Ronnie Dyson

Ronnie Dyson

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Ronald Dyson, born on 5 June 1950 in Washington, D.C., was an American soul singer and actor. He was raised in Brooklyn, New York, where he cut his teeth singing in church choirs before making his Broadway debut at the age of 18 in the production of Hair in 1968. His role in this show marked a significant breakthrough, as he became known for his lead vocal performance on the hippie anthem "Aquarius". His first major hit single was "(If You Let Me Make Love to You Then) Why Can't I Touch You?", which reached number eight on the US Billboard Hot 100 in 1970. This success led to further hits, including his cover of "When You Get Right Down to It", which peaked at number 34 on the UK Singles Chart in December 1971. His album One Man Band (1973) featured the hit single "One Man Band (Plays All Alone)", reaching number 28 on the Hot 100 and number 15 on the R&B chart. He continued to work with top producers, releasing albums such as The More You Do It (1976), Love in All Flavors (1977). In 1983, his final chart appearance was with "All Over Your Face" on Cotillion Records. He died from heart failure on 10 November 1990 in Brooklyn, New York. A posthumous release, a duet with Vicki Austin titled "Are We So Far Apart (We Can't Talk Anymore)", reached number 79 on the US R&B chart in 1991.

Top tracks

01
Aquarius (From "Hair")
Ronnie Dyson
Hair (Original Broadway Cast Recording)
02:53
Writer: Gerome Ragni - Jim Rado / Composers: Galt MacDermot
22
Just Don't Want to Be Lonely (Single Version)
Ronnie Dyson
(If You Let Me Make Love To You Then) Why Can't I Touch You? (Expanded Edition)
03:11
Writer: Bobby Eli - John Freeman - Vinnie Barrett / Composers: Bobby Eli - John Freeman - Vinnie Barrett
04
I Just Can't Help Believin'
Ronnie Dyson
(If You Let Me Make Love To You Then) Why Can't I Touch You? (Expanded Edition)
02:45
Writer: B. Mann - Cynthia Weil / Composers: B. Mann - Cynthia Weil
07
(If You Let Me Make Love to You Then) Why Can't I Touch You?
Ronnie Dyson
His All Time Golden Classics
03:25
Composers: P. Link - C.C. Courtney
09
Jive Talkin'
Ronnie Dyson
The More You Do It
02:59
Composers: Barry Gibb - Robin Gibb - Maurice Gibb
03
Don't Be Afraid
Ronnie Dyson
Love in All Flavors
03:36
Composers: Curtis Jackson - M. Yancy
22
The More You Do It (The More I Like It Done to Me)
Ronnie Dyson
His All Time Golden Classics
03:11
Writer: M. Yancy - Curtis Jackson / Composers: M. Yancy - Curtis Jackson
13
I Think I'll Tell Her (Single Version)
Ronnie Dyson
His All Time Golden Classics
04:04
Composers: Thom Bell - Linda Creed
08
It's All Over Your Face
Ronnie Dyson
Constantly
06:06
Composers: B. Ingram
01
All over Your Face
Ronnie Dyson
Brand New Day (Digitally Remastered)
06:04
11
We Can Make It Last Forever (Single Version)
Ronnie Dyson
One Man Band (Bonus Track Version)
03:02
Composers: Henry Cosby - Ruth Glover - Jeanette Harris
01
I Want to Be Where You Are
Ronnie Dyson
Love in All Flavors
03:28
Composers: Curtis Jackson - M. Yancy
05
Expressway to Your Heart
Ronnie Dyson
Phase 2
04:20
Composers: Kenneth Gamble - Leon Huff
13
Life and Breath (Single Version)
Ronnie Dyson
One Man Band (Bonus Track Version)
03:12
Writer: George Clinton / Composers: George Clinton
08
Girl Don't Come (Single Version)
Ronnie Dyson
One Man Band (Bonus Track Version)
02:45
Writer: Chris Andrews / Composers: Chris Andrews
10
The Love of a Woman
Ronnie Dyson
One Man Band (Bonus Track Version)
02:41
Composers: Neil Sedaka - Howard Greenfield
02
Ain't Nothing Wrong
Ronnie Dyson
Love in All Flavors
04:11
Composers: Curtis Jackson - M. Yancy
01
A Song for You
Ronnie Dyson
The More You Do It
04:53
Composers: L. Russell
07
Even in the Darkest Night
Ronnie Dyson
Phase 2
04:04
Writer: Arlye Matza - Bobby Eli
04
Give in to Love
Ronnie Dyson
One Man Band (Bonus Track Version)
04:51
Composers: Thom Bell - Linda Creed
09
Point of No Return (Single Version)
Ronnie Dyson
One Man Band (Bonus Track Version)
02:08
Composers: Thom Bell - Linda Creed
02
Close to You
Ronnie Dyson
The More You Do It
02:55
Composers: Curtis Jackson - M. Yancy
07
Something
Ronnie Dyson
One Man Band (Bonus Track Version)
02:49
Composers: George Harrison
15
Lady in Red (Single Version)
Ronnie Dyson
One Man Band (Bonus Track Version)
03:11
Composers: Vinnie Barrett
08
Make It with You
Ronnie Dyson
His All Time Golden Classics
03:23
Writer: D. Gates / Composers: D. Gates
03
The More You Do It (The More I Like It Done to Me)
Ronnie Dyson
The More You Do It
03:11
Writer: M. Yancy - Curtis Jackson / Composers: M. Yancy - Curtis Jackson
17
A Wednesday in Your Garden (Single Version)
Ronnie Dyson
His All Time Golden Classics
03:17
Composers: Randy Bachman
12
Just a Little Love from Me (Single Version)
Ronnie Dyson
One Man Band (Bonus Track Version)
03:14
Composers: Henry Cosby - Ruth Glover - Ivy Hunter
07
I Gave You All of Me
Ronnie Dyson
Brand New Day
02:53
Writer: James Ingram
05
When You Get Right Down to It (Single Version)
Ronnie Dyson
One Man Band (Bonus Track Version)
02:47
Writer: Barry Mann / Composers: Barry Mann
01
One Man Band (Plays All Alone) (Single Version)
Ronnie Dyson
One Man Band (Bonus Track Version)
03:38
Writer: Thom Bell - Linda Creed / Composers: Thom Bell - Linda Creed
12
One Man Band (Plays All Alone) (Single Version)
Ronnie Dyson
His All Time Golden Classics
03:38
Writer: Thom Bell - Linda Creed / Composers: Thom Bell - Linda Creed
14
Just Don't Want to Be Lonely (Single Version)
Ronnie Dyson
His All Time Golden Classics
03:11
Writer: Bobby Eli - John Freeman - Vinnie Barrett / Composers: Bobby Eli - John Freeman - Vinnie Barrett
05
She's Gone
Ronnie Dyson
His All Time Golden Classics
03:26
Writer: R. Rome - B. Jackson / Composers: R. Rome - B. Jackson
01
All over Your Face
Ronnie Dyson
Brand New Day
06:09
Writer: Butch Ingram
06
Band of Gold
Ronnie Dyson
(If You Let Me Make Love To You Then) Why Can't I Touch You? (Expanded Edition)
02:47
Writer: Ronald Dunbar - E. Wayne / Composers: Ronald Dunbar - E. Wayne

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  • Discography
Albums
Constantly
1995 Society Hill Records
01-07-2007
Constantly
01
Are We So Far Apart? (feat. Vicki Austin)
Ronnie Dyson
Constantly
05:33
Composers: B. Ingram
02
Constantly
Ronnie Dyson
Constantly
06:26
Composers: B. Ingram
03
I Gave You All Of Me
Ronnie Dyson
Constantly
02:56
Composers: J. M. Ingram
04
Waiting For You
Ronnie Dyson
Constantly
04:27
Composers: Butch Ingram
05
Tender Loving Care
Ronnie Dyson
Constantly
03:43
Composers: R. Dyson
06
Let The Love Begin (feat. Barbara Ingram)
Ronnie Dyson
Constantly
05:19
Composers: J. Russo
07
My Fantasy
Ronnie Dyson
Constantly
03:57
Composers: W. Ingram
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Constantly
(P) 2007 Essential Media Group LLC. The copyright in these sound recordings is owned by Essential Media Group LLC.
01-07-2007
Constantly
01
Are We So Far Apart?
Ronnie Dyson
Constantly
05:33
Composers: Butch Ingram
02
Constantly
Ronnie Dyson
Constantly
06:26
Composers: Butch Ingram - Arnold Bagwell
03
I Gave You All Of Me
Ronnie Dyson
Constantly
02:56
Composers: John Ingram
04
Waiting For You
Ronnie Dyson
Constantly
04:27
Composers: Norman Ingram Jr.
05
Tender Loving Care
Ronnie Dyson
Constantly
03:43
Composers: Ronnie Dyson
06
You Better Be Fierce
Ronnie Dyson
Constantly
03:42
Composers: Barbara Ingram - Norman Ingram
07
Let The Love Begin
Ronnie Dyson
Constantly
05:19
Composers: Joseph Russo
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Brand New Day (Digitally Remastered)
13-08-1983
Brand New Day (Digitally Remastered)
01
All over Your Face
Ronnie Dyson
Brand New Day (Digitally Remastered)
06:04
02
Let the Love Begin
Ronnie Dyson
Brand New Day (Digitally Remastered)
03:48
03
Don't Need You Now
Ronnie Dyson
Brand New Day (Digitally Remastered)
04:59
04
Waiting for You
Ronnie Dyson
Brand New Day (Digitally Remastered)
04:21
05
Tender Loving Care
Ronnie Dyson
Brand New Day (Digitally Remastered)
03:37
06
I Need Just a Little More Lovin'
Ronnie Dyson
Brand New Day (Digitally Remastered)
04:18
07
I Gave You All of Me
Ronnie Dyson
Brand New Day (Digitally Remastered)
02:51
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Brand New Day
â„— 1983 Atlantic Records. Marketed By Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group Company. All Rights Reserved.
13-08-1983
Brand New Day
01
All over Your Face
Ronnie Dyson
Brand New Day
06:09
Writer: Butch Ingram
02
Let the Love Begin
Ronnie Dyson
Brand New Day
03:53
Writer: Joe Russo / Composers: J. Russo
03
Don't Need You Now
Ronnie Dyson
Brand New Day
05:06
Writer: Robert T. Ingram
04
Waiting for You
Ronnie Dyson
Brand New Day
04:26
Writer: Butch Ingram / Composers: Butch Ingram
05
Tender Lovin' Care
Ronnie Dyson
Brand New Day
03:43
Writer: Ronnie Dyson
06
I Need Just a Little More Lovin'
Ronnie Dyson
Brand New Day
04:21
Writer: John Ingram
07
I Gave You All of Me
Ronnie Dyson
Brand New Day
02:53
Writer: James Ingram
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Phase 2
â„— 1983 Atlantic Records. Marketed By Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group Company. All Rights Reserved.
01-01-1983
Phase 2
01
Bring It on Home
Ronnie Dyson
Phase 2
04:08
Writer: Eliesa Weathersby - Frank Fuchs - Gavin Spencer
02
Heart to Heart
Ronnie Dyson
Phase 2
04:11
Writer: Charles Williams - Eban Kelly
03
One More Chance for the Fool
Ronnie Dyson
Phase 2
04:12
Writer: Arlye Matza - Bobby Eli
04
Say You Will
Ronnie Dyson
Phase 2
05:04
Writer: Samm Culley
05
Expressway to Your Heart
Ronnie Dyson
Phase 2
04:20
Composers: Kenneth Gamble - Leon Huff
06
Now
Ronnie Dyson
Phase 2
03:35
Writer: Allee Willis - Patrick Henderson
07
Even in the Darkest Night
Ronnie Dyson
Phase 2
04:04
Writer: Arlye Matza - Bobby Eli
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Love in All Flavors
(P) 1977 Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
01-01-1977
Love in All Flavors
01
I Want to Be Where You Are
Ronnie Dyson
Love in All Flavors
03:28
Composers: Curtis Jackson - M. Yancy
02
Ain't Nothing Wrong
Ronnie Dyson
Love in All Flavors
04:11
Composers: Curtis Jackson - M. Yancy
03
Don't Be Afraid
Ronnie Dyson
Love in All Flavors
03:36
Composers: Curtis Jackson - M. Yancy
04
I Just Want to Be There
Ronnie Dyson
Love in All Flavors
03:22
Composers: Curtis Jackson - M. Yancy
05
No Way
Ronnie Dyson
Love in All Flavors
04:21
Composers: Curtis Jackson - M. Yancy
06
Sara Smile
Ronnie Dyson
Love in All Flavors
05:03
Composers: J. Oates
07
Just As You Are
Ronnie Dyson
Love in All Flavors
03:25
Composers: Curtis Jackson - M. Yancy
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The More You Do It
(P) 1976 Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
01-01-1976
The More You Do It
01
A Song for You
Ronnie Dyson
The More You Do It
04:53
Composers: L. Russell
02
Close to You
Ronnie Dyson
The More You Do It
02:55
Composers: Curtis Jackson - M. Yancy
03
The More You Do It (The More I Like It Done to Me)
Ronnie Dyson
The More You Do It
03:11
Writer: M. Yancy - Curtis Jackson / Composers: M. Yancy - Curtis Jackson
04
You Set My Spirits Free
Ronnie Dyson
The More You Do It
06:48
Composers: Curtis Jackson - M. Yancy
05
You and Me
Ronnie Dyson
The More You Do It
03:12
Composers: Curtis Jackson - M. Yancy
06
Love Won't Let Me Wait
Ronnie Dyson
The More You Do It
03:37
Composers: B. Eli - V. Barrett
07
Lovin' Feelin'
Ronnie Dyson
The More You Do It
03:23
Composers: B. Jackson
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One Man Band (Bonus Track Version)
This compilation (P) 2014 Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
01-01-1973
One Man Band (Bonus Track Version)
01
One Man Band (Plays All Alone) (Single Version)
Ronnie Dyson
One Man Band (Bonus Track Version)
03:38
Writer: Thom Bell - Linda Creed / Composers: Thom Bell - Linda Creed
02
I Think I'll Tell Her (Single Version)
Ronnie Dyson
One Man Band (Bonus Track Version)
04:04
Composers: Thom Bell - Linda Creed
03
Just Don't Want to Be Lonely (Single Version)
Ronnie Dyson
One Man Band (Bonus Track Version)
03:11
Writer: Bobby Eli - John Freeman - Vinnie Barrett / Composers: Bobby Eli - John Freeman - Vinnie Barrett
04
Give in to Love
Ronnie Dyson
One Man Band (Bonus Track Version)
04:51
Composers: Thom Bell - Linda Creed
05
When You Get Right Down to It (Single Version)
Ronnie Dyson
One Man Band (Bonus Track Version)
02:47
Writer: Barry Mann / Composers: Barry Mann
06
A Wednesday in Your Garden (Single Version)
Ronnie Dyson
One Man Band (Bonus Track Version)
03:17
Composers: Randy Bachman
07
Something
Ronnie Dyson
One Man Band (Bonus Track Version)
02:49
Composers: George Harrison
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His All Time Golden Classics
Originall release prior to 1972. All rights reserved by Sony Music Entertainment.
03-04-1972
His All Time Golden Classics
01
I Don't Wanna Cry
Ronnie Dyson
His All Time Golden Classics
03:00
Writer: L. Dixon - Curtis Jackson / Composers: L. Dixon - Curtis Jackson
02
Emmie
Ronnie Dyson
His All Time Golden Classics
03:14
Writer: L. Nyro / Composers: L. Nyro
03
A Touch of Baby
Ronnie Dyson
His All Time Golden Classics
02:15
Writer: P. Antell - J. Linde - B. Bloom / Composers: P. Antell - J. Linde - B. Bloom
04
I Just Can't Help Believin'
Ronnie Dyson
His All Time Golden Classics
02:45
Writer: B. Mann - Cynthia Weil / Composers: B. Mann - Cynthia Weil
05
She's Gone
Ronnie Dyson
His All Time Golden Classics
03:26
Writer: R. Rome - B. Jackson / Composers: R. Rome - B. Jackson
06
Band of Gold
Ronnie Dyson
His All Time Golden Classics
02:47
Writer: Ronald Dunbar - E. Wayne / Composers: Ronald Dunbar - E. Wayne
07
(If You Let Me Make Love to You Then) Why Can't I Touch You?
Ronnie Dyson
His All Time Golden Classics
03:25
Composers: P. Link - C.C. Courtney
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(If You Let Me Make Love To You Then) Why Can't I Touch You? (Expanded Edition)
Originally released 1970. All rights reserved by Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
01-05-1970
(If You Let Me Make Love To You Then) Why Can't I Touch You? (Expanded Edition)
01
I Don't Wanna Cry
Ronnie Dyson
(If You Let Me Make Love To You Then) Why Can't I Touch You? (Expanded Edition)
03:00
Writer: L. Dixon - Curtis Jackson / Composers: L. Dixon - Curtis Jackson
02
Emmie
Ronnie Dyson
(If You Let Me Make Love To You Then) Why Can't I Touch You? (Expanded Edition)
03:14
Writer: L. Nyro / Composers: L. Nyro
03
A Touch of Baby
Ronnie Dyson
(If You Let Me Make Love To You Then) Why Can't I Touch You? (Expanded Edition)
02:15
Writer: P. Antell - J. Linde - B. Bloom / Composers: P. Antell - J. Linde - B. Bloom
04
I Just Can't Help Believin'
Ronnie Dyson
(If You Let Me Make Love To You Then) Why Can't I Touch You? (Expanded Edition)
02:45
Writer: B. Mann - Cynthia Weil / Composers: B. Mann - Cynthia Weil
05
She's Gone
Ronnie Dyson
(If You Let Me Make Love To You Then) Why Can't I Touch You? (Expanded Edition)
03:26
Writer: R. Rome - B. Jackson / Composers: R. Rome - B. Jackson
06
Band of Gold
Ronnie Dyson
(If You Let Me Make Love To You Then) Why Can't I Touch You? (Expanded Edition)
02:47
Writer: Ronald Dunbar - E. Wayne / Composers: Ronald Dunbar - E. Wayne
07
(If You Let Me Make Love to You Then) Why Can't I Touch You?
Ronnie Dyson
(If You Let Me Make Love To You Then) Why Can't I Touch You? (Expanded Edition)
03:25
Writer: P. Link - C.C. Courtney / Composers: P. Link - C.C. Courtney
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Singles
Are We So Far Apart (We Can't Talk Anymore)
(P) 1991 Society Hill Records / Essential Media Group LLC.
25-09-2012
Are We So Far Apart (We Can't Talk Anymore)
01
Are We So Far Apart (We Can't Talk Anymore) (12" Version)
Ronnie Dyson
Are We So Far Apart (We Can't Talk Anymore)
05:32
Composers: Butch Ingram
02
Constantly (12" Version)
Ronnie Dyson
Are We So Far Apart (We Can't Talk Anymore)
06:23
Composers: Arnold Bagwell - Butch Ingram
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Ultimate Broadway
(P)1998 Miles Kreuger
30-06-1998
Ultimate Broadway
01
Oklahoma (From Oklahoma)
Alfred Drake
Ultimate Broadway
02:30
Writer: Hammerstein / Composers: Richard Rodgers
02
If I Loved You (From Carousel)
John Raitt & Jan Clayton with Orchestra & Chorus under the direction Of Joseph Littau
Ultimate Broadway
04:23
Writer: Oscar Hammerstein II / Composers: Richard Rodgers
03
You'll Never Walk Alone (from "Carousel")
Christine Johnson
Ultimate Broadway
02:39
Writer: Oscar Hammerstein II / Composers: Richard Rodgers
04
There's No Business Like Show Business
Bruce Yarnell
Ultimate Broadway
03:09
Writer: Irving Berlin / Composers: Irving Berlin
05
Once In Love With Amy (From Where's Charley?)
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Ultimate Broadway
04:21
Writer: F. Lœsser / Composers: F. Lœsser
06
Some Enchanted Evening
Ezio Pinza
Ultimate Broadway
03:01
Writer: Oscar Hammerstein II / Composers: Richard Rodgers
07
Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend
Carol Channing
Ultimate Broadway
02:59
Writer: Leo Robin / Composers: Jule Styne
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Hair Musical - Broadway Version
THEWEBENGINE
21-05-2021
Hair Musical - Broadway Version
01
Aquarius
Hair Original Broadway Cast
Hair Musical - Broadway Version
02:52
Writer: James Rado / Composers: Gerome Ragni
02
Donna - Hashish
Hair Original Broadway Cast
Hair Musical - Broadway Version
02:47
Writer: James Rado / Composers: Gerome Ragni
03
Sodomy
Hair Original Broadway Cast
Hair Musical - Broadway Version
00:55
Writer: James Rado / Composers: Gerome Ragni
04
Colored Spade
Hair Original Broadway Cast
Hair Musical - Broadway Version
01:10
Writer: James Rado / Composers: Gerome Ragni
05
Manchester England
Hair Original Broadway Cast
Hair Musical - Broadway Version
01:21
Writer: James Rado / Composers: Gerome Ragni
06
I'm Black - Ain't Got No
Hair Original Broadway Cast
Hair Musical - Broadway Version
01:14
Writer: James Rado / Composers: Gerome Ragni
07
Air
Hair Original Broadway Cast
Hair Musical - Broadway Version
01:27
Writer: James Rado / Composers: Gerome Ragni
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Hair (Original Broadway Cast Recording)
(P) 1988 BMG Music
31-05-1988
Hair (Original Broadway Cast Recording)
01
Aquarius (From "Hair")
Ronnie Dyson
Hair (Original Broadway Cast Recording)
02:53
Writer: Gerome Ragni - Jim Rado / Composers: Galt MacDermot
02
Donna
Gerome Ragni
Hair (Original Broadway Cast Recording)
02:08
Writer: Gerome Ragni - Jim Rado / Composers: Galt MacDermot
03
Hashish
Hair Ensemble
Hair (Original Broadway Cast Recording)
01:03
Writer: Gerome Ragni - Jim Rado / Composers: Galt MacDermot
04
Sodomy
Steve Curry
Hair (Original Broadway Cast Recording)
00:50
Writer: Gerome Ragni - James Rado / Composers: Galt MacDermot
05
Colored Spade
Lamont Washington
Hair (Original Broadway Cast Recording)
01:10
Writer: Gerome Ragni - James Rado / Composers: Galt MacDermot
06
Manchester England
James Rado
Hair (Original Broadway Cast Recording)
01:20
Writer: James Rado - Gerome Ragni / Composers: Galt MacDermot
07
I'm Black
Lamont Washington
Hair (Original Broadway Cast Recording)
00:36
Writer: Gerome Ragni - Jim Rado / Composers: Galt MacDermot
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The Best Of Society Hill Records
24-06-2008
The Best Of Society Hill Records
01
Another Man
Barbara Mason
The Best Of Society Hill Records
06:02
02
Joy (I Know It)
Odyssey
The Best Of Society Hill Records
05:46
03
Constantly
Ronnie Dyson
The Best Of Society Hill Records
04:57
04
I Believe In Love
Major Harris
The Best Of Society Hill Records
04:09
05
My Magic Is Real
Blue Magic
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04:19
06
Tell Me, Tell Me
Marki
The Best Of Society Hill Records
04:53
07
Someone On My Side
The Men
The Best Of Society Hill Records
03:54
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