Track Listing 1. Ain't That Good News 2. Cupid 3. Soothe Me 4. Swanee River Medley: Swanee River/Ol' Man River/Raise 'Em Up: Swanee River / Ol' Man River / Raise 'Em Up 5. I'll Come Running Back to You 6. Let the Good Times Roll 7. I Lost Everything (I Ever Had) 8. Message from Maria 9. All I Have to Do Is Dream 10. I Won't Be the Fool Anymore
| Details | | Playing Time: | 33 min. | | Producer: | Jerry Lawson | | Distributor: | Bayside Record Dist. | | Recording Type: | Studio | | Recording Mode: | Stereo | | SPAR Code: | AAD |
Album Notes The Persuasions: Jerry Lawson, Jimmy Hayes, Jayotis Washington, Herbert Toubo Rhoad. Personnel: Jerry Lawson (vocals); Jimmy Hayes (tenor, bass voice, tenor saxophone); Jayotis Washington (tenor, tenor saxophone); Herbert Rhoad (baritone). Liner Note Author: Joe McEwen. Recording information: Electric Lady Studios, New York, NY. Director: Jerry Lawson. Photographer: David Gahr. The Persuasions were among the finest a cappella quartets of the '70s and '80s. This 1982 album, which was reissued on CD in 1991, included a nice rendition of the title track, outstanding treatments of "All I Have to Do Is Dream," and "I Won't Be the Fool Anymore," plus a credible cover of Sam Cooke's "Cupid." The only shaky moments are on the "Swanee River Medley," which came closer to camp than probably intended. But that one oversight notwithstanding, the Persuasions continued their tradition of excellent a cappella albums while on Rounder. ~ Ron Wynn
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