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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2)
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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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Arranged By - Bobby Martin
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Arranged By - Dexter Wansel
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Arranged By - John R. Faith
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Bass - James Williams (10)
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Bass - Michael "Sugarbear" Foreman
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Bass - Raymond Earl
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Clavinet - Dennis Richardson
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Congas - Charles Williams (10)
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Design - Ed Lee
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Drums - Charles Collins
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Drums - Leon "Ndugu" Chancler
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Drums - Quinton Joseph
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Drums - Shorty Miller
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Engineer - Jim Gallagher
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Engineer - Joseph Tarsia
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Engineer - Peter Humphreys
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Engineer [Assistant] - Bruce Bluestein
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Engineer [Assistant] - Michael Tarsia
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Engineer [Assistant] - Vincent Warsavage
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Guitar - Dennis Harris
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Guitar - Kim Miller
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Guitar - Roland Chambers
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Guitar - Willie Ross (2)
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Keyboards - Dennis Williams
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Keyboards - Leon Huff
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Keyboards - Mike Jackson (5)
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Keyboards - Victor Carstarphen
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Organ - James Sigler
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Organ - Lenny Pakula
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Percussion - David Cruse
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Percussion - Mtume
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Percussion - Larry Washington
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Photography By - Ronald G. Harris
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Piano - Walter Sigler
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Producer - Bunny Sigler (B4)
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Producer - Dunn Pearson
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Producer - Eddie Levert (A4, B1)
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Producer - Gene McFadden (A3)
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Producer - John Whitehead (A3)
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Producer - Kenneth Gamble (A1, A2, B2, B3)
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Producer - Leon Huff (A1, A2, B2, B3)
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Producer - Victor Carstarphen (A3)
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Producer - Walter Williams (A4, B1)
