One of the more appealing Record Store Day releases back in November was a limited run of Tammi Terrell's only full length for Motown, "Irresistible." This record is actually a collection of various singles recorded between 1965 and 1968, and when it was released in 1969, it barely cracked the Top 40. There wasn't a great push from the label as Terrell was diagnosed with a brain tumor which eventually killed her in 1970.
I am a sucker for solid full lengths from Motown, as most of the label's 60's catalogue were hit singles and filler. "Irresistible" is surprisingly cohesive considering it was pieced together like Frankenstein's monster. I've had this record on heavy rotation for a month now.
A good number of these tracks have appeared on the countless Tamla/Motown collections that are out there, but this is the only place to get them all. The RSD piece might be difficult to obtain, but standard reissues are readily available.
I just love the arrangements of both the opening track "I Can't Believe You Love Me," which is not your usual Funk Brothers attack, and the revved up cover of The Isleys' "This Old Heart Of Mine." All of the songs in between are just as solid, as well.
Give "Irresistible" a spin, especially if you're a fan of the Motwon Sound.
4 comments:
Lovely!
This was a solid recommendation. I got a copy of the RSD release. Solid from beginning to end.
Very good album, always liked it, and her.
I'm a fan of the Motwon sound!😁
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