Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get is a Soul & Funk album by The Dramatics, originally released in 1971. On Gatefold: 38 pressings tracked, owned by 3 collectors.
Sound DNA
- Soul & Funk
- Classic Soul
- lush
- earnest
- soulful
About
The Dramatics cut their teeth in Detroit and were signed to the venerated Memphis label Stax. Yet they didn’t find traction with the public until the early '70s, when they positioned themselves as peers to a generation of harmony soul groups emerging from Chicago, Detroit, and Philadelphia. The fact that they had the backing of Memphis' session musicians gave <i>Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get</i> an edge over its softer competitors. The Dramatics had the harmonies to match The O’Jays, but the music of “Get Up and Get Down” and “Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get” was as hard as anything James Brown was making during the same era. “Thank You for Your Love” and “Fall in Love, Lady Love” are two sublime lesser-known tracks, but the album reaches an undeniable climax with “In the Rain.” One of the most atmospheric soul ballads ever recorded, the song remains as electrifying as it is seductive.
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Tracklist
Side A
- A1Get Up And Get Down3:10
- A2Thank You For Your Love4:25
- A3Hot Pants In The Summertime3:57
- A4Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get3:56
Side B
- B1In The Rain5:08
- B2Gimme Some (Good Soul Music)2:35
- B3Fall In Love, Lady Love4:34
- B4Mary Don't Cha Wanna3:41
Credits
Performers
- Elbert WilkinsVOCALS
- Larry DempsVOCALS
- Ron BanksVOCALS
- William HowardVOCALS
- Willie FordVOCALS
3 collectors on Gatefold own this · 38 pressings tracked on Gatefold