Songs

by Rotary Connection

Songs cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: September 1969
  • Label: Cadet Concept
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 35:04
  • Community rating: 3.7/5 from 4 ratings

Artists on this release: Charles Stepney, Marshall Chess

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Guided by arranger Charles Stepney, this innovative ensemble applies complex orchestral maneuvers to a selection of contemporary rock covers. The otherworldly vocal dynamics, particularly those of Minnie Riperton, elevate the re-interpretations far beyond standard studio fare into grandiose artistic statements.

Genres

Descriptors: soulful, orchestral, covers, vocal-group, ambitious, cover, vocal, harmonies

Tracklist

  1. Respect (3:05)
  2. The Weight (3:24)
  3. Sunshine Of Your Love (5:05)
  4. I Got My Mojo Working (2:32)
  5. The Burning Of The Midnight Lamp (4:39)
  6. Tales Of Brave Ulysses (4:30)
  7. This Town (3:25)
  8. We're Going Wrong (3:21)
  9. The Salt Of The Earth (4:57)

Credits

  • Rotary Connection - primary artist
  • Bobby Simms - performer [rotary connection]
  • John Jeremiah - performer [rotary connection], vocals
  • Jon Stocklin - performer [rotary connection]
  • Kenny Venegas - performer [rotary connection]
  • Minnie Riperton - performer [rotary connection], vocals
  • Mitch Aliotta - performer [rotary connection], vocals
  • Sidney Barnes - performer [rotary connection], vocals

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