A lush collection of classy Delfonics tracks. The trio had a more soulful sound than the Stylistics whom Thom Bell (who produced the lion’s share of these tracks) later produced. Initially flooring the world with “La, La Means I Love You,” the Harts, William & Wilbert, Randy Cain, and later Major Harris churned out delightful ear candies for years. “I’m Sorry,” “Break Your Promise,” “Ready or Not Here I Come,” and “You Got Yours I’ll Get Mine,” included here, were as potent as “La, La.” But, it took the eloquent, French-horn embellished “Didn’t I Blow Your Mind This Time,” however, to put them on top again. “Somebody Loves You” is a luscious B-side featuring William’s sweet falsetto and harmonies that run over. Later, less successful recordings provide the most thrills: “Over & Over,” “Lying to Myself,” “Think It Over,” and “I Told You So” are as smooth and as creamy as whipped cream. “Hey Love,” an exquisite slow jam, featuring Wilbert Hart’s heavier tenor, has shown an amazing longevity for a flip side. Not quite definitive, they could have omitted the awkward “Funny Feeling,” and “Loving Him” — a B-side — for “I Gave to You” and “Can You Remember.” But this is still fantastic, and more than enough Delfonics for most; you’ll want two copies — one for the car and one for the crib. – Andrew Hamilton
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