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Tell It Like It Is
Jazz · 1969 · 11 tracks

Tell It Like It Is

George Benson

A transitional 1969 gem where jazz guitar mastery meets soul-pop brevity. Warm, reverb-soaked vocals and Latin-flecked grooves for a sophisticated night in.

1969 · A&M Records

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A sophisticated blend of soulful yearning and rhythmic confidence.

Tracklist · 11 Tracks
01
Soul Limbo
3:28
02
Are You Happy?
2:34
03
Tell It Like It Is
2:54
04
Land of 1000 Dances
2:51
05
Jackie, All
2:20
06
Dontcha Hear Me Callin' to Ya
3:18
07
Water Brother
2:11
08
My Woman's Good to Me
3:16
09
Jama Joe
3:51
10
My Cherie Amour
3:33
11
Out in the Cold Again
2:40
Moments Worth Listening For
The way the reverb-drenched vocals on the title track hang in the air like smoke over a late-night club stage.
The sudden burst of Latin-flavored percussion that kicks 'Soul Limbo' into a high-energy groove.
The delicate, bluesy guitar trills that bridge the verses in 'My Woman's Good to Me', showcasing restraint over speed.
Where This Album DepartsEach spoke is a trait. The orange shape shows where this album pulls away from — or holds to — the rest of the artist’s catalogue. Tap for more.

How does Tell It Like It Is sound next to the rest of George Benson's catalogue?

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