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Artist: LaVern Baker Title: Let Me Belong To You Label:   Brunswick Country: USA Catalogue: BL 754160 Date: 1970 Format: LP Collection:   I Own It     I Want It  Community:  3 Own Price Guide: Valuation Page » Search on eBay This is an affiliate link for which we may be compensated.

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Track	Artist	Title	Composer	Rating
A1	LaVern Baker	Pledging My Love	F. Washington, Don D. Robey	Rate
A2	LaVern Baker	Let Me Belong To You	Peter Udell, Gary Geld	Rate
A3	LaVern Baker	I'm The One To Do It	William Butler, Carl Smith	Rate
A4	LaVern Baker	Baby	Ray Griff	Rate
A5	LaVern Baker	Born To Lose	Frankie Brown	Rate
B1	LaVern Baker	Call Me Darling	B. Reisfeld, R. Marbot, M. Fryberg, D. Dick	Rate
B2	LaVern Baker	Love Is Ending	Fred Henry Hughes	Rate
B3	LaVern Baker	Baby Don't You Do It	Fred Henry Hughes	Rate
B4	LaVern Baker	I Need You So	Ivory Joe Hunter	Rate
B5	LaVern Baker	Play It Fair	Bill Campbell	Rate

Notes

a) 7-12260.
b) 7-12261.

Produced by Carl Davis and Eugene Record.
Arranged by Sonny Sanders.
Directed by Teacho Wiltshire, Bert Decoteaux, Willie Henderson and Gerald Sims.

Liner notes by LaVern Baker.

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Recording dates:
1965 - October 8, New York City: A1, A2.
1966 - (?), Chicago: A4.
--------- June 24, New York City: B1.
1967 - July, 26, New York City: A5, B4, B5.
1969 - March, Chicago: A3.
--------- June, Chicago: B2, B3.

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johnnyhotspur ● 17th Jul 2024
Frank M. Young ● 15th Jul 2023		Review A killer compilation of Lavern Baker's Brunswick sides--seven from singles with three exclusive-to-this-LP tracks, "Love is Ending," "Baby Don't You Do It" and "Play it Fair." This survey of a soul diva in the latter half of the 1960s has stunning interpretations of some country and r&b classics with new material, all recorded in the stereophonic glory of Chicago's soul-centric studios, with a powerhouse cast of producers and arrangers. There are no dated soul-funk tropes nor overdone, shouting vocals. Lavern is her fine self and sings with passion amidst sympathetic arrangements. "Call Me Darling," the flip of "Batman to the Rescue," is a classic piece of after-hours blues with terrific choral and orchestral support. Tracks two and three on Side 2, from mid-1969, stand out because they sound more like early '70s soul. The variety of approaches is appealing; three and half singles and three unique to this LP cover four eventful years in Black music with style and grace. It's well-sequenced and is a rousing listen. If only they'd put the balance of her Brunswick work--both sides of the '67 single "Wrapped, Tied and Tangled" would've been nice. It's an inexpensive way to acquire Ms. Baker's hot Northern Soul 45 "I'm the One to Do It" for a tenth of the current going price--and you get eight other fine tracks in the balance. A must-have LP for Chicago soul fans and r&b lovers in general. 1 person found this review helpful.   ✔︎ Helpful Review?

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