Average White Band/Studio Mixes from the Reels 1977-1979

This release features different mixes and versions of Average White Band albums, remastered and recorded from studio reel masters. The 1977 release is from “Bennie and Us,” a collaboration with Ben E. King. The 1978 release may be a mistake, as it is from “Shine,” produced by David Foster in 1980. The January 5, 1979 release is from “Feel No Fret.” And the December 10 release is “Volume VIII,” a best-of album with new songs, with four new songs on the A-side. Some start halfway through, and some are cut off, but these recordings from studio masters are extremely valuable. Average White Band1977-1979 Atlantic Studios, NYC disc 1: 40:32 4/5/77 w/ Ben E. King 01: Imagine 5:19 02: What Is Soul 4:31 03: Get It Up For Love 4:24 04: Star In The Ghetto 7:04 12/20/78 05: Whatcha Gonna Do For Me 4:21 06: Help Is On The Way 4:23 07: Catch Me 5:01 08: Let’s Go 5:26 disc 2: 52:41 1/5/79 01: When Will You Be Mine 4:25 02: Walk On By 4:08 03: Feel No Fret 6:21 04: Stop The Rain 3:13 05: Atlantic Avenue 3:13 06: Too Late To Cry 4:11 07: Please Don’t Fall In Love 3:31 08: Whatcha Gonna Do For Me 4:22 12/10/79 09: Kiss Me 3:53 10: Love Won’t Get Away 5:06 11: Love Gives, Love Takes Away 4:31 12: Growing Pain 4:34