![]() ![]() His father, Robert Baldwin, Sr., was also an acclaimed jazz pianist. You will exclusively enjoy a remake of three masterpieces in full from the album: “ Betcha By Golly Wow”, “ You Are As Right As Rain”, and “ Didn’t I (Blow Your Mind This Time)?”īob Baldwin was born in Mount Vernon, N.Y. ![]() I talked with Bob Baldwin, the bona fide hero of New Urban Jazz, about the album, that nostalgic period of the 1970s, and his new format of Urban Jazz. Thom Bell himself, one of the most influential songwriter/producers of our time, has written a brand new song, “Gonna Be Sweeter”, especially for this 10-track tribute CD. The album also brings together an all-star cast that includes vocal master Will Downing, vocalist Vivian Green, saxophone icon Gerald Albright, saxophonist Marion Meadows, Paul Taylor, Rippingtons guitarist and founder Russ Freeman, and guitarist Paul Brown. 1989 I’ve Got A Long Way to Go/The Dream.2002 Bob Baldwin Presents the American Spirit.2007 Bob Baldwin – “Memoirs From The Hudson”.2012 Becha By Golly Wow: The Songs Of Thom Bell.Betcha By Golly Wow: The Songs of Thom Bell showcases songs from that wondrous and great feel-good period by The Delfonics, The Spinners, and The Stylistics. If you are a fan of such American oldies from the 1970s, you will enjoy this all-killer, no-filler collection. “But it was The Stylistics’ one that really struck a chord for me, and a lot of the music on those particular records were written by Thom Bell and Linda Creed.” “I remember hearing Connie Stevens’ tune very well,” says Baldwin who is best known for his brand of soul-and-jazz mix. But in 1972, the song really scored a hit after The Stylistics – a group of five young men from Philadelphia – recorded it. The album’s title cut “ Betcha By Golly, Wow” was originally recorded for Thom Bell by Stevens under the title “Keep Growing Strong” in 1970. If you were born in the 70s, you might not remember this song by actress and singer Connie Stevens. ![]() The album, Betcha By Golly Wow: The Songs of Thom Bell, has a collection of great oldies written by Bell and late lyricist Linda Creed.
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