Description
Al Wilson – Show and Tell | Soul & R&B CD Album
Product Details
- UPC: 7619929377525
- Product Type: CD Album
- Genre: Soul, R&B
- Artist: Al Wilson
- Label: Selected Sound Carrier AG (licensed by Prestige Records Ltd., London)
- Release Year: 1999 (original album 1973)
- Country of Manufacture: Switzerland
- Catalog Number: 3445.2114-2
- Total Playing Time: 35:03
- Audio Format: Stereo
Overview
"Show and Tell" is a classic soul album by American singer Al Wilson, best known for its chart-topping title track. Originally released in 1973 and reissued in 1999, this album showcases Wilson’s smooth, expressive vocals and a blend of heartfelt ballads and upbeat R&B grooves. The title song, "Show and Tell," became a #1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 and remains a staple of 1970s soul music . The album features a mix of original compositions and covers, all delivered with Wilson’s signature warmth and style.
Product Features
- Format: Compact Disc (CD)
- Number of Tracks: 10
- Genre: Soul, R&B
- Packaging: Standard jewel case
- Label: Selected Sound Carrier AG, Switzerland
- Licensed by: Prestige Records Ltd., London
- Distribution: SSC Selected Sound Carrier AG, Switzerland
Interesting Facts
- Chart Success: The title track "Show and Tell" reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in January 1974 and sold over two million copies, becoming one of the most beloved soul singles of the decade .
- Songwriting and Production: The album was produced by Jerry Fuller, who also wrote the hit title track. The arrangements were handled by H.B. Barnum, a respected figure in soul and pop music .
- Legacy: Al Wilson’s performance on "Show and Tell" is widely regarded as a classic of the genre, praised for its emotional delivery and timeless appeal. The song has been covered by artists such as Peabo Bryson and Vanessa Williams .
- Album Artwork: The original sleeve featured photography by Lamonte McLemore and included a dedication to the musicians and contributors involved in the album’s creation .
- Cultural Impact: "Show and Tell" has appeared in various films and TV shows, including "Malcolm in the Middle," and is often played on classic soul radio stations .
Track Listing
- You Do The Right Things (2:45)
- The Magic Of Your Mind (2:35)
- How Is Your Love Life (2:54)
- Show and Tell (3:28)
- I'm Out To Get You (3:38)
- Queen Of The Ghetto (2:54)
- Touch and Go (3:11)
- La La Peace Song (3:48)
- I Won't Last A Day Without You (Let Me Be The One) (5:58)
- Poor Side Of Town (3:51)
Publishers
Published by Selected Sound Carrier AG, Switzerland.
Licensed by Prestige Records Ltd., London, England.
Distributed by SSC Selected Sound Carrier AG, Riedstrasse 1, 6343 Rotkreuz, Switzerland.
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