''The Sylvers III'' is the third album by the

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-based R&B group

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. Released in 1974, it was produced by

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and

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. This was their last recording on

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before they went to

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. The album is notable for having few songwriting credits from primary songwriter Leon Sylvers III. Instead, most of the writing is handled by Sharon Sylvers, group member James Sylvers and the Sylvers family matriarch Shirley Sylvers, who wrote three songs: "Don't Give Up the Good Life", "What's It All About" and "TCB". In May 2020, ''The Sylvers III'' was released to digital and streaming platforms under

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Reception

Track listing

*Credits adapted from liner notes.The Sylvers - The Sylvers III (LP liner notes). MGM Records. M3G4940 #"I Aim to Please" (Sharon Sylvers) – 3:08 #"Could Be You" (James Sylvers) – 4:40 #"Wish You Were Here" (James Sylvers) – 2:20 #"Don't Give Up the Good Life" (Shirley Sylvers) – 3:00 #"Even This Shall Pass Away" (

Leon Sylvers III Leon Frank Sylvers III (born March 7, 1953, Memphis, Tennessee) is an American singer, songwriter, disc-jockey, record producer and multi-instrumentalist. He was a member of the family group The Sylvers and became one of the most successful pro ...

) – 3:50 #"Am I Truly Yours" (Leon Sylvers III) – 3:40 #"Be My Love" (Sharon Sylvers) – 3:05 #"Love Over Mind" (Dana Marshall) – 3:40 #"What's It All About" (Shirley Sylvers) – 2:35 #"TCB" (Sharon Sylvers, Shirley Sylvers) – 3:10

Personnel

* The Sylvers - primary artist * Michael Viner - producer * Perry Botkin, Jr. - producer * Suzanne Ayers - photography * David Wiseltier - design

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Sylvers III 1974 albums The Sylvers albums MGM Records albums