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Vincent Montana Jr. and the Philly Sound Orchestra featuring William "Smoke" Howard

That's What Love Does (CD Maxi Single)

RECORD LABEL / RELEASE INFO:

Philly Sound Works (US) / 2005 / PSW 12001
CD-5 Maxi Single Promo

STUDIO CREDITS:

Produced, arranged and conducted: Vincent Montana Jr.

TRACKLISTING:

1. That's What Love Does [Louis Benedetti's Club Vox]
2. That's What Love Does [Vincent Montana Jr. Original Mix]
3. That's What Love Does [Louis Benedetti's Classic Dub]
4. That's What Love Does [Louis Benedetti's Reprise Dub]
5. That's What Love Does [Louis Benedetti's Radio Edit]

NOTES:

Vincent Montana Jr,. legendary producer, arranger, composer and creator of the Salsoul Orchestra and his Philly Sound Works label is back with his extraordinary new production from the forthcoming Revival Project Album. "That's What Love Does" is a dedication Montana's love of Philly Soul and symbolizes a time that he is proud to have been a part of; both as a key member of M.F.S.B. (MFSB) as well as arranger and conductor of his own Salsoul Orchestra.

The original version with its laid back feel, is a genuinely soulful piece complete with lush strings, cool vibes and all the added touches and quality expected of a Montana production. To bring it all together, Montana calls on veteran performer William "Smoke" Howard (formerly of The Ebonys) to complement the classic feel of the project with his timeless powerhouse vocals. Right at home, Smoke effortlessly captures and projects the very heart and soul of the song and dynamically delivers the message "Love always finds a way"... and may even raise a goose-bump or two.

While keeping the integrity f the original song, SoulShine's own Louis Benedetti takes the controls and gives the original "his treatment" on the remixes, bringing the Philly Sound to a whole new level by speeding it up a notch and adding an infectious groove driven bass line and funky guitars. To top it off, Louis brings Vince Montana himself back to the studio where he executes, as always, a tight and precise Vibraharp solo.

On the flip side Louis provides two Dubs, the first following the footsteps of his Vocal Remix and the second goes back to the Original Mix and utilizes some of its funkiest elements on his Reprise Dub including the real drum tracks, which in this case are in time and can be easily mixed with another record without speed variations as found on many dance classics from yesteryear.

With Montana and Benedetti collectively on such an impressive project, the outcome is inevitable -- an exceptional production that captures the best combination of clever arrangement and today's dance floor accessibility. "That's What Love Does" has "hit" written all over it and is without a doubt a classic from the 21st century.

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