This collection brings together two dozen Ross songs, some obscure and others globally renowned. Assembled with the approval of Jerry himself, it will have great appeal for fans of a wide range of classic 60s repertoire.

Around 60% of the tracks are completely new to UK CD while many of the others have been unavailable for several years. Two of the original records featured here change hands – when they DO change hands – for in excess of £1000.

Still an active record man in his 80s, Jerry’s role in the growth of the Philadelphia Soul scene is all too often overlooked. It’s to be hoped that this collection will do much to put that wrong to rights.

Tracklist
1. I'm Gonna Make You Love Me - Dee Dee Warwick
2. Love Love Love - Bobby Hebb
3. The 81 - Candy & The Kisses
4. You Better Believe It Baby - Chubby Checker
5. He'll Never Love You Like I Do - Charlie Gracie
6. When Love Slips Away - Margo & The Marvettes
7. You Don't Know What You Got Till You Lose It - Willie Hobbs
8. Who Do You Love - Reparata & The Delrons
9. Some Kinda Magic - Jerry Butler
10. I've Got Mine, You Better Get Yours - The Sapphires
11. You Gave Me Somebody To Love - The Sidekicks
12. He's No Ordinary Guy - Dee Dee Sharp
13. Eeny Meeny - The Showstoppers
14. Together (In Your Arms) - The Modern Ink Spots
15. (Will You Ever Be My) Steady Boyfriend - April Young
16. Are You Ready For This - Jay & The Techniques
17. Mr Dream Merchant - Dusty Springfield
18. Gonna Be A Big Thing - The Yum Yums
19. The Beachcomber - Joey & The Flips
20. I Can't Go Wrong - Keith
21. Help Yourself (To All My Lovin') - Jimmy James & The Vagabonds
22. These Will Be The Good Old Days - The Dreamlovers
23. Daylight Savin' Time - Sandy Edmonds
24. Bucket O' Grease - Les McCann

Amazon USA
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FK2WUUK/?tag=imwan-20

Amazon UK
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01FK2WUUK/?tag=imwan-21

[2016-06-24] VA "Some Kinda Magic: The Songs Of Jerry Ross" (Ace UK)

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