Charles Mann/Philadelphia Sound

[discodjinn]

I recently found a 1973 lp by Charles Mann-- bought because the sleeve listed all the Phila/Sigma players. Although the album was produced by Dave Crawford, the style is pure Philly, a la Executive Suite, Trammps, Whispers of that time. Some ballads of the Spinners/Stylistics ilk as well, with a southern flair (Mann hailed from Atlanta, but I don't know anything else about him-- actually never heard of him). Drums by Earl Young, guitar by Norman Harris, bass by Ronnie Baker, keyboards by Mann. Several upbeat dance cuts, including a remake of Steely Dan's "Do It Again," the instrumental "Stop," and the best track, "It's All Over."

Mann had a minor showing on the soul charts with one of the ballads. I wonder if anyone remembers his dance cuts being played in the clubs?

[DISCODISK]

NICE FIND 8) its all over is a great record and still gets lots of plays here used often as a last record,when i d.j i do that sometimes.
getting really hard to find now ,i saw one the other day for $100 :o sounds a lot but 'had' this got an english release promos would be selling today for up to $150, im dreaming but i wouldnt be far wrong the way prices are now for this kind of stuff on u.k labels, oh where have all the charles manns gone :-?