The Sylvers (album)

The Sylvers is the debut album by the Los Angeles, California-based R&B group the Sylvers. The album was released on MGM Records subsidiary Pride Records, a label founded by record and film producer Michael Viner. Released in 1972, it was produced by R&B legends Jerry Butler (of the Impressions) and Keg Johnson.

This album released three singles: "Fool's Paradise", "Wish I Could Talk to You" and "I'll Never Be Ashamed".

In 2013, Dusty Groove Records reissued their debut on vinyl.

Track listing

 * All songs written by Leon Sylvers III, except where noted
 * 1) "Wish That I Could Talk to You" (2:53)
 * 2) "Fool's Paradise" (2:28)
 * 3) "Only One Can Win" (3:00)
 * 4) "I'm Truly Happy" – (Jerry Peters) (2:48)
 * 5) "Touch Me Jesus" – (Brian Holland, Lamont Dozier, A. Bond) (3:25)
 * 6) "I Know Myself" (3:32)
 * 7) "Chaos" (3:12)
 * 8) "So Close" (2:52)
 * 9) "I'll Never Be Ashamed" – (James Sylvers) (3:13)
 * 10) "How Love Hurts" (4:16)

Personnel

 * Jerry Butler - producer
 * Keg Johnson - producer
 * Michael Viner - executive producer
 * David Crawford - arranger
 * Jerry Peters - arranger