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Some Kinda Magic ~ The Songs Of Jerry Ross

Ace's Songwriter Series brings you a valuable entry this month with a volume devoted to the songs of Philadelphia writer producer musician A&amp R man Jerry Ross. An important figure in American popular music since the early 60s, Ross discovered, collaborated with and/or produced some of the most important names and records of the 1960s - from Jerry Butler to Bobby Hebb to Keith of '98.6' fame to Gamble and Huff and beyond. He also found time to write or co-write some of the most enduring anthems of the decade along the way. This collection brings together two dozen Ross songs, some obscure and others globally renowned. Assembled with the approval of Jerry himself, it will have great appeal for fans of a wide range of classic 60s repertoire. Around 60% of the tracks are completely new to UK CD while many of the others have been unavailable for several years. Two of the original records featured here change hands - when they DO change hands - for in excess of A£1000. Still an active record man in his 80s, Jerry's role in the growth of the Philadelphia Soul scene is all too often overlooked. It's to be hoped that this collection will do much to put that wrong to rights.

Tracklist

• 1. I'm Gonna Make You Love Me - Dee Dee Warwick
  2. You Better Believe It Baby - Chubby Checker
  3. He'll Never Love You Like I Do - Charlie Gracie
  4. You Gave Me Somebody To Love - The Sidekicks
  5. I Can't Go Wrong - Keith
  6. When Love Slips Away- Margo & The Marvettes
  7. You Don't Know What You Got Till You Lose It - Willie Hobbs
  8. Who Do You Love - Reparata & The Delrons
  9. Some Kinda Magic - Jerry Butler
  10. I've Got Mine, You Better Get Yours - The Sapphires
  11. Love Love Love - Bobby Hebb
  12. Daylight Savin' Time - Sandy Edmonds
  13. Together (In Your Arms)- The Modern Ink Spots
  14. (Will You Be My) Steady Boyfriend - April Young
  15. Help Yourself (To All My Lovin') - Jimmy James
  16. Mr Dream Merchant - Dusty Springfield
  17. The 81 - Candy & The Kisses
  18. Are You Ready For This - Jay & The Techniques
  19. Gonna Be A Big Thing - The Yum Yums
  20. He's No Ordinary Guy - Dee Dee Sharp
  21. The Beachcomber - Joey & The Flips
  22. These Will Be The Good Old Days - The Dreamlovers
  23. Bucket O' Grease - Les McCann Ltd
  24. Eeny Meeny - The Showstoppers