William DeVaughn Be Thankful For What You Got

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June 28, 2024
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Classic album from D.C. native and soulful stalwart William DeVaughn - Released in March '74, sold almost 2 million copies, reached the tip of the U.S. R&B charts and four on the Billboard Top 100 chart - Features the seminal 'Be Thankful For What You've Got' (Diamond in the back, sunroof top, diggin' the scene with a gangster lean).' as sampled by N.W.A, de la Soul, Outkast, Ludacris, Big Tymers, Rihanna, Hip Club Groove and L'Imperatrice - Also contains the hit single ' Give the Little Man a Great Big Hand' - Backed by the cream of Philadelphia session groups MFSB (Norman Harris, Vince Montana, John Davis) - Re-reissued per popular demand, with newly mastered audio, and an obi strip containing fresh insights on Devaughn and his music - Pressed on 140g black vinyl - RIYL: Curtis Mayfield, The Impressions, Marvin Gaye, Leroy Hutson, Teddy Pendergrass, Bobby Womack

Tracklist:
  • 1. Give the Little Man a Great Big Hand
  • 2. We Are His Children
  • 3. Blood Is Thicker Than Water
  • 4. Kiss and Make Up
  • 5. Be Thankful for What You Got
  • 6. Sing a Love Song
  • 7. You Can Do It
  • 8. Something's Being Done