Going East


Going East is an album by soul singer Billy Paul. The album was arranged by Bobby Martin, Lenny Pakula and Thom Bell.

Reception

Released in 1971, this would be Paul's Philadelphia International Records debut after recording his first two albums for Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff's Neptune and Gamble labels. Gamble recalled:
Paul's 10:21 live version of "East" appears on the 2011 Legacy CD Golden Gate Groove: The Sound of Philadelphia Live in San Francisco 1973 - a record company event recorded on 27 June 1973 at the Fairmont Hotel. Paul and other PIR acts were backed by MFSB which featured 35 musicians including Leon Huff on organ. Paul's performance of "Me and Mrs. Jones" from the event also appears on the album.

Track listing

  1. "East" - 6:46
  2. " Why Can't I Touch You?" - 2:42
  3. "This Is Your Life" - 4:16
  4. "Jesus Boy " - 4:17
  5. "Magic Carpet Ride" - 5:19
  6. "I Wish It Were Yesterday" - 3:50
  7. "Compared to What" - 5:20
  8. "Love Buddies" - 3:40
  9. "There's a Small Hotel" - 4:27

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