Golden Classics

Description by OLDIES.com:

Enchantment really wove enchantment when they performed. This Soul quintet from Detroit was able to chart their romantic ballads even during the height of the Disco/Dance era in the late '70s. This collection is filled with smooth, soulful sound that made Enchantment favorites of both Soul and Pop music lovers.

Product Description:

Enchantment includes: Ed "Mickey" Clanton, Davis Banks, Joe Thomas, Bobby Green, Emmanuel Johnson.

Includes liner notes by Kevin Tong.

Liner Note Author: Kevin Tong.

Golden Classics is a fitting title for a group with a sound as golden as Enchantment's. That ambience can be attributed to the golden sound of lead singer Emanuel "E.J." Johnson, who was responsible for the vocal arrangements on these and all the other Enchantment recordings. Johnson's vocal versatility is demonstrated on songs like "Come on and Ride" and "If You're Ready (Here It Comes)." While delivering an abrasive tone in one breath, he comes back in a smooth lyric the next. These selections are taken from the vocal quintet's first two albums, Enchantment and Once Upon a Dream. (Songs from the group's other four albums are omitted, as they had different label affiliations.) Moreover, these selections were originally recorded under the Roadshow/United Artists family, which was sold to Capitol-EMI. Between the two albums, there were four R&B Top Five singles. Unreleased songs like "Silly Love Song," "My Rose," and "Trying to Get Over (With You)" have emerged as radio regulars, and all were written by the incomparable Johnson. This compilation is one of Collectables' top-selling units and would be a great addition to any collection. ~ Craig Lytle