The Soul Survivors
Soul Survivors
Arranged By – John Davis
Written-By – F. Beckmeier, N. Larsen 3:10
A2 Everything's Changing
Arranged By – Soul Survivors
Written-By – N. Larsen, R. Ingui 3:52
A3 City Of Brotherly Love
Arranged By – Bobby Martin
Written-By – C. Ingui, R. Ingui 3:23
A4 Virgin Girl
Arranged By – John Davis
Written-By – K. Gamble 4:28
A5 Beedo
Arranged By – John Davis
Written-By – C. Ingui, R. Ingui 3:09
B1 Start All Over
Arranged By – John Davis
Written-By – K. Gamble, N. Larsen 4:36
B2 Over My Head
Arranged By – Soul Survivors
Written-By – C. Ingui, R. Ingui 3:31
B3 Your Love
Arranged By – John Davis
Written-By – N. Larsen, R. Ingui 2:39
B4 Best Time Was The Last Time
Arranged By – Lenny Pakula
Written-By – C. Ingui, N. Larsen, R. Ingui 2:56
B5 Lover To Me
Arranged By – John Davis
Written-By – C. Ingui, N. Larsen, R. Ingui 3:01
B6 Soul To Soul
Arranged By – John Davis
Written-By – K. Gamble, L. Huff 3:19
Label: TSOP – KZ 33186
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
Country: US
Released: 1974
Genre: R&B Soul
Style: Seventies Soul, Philly, Disco
The 1974 self-titled album by the Soul Survivors, released on Gamble & Huff's TSOP label, receive excellent reviews from critics at the time but was largely ignored by the public, ultimately leading to the group's temporary breakup.
The group included brothers Richie and Charlie Ingui. Richie co-wrote several songs on the album, including the single "City of Brotherly Love".
The album features a smooth, sophisticated Philly Soul sound, characteristic of producers Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff, who launched the "Sound of Philadelphia" with the group's earlier hits.
The album was praised by critics for its "excellent vocals," "clever lyrics," and overall quality. The single "City of Brotherly Love" barely made the charts.
Despite the positive reviews, the album failed commercially. The public seemed to want the earlier, more raw R&B sound of their breakout single, "Expressway to Your Heart," and was not receptive to the band's musical evolution toward the smoother Philly Soul style.
The album is now considered an excellent, if overlooked, part of the Soul Survivors' catalog and a notable piece of the rich Philadelphia soul music history. It marked a transition point in the band's career, highlighting their involvement with the burgeoning Gamble & Huff sound. Average ratings on music databases tend to be high among collectors, often above 4 out of 5 stars.
When The Whistle Blows Anything Goes
A2 Please, Please, Please
A3 Too Many Fish In The Sea...Shake
A4 Dathon's Theme
A5 Taboo - India
B1 Expressway (To Your Heart)
B2 Respect
B3 A Change Is Gonna Come
B4 Hey Gyp
B5 The Rydle
Label: Crimson Records
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
Country: US
Released: 1967
Genre:
R&B Soul
Style: Sixties Soul
The Soul Survivors' When the Whistle Blows Anything Goes is a pivotal blue-eyed soul/R&B album known for its energetic mix of organ-heavy covers and original tracks, featuring the crossover smash "Expressway (To Your Heart)," a precursor to the Philly Sound, blending raw R&B with garage rock energy and showcasing the powerful vocals of the Ingui brothers.
A fiery mix of blue-eyed soul, garage rock, and soul, with strong organ sounds, featurjng R&B standards like Otis Redding's "Respect" and Sam Cooke's "A Change Is Gonna Come," alongside originals, showing their versatility.
It is an important 1960s album that proved the band's depth beyond one hit, contributing to the Philadelphia soul sound.
The album is characterized by raw energy, powerful vocals, and distinctive organ arrangements, noted for its gritty, live feel.
Critics and fans view it as a classic debut, capturing the exciting transition of soul music in the late '60s, with its blend of covers and originals making it a standout.