Be Thankful for What You Got

by William DeVaughn

Overview

William DeVaughn, a native of Washington, D.C., beat the odds when "Be Thankful for What You Got," scaled the charts and sold a million copies. You see, DeVaughn paid for the session. All artists who signed with Omega Productions paid to record. The title track, with its cool, shuffling beat and Biblical-influenced lyrics, was the summer jam of 1974. "Diamond in the back, sunroof top, digging the scene with a gangster lean" was the buzz phrase. The rest of the songs are charming and have merit, but lack the impact and timing of the title track. ~ Andrew Hamilton

Product Details

Release Date:	08/18/2023
Label:	Unidisc
UPC:	0068381719614
Rank:	69840

Album Credits

Performance Credits

William DeVaughn   Primary Artist
Hugh McDonald   Bass
Norman Harris   Guitar
Al Price   Drums
Pal Rakes   Guitar
Rusty Jackman   Bass
Bobby Eli   Guitar
Earl Young   Drums

Technical Credits

Doug Fern   Engineer
David Nathan   Liner Notes
Joe Tarsia   Mixing,Engineer
William DeVaughn   Composer
Frank Fioravanti   Composer
Pal Rakes   Composer
Russ Faith   Composer
Frank Fiorvanti   Composer