Album
Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get / A Dramatic Experience
1991 · Funk / Soul
Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get / A Dramatic Experience is a Soul & Funk album by The Dramatics, originally released in 1991. On Gatefold: 5 pressings tracked.
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
- 1Get Up and Get Down3:13
- 2Thank You for Your Love4:27
- 3Hot Pants In the Summertime3:59
- 4Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get4:00
- 5In the Rain5:10
- 6Gimme Some (Good Soul Music)2:36
- 7Fall In Love, Lady Love3:37
- 8Mary Don't Cha Wanna3:28
- 9The Devil Is Dope5:25
- 10You Could Become the Very Heart of Me2:46
- 11Now You Got Me Loving You4:23
- 12Fell for You3:25
- 13Jim, What's Wrong With Him?4:49
- 14Hey You! Get Off My Mountain3:32
- 15Beautiful People3:48
- 16Beware of the Man (With the Candy In His Hand)2:59
- 17Stand Up Clap Your Hands3:46
- 18Hum a Song (from Your Heart)3:14
Sound DNA
- Soul & Funk
Notes from the original pressing. Later editions may differ.
Recorded at United Sound, Detroit, Michigan
Credits
The people behind it.
Performers
- Larry Demps
- Ron Banks
- Willie Ford
- Elbert Wilkins
- LJ Reynolds
- William Howard
Production & Engineering
- Dean MountsENGINEER
- Don DavisPRODUCER, SUPERVISED BY, ENGINEER, REMIX
- Don HorneENGINEER
- Jim VittiENGINEER
- Ron CaponeENGINEER, REMIX
- Tony HesterPRODUCER
- Tony HesterPRODUCER, WRITTEN-BY, ARRANGED BY
- Adam MuñozMIXED BY
- Dean MountsENGINEER [ARTIE FIELDS STUDIO]
- Don DavisENGINEER [MIX ENGINEERS]
- Don DavisENGINEER [STAX RECORDS]
- Ron CaponeENGINEER [MIX ENGINEERS]
Songwriting
- Johnny Allen
- Paul Riser
- Richard Ross
- Unknown Artist
5 pressings tracked on Gatefold
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