Platinum & Gold Collection

by The Delfonics

Overview

The Platinum & Gold Collection is a strong, concise package of the original Delfonics biggest hits. Original here refers to the package of Randy Cain with brothers William and Wilbert Hart along with producer Thom Bell. The songs here, like the dreamy "La-La (Means I Love You)," angelic "Didn't I (Blow Your Mind This Time)," and the equally parenthetical, dreamy and angelic "Ready or Not Here I Come (Can't Hide From Love)" helped point the way for '70s soul as part of the blue print for the Philly soul sound. The partnership would fracture with Cain leaving and demand for Bell's production leading him to other vocal groups, but one of the cornerstones of Philly soul rests on the early works of the Delfonics. There are more complete collections, but Platinum & Gold is a solid economic survey and a great introduction to this sweet soul group. ~ Wade Kergan

Product Details

Release Date:	05/06/2003
Label:	Bmg / Bmg / Sony Music / Sony Music Entertainment
UPC:	0886976971328
Rank:	2332

Tracks

1. La-La Means I Love You
2. Ready or Not Here I Come (Can't Hide From Love)
3. Trying to Make a Fool of Me
4. Didn't I (Blow Your Mind This Time)
5. Going out of My Head
6. You've Got Yours and I'll Get Mine
7. Somebody Loves You
8. Funny Feeling
9. Loving Him
10. I'm Sorry
11. When You Get Right Down To It
12. Delfonics Theme (How Could You)

Album Credits

Performance Credits

The Delfonics   Primary Artist
Thom Bell   Conductor

Technical Credits

William "Poogie" Hart   Composer
Mathieu Bitton   Art Direction,Design
Teddy Randazzo   Composer
Bill Dahl   Liner Notes
Bob Weinstein   Composer
Jeremy Holiday   Project Manager
Gretchen Brennison   Compilation Producer
John Hudson   Project Manager
Wilbert Hart   Composer
Rob Santos   Compilation Producer
Thom Bell   Arranger,Composer
Elliott Federman   Mastering
Barry Mann   Composer