The Spinners: Keep On Keepin On: The Atlantic Years - Phase Two: 1979-1984 (Boxed Set UK 7 CD) 2024 Release Date: 7/26/2024
DESCRIPTION
Seven CD set. Eagerly-awaited companion volume to The Spinners' acclaimed best-selling 2023 box set 'Ain't No Price on Happiness: The Thom Bell Studio Recordings (1972-1979)'. This set consists of expanded editions of all six of The Spinners' Atlantic albums released after the Thom Bell years, including collaborations with red-hot producers Michael Zager, James Mtume and Reggie Lucas, Freddie Perren, and Leon Sylvers III. 18 bonus tracks include rare single versions, 12-inch mixes, and remixes. 'Grand Slam' (1982) and 'Cross Fire' (1984) are making their authorized worldwide CD debuts. Plus, as a special bonus, the complete 1975 'Spinners Live!' album featuring lead singer Philippé Wynne and a guest appearance from songwriter Linda Creed.
Key tracks include the UK No. 1 smash 'Working My Way Back to You/Forgive Me Girl', 'Cupid/I've Loved You for a Long Time', 'Yesterday Once More/Nothing Remains the Same', rap standout 'The Deacon', Thom Bell tribute 'Didn't I Blow Your Mind', Linda Creed rarity 'The Winter of Our Love', Tawatha Agee's 'You Go Your Way (I'll Go Mine)', and 'Magic in the Moonlight'. Splendid remastering by Nick Robbins and top-notch artwork by Roger Williams. A deluxe booklet with comprehensive, album-by-album notes by The Second Disc's Joe Marchese drawing on exclusive quotes from John Edwards, the late Henry Fambrough, Michael Zager, and Tawatha Agee.