The Persuaders
Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me
Producer – Phil Hurtt, Tony Bell
Written-By – Phil Hurtt, Anthony Bell
8:25
A2 Somebody's Got To Do Something
Producer – Phil Hurtt, Tony Bell
Written-By – Phil Hurtt, Anthony Bell
3:41
A3 Some Guys Have All The Luck
Producer – Taylor, Hurtt, Bell
Written-By – J. Fortgang
3:22
A4 Once In A Lifetime Thing
Producer – Taylor, Hurtt, Bell
Written-By – J. Weatherly
3:45
B1 Hold On (Just A Little Bit Longer)
Producer – Phil Hurtt, Tony Bell
Written-By – Hill, Hurtt, Brown, Bell, Berry
3:15
B2 Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me
Producer – Taylor, Hurtt, Bell
Written-By – J. Weatherly
4:55
B3 That's The Way She Is
Producer – Taylor, Hurtt, Bell
Written-By – Phil Hurtt, Anthony Bell
3:25
B4 All Strung Out On You
Producer – Taylor, Hurtt, Bell
Written-By – Leroy Butler
3:42
B5 Stay With Me
Producer – Taylor, Hurtt, Bell
Written-By – Phil Hurtt, Anthony Bell
2:45
Label: ATCO Records – SD 7046
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
Country: US
Released: 1974
Genre: R&B Soul
Style: Seventies Soul, Philly
It's All About Love
Arranged By – R.Muller
Written-By – Aiken, Bellman, Turner, Drayton
3:03
A2 Count The Ways
Arranged By – Baker
Written-By – Felder, Harris, Curington
5:03
A3 I Need Love
Arranged By – T. G. Conway
Written-By – Felder, Harris, Curington
4:19
A4 The Quickest Way Out (Vocal)
Arranged By – R.Muller
Written-By – Aiken, Bellman, Turner, Drayton
4:16
A5 Who Will It Be Tonight
Arranged By – R.Muller
Written-By – Felder, Harris, Curington
3:08
B1 Sure Shot - A/K/A - Gamblin' On A Sure Shot
Arranged By – Harris
Written-By – J. M. Poindexter, B. Poindexter, V. Ballard
3:50
B2 Hey Sister I'm Your Brother - A/K/A - She's My Sister
Arranged By – R.Muller
Written-By – Rudy Love
5:14
B3 Tryin' To Love Two Women
Arranged By – Kersey
Written-By – R. Poindexter, B. Poindexter
5:24
B4 The Quickest Way Out (Instrumental)
Arranged By – R.Muller
Written-By – Aiken, Bellman, Turner, Drayton
3:54
Label: Calla Records – PZ 34802
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
Country: US
Released: 1977
Genre: R&B Soul
Style: Seventies Soul, Philly
Made To Be Loved
2 Never Stop Loving You 3:44
3 Don't Think I Won't Leave 5:09
4 What About You 4:26
5 All Up In Your Love 3:38
6 Mama 4:12
7 As One 4:29
8 The Wedding Song 4:48
9 You're The Best Thing 5:06
10 This Time Next Year 4:43
11 She's Mine 4:39
12 I Don't Think So 4:13
13 A House Is Not A Home 4:32
14 Hypnotized 3:30
Label: It's Soul Time – STCD-001
Format: CD, Album
Country: US
Released: 2005
Genre: R&B Soul
Style: Soul
Made To Be Loved, released in 2005, marked a welcome return for the classic 1970s soul group The Persuaders. Reviews largely praise the group's enduring vocal talents and harmonies.
Critics agree the group's harmonies remain excellent, even decades after their peak. The addition of new lead singer Tony "Showtime" Riley, noted for his resemblance to The Dells' Marvin Junior, brought a gritty, soulful edge to the album's sound.
A frequent criticism is the use of largely synthetic or programmed instrumentation. Reviewers suggest the material would have benefited from a live band to match the warmth and power of the vocal performances.
Standout songs often mentioned in reviews include the strong opener "A Woman Was Made to Be Loved," the uptempo "I Don't Think So," and "Don't Think I Won't Leave". The socially conscious "All The People" (featuring original member Willie B. Holland) and a cover of "A House Is Not A Home" also received positive mentions.
The album is seen as a worthwhile effort and a pleasant surprise for longtime fans of 70s soul. While not perfect, it is considered a solid, enjoyable record that highlights the timeless quality of classic soul sensibilities. The Soul Express review goes as far as to say listeners would need "little or no persuading" to purchase the CD.
The album, with 15 cuts, was considered slightly long by some, who felt a more concise 10 or 11 tracks would have made for a stronger overall product.
Overall, Made To Be Loved is recommended for soul enthusiasts who appreciate strong group harmonies and a classic sound, provided they can overlook some of the modern production choices.
Stayed Away Too Long
2 How Does It Feel
3 Real Father
4 Stayed Away Too Long
5 Good Sex
6 Show Me Yours
7 Put Family First
8 Nothing But A Party
9 Quickie
10 Everybody's Got A Girl
Label: Win Or Lose Music Co. – WLR0010
Format: CD, Album
Country: US
Released: 1997
Genre: R&B Soul
Style: Contemporary R&B, Soul
The Persuaders
A2 Please Stay (Bob Hilliard, Burt Bacharach 3:40)
A3 If You Feel Like I Do (Jackie Members, Bobby Poindexter 6:05)
A4 Trying Girls Out (Jackie Members, Bobby Poindexter 4:07)
A5 Is It Too Heavy For You? (Jackie Members, Bobby Poindexter 2:44)
B1 Bad Bold And Beautiful Girl (Alton Watkins, Jackie Members, Nelson Daniels, Richard Poindexter, Robert Holloman, Bobby Poindexter 4:10)
B2 What Is The Definition Of Love? (Jackie Members, Bobby Poindexter 2:47)
B3 Love Goes Good When Things Go Bad (Jackie Members, Bobby Poindexter 2:41)
B4 I Want To Make It With You (Rich Barthlow, Robert Esenberg 4:35)
B5 You Still Love Me (After All You've Been Through) Jackie Members, Robert Poindexter 5:25)
Label: ATCO Records – SD 7021
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
Country: US
Released: 1973
Genre: R&B Soul
Style: Seventies Soul
The Persuaders self-titled second album, released in 1973, features soulful R&B ballads and funk songs, with standout tracks "Peace In The Valley Of Love," and "Bad Bold And Beautiful Girl", both of which were released as singles and charted in both the R&B charts as well as the pop charts in the US. It was produced by the group's members Bobby Poindexter and Richard Poindexter, and is considered a classic vinyl record for collectors and soul music fans.
While it may not have received the massive commercial success of their previous album, "Thin Line Between Love and Hate," it is a well-regarded album for fans of the genre and is considered a must-have for fans of 1970s soul and R&B and a significant part of The Persuaders' discography.
Thin Line Between Love And Hate
Written-By – Jackie Members, Richard Poindexter, Robert Poindexter
3:16
A2 Let's Get Down Together
Written-By – Jackie Members, Richard Poindexter, Robert Poindexter
3:48
A3 Blood Brothers
Written-By – Jackie Members, Richard Poindexter, Robert Poindexter
3:27
A4 You Musta Put Something In Your Love
Written-By – Jackie Members, Richard Poindexter, Robert Poindexter
2:42
A5 Thanks For Loving Me
Written-By – Jackie Members, Richard Poindexter, Robert Poindexter
3:50
B1 Love Gonna Pack Up (And Walk Out)
Written-By – Jackie Members, Ray Lewis, Richard Poindexter, Robert Poindexter
3:20
B2 If This Is What You Call Love (I Don't Want No Part Of It)
Written-By – Jackie Members, Robert Poindexter, Stanley Poindexter
3:44
B3 Mr. Sunshine
Written-By – Jackie Members, Richard Poindexter, Robert Poindexter
3:39
B4 Thigh Spy
Written-By – Jackie Members, Ray Lewis, Richard Poindexter, Robert Poindexter
2:45
B5 Can't Go No Further And Do No Better
Written-By – Howard Sledge, Richard Poindexter, Robert Poindexter
3:35
Label: Win Or Lose – SD 33-387
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
Country: US
Released: 1972
Genre: R&B Soul
Style: Seventies Soul