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Alto Saxophone – John Bonnie
Art Direction – Richard Lopez (2)
Baritone Saxophone – John H. Davis*
Bass – Gordon Edwards, Jimmy DeJulio, Ron Baker
Cello – Larry Gold, Romeo DeStefano*
Drums – Charles Collins, Earl Young
Engineer – Ken Present*
Engineer [Assistant] – Arthur Stoppe, Jim Gallagher, Michael Hutchinson
Executive-Producer – Joe Cayre, Ken Cayre, Stan Cayre
Flute, Piccolo Flute – Jack Faith
French Horn – Joe DeAngelis
Guitar – Bobby Eli, Norman Harris*, T.J. Tindel*
Keyboards – Carlton Kent, Ron Kersey
Mastered By – Al Brown (5)
Percussion – Jerry Gonzalez, Larry Washington, Manny Oquendo, Peter Quintero*, Ray Armando
Photography By – Douglas Quackenbush
Producer, Vibraphone, Percussion – Vincent Montana, Jr.
Synthesizer – Bill O'Brien
Trombone – Edward Cascarella, Fred Joiner, Richard Genovese, Robert Moore, Roger DeLillo
Trumpet – Jack Wilson, Robert Hartzel*, Roco Bene*
Viola – Anthony Sinagoga, Davis Barnett
Violin – Albert Barone, Charles Apollonia, Christine Reeves, Don Renaldo, Richard Jones (2), Rudolph Malizia
Vocals – The Salsoul Hustlers

Notes
Special thanks to Joe Bataan who planted the seed
Recorded at Sigma Sound Studios
Mastered at Frankford/Wayne, New York
Distributed by Caytronics Corporation, a Cayre Industries Company

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Track Listings
1. Salsoul Hustle
2. Get Happy
3. Chicago Bus Stop (Ooh, I Love It)
4. You're Just the Right Size
5. Tangerine
6. Tale of Three Cities
7. Salsoul Rainbow
8. Love Letters
9. I Just Can't Give You Up (12" Disco Mix)
10. Salsoul Hustle (12" Disco Mix)
11. You're Just the Right Size (Single Version)
12. Tangerine (Single Version)
13. Chicago Bus Stop (Ooh, I Love It) (Single Version)

Digitally remastered and expanded edition of this classic 1975 debut album. As well as being the legendary backing band for many for the Salsoul Records artists, The Salsoul Orchestra were a highly successful act in their own right. Throughout their career they consisted of up to 50 members (many of whom were also standing members of MFSB - Philadelphia Internationals house band). They released 11 successful albums on Salsoul Records over a seven year period. This album features the amazing singles 'Salsoul Hustle' (R&B #44/Pop #76), 'Tangerine' (R&B #36/Pop #18) and 'You're Just the Right Size' (R&B #76/Pop #88) which also featured 'Chicago Bus Stop (Ooh I Love It)' as a B-side. The track went on to be regarded as a Dance classic.

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1.	Salsoul Hustle 05:13	info	buy track
2.	Get Happy 03:07	lyrics	buy track
Pack up your troubles and just get happy Ya better chase all your cares away Sing Hallelujah, come on get happy Get ready for the judgment day The sun is shining, come on get happy The Lord is waiting to take your hand Shout Hallelujah, come on get happy We're going to the Promised Land We're heading 'cross the river Gonna wash our sins in the tide It's all so peaceful On the other side Forget your troubles and just get happy Ya better chase all your cares away Sing Hallelujah, c'mon get happy Get ready for the judgment day The sun is shining, come on get happy The Lord is waiting to take your hand Shout Hallelujah, come on get happy We're going to the Promised Land We're heading 'cross the river Wash our sins away in the tide It's all so peaceful On the other side We're heading 'cross the river Wash our sins away in the tide It's all so peaceful On the other side Forget your troubles and just get happy Ya better chase your cares away! Sing Hallelujah, come on get happy Get ready for the judgment day
3.	Chicago Bus Stop (Ooh, I Love It) 04:48	info	buy track
4.	You're Just The Right Size 04:41	info	buy track
5.	Tangerine 04:41	lyrics	buy track
Tangerine Tangerine, she is all they say With her eyes of night And lips as bright as flame Tangerine Tangerine, you are all they say With her eyes of night And lips as bright as flame Your heart belongs to Tangerine
6.	Tale Of Three Cities 06:09	info	buy track
7.	Salsoul Rainbow 04:07	info	buy track
8.	Love Letters 03:33	info	buy track

about

This 1975 album introduced to the world to the slick yet groovy instrumental stylings of the Salsoul Orchestra, a group of Philadelphia session musicians spearheaded by vibes player Vincent Montana. Since many of the musicians (including Montana) also participated in the recordings of MFSB, it's not a big surprise that The Salsoul Orchestra explores a similar vein of orchestral soul. The difference between the two is that the Salsoul Orchestra explores a more Latin-oriented style with a heavy emphasis on congas and other forms of exotic percussion. This style is neatly encapsulated in the lead-off track "Salsoul Hustle," which is built on a contrast between a dreamy, string-led melody and a series of funky instrumental breakdowns spiced with conga tattoos. Other highlights in this style include "You're Just The Right Size," which layers sweet orchestrations and a female chorus cooing the title chant over a synthesizer-layered groove while "Salsoul Rainbow" glides forth on a fusillade of congas and wah-wah guitar riffs. On the downside, The Salsoul Orchestra occasionally allows their slickness to overpower their r&b backbone and the result is disco-flavored easy listening like "Tangerine" and "Love Letters." Another problem is the album's highlights, as funky as they are, often have a cookie-cutter feel to them: for instance, "Salsoul Hustle" and "Tale Of Three Cities" are built on strikingly similar arrangements that hinge on the contrast between string-led flights on fancy and funky grooves from the rhythm section. Despite these shortcomings, The Salsoul Orchestra shapes up as a solid disco album that will entertain anyone who enjoys orchestral soul.

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released March 1, 1975

Alto Saxophone – John Bonnie
Art Direction – Richard Lopez (2)
Baritone Saxophone – John H. Davis*
Bass – Gordon Edwards, Jimmy DeJulio, Ron Baker
Cello – Larry Gold, Romeo DeStefano*
Drums – Charles Collins, Earl Young
Engineer – Ken Present*
Engineer [Assistant] – Arthur Stoppe, Jim Gallagher, Michael Hutchinson
Executive-Producer – Joe Cayre, Ken Cayre, Stan Cayre
Flute, Piccolo Flute – Jack Faith
French Horn – Joe DeAngelis
Guitar – Bobby Eli, Norman Harris*, T.J. Tindel*
Keyboards – Carlton Kent, Ron Kersey
Mastered By – Al Brown (5)
Percussion – Jerry Gonzalez, Larry Washington, Manny Oquendo, Peter Quintero*, Ray Armando
Photography By – Douglas Quackenbush
Producer, Vibraphone, Percussion – Vincent Montana, Jr.
Synthesizer – Bill O'Brien
Trombone – Edward Cascarella, Fred Joiner, Richard Genovese, Robert Moore, Roger DeLillo
Trumpet – Jack Wilson, Robert Hartzel*, Roco Bene*
Viola – Anthony Sinagoga, Davis Barnett
Violin – Albert Barone, Charles Apollonia, Christine Reeves, Don Renaldo, Richard Jones (2), Rudolph Malizia
Vocals – The Salsoul Hustlers

Notes
Special thanks to Joe Bataan who planted the seed
Recorded at Sigma Sound Studios
Mastered at Frankford/Wayne, New York
Distributed by Caytronics Corporation, a Cayre Industries Company

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The Salsoul Orchestra was the backing band of session musicians for many acts on the New York City label Salsoul Records and, under its own name, recorded several hit singles and albums between 1975 and 1982.

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