Jimi Williams - I Could Use a Little Love - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

Philly Soul has been experiencing a huge resurgence over the past decade and a lot of that has to with the efforts of veteran producer Butch Ingram who has consistently introduced new voices into the ever-expanding talent pool. A case in point would be the vocal group TRU and their enormously talented lead vocalist Jimi Williams. The song InchI Think I'll Stay Home Today,Inch originally sung by Billy Paul many years ago, was a beloved favorite within the R&B community. Billy Paul (Williams) is a family member of Jimi Williams so Jimi knew the song well. When Carla Benson said it was one of her favorites also from the time The Sweeties recorded the background with Billy, Ingram decided to record it as the first solo project for Jimi Williams - and Benson, Sharon Ingram and Nikita Harmon are singing the background vocals almost note for note as they did the first time, all those years ago. The new single is presented here along with a special instrumental version of the track as an added bonus. This excellent new version of Billy Paul's time-honored tune will no doubt attract new and old fans alike, and places Jimi Williams where he belongs - at center stage.

The amazingly prolific, legendary soul singer, songwriter, producer, arranger Jerry Williams Jr., better known as Swamp Dogg, started his recording career at the age of 12 as Little Jerry, and then as Little Jerry Williams. This 29 song compilation is the first comprehensive overview of the artist’s output between 1954 and 1969, shortly before Jerry Williams Jr. became the alter ego known as Swamp Dogg, the Godfather of swamp funk. All selections have been newly remastered.

The Sons Of Robin Stone were a blue-eyed soul outfit that took Southwest Philadelphia by storm beginning in the early 1970s, and revolved around it's core of sensational vocalists Jimmy Phillips (lead and first tenor), Joe Dougherty (lead, first and second tenor), Jim InchFlickInch Farrow (baritone and second tenor), John InchPatcheyeInch Palladino (baritone) and Franny Flynn (bass). Visually as well as musically striking, their electrifying sets at Atlantic City's famed Steel Pier are the stuff of legend. They paved the way for acts such as New Kids On The Block and their influence is still felt today. Phillips was recently summoned into the studio by legendary producer Butch Ingram to record a brand-new EP featuring updated arrangements of three of the Sons Of Robin Stone's biggest hits as well as couple other beloved soul classics. Jimmy delivers a remarkable performance on The Temptations chestnut InchI Want A Love I Can See,Inch which was so good it was chosen as the lead single for the project.