The First Family of Soul: The Best of the Five Stairsteps The Five Stairsteps

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  • Release Date: 02/01/2008
  • Original Release: 2001
  • Sales Rank: 27,997
  • Label: SBME SPECIAL MKTS.
  • UPC: 886972375724

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The First Family of Soul: The Best of the Five Stairsteps

1LISTENYou Waited Too Long 2:55
2LISTENDanger! She's a Stranger 2:48
3LISTENCome Back 2:54
4LISTENPlaygirl's Love 2:12
5LISTENWorld on Fantasy 3:04
6LISTENOooh, Baby Baby 2:31
7LISTENDon't Waste Your Time 2:19
8LISTENYou Don't Love Me 2:32
9LISTENBehind Curtains 2:52
10LISTENThe Girl I Love 2:16
11LISTENAin't Gonna Rest (Till I Get You) 2:38
12LISTENThe Touch of You 2:41
13LISTENSomething's Missing 2:48
14LISTENDon't Change Your Love 2:48
15LISTENBaby Make Me Feel So Good 2:45
16LISTENWe Must Be in Love 3:10
17LISTENO-O-H Child 3:14

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Though fans of the Jackson 5 or the Staple Singers would love arguing the claim of the title, the Five Stairsteps recorded some solid Windy City soul during the late '60s and early '70s, just a small step below the level of the Chi-Lites or the Impressions (whose Curtis Mayfield signed the group to his Windy C label and produced much of their material). Since their only well-known hit, "O-o-h Child," was also one of their last, it's appropriately relegated to the end of this collection, though neophytes may find it a difficult chore waiting 16 tracks to get to it. Easing the way are a pair of early Mayfield gems -- "You Waited Too Long" and "Danger! She's a Stranger" -- both superb examples of yearning, Baroque soul. "Playgirl's Love" would've been a perfect fit on an Impressions LP, while a cover of Smokey Robinson & the Miracles' "Ooo Baby Baby" proved a splendid choice of material. Though hit-seekers may prefer the Greatest Hits or Encore Collection sets, fans of the breezy Chicago sound or smooth supper-club soul will find much on this Buddha compilation to love. John Bush, All Music Guide

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