East Side Story, Vol. 5

by East Side Story 5 / Various

Overview

It may not contain many big hits, but that's the reason why East Side Story, Vol. 5 is a wonderful collection of '60s R&B and soul. Brenton Wood is the most familiar name here, but he's represented by lesser-known singles like "Baby, You Got It" and "Me & You" -- which are very close to being as good as his hits. And that's the key to this disc and the whole East Side Story series. The compilers have found a number of great obscurities that sound new and exciting. Yes, some of the featured songs aren't as sublime as the acknowledged classics, but there's not a loser in the bunch and it's enjoyable from beginning to end. It's a great choice, not only for Northern Soul and Uptown soul fanatics, but for old-school soul, pop, and R&B fans looking for something that sounds familiar, but feels fresh. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine

Product Details

Release Date:	05/11/1999
Label:	East Side Records
UPC:	0644250100525
Rank:	98334

Tracks

1. Baby You Got It  - Joe Hooven  - Alfred Smith  - Jerry Winn  - Brenton Wood
2. Can You Talk  - Ron Holden
3. No More  -  Milsap  -  Uptones
4. Bring Me Happiness  -  Rosie & Ron
5. I Need You So  - Tommy McLain
6. Wonderful One  -  Shondels
7. Who Do You Love  - Kenny Gamble  - Jerry Ross  -  Sapphires
8. I Want You Back  - Don Julian
9. I Want to Get Married  -  Delicates
10. Cradle Rock  -  Heartbreakers
11. Me and You  - Alfred Smith  - Jerry Winn  - Brenton Wood
12. Open Your Eyes  -  M&M's

Album Credits

Performance Credits

The M&M's   Primary Artist
The Sapphires   Primary Artist
Ron Holden   Primary Artist
Don Julian   Primary Artist
The Delicates   Primary Artist
Brenton Wood   Primary Artist
The Uptones   Primary Artist
Rosie & Ron   Primary Artist
Tommy McLain   Primary Artist
The Heartbreakers   Primary Artist
The Shondels   Primary Artist

Technical Credits

The Corporation   Composer
The Heartbreakers   Performer
Lois Milsap   Composer
The Shondels   Performer
Ferde Grofe   Composer
Jerry Ross   Composer
Traditional   Composer
Steve Miller   Composer
Kenny Gamble   Composer
Don Robertson   Composer
Jerry Winn   Composer
Rosie & Ron   Performer
Tim Davis   Composer
The Uptones   Performer
Brenton Wood   Performer
Hal Blair   Composer
Alfred Smith   Composer
Paul Whiteman   Composer
The Delicates   Performer
Don Julian   Composer,Performer
Ron Holden   Performer
The Sapphires   Performer
Tommy McLain   Composer,Performer
Joe Hooven   Composer