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There Is

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The Dells release a cool vibin' album here in 1968, but there history goes way back to the early 50's, and there original style was more doo-wop/harmony/early rock n roll(think 1956's Oh What a Nite and another classic "Why Do You Have to Go?"(year?)). There Is still contains the original harmony and Doo-Wop type singing on many tracks, yet their sound is well-updated for the late 60's ballad and uptempo soul/funk style. The title track is a groovy uptempo number with strings and melodies for years. "Stay In My Corner," one of their late 60's classics, a sweet sweeping ballad is an enlongated remake of their own original from circa 1965. Both versions are lovely; this one adds strings and more melodies, and ad libs. "Run For Cover" is another uptempo with a nice funky beat. "Close Your Eyes" is a beautiful love ballad, a perfect slow drag. It sounds like from the early 60's in the doo-wop style. The cd liner notes state that it may be as old as 1962 (which sounds appropriate). I love the "Take a deep breath... woohh.. aah's." "Love Is So Simple" is later doo wop winner possibly from 1967. The ruffled strings in the bridge will send chills down your spine, and the harmony is top notch. "O-O I Love You" is another ballad in the lovely late 60's style with nice guitar licks, yet again with the doo wop harmony. There Is is a surefire soul classic. The Dells stay in tune and in step with the times, yet stay true to their harmony/doo-wop roots. Albums like There Is are the reason why the 60's are some of my favorite years in music even though I wasn't born until the early 80's.

This is my all time favorite Dells LP.Not the best but MY all time favorite. There are plenty Dells Lp's that are better, But for shear harmony and classic vocalize nothing comes close. The arrangements if you listen close enough,Reminds me of the early Motown rhythm section and band (The Funk Brothers). They were known to moonlight on other labels and with Detroit so close to Chicago and Chess records, It's not to far fetch.

This collection is filled with great songs that will have you singing along as if you were part of the group.My brothers and I would line up in front of this long mirror the parents had hanging on the wall and pantomime to "Stay in my corner" and "Run for cover" while moving and grooving to steps we made up....lol

This CD is a rare and hard to find collectors item, But more readily found on vinyl. Pick this up in either format and go on a musical journey with one of the best vocal groups ever assembled that stayed together through thick and thin. One other note; Listen to "Teddy" From Harold Melvin& the Blue Note years and you will see were his style of singing emanated from.....Peace & Strength

This album is a great buy. I do love this album. Singles released from this album "There Is", "Stay In My Corner" "Wear It On Our Face". "Love Is So Simple"...and b sides as well. If you're a Dells fan, I highly recommend this album.