![]() ![]() Stop And Think sets out their stall at the off in a classic soul vocal group style and Trusting Heart has a pleasingly full production which lets Jimmy Ellis’ earthy voice stand out against the lush surroundings. Their self-titled debut album emerged in the spring of 1975 on the Philadelphia International off-shoot Golden Fleece and it is full of silky smooth orchestrated dance numbers. ![]() The newly christened act then enjoyed some success in the American pop and r&b singles listings. The band were signed by Buddah Records and dubbed The Trammps after the suggested name of Bummie And The Bums was rejected by label boss Neil Bogart. On record later they were further fleshed out by members of the crack backing outfit MSFB, with bass player Ronnie Baker becoming a band member and writing many of their songs. As well as their instrumental talent, all were accomplished singers. With roots that dated right back to the mid-1950s when leader band Earl Young was part of The Fantastics, Philadelphia’s own The Trammps had their genesis in a four piece made up of brothers Doc and Stanley Wade on guitar and bass, guitarist Jimmy Ellis and Young on drums. Their eight long players are bolstered here by bonus single edits. 8CD boxset featuring Philadelphia soul outfit The Trammps’ recordings through the height of the disco era from 1975 to 1980. ![]()
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