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| 1. Don't Let Go |
| 2. What Does It Take |
| 3. A Few More Kisses To Go |
| 4. Fever |
| 5. Someone Who Will Take The Place Of You |
| 6. You Can't Hold Your Woman (7" B-Side) |
| 7. Don't Let Go (12" Disco Version) |
| 8. A Few More Kisses To Go (12" Long Version) |
| 9. Someone Will Take The Place Of You (Single Version) |
| 10. Don't Let Go (Single Version) |
| 11. A Few More Kisses To Go (Single Version) |
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Soul legend ISAAC HAYES released his third Polygram album DON'T LET GO in 1979, at the height of the Disco era. After his first two albums for the label had performed respectively, this time the title track gave him an out-and-out hit.
Originally a hit for ROY HAMILTON in 1957, DON'T LET GO returned Ike to both the R&B top 20 and the Pop top 20 in addition to reaching #3 on the Disco chart. A FEW MORE KISSES TO GO, another self-penned ballad, proved a modest R&B hit at the time but is still heard on Quiet Storm radio today.
In addition, the album features a Disco version (possibly the first ever) of the PEGGY LEE classic, FEVER. The album reached #9 R&B and #39 Pop and was certified Gold.
This reissue features six bonus tracks including the 7" B-side YOU CAN'T HOLD YOUR WOMAN and 12" remixes of DON'T LET GO and A FEW MORE KISSES TO GO.
BBR is proud to present DON'T LET GO in full expanded form, complete with extensive liner notes featuring interviews along with added bonus tracks.
Released in deluxe Super Jewel cases, this BBR Remaster is a must for all Disco, Soul and R&B fans out there!
Originally a hit for ROY HAMILTON in 1957, DON'T LET GO returned Ike to both the R&B top 20 and the Pop top 20 in addition to reaching #3 on the Disco chart. A FEW MORE KISSES TO GO, another self-penned ballad, proved a modest R&B hit at the time but is still heard on Quiet Storm radio today.
In addition, the album features a Disco version (possibly the first ever) of the PEGGY LEE classic, FEVER. The album reached #9 R&B and #39 Pop and was certified Gold.
This reissue features six bonus tracks including the 7" B-side YOU CAN'T HOLD YOUR WOMAN and 12" remixes of DON'T LET GO and A FEW MORE KISSES TO GO.
BBR is proud to present DON'T LET GO in full expanded form, complete with extensive liner notes featuring interviews along with added bonus tracks.
Released in deluxe Super Jewel cases, this BBR Remaster is a must for all Disco, Soul and R&B fans out there!
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Isaac Hayes' glorious 1979-released comeback album.
8 Feb 2012
Format:Audio CD
Released in 1979, "Don't Let Go" was Isaac Hayes' third album for the Polydor label and the one that brought him back with a vengeance. The title track became a huge Disco hit on both sides of the Atlantic and it got plenty of both radio and club play both here in the U.S. and in the U.K.--so much so, in fact, that both this album and the 12" single went Gold. It's also worth noting that this album contains the gorgeous Quiet Storm ballads "What Does It Take?", "A Few More Kisses To Go" and the eleven-minute-plus opus "Someone Will Take The Place Of You"--all of which show that Isaac was still a romantic balladeer par excellence who still had plenty to offer despite changing trends and despite Disco's stranglehold on the Black music scene of the day. On a personal level, I want to thank al at BBR Records for doing such a great remastering job and also for including the bonus tracks which were not on the original LP. While "Don't Let Go" is nowhere near as famous an album as Isaac's 1969-1974 Stax Recordings it really is a must-have if you're an Isaac Hayes fan. Enjoy!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Classic late 70's R&B
27 Feb 2012
Format:Audio CD
Isaac Hayes was one of music industry's true super stars in the first part of the 70's but fell on some hard times in the late 70's and the hits dried up. "Don't Let Go", his 1979 effort for Polydor, put him back on the map. At the time of the album's release, Disco was fading so Hayes was smart enough to release a wonderful R&B effort which offered the best of what Hayes did so well. The title track became a massive cross-over hit, hitting the Top 20 of the Billboard Top 40 Pop chart, as well as a becoming a Disco classic. No one told Isaac Hayes that great dance music was dead as his rendition of FEVER also became a favorite amongst DJ's in the clubs.
However, it is when Hayes slows down the pace that this set truly shines. "What Does It Take" is a stunning ballad, while "A Few More Kisses To Go" is a spine tingling late night romantic R&B slow jam perfectly suited for Hayes. "Someone Who Will Take The Place Of You" is another slow burn winner, as is the previously un-released "You Can't Hold Your Woman", which is included here as a bonus track. These ballads are true masterpieces and are as good as anything Hayes has released during his hot streaks at the beginning if the 70's.
As is always the case with a BBR re-master, this one is a winner. The title track and "A Few More Kisses To Go" are also included here in their 12' versions as well as the single versions as bonus tracks, in addition to the original album versions. The sound is incredible, the liner notes are as always informative and interesting and the original album cover art is preserved. Another great job by BBR.
However, it is when Hayes slows down the pace that this set truly shines. "What Does It Take" is a stunning ballad, while "A Few More Kisses To Go" is a spine tingling late night romantic R&B slow jam perfectly suited for Hayes. "Someone Who Will Take The Place Of You" is another slow burn winner, as is the previously un-released "You Can't Hold Your Woman", which is included here as a bonus track. These ballads are true masterpieces and are as good as anything Hayes has released during his hot streaks at the beginning if the 70's.
As is always the case with a BBR re-master, this one is a winner. The title track and "A Few More Kisses To Go" are also included here in their 12' versions as well as the single versions as bonus tracks, in addition to the original album versions. The sound is incredible, the liner notes are as always informative and interesting and the original album cover art is preserved. Another great job by BBR.
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