Title: Black Diamond Artist: O.C. Tolbert Label: Kent Records UK Product Type: COMPACT DISCS UPC: 029667235228 Genre: Soul/R & B Release Date: 2011-05-03 Number of Discs: 1 Additional Details: UNITED KINGDOM - IMPORT
UK collection from this underground Soul favorite. O.C. Tolbert is an enigmatic character who also recorded under the names of King Diamond, Damn Sam the Miracle Man and Tolbert and had very collectible discs issued under each alias. His best work was his first recordings with Detroit producer Dave Hamilton who cut him on several excellent late 60s and early 70s tracks, few of which were sued. Since Kent bought Dave Hamilton's collection of tapes many Tolbert gems have emerged onto the scene to much acclaim. Finally there are enough tracks to give O.C. his deserved album of recordings. Several are being issued for the first time and all come from master tape that has preserved his rough, awe-inspiring tones. 'You Got Me Turned Around' is an alternate vocal to Tobi Lark and Little Ann's in-demand 'Sweep It Out in the Shed'. 'Fix It' is a newly discovered funk powerhouse. 'Let Me Be Your Only Man' is the original opus that was later re-cut as by Damn Sam the Miracle man on his much-vaunted Tayster LP. Kent Soul.
Tracks: 1.1 You Got Me Turned Around 1.2 I'm Shooting High (I Reach for the Sky) 1.3 Along Came a Woman 1.4 Message to Mankind 1.5 That's Enough 1.6 Ride the Gospel Train - Tolbert Family Singers Feat Brother O. C. Tolbert 1.7 All I Want Is You 1.8 Give It to Glory 1.9 Goodness 1.10 That's All She Wrote 1.11 Everybody Wants to Do Their Own Thing 1.12 See What He Can Do 1.13 A Message to the Black Woman - King Diamond/ O. C. Tolbert 1.14 Fix It 1.15 (Let Me Be Your) Only Man 1.16 The Grown Folks Thing 1.17 Hard Times 1.18 You Got a Hold on Me 1.19 Back to the Dust 1.20 Somebody Is Here with Me 1.21 I'll Take It All 1.22 All I Want Is You
