20 years after they hit the big time with the three first albums in their career, ie The Stylistics, Round Two and Rockin'Roll Baby. Russell Tomkin's voice is still in fine shape...these are three of the original guys in the first line up not to be confused with later incarnations. We are talking about an album recorded in 1992 so don't expect the the arrangements to sound faithful to the Thom Bell produced era, but the sweet soul voices are unmistakable. highlights on this album are What Are You Doing New Year's Eve, The Christmas Song, This Christmas and Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas. Nice thing about this album is that all 3 singers sing solo on various numbers
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The Little Drummer Boy 4:10
The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire) 4:07
Silent Night 3:37
This Christmas 3:10
God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen 4:13
Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas 4:08
When You've Got Love, It's Christmas All Year Long 4:32
I Wanna Be Wrapped in Your Arms This Christmas 3:03
What Are You Doing New Year's Eve 3:33
Silver Bells 3:47
I'll Be Home For Christmas 1:28
Auld Lang Syne 3:11
Christmas Medley (4:51)
Jingle Bells
Santa Claus Is Coming To Town
Winter Wonderland
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Members on this record:
Russell Thompkins, Jr.
Airrion Love
Herb Murrell
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Produced by:
Jeff Tyzik
Chorus: Sarah Brools, Sharon Bryant, Dwayne Grayman,
Curtis King Jr. and Darryl Tookes
Keyboards: Bob Stein
Guitar: Robbie Mathes
Bass: Leon Gear and Scott Sprague
Drums: Joe Bonadio
Latin Percussion: Rick Gallwey
Additional Keyboards: Jim Beard
Trompet/Piccolo: Allen Vizzutti and Jeff Tyzik
Trombone: Keith O'Quinn
French Horn: Jerry Peel and H. Robert Carlisle
Saxophone: Chris Vadala
Harp: Wendy Kerner
English Horn: John Hanulik
Percussion: Bobby Vacca and John Mantagnese
Strings by: Stamford Festival String Orchestra
Recorded At:
House Studios, Stamford, Connecticut
1992 Amherst Records, Inc. AR02008-1
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WAVE 44100Hz 16Bit Stereo Recording
Funkerman's Hard to Find Beats Netherlands
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