The Sylvers II

This is a masterpiece. And we mean it. Beautiful, golden-era soul written by Leon Sylvers III and produced by Jerry Butler and Keg Johnson.

The Sylvers were a family from Los Angeles who achieved great success throughout the 1970s and into the early 1980s, with chart-topping hits—deep into pop-disco territory by that time—such as Boogie Fever, Hot Line, and High School Dance.

This, their second album from 1973, stands as one of their strongest. Opening with the uplifting mid-tempo gem We Can Make It If We Try, the record flows through a rich blend of funk, boogie, and deep soul moods. It closes on a striking, hazy a cappella version of The Beatles’ Yesterday.

As ever with The Sylvers, the album is a goldmine for sampling. Tracks from this release have been flipped by Madlib (for MF DOOM), Homeboy Sandman, 50 Cent, Ghostface Killah, Black Milk, Roc Marciano, David Banner & 9th Wonder, and many more.

This is an official Mr Bongo reissue, featuring replica original artwork. Licensed from Pride Inc., 2006.

We Can Make It If We Try – 02:51

Through The Love In My Heart – 03:21

Handle It – 02:44

I’ll Never Let You Go – 04:32

Cry Of A Dreamer – 04:39

Stay Away From Me – 03:42

I Don't Need To Prove Myself – 03:36

Let It Be Me – 05:02

Love Me, Love Me Not – 03:24

I Remember – 04:49

Yesterday – 02:28