Love has finally come at last – Calvin Richardson feat. Ann Nesby (Inspired by Otis Redding, Sam Cooke amongst others – Calvin formed the group “Undacova” before going solo and has written for such luminaries as Charlie Wilson and Angie Stone … Ann was one of the lead vocalists of “Sounds of Blackness” which is based in Minneapolis, U.S.A.)
Begin the beguine – Johnny Mathis (Written by Cole Porter and was recorded by Artie Shaw and his Orchestra also Xavier Cugat and his Wardolf/Astoria Orchestra are two of the earliest versions … Johnny had to make a choice of two professions – athlete or singer, he chose the latter and was assigned to Columbia Records in the late Fifties)
Butterfat – Leroy Hutson (A former Howard University graduate and room mate/co-writer of Donny Hathaway … Leroy became the lead vocalist of “The Impressions” and later became a solo artist with Curtis Mayfield ‘Custom Records’ – from the album “Free Spirit feat. The free Spirit Symphony”
Rescue me (Y don’t U) – Willy Washington feat. Jazmina (Released on New York’s “Dance Tracks” and license to Slip n Slide in the U.K. … Willy was part of a quartet known as ‘Fantastic 4’ whilst Jazmina is also know as Leslie Oliverwho has been on such labels as ‘Kult’ & ‘Shelter’ Records)