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.
CONDITION: NEW
TRACK LISTING
1 Give the Little Man a Great Big Hand
2 Something's Been Done
3 Blood Is Thicker Than Water
4 Kiss and Make Up
5 You Gave Me a Brand New Start
6 Be Thankful for What You Got
7 Sing a Love Song
8 You Can Do It
9 We Are His Children
10 Be Thankful for What You Got (Radio Edit)
11 Be Thankful for What You Got (Extended Remix)
12 Be Thankful for What You Got (Instrumental Remix)
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