Soul Summit

by The Ambassadors

Overview

Although this is filled out with covers of "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'," "Yes I'm Ready," and "Can't Take My Eyes Off You," on the whole it's a solid and varied album of early Gamble/Huff-styled Philadelphia soul. Even though Gamble and Huff's own contributions were peripheral (Jimmy Bishop produced, Gamble co-wrote the small hit "I Really Love You," and Huff played piano), several musicians who would play in Gamble-Huff's house bands participated. The harmonies are lively, the arrangements (by Bobby Martin, who would also work with Gamble-Huff) satisfyingly busy, and the material a bit ordinary but serviceable. Philly soul fiends may consider it a lost nugget of sorts; the three non-LP bonus tracks on the CD reissue include a couple of raucous live cuts with a straighter R&B feel. ~ Richie Unterberger

Product Details

Release Date:	12/30/1997
Label:	Jamie/Guyden
UPC:	0647780400028
Rank:	79058

Tracks

1. I Really Love You
2. Can't Take My Eyes off You
3. Music (Makes You Wanna Dance)
4. You Gave Me Somebody to Love
5. Storm Warning
6. Ain't Got the Love (Of One Girl on My Mind)
7. I Dig You Baby
8. You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'
9. A.W.O.L. (Away Without Love)
10. Yes I'm Ready/ I'll Try Something New
11. If I'm All You Got (I'm All You Need)
12. Ain't No Sun Since You've Been Gone
13. Happiness
14. Proud of My Baby

Album Credits

Performance Credits

The Ambassadors   Primary Artist
Fred Jointer   Trombone
Bobby Eli   Guitar
Earl Young   Drums
Johnny Coles   Trumpet
Vince Montana   Percussion
Leon Huff   Organ,Piano
Norman Harris   Guitar
Sam Reed   Sax (Tenor)

Technical Credits

James Bishop   Composer
Sylvia Moy   Composer
Bob Gaudio   Composer
Bob Crewe   Composer
Kenny Present   Engineer
Kenny Gamble   Composer
Cornelius Grant   Composer
Barbara Mason   Composer
Cynthia Weil   Composer
Vince Montana   Vibe Master
Phil Spector   Composer
Barry Mann   Composer
Vini Poncia   Composer
Dennis Lambert   Composer
Leon Huff   Arranger
Lorraine Ellison   Composer
Peter Andreoli   Composer
Jerry Ross   Composer
Norman Whitfield   Composer
Samuel Bell   Composer