SYLVERS - THE SYLVERS II
LP (12"/10" Album)
Label: MR. BONGO
Release date: 01/06/2018
Barcode: 7119691252315
Catalog no.: MRBLP0000162
Item ID: 457844
The Sylvers' second full-length masterpiece sees a welcome reissue on vinyl. Opening with the awesome mid-tempo 'We Can Make It If We Try', the oft-sampled record moves through funk, boogie and deep soul moods, finishing on a hazy, acapella version of The Beatles' 'Yesterday'. The original material was written by Leon Sylvers III, and produced by giants Jerry Butler and Keg Johnson.
Also available: THE SYLVERS II (CD).
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