This is a 2011 cd issue of The Winstons only album originally released in 1969 plus 4 bonus tracks. Track 11 is the original source of the famously sampled drum break generally referred to as "the Amen break". The title track was a hit and they had another hit with Love Of The Common People which is included as one of the bonus tracks on this cd.

A Washington, D.C.-based soul act led by Richard Spencer, the Winstons signed to Curtom in early 1968 and lasted there for one single, the rousing "Need a Replacement." They had a sound that was somewhat similar to the Impressions, but were unfortunate enough to have signed with Curtom before the label had national distribution, and the single never got the play it should have. A year after leaving Curtom, they hit for the Metromedia label with a huge single called "Color Him Father," which became a Top Ten R&B and pop hit, just missing number one on the R&B list, and also earned a Grammy for Best R&B Song. It was both a great tribute number and outstanding lead vocal from Richard Spencer, along with Ray Maritano, Quincy Mattison, Phil Tolotta, Sonny Peckrol, and G.C. Coleman. Mattison and Coleman were veterans of Otis Redding's band. The Winstons eventually toured as the backup band for the Impressions, but never again made any noise on the charts.



Tracklist:
01 - Color Him Father
02 - I've Got To Be Me
03 - The Chokin' Kind
04 - The Greatest Love
05 - A Handful Of Friends
06 - Everyday People
07 - The Days Of Sand And Shovels
08 - Birds Of A Feather
09 - Only The Strong Survive
10 - Traces
11 - Amen, Brother
12 - Love Of The Common People (bonus)
13 - Wheel Of Fortune (bonus)
14 - Say Goodbye To Daddy (bonus)
15 - Mama's Song (bonus)

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