THE PERSUASIONS "Comin' At Ya" (1979)

"Comin at Ya" is a real sleeper of a Persuasions album, all too often overlooked. Some fans consider it their most exhilirating, high energy album of all. There are only 11 songs, but each one establishes a distinctive charm and lingering impact. "Don't Let Him Take Your Love" is as potent as anything on their "We Came To Play" album, as is the supercharged "I'll Be Forever Loving You" and "Drip Drop." The group was never in better voice, or sharper harmony than on this 1979 record which features among its eclectic line-up Paul Simon's "Love Me Like A Rock and Elvis's old hit, "Return to Sender." "Comin At Ya" also contains what could be first tenor Jayotis Washington's finest moment on record, the hilarious and infectous "Besame Mucho." While the album might not have as compelling a choice of material as the group's best albums ("Street Corner Symphony," "Chirpin'," "We Came To Play'""Sincerely") it does showcase The Persuasions at their best. Indispensable. (Amazon)

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01 Return To Sender 02 Don't Let Him Take Your Love 03 Besame Mucho 04 One Mint Julep 05 Let Them Talk 06 Mortal Man 07 I'll Be Forever Loving You 08 Just Because 09 Drip Drop 10 Crying In The Chapel 11 Love Me Like A Rock
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