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Experience the enduring soul classic, William DeVaughn's "Be Thankful For What You Got," presented here in a Deluxe Edition vinyl format. Originally released in 1974, this album is a cornerstone of soul music, celebrated for its socially conscious lyrics and lush, Philadelphia-infused production.
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William DeVaughn's "Be Thankful For What You Got" is a masterpiece that captured the spirit of its time. The title track itself became a massive hit, reaching #1 on the US Billboard R&B Charts and #4 on the US Billboard Hot 100. The album is renowned for its rich orchestral arrangements and soulful performances, solidifying its place as one of the most recognized soul releases of the past 50 years.
This Deluxe Edition offers fans a chance to own a piece of soul music history, with the album's timeless sound preserved on vinyl.
The classic 1974 album recorded at Sigma Sound Studios
Featruing the much-sampled title single, 'Be Thankful For What You Got'
Also includes the singles 'Give The Little Man A Great Big Hand', 'Blood Is Thicker Than Water' and 'Kiss And Make Up'
Pressed on 140g black vinyl
Originally released on Wes Farrell’s Roxbury (US, Canada and Jamaica) and Chelsea (Europe) labels, William DeVaughn’s 1974 masterpiece “Be Thankful For What You Got” is one of the most widely recognised soul releases of the last 50 years.
Recorded at Sigma Sound Studios in Philadelphia with a who’s who of that iconic music scene – from backing band MFSB to John Davis (to be part of Sam Records with his Monster Orchestra moniker). The album features the cream of Philadelphia International’s musicians, which gives the album a true Philadelphia recording vibe with lush orchestral and soulful arrangements and soaring strings.
Born and raised in Washington D.C., DeVaughn had previously worked as a government employee, whilst a singer in his spare time. WdV wrote the song ‘A Cadillac Don’t Come Easy’, which was eventually re-written to ‘Be Thankful For What You Got’ in 1972, which addressed inner-city sensitivities.
A much-sampled track, ‘Be Thankful For What You Got’ reached #1 on the US Billboard R&B Charts and #4 in the US Billboard Hot 100, remaining popular throughout the decade that he re-recorded the song with a new contemporary dancefloor beat, reaching #44 in the UK Singles Chart in 1980. The album also includes the Singles ‘Blood Is Thicker Than Water’, ‘Give The Little Man A Great Big Hand’ as well as ‘Kiss And Make Up’.
His socially conscious and semi-religious lyrics, define Soul Music, with positivity and resilience in the face of life’s hardships.
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