A1. "Where Your Love Is Gone" (2:27)
A2. "Maybe" (3:07)
A3. "Why Do Fools Fall In Love" (2:30)
A4. "Day In The Blues" (2:56)
A5. "Rockin' On My Porch" (3:07)
B1. "Boy You're Dynamite" (3:03)
B2. "Rock Steady" (2:46)
B3. "Miracles" (2:51)
B4. "(Why Can't We Be) More Than Just Friends" (3:35)
B5. "Shake Her Loose" (2:27)
Officially reissued at last! Considered by many to be a genuine ‘holy grail’ of
soul & funk. Featuring ‘Miracles’ as sampled by Public Enemy, Basement Jaxx,
Arrested Development and many more.
Originally from Compton, Los Angeles, the Jackson Sisters were one-hit wonders
who briefly shone and made some noise in the early 1970s before quickly fading
into obscurity. Their only US chart entry was 'I Believe In Miracles,' a funky
slice of bubblegum soul with a catchy, sing-along chorus released on the
Prophesy label that briefly saw them make the lower reaches of the R&B charts
in September 1973.
Even though the sisters ceased performing together in 1975, their greatest
tune, 'I Believe In Miracles' began to live a charmed life. In 1988, the song
was resurrected as part of the UK 'Rare Groove' scene which resulted in it
denting the bottom end of the UK pop charts (it peaked at No. 72). British
vocal group, The Pasadenas, cut their own version of the tune in 1989, and a
year later, Public Enemy sampled 'Miracles' for their track, 'Can't Do Nuttin'
For Ya Man.’
Official Mr Bongo reissue. Licensed courtesy of Universal Music Group Limited.
Liner notes by Charles Waring.
A1. "Where Your Love Is Gone" (2:27)
A2. "Maybe" (3:07)
A3. "Why Do Fools Fall In Love" (2:30)
A4. "Day In The Blues" (2:56)
A5. "Rockin' On My Porch" (3:07)
B1. "Boy You're Dynamite" (3:03)
B2. "Rock Steady" (2:46)
B3. "Miracles" (2:51)
B4. "(Why Can't We Be) More Than Just Friends" (3:35)
B5. "Shake Her Loose" (2:27)
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