The Vibrations
Taking A New Step
Written-By – D. Allman
5:35
Man Overboard
Written-By – Carl Fisher
2:43
Kazoo
Written-By – Bob Gallo, Carl Fisher, Dave Govan, Don Bradley, James Johnson, Richard Owens
Silver Dollar
Vocals – Harry Pettyjohn
Written-By – Carl Fisher
3:30
Ain't No Greens In Harlem
Written-By – Carl Fisher
3:54
Run For Your Lives
Written-By – Bob Gallo
3:00
Take A Step
Written-By – L. Bergio*g
2:42
Wind Up Toy
Written-By – Carl Fisher
Whiskey Man
Written-By – Carl Fisher
2:35
Bolder, Green And Jones
Written-By – Bob Gallo, Carl Fisher
2:36
The Man
Vocals – Harry Pettyjohn
Written-By – Carl Fisher
3:20
Label: Mandala Records – MLP 3006 498
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
Country: US
Released: 1972
Genre: R&B Soul
Style: Seventies Soul, Funk
The Vibrations' 1972 album Taking a New Step, released on Mandala Records, is a Soul record showcasing the group's evolving sound with tracks like "Wind Up Toy," "Ain't No Greens in Harlem," and the memorable "The Man," featuring a blend of grooves, narrative songs, and poignant social commentary typical of their later career after earlier successes with "My Girl Sloopy" and "The Watusi".
While rooted in Soul, it reflects the group's continued growth and potentially incorporates themes relevant to the early 70s, following their earlier R&B/Pop hits.
Produced, arranged, and conducted by Bob Gallo and Vinny Traina, the record features a full band including brass (trombone, flugelhorn), piano, organ, and percussion.
By 1972, The Vibrations were established soul artists who had achieved mainstream success in the 1960s with hits like "My Girl Sloopy" (1964) and "Love in Them Thar Hills" (1968). Taking a New Step represents their journey into the new decade, solidifying their place in the Soul music scene.
While originally obscure upon its 1972 release, the album gained recognition among soul collectors and was later reissued on CD in 2002 by Sanctuary Records. It is currently available for download on Amazon.