The Very Best of Billy Paul

by Billy Paul

Overview

Philadelphia-born vocalist Billy Paul was comfortable with both soul and jazz, and his best-known song, the 1972 hit "Me and Mrs. Jones," borrowed a bit from both styles with its polished arrangement and Paul's thoughtful phrasing conveying a tale of illicit love. While "Me and Mrs. Jones" was far and away Paul's biggest hit, he was a regular visitor to the R&B charts in the '70s, and recorded a series of fine albums for Philadelphia International Records, where he often dealt with political and cultural issues as well as songs best suited for the quiet storm. The Very Best of Billy Paul is a collection that features a baker's dozen songs from the singer's Philadelphia International catalog, and includes romantic numbers like "Me and Mrs. Jones," "Love Buddies," and "When Love Is New" as well as more thoughtful statements like "Brown Baby," "People Power," and "America (We Need the Light)." ~ Mark Deming

Product Details

Release Date:	05/13/2014
Label:	Sony Music
UPC:	0888430519923
Rank:	111234

Tracks

1. Me and Mrs. Jones
2. Am I Black Enough for You?
3. Bring the Family Back
4. Billy's Back Home
5. Black Wonders of the World
6. Let 'Em In
7. Be Truthful to Me
8. Let's Make a Baby
9. Your Song
10. This Is Your Life
11. Love Buddies
12. Brown Baby
13. When Love Is New
14. I Think I'll Stay Home Today
15. Thanks for Saving My Life

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Billy Paul   Primary Artist

Technical Credits

Carole King   Composer
Cary Gilbert   Composer
Gene McDaniels   Composer
Bernie Taupin   Composer
Paul McCartney   Composer
Toni Stern   Composer
Sylvester Stewart   Composer
Elton John   Composer
Leon Huff   Composer
Pete Ham   Composer
Kenny Gamble   Composer
Tom Evans   Composer