The Spinners were one of the biggest soul groups of the 1970s. But they actually were formed back in 1954. They were signed to the legendary Motown record label from 1963 to 1972, but they were given a low priority and didn't have much success, other than the hit "It's a Shame" in 1970, which was co-written for them by Stevie Wonder. Things turned around in 1972, when they signed to Atlantic Records and began working closely with producer Thom Bell, who co-wrote most of their hit songs.
The band arguably reached their peak right when this concert took place. The band had multiple lead singers. However, their best known singer was Philippe Wynne. For instance, that's his voice on the hit "The Rubberband Man," which is my favorite song of theirs. By 1976, Wynne got so well known that he wanted the band to change their name to "Philippe Wynne and the Spinners." When the other band members refused, he left for a solo career (which wasn't that successful). He left in January 1977, so this was one of the last concerts with him in the group. The band did have success without him for a few more years, but I think it's nice to have him singing just like he did on many of their hits.
The band played most of their biggest hits up to that point in their career. However, one of their biggest, "Could It Be I'm Falling in Love" from 1972, wasn't included for some reason.
This unreleased album is 53 minutes long.
01 It's a Shame (Spinners)
02 I've Got to Make It on My Own (Spinners)
03 The Rubberband Man (Spinners)
04 talk (Spinners)
05 Wake Up Susan (Spinners)
06 talk (Spinners)
07 Then Came You (Spinners)
08 Ghetto Child (Spinners)
09 I Don't Want to Lose You (Spinners)
10 One of a Kind [Love Affair] (Spinners)
11 Love or Leave (Spinners)
12 How Could I Let You Get Away (Spinners)
13 talk (Spinners)
14 Tenderly (Spinners)
15 talk (Spinners)
16 Games People Play [They Just Can't Stop It] (Spinners)
17 talk (Spinners)
18 Sadie (Spinners)
19 Mighty Love (Spinners)
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The cover image is from this exact concert. I took a screenshot from a YouTube video. If you saw just how low-res the video was, I think you'd be amazed at the final result. I had to do a lot of clean up work in Photoshop. Then I ran the result through the Krea AI program multiple times. Philippe Wynne is the one with the glasses and the beard.
Thank you. Love the Spinners!
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