The Complete Thom Bell Sessions brings together the complete recording session by Elton John and the infamous R&B songwriter and producer Thom Bell. Featuring the original 1977 Thom Bell mixes of "Are You Ready For Love," "Three Way Love Affair" and the Top 10 single "Mama Can't Buy You Love," all of which include Bobby Smith and John Edwards of The Spinners. This 180-gram vinyl reissue is faithful to the original tracklisting, packaging and cut at Abbey Road Studios.
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August 4, 2023
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