The Escorts
All We Need Is Another Chance
Written-By – Richard Poindexter, Robert
4:45
A2 By The Time I Get To Phoenix
Written-By – Jim Webb
3:45
A3 Little Green Apples
Written-By – Bobby Russell
4:20
A4 All We Need (Is Another Chance)
Written-By – George Kerr
6:40
B1 Look Over Your Shoulder
Written-By – George Kerr
3:55
B2 I´m So Glad I Found You
Written-By – G. Kerr, L. Roberts, V. Kerr
3:50
B3 Ooh Baby, Baby
Written-By – Smokey Robinson
5:55
Label: Alithia – AR-9104
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
Country: US
Released: 1973
Genre: R&B Soul
Style: Seventies Soul, Funk
All We Need Is Another Chance (1973) by The Escorts is a unique, emotive smooth soul album recorded inside Rahway State Prison by inmates, produced by George Kerr. It features solid harmony vocals, socially conscious themes, and a "raw yet polished" sound, often highlighted for its poignant title track, though some covers are considered weaker than originals.
The group, featuring members like Hayes, was discovered by producer George Kerr during a prison talent show. It is considered the first, if not only, R&B album to be recorded behind bars, giving it a gritty authenticity.
The album offers 1970s smooth soul, featuring lush harmonies and, in some tracks, a "heavy breather" on "La La". It is a blend of original, heartfelt pleas for redemption and covers.
Standout Tracks: The title track, "All We Need Is Another Chance," is highly praised for its earnest, repentant tone. Other notable tracks include "Brother" and "Corruption".
Critics suggest it is not their strongest work compared to later releases, noting an "overblown" version of "Ooh, Baby Baby" and sometimes uneven performances.
Despite the unique backstory, the album is respected by soul collectors for its musical quality. The group did not go on to professional music careers, adding a sense of tragic finality to the album's title.
Overall, the album is regarded as a compelling, historically significant piece of soul music with a raw, emotional intensity.