The Delfonics (album)

The Delfonics
Studio album by The Delfonics
Released February 1, 1970
Recorded 1969–70
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Genre R&B, Philadelphia soul, soul
Length 33:45
Label Philly Groove
Producer Thom Bell
The Delfonics chronology
Sound of Sexy Soul
(1969)Sound of Sexy Soul1969		 The Delfonics
(1970)		 Tell Me This Is a Dream
(1972)Tell Me This Is a Dream1972
Singles from The Delfonics
  1. "Funny Feeling"
    Released: September 12, 1969
  2. "Didn't I (Blow Your Mind This Time)"
    Released: December 20, 1969
  3. "Over and Over"
    Released: February 3, 1970
  4. "Trying to Make a Fool of Me"
    Released: April 29, 1970
Professional ratings
Review scores
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Allmusic [1]

The Delfonics is the self-titled third album by American R&B/soul vocal group The Delfonics, produced by Thom Bell and released on February 1, 1970 on the Philly Groove label. Unlike The Delfonics' two previous albums, The Delfonics consists entirely of new material with all tracks but one penned by Bell and/or lead singer William Hart. It was the group's only album to crack the top 100 on the Billboard 200 (peaking at no. 61) and contained five charting singles, including the majestic "Didn't I (Blow Your Mind This Time)", a top 10 hit and one of the most iconic soul singles of its era.

The Delfonics is frequently singled out as the group's most cohesive and complete album and the high-point of their recording career. It was the last album they made with Bell at the helm. He would go on to great acclaim producing for The Stylistics and later The Spinners, while founder member Randy Cain would also leave the group in 1971. Thereafter there would be individual tracks of high quality, but without Bell to provide consistently top-grade material, the group would never again achieve the level of slick sophistication displayed on this album.

Track listing

All lyrics written by written by Thom Bell and William Hart except where noted.

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Didn't I (Blow Your Mind This Time)" 3:23
2."Funny Feeling" 2:26
3."When You Get Right Down to It"Barry Mann2:51
4."Baby I Love You" 3:10
5."Delfonics Theme (How Could You)" 4:34
6."Trying to Make a Fool of Me" 3:06
7."Down Is Up, Up Is Down" 2:33
8."Over and Over" 3:09
9."Think About Me"William Hart2:39
10."I Gave to You"William Hart5:54

Singles

  • "Didn't I (Blow Your Mind This Time)" (US Pop no. 10, US R&B no. 3, UK no. 22)
  • "Trying to Make a Fool of Me" (US Pop no. 40, US R&B no. 8)
  • "Funny Feeling" (US Pop no. 94, US R&B no. 48)
  • "Over and Over" (US Pop no. 58, US R&B no. 9)
  • "When You Get Right Down to It (US Pop no. 53, US R&B no. 12)

References

  1. ↑ The Delfonics at AllMusic


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