O C Smith - Together 1977


Born Ocie Lee Smith on June 21 in 1936 in Mansfield, Louisiana. OC Smith began as a jazz vocalist and later moved into country and R&B. The Louisiana vocalist was hired to replace Joe Williams in Count Basie's band in the early '60s after cutting some unsuccessful records for Cadence and others in the '50s. He sang with Basie's band from 1961 to 1963. Following a period where he sang country and even had a hit with "Son of Hickory Holler's Tramp," Smith moved into soul. His biggest hit was "Little Green Apples," which was number two on both the pop and R&B charts in 1968. His other big R&B single was "Daddy's Little Man," which reached number nine in 1969. Smith stayed on Columbia until 1974, but didn't score any more big records. He moved to Caribou in 1976 and recorded one album entitled "Together". The album was released in 1977 and was distributed by CBS. It is fantastic album produced by Max Bennet and John Guerin. I have chosen four (4) tracks. The track entitled "Come with me" sax solo by Jim Coile.




O.C.Smith - Just Couldn't Help Myself 1977 (Sample)



O.C.Smith - You & I 1977 (Sample)



O.C.Smith - Together 1977 (Sample)



O.C.Smith - Come with me 1977 (Sample)



He recorded later for Shady Brooks, Family, Motown, and Rendezvous. In 1985 he began to balance his work in the recording studio with his new passion for Christian ministry, but despite the fact that he founded his own church in Los Angeles, The City of Angels Church of Religious Science, he continued to perform and record until the time of his death on November 23, 2001.

Note: The above posted tracks are not played in full


OC Smith is one of my favourite singers. In my opinion this album is one of the top albums in 70s

Comments

Stogie said…
"O C Smith - Together 1977"

Would love to get this album for download. WILL PAY!

stogie@gmail.com
SoulDennis said…
I’m not interested for money. I'm sorry
Stogie said…
No worries...

I found a copy of this album!

Brought back some great memories. Excellent stuff.
SOULLAKIS said…
Excellent post Dionisis!!!
One of my favorite Soul albums.
It surely deserves much more rehabilitation!!!
It's crucial to show to the people works of art like this one, no matter how much well-known or obscure they are...
SoulDennis said…
I agree.
Many people have learnt this album, but they interested only for downloading. These albums deserves to buy for your collection. Also and the other album of 1982 is masterpiece.

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