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John Edwards - Life, Love And Living (1976) {2013 Cotillion–Warner Japan WPCR-27692}
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© 1976, 2013 Cotillion / WEA / Warner Music Japan | WPCR-27692
R&B / Soul / Northern Soul

Features 2013 digital remastering. Includes a description and lyrics. Kind of a key transitional point for Edwards slicker than his southern soul material for the Aware label, but not as polished as his work with The Spinners later in the 70s. The album was produced by David Porter, and has an odd Carribean groove on many cuts not really reggae, but with kind of a light tropical flourish over the top. The real strength, though, is Edwards’ voice which on the best cuts has a strong vibe that runs the gamut of southern soul influences (Al Green, Sam Dees, and others) from the time. Titles include “You, Trouble, & Me”, “That’s That”, “The Key To My Life”, and “Baby, Hold On To Me”.

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