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