Product Code: WET30284716
Original price was: $29.00.$17.40Current price is: $17.40.360 Degrees of Billy Paul, released in 1972, marks a defining moment in Billy Pauls careerwhere soulful intimacy, pop appeal, and social conscience all intersect. Produced by Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff, the album blends lush Philadelphia soul arrangements with a jazz-influenced sensibility. Its standout track Me and Mrs. Jones not only became a chart-topping hit and Grammy winner, but also introduced Pauls warm, crooning voice to a wider audience. Alongside this, the record includes covers of contemporary songs like Your Song, Lets Stay Together, and Its Too Late, which showcase his versatility, while original compositions such as Brown Baby, Im Just a Prisoner, and Am I Black Enough for You? bring in political and personal themes that deepen its impact.
Musically ambitious and emotionally rich, 360 Degrees of Billy Paul balances romantic balladry with socially aware commentary and inventive interpretations of familiar material. The arrangementsspanning horns, strings, vibraphone, and organoffer a polished backdrop to Pauls expressive vocals. The production highlights the contrast between lush love songs and urgent thematic pieces, giving each space to resonate. It stands not only as a commercial success but also as an artistic statement of depth, elevating Billy Paul from admired singer to a fully realized soul artist.
A1 Brown Baby
A2 I'M Just A Prisoner
A3 It'S Too Late
A4 Me And Mrs. Jones
B1 Am I Black Enough For You
B2 Let'S Stay Together
B3 Your Song
B4 I'M Gonna Make It This Time
