The O'Jays' Hope for the Millennium
A timeless message from a Philly soul giant.
This album, from the O'Jays' prime, features production by Gamble & Huff. As the title "The Year 2000" suggests, it is filled with hope for the future and a social message. The harmonies woven by the twin lead vocals of Eddie Levert and Walter Williams embody the essence of soul music, making this an important work that carries the tradition of Philadelphia soul into the modern era.
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A:
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1)
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The Year 2000
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2)
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To Prove I Love You
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3)
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You'll Never Know (All There Is To Know 'Bout My Love)
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4)
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You're The Girls Of My Dreams (Sho Nuff Real)
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B:
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1)
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You Won't Fail
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Girl, Don't Let It Get You Down
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3)
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The Answer Is In You
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4)
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Once Is Not Enough
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Producer - Dunn Pearson
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Producer - Bunny Sigler (B4)
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Piano - Walter Sigler
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Arranged By - Dexter Wansel
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Percussion - Mtume
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Producer - Kenneth Gamble (A1, A2, B2, B3)
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Keyboards - Leon Huff
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Producer - Leon Huff (A1, A2, B2, B3)
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Engineer - Joseph Tarsia
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Bass - James Williams
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Producer - John Whitehead (A3)
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Arranged By - Bobby Martin
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Bass - Raymond Earl
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Drums - Leon "Ndugu" Chancler
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Keyboards - Dennis Williams
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Producer - Eddie Levert (A4, B1)
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Producer - Walter Williams (A4, B1)
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Drums - Charles Collins
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Producer - Gene McFadden (A3)
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Keyboards - Victor Carstarphen
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Producer - Victor Carstarphen (A3)
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Drums - Quinton Joseph
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Percussion - Larry Washington
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Guitar - Roland Chambers
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Guitar - Kim Miller
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Arranged By - John R. Faith
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Engineer - Peter Humphreys
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Engineer - Jim Gallagher
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Engineer [Assistant] - Michael Tarsia
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Organ - Lenny Pakula
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Bass - Michael "Sugarbear" Foreman
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Guitar - Dennis Harris
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Drums - Shorty Miller
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Clavinet - Dennis Richardson
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Percussion - David Cruse
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Engineer [Assistant] - Bruce Bluestein
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Organ - James Sigler
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Engineer [Assistant] - Vincent Warsavage
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Congas - Charles Williams (10)
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Keyboards - Mike Jackson (5)
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Guitar - Willie Ross (2)
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Design - Ed Lee
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Photography By - Ronald G. Harris
