The Stylistics (album)


The Stylistics is the debut album recorded by American R&B group The Stylistics, released in November 1971 on the Avco record label. It was produced by Thom Bell and recorded at Sigma Sound Studios in Philadelphia. The album has been called "a sweet soul landmark".
Lead singer Russell Thompkins,Jr was the only Stylistic to sing on the records.
Airrion Love,Herb Murrell,
James Dunn,and James Smith were not allowed to sing on the records because producer Thom Bell hated their vocals,and he only wanted to work with Russell.
The actual background vocals were done by:
Thom Bell,
Carl Hamm,
Bunny Sigler,
Kenny Gamble,
and
Phil Hurtt
The Sigma Sweethearts-
Barbara Ingram
Yvette Benton
and
Carla Benson also sang background on the songs.
Russell also did some background vocals as well.
This would continue on their next two albums
“Round 2” and “Rockin’ Roll Baby”.

History

The album reached No.23 on the Billboard 200 and number three on the R&B albums chart. It features the hit singles "Betcha by Golly, Wow", "You Are Everything", "People Make the World Go Round", "Stop, Look, Listen ", and "You're a Big Girl Now". All five singles reached the top-ten on the R&B charts, beginning a stretch of twelve top-ten hits in a row. "Betcha by Golly, Wow" and "You Are Everything" also reached the top-ten on the Billboard Hot 100.

Track listing

Personnel

Thom Bell,Carl Hamm,Bunny Sigler,
Kenny Gamble,Phil Hurtt
;Singles