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This compilation is taken from the releases of Frank Bendinelli and Leroy Lovett's group of labels.   Although not a great lover of 'Philly' Soul, this is unquestionably one of the best I've heard.    Having said that, it isn't typical.  It does not focus on slow ballads or the smooth harmonics of groups like the Delphonics and has a much more 'generic' flavour.  Most of the tracks are mid to uptempo and many have a 'Northern' appeal.  'I'm Gonna Love You A Long Time' by Patti and the Emblems is already regarded as a classic but just about all her tracks on this compilation are fabulous.  It is worth noting that Frank Bendinelli was white whilst Leroy Lovett was black.  Nothing remarkable about that today, but in the context of the sixties the two races mixed much less and the musical output from their stable is testimony to what racial harmony can achieve.  Maybe the fact they had Leon Huff as a session musician might have had something to do with it.

A very good Philly album which I enjoyed immensely.  Besides Patty and the Emblems some of the other noteworthy offerings from this compilation are "It happens every day" by the Persianettes, 'Treat Myself To A New Love' by the Inspirations and another Northern Classic, 'Be Yourself' by The Companions.

Track Listing:

I'm Gonna Love You A Long Long Time - Patty and the Emblems

It Happens Every Day -  The Persianettes

Got No Time - Timmy and the Empires

Treat Myself To A New Love - The Inspirations

Be Yourself - The Companions

Pretty One - The Rockmasters

You Took Advantage Of A Good Thing - Patty and the Emblems

I'm Cuttin' In - The Inspirations

Must Have Been Out Of My Head (aka What Do You Do) - Johnny Parker

What Am I Gonna Say To My Baby - Kenny Gamble

Help A Lonely Guy - The Companions

Lady Lady - The Colt

Love Will Come - Patty and the Emblems

The New Boy - Joyce Bennett

I Want My Lovin' From You - Timmy and the Persianettes

I Can Feel It - The Inspirations

You're My One And Only baby - The Intruders

Don't Go, He Don't Love You - The Symbals

I'm Happy Without You - Ann Byers

What Are You Doin' To Me - Cindy Scott and the Cousins

Here She Comes Now - Sonny Fulton

Love So Wonderful - The Moniques

Please Don't Go - The Marvells

He Said, She Said - Patty and the Emblems

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