Sylvers – The Sylvers (Vinyl LP)

Wish That I Could Talk To You / Fool’s Paradise / Only One Can Win / I’m Truly Happy / Touch Me Jesus / I Know Myself / Chaos / So Close / I’ll Never Be Ashamed / How Love Hurts

Beautiful funk-soul album produced by Jerry Butler, Keg Johnson and Michael Viner, written by Leon Sylvers III.

The Sylvers were a family group from Los Angeles who were very successful during the 70s and into the early 80s, with chart hits – deep into pop-disco territory by then! – including ‘Fools Paradise’, ‘Boogie Fever’, ‘Hot Line’ and ‘High School Dance’. No less than 9 of the 10 brothers and sisters of the family made up the group, often referred to as a Southern version of the Jackson 5.

Sampled by J Dilla, Jazzanova, Ghostface Killah, Snoop Dog and many more.

Official Mr Bongo reissue. Released for Record Store 2019.