The Reflections
The Reflections were a soul and disco vocal group from New York City, active during the 1970s and primarily known for their work on
Formed in Harlem, New York City in 1971, they initially performed under the name "Reflection" for their first two singles. In 1972, the group served as background vocalists for Melba Moore during her national tour.
They officially changed their name to The Reflections in time for their 1975 album release on Capitol Records. The group's original lineup consisted of four members: Herman Edwards, Josh Pridgen, Edmund Simmons, John Simmons.
Their most successful track was "Three Steps from True Love" (1975), which became a Top Ten R&B hit. It is frequently cited as a classic of the era for its fusion of elegant symphonic orchestration and funky R&B vocals.
Other releases included the disco-leaning single "Gift Wrap My Love". Their primary full-length work is the 1975 self-titled album, Love on Delivery (often listed as The Reflections), released via Capitol.
Love On Delivery
A2 Love On Delivery (L.O.D.) (J.R. Bailey, K. Williams 5:30)
A3 Now You've Taken Your Love (E. Simmons, H. Edwards, J. Simmons, J. Pridgen 5:40)
A4 Are You Ready (Here I Am) (E. Simmons, H. Edwards, J. Simmons, J. Pridgen 3:39)
A5 She's My Summer Breeze (J.R. Bailey, K. Williams 4:23)
B1 All Day, All Night (E. Simmons, H. Edwards, J. Simmons, J. Pridgen 3:31)
B2 One Into One (E. Simmons, H. Edwards, J. Simmons, J. Pridgen 4:15)
B3 Telephone Lover (J.R. Bailey, K. Williams 4:03)
B4 How Could We Let The Love Get Away (E. Simmons, H. Edwards, J. Simmons, J. Pridgen 4:12)
B5 Three Steps From True Love (J.R. Bailey, K. Williams 3:43)
Label: Capitol Records – ST-11460
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
Country: US
Released: 1975
Genre: R&B Soul
Style: Seventies Soul
Love On Delivery, released in 1975 on Capitol Records, was the debut album by the obscure but highly regarded male vocal quartet The Reflections. It is considered a modern soul classic and a sought-after record by collectors.
The album is a blend of 1970s soul, funk, and disco, noted for its strong vocals and production. The Reflections, who had previously served as background vocalists for artists like Melba Moore (who provided a snippet on the back cover), delivered a set of quality 70s soul tracks.
It produced two popular singles: "Three Steps From True Love" which was a Top Ten hit on the US R&B charts, and "She's My Summer Breeze" which gained popularity in the UK rare groove scene.
The album's production credits include J.R. Bailey, Jerome Gasper, and Ken Williams, with mixing by Skip Juried.
Love On Delivery is a key vinyl record from the 70s, celebrated for its infectious grooves and sophisticated vocal arrangements, making it a prized find in soul music circles.