Thanks, Soulhawk, for posting both sides of this beautiful single by the Festivals (b/w one of their two Top 30 hits, "Baby Show It")! This side was composed by group member, Woody Price, with a beautiful Johnny Pate arrangement and production by Jerry Ross. Discogs has this to say about the group: The Festivals -- Vaughn Price, Earl Moss, Woody Price, and Leon Thomas -- never got the break they needed to succeed, but not for lack of trying. They debuted on Smash Records with "I'll Always Love You" in the fall of 1966, which produced some mild rumblings in a few cities. Momentum increased in the spring of 1967 when Smash released their best-known (and best) recording "You Got the Makings of a Lover," a Moss composition that highlights the quartet's shimmering vocal blend. (Sly, Slick & Wicked from Los Angeles re-did the song in the '90s; that version inspired many to seek out the original that most never heard when it was released.) Even those living in certain large metropolitan cities missed out since Smash only promoted the record in select cities. The sweet romancer sales' didn't bowl over Smash executives and no further promotion monies were allocated. Slow in releasing records by the Festivals, their next didn't drop until November 1968. "Hey Girl" (not the Freddie Scott song), picked up play in some localities, but nothing significant. Blue Rock Records picked up "Hey Girl" in early 1969 and reissued it with a new flip, "Checkin' Out," but sales never materialized. A stint with Philadelphia's Colossus Records equaled their releases (three) with Smash. (These are the easiest Festivals' recordings to find because of numerous compilation disks chronicling Colossus' recordings.) But other than soul fans in the Philadelphia/Jersey area, people probably never heard "You're Gonna Make It" ( number 99 Cashbox), "Baby Show It," or "Give Her Up," all issued from 1970 to 1971. Motown issued their version of "Green Grow the Lilacs" in the summer of 1972 on Gordy Records; the same song they originally issued on the Originals in 1969. Motown never issued anything else by them, but some unreleased hummers may be dusting in a vault awaiting discovery. A final record on Lo Lo was the last-known recording by the members as the Festivals. Leon Thomas and Earl Moss performed backing vocals on Doc Severinsen's Night Journey LP (1975), but radar hasn't detected anything else by the group as a whole, or its members as individuals.
This song...It is music... Nothing but the best....It is music & words with meaning & understanding.... Music a person can "FEEL" something Good.. Just don't make music like this no more. I grew up listening to these Classics Hits & Groovin' Smooth Sounds & Jammin' Jams & Groovy Funky Beats. No matter what I'll always be Forever Young still listening to Smooth Cool Sounds Great Jams & Good Music THANKS THIS IS TRULY A GREAT SONG 👍✌☺ 🌈
Thanks, Soulhawk, for posting both sides of this beautiful single by the Festivals (b/w one of their two Top 30 hits, "Baby Show It")! This side was composed by group member, Woody Price, with a beautiful Johnny Pate arrangement and production by Jerry Ross. Discogs has this to say about the group: The Festivals -- Vaughn Price, Earl Moss, Woody Price, and Leon Thomas -- never got the break they needed to succeed, but not for lack of trying. They debuted on Smash Records with "I'll Always Love You" in the fall of 1966, which produced some mild rumblings in a few cities. Momentum increased in the spring of 1967 when Smash released their best-known (and best) recording "You Got the Makings of a Lover," a Moss composition that highlights the quartet's shimmering vocal blend. (Sly, Slick & Wicked from Los Angeles re-did the song in the '90s; that version inspired many to seek out the original that most never heard when it was released.) Even those living in certain large metropolitan cities missed out since Smash only promoted the record in select cities. The sweet romancer sales' didn't bowl over Smash executives and no further promotion monies were allocated. Slow in releasing records by the Festivals, their next didn't drop until November 1968. "Hey Girl" (not the Freddie Scott song), picked up play in some localities, but nothing significant. Blue Rock Records picked up "Hey Girl" in early 1969 and reissued it with a new flip, "Checkin' Out," but sales never materialized. A stint with Philadelphia's Colossus Records equaled their releases (three) with Smash. (These are the easiest Festivals' recordings to find because of numerous compilation disks chronicling Colossus' recordings.) But other than soul fans in the Philadelphia/Jersey area, people probably never heard "You're Gonna Make It" ( number 99 Cashbox), "Baby Show It," or "Give Her Up," all issued from 1970 to 1971. Motown issued their version of "Green Grow the Lilacs" in the summer of 1972 on Gordy Records; the same song they originally issued on the Originals in 1969. Motown never issued anything else by them, but some unreleased hummers may be dusting in a vault awaiting discovery. A final record on Lo Lo was the last-known recording by the members as the Festivals. Leon Thomas and Earl Moss performed backing vocals on Doc Severinsen's Night Journey LP (1975), but radar hasn't detected anything else by the group as a whole, or its members as individuals.
Wow,played this the other day,one I have, beautiful song
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Fantastic song. These types of songs brings me great memories of the past. Thanks for sharing this.
This song...It is music... Nothing but the best....It is music & words with meaning & understanding.... Music a person can "FEEL" something Good.. Just don't make music like this no more. I grew up listening to these Classics Hits & Groovin' Smooth Sounds & Jammin' Jams & Groovy Funky Beats. No matter what I'll always be Forever Young still listening to Smooth Cool Sounds Great Jams & Good Music THANKS THIS IS TRULY A GREAT SONG 👍✌☺ 🌈
Unreal harmonies and chord changes. The real classic soul sound!
Freddie Gibbs & Madlib - Harold's sample! Crazy how i clicked on this and in the first 5 seconds I knew I heard it somewhere. Thank you Soulhawk!
No, Harold's samples this song ua-cam.com/video/OOYBq0LZgwo/v-deo.html, but this does sound pretty simalar.
not this one!
Stunning!
REMEMBER 1st track 14yrs old me SHROPSIRE KTF
1971!!
Reminds me of the spinners circa 1972
What a masterpiece!
Nice and smooth groove
Pure soul ✨
Lovely record, got dawn’s name on it lol x
✨☀️🧡❤️☀️✨
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Real nice
🎵🎼🎵🎼🎵🎼💃
so hot
Just yes
Well yeah
❤💨
I am
Mmmmmmm
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