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Stop To Start : The Atco And WMOT Recordings 1973-1977 Coffret - Front Cover
Stop To Start : The Atco And WMOT Recordings 1973-1977 Coffret - Front Cover
Stop To Start : The Atco And WMOT Recordings 1973-1977 Coffret - Front Cover
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Stop To Start : The Atco And WMOT Recordings 1973-1977 Coffret

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SoulMusic Records (SMR) in association with The Second Disc is proud to present the very first definitive 6-CD box set of the legendary Philadelphia quintet founded by Ted Wizard Mills, Vernon Sawyer, Wendell Sawyer, Keith Beaton, and Richard Pratt. This collection features 74 tracks, including extended editions of all five complete albums by Blue Magic for Atco and WMOT Records, as well as all the group's live performances from their scorching concert album with Major Harris and Margie Joseph. Bonus tracks include rare versions of singles and B-sides, as well as remixes by Tom Moulton and Mike Maurro. Led by falsetto singer Ted Wizard Mills – following in the footsteps of his influences, Russell Thompkins, Jr. of The Stylistics and William Hart of The Delfonics – Blue Magic recorded some of the richest and most beautiful ballads of the 1970s, as well as upbeat tracks that paved the way for the disco era. Key songs include the iconic Blue Magic track "Sideshow," as well as "Three Ring Circus," "Just Don’t Want to Be Lonely," "Stop to Start," "Grateful," "Look Me Up," and a duet with soul singer Margie Joseph on "What’s Come Over Me." It features productions from Philadelphia soul and disco titans Norman Harris and Bobby Eli, as well as Earth, Wind & Fire collaborator Skip Scarborough, while musical contributors include Vincent Montana, Jr., Ronnie Baker, Earl Young, Jack Faith, Dave Crawford, and members of the legendary MFSB. The deluxe 36-page booklet designed by Roger Williams includes liner notes by Joe Marchese of The Second Disc based on new in-depth interviews with WMOT Records co-founder Alan Rubens and renowned songwriter Vinnie Barrett ('Sideshow', 'Three Ring Circus'), as well as archival quotes from Bobby Eli, Ted Wizard Mills, Vernon Sawyer, and the members of Blue Magic. The booklet also contains rare and previously unseen photos of the group. With all tracks freshly remastered by Nick Robbins, "Stop to Start: The Atco & WMOT Recordings (1973-1977)" is the ultimate celebration of one of the most enduring and beloved vocal groups in soul music. Hurry, hurry, step right up!

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  • Album Stop To Start : The Atco And WMOT Recordings 1973-1977 Coffret
  • Artist Blue Magic
  • Release date 2024-11-01
  • Label SoulMusic Records
  • Format CD
  • Country UK
  • EAN 5013929092334
  • Number of discs 6
  • Number of tracks 74

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Disc 1

  1. Sideshow
    4:09
  2. Look Me Up
    5:51
  3. What's Come Over Me
    4:11
  4. Just Don't Want To Be Lonely
    7:10
  5. Stop To Start
    3:17
  6. Welcome To The Club
    5:08
  7. Spell
    3:15
  8. Answer To My Prayer
    3:20
  9. Tear It Down
    5:30
  10. Guess Who
    3:35
  11. Look Me Up (Edit)
    2:47
  12. Where Have You Been
    3:19
  13. Just Don't Want To Be Lonely (Edit)
    4:35
  14. Welcome To The Club (Edit)
    3:11
  15. Look Me Up (Tom Moulton Remix)
    5:54
  16. Sideshow (Mike Maurro Extended Magic Remix)
    7:46

Disc 2

  1. Three Ring Circus
    5:16
  2. Stringin' Me Along
    3:30
  3. You Won't Have To Tell Me Goodbye
    4:25
  4. Never Get Over You
    4:43
  5. Talking To Myself
    4:22
  6. Let Me Be The One
    5:09
  7. Maybe Just Maybe (We Can Fall In Love Again)
    4:17
  8. Love Has Found Its Way To Me
    5:00
  9. When Ya Coming Home
    3:33
  10. Looking For A Friend
    4:16
  11. Three Ring Circus (Edit)
    4:45
  12. Love Has Found Its Way To Me (Edit)
    3:26
  13. Look Me Up (Tom Moulton Extended Remix)
    10:23

Disc 3

  1. The Loneliest House On The Block
    5:07
  2. Chasing Rainbows
    4:16
  3. Born On Halloween
    3:15
  4. Haunted (By Your Love)
    3:03
  5. I Like You
    3:15
  6. Magic Of The Blue
    2:55
  7. We're On The Right Track
    5:44
  8. Stop And Get A Hold Of Yourself
    5:38
  9. What's Come Over Me
    4:24
  10. You & Me (Got A Good Thing Going)
    3:03
  11. Grateful
    4:20
  12. Magic Of The Blue (Vocal Version)
    5:33
  13. Stop And Get A Hold Of Yourself (Edit)
    3:38
  14. Grateful (Edit)
    3:50

Disc 4

  1. Freak-N-Stein
    7:59
  2. To Get Love (You Must Give Love)
    5:20
  3. See The Bedroom
    3:31
  4. Mother Funk
    5:57
  5. Summer Snow
    5:00
  6. Rock N Roll Revival
    4:30
  7. Teach Me (It's Something About Love)
    4:24
  8. Making Love To A Memory
    3:05
  9. Spark Of Love
    3:24
  10. Freak-N-Stein (Edit)
    3:16
  11. Summer Snow (Edit)
    3:48

Disc 5

  1. I Love Music
    2:28
  2. Medley (a) Spell (b) You're My First, My Last, My Everything (c) We're On The Right Track
    7:07
  3. Medley (a) Try to Remember (b) Stop To Start
    6:50
  4. Chasing Rainbows
    4:46
  5. Sideshow
    5:36
  6. Haunted (By Your Love)
    2:43
  7. What's Come Over Me
    5:48
  8. Bad Luck
    5:15
  9. I'm Gonna Make You Love Me
    5:28
  10. Funny Guy, Funny Girl, Funny Love
    2:54

Disc 6

  1. Can't Get You Off My Mind
    4:26
  2. If You Want Me To
    3:54
  3. Lady In My World Of Love
    3:39
  4. Four Leaf Clover
    4:03
  5. Purple Passion
    4:51
  6. Still In Love With You
    3:40
  7. Message
    3:34
  8. Sweet Woman
    4:36
  9. I Waited
    4:01
  10. I Waited (Edit)
    3:24