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Showcase (The Sylvers Album)
''Showcase'' is the fourth album by the Los Angeles, California-based R&B group the Sylvers. Reception Released in 1975, this would be their first of three albums for Capitol Records and one of two that were produced by Freddie Perren. The album released only two singles: "Boogie Fever" reaching number one in the U.S. on both the Billboard Hot 100 and Hot Soul Singles charts as well as reaching number one in Canada on the RPM national singles chart in 1976. The second single "Cotton Candy" peaked on Billboard R&B Chart Position #19. Track listing #"Cotton Candy" (Kenneth St. Lewis, Freddie Perren, Christine Yarian) – 2:55 #"The Roulette Wheel of Love" (Freddie Perren, Kenneth St. Lewis) – 3:25 #"Boogie Fever" (Freddie Perren, Kenneth St. Lewis) – 3:31 #"Storybook Girl" (R. Wyatt, Christine Yarian, St. Lewis) – 3:20 #"Ain't No Good in Good-Bye" (Freddie Perren, Kenneth St. Lewis) – 3:40 #"Free Style" (Leon Sylvers III) – 2:59 #"I Can Be for Real" (Leon Sylvers III) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Sylvers
The Sylvers were an American R&B family vocal group from Watts, Los Angeles, California. The Sylvers were a popular act during the 1970s, recording the hit singles "Fool's Paradise", "Boogie Fever", and "Hot Line (song), Hot Line". Prior to becoming the Sylvers, the four eldest members (Olympia, Leon, Charmaine, and James) recorded as the Little Angels, appearing on shows such as ''You Bet Your Life'' and ''Make Room for Daddy'', and opening for such acts as Johnny Mathis and Ray Charles. During this time, they released two singles: "Santa Claus Parade" b/w "I'll Be a Little Angel" on Warwick Records (United States), Warwick Records and "Says You" b/w "Olympia" on Capitol Records. Background Members The Sylvers family consisted of ten siblings, nine of whom performed in the band at one point or another: * Olympia Ann "Olan" Sylvers (born October 13, 1951) — vocals * Leon Sylvers III, Leon Frank Sylvers III (born March 7, 1953) — bass, vocals * Charmaine Elaine Sylvers (born ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |