The Lovelites

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A Chicago, Illinois female soul trio, active from 1967 until 1975 formed around the legendary Producer Clarence Johnson. Their first hit was “How Can I Tell My Mom & Dad” in 1969 and is included on this album, Though it was never directly stated in the song, its implicit theme was teen pregnancy and abortion, still regarded then as a fate worse than death in many circles.

Patti Hamilton, her sister Rozena Petty, and Barbara Peterman formed the original group, with Ardell McDaniel replacing Peterman in 1968. Deniece Williams was also briefly a member but left when asked to join Stevie Wonder's Wonderlove. Joni Berlman replaced Petty in 1970, and Rhonda Grayson replaced McDaniel in 1971. The first single did well enough for the group to start its own label, Lovelite Records, in 1970. It continued until 1973,

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This is their debut and only Album release with numerous killer tracks never released as singles. A classic Album with so many outstanding tunes , in fact every track you place the needle on you can't go wrong! One of the best Soul Albums ever released!

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It has become much sought after and very in demand so surprisingly this is the first ever Vinyl reissue.

 

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Every true soul connoisseur should have a copy of this in their collection and now they can!

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Essential Purchase.