Born in Alabama and moving to Chicago in the mid 50's, Johnny Williams found his greatest success in the early '70's after a move to Philadelphia, where he scored a small hit on Philadelphia International records.
THIS one, produced by Syl Johnson and following on the heels of Syl's fantastic "I Feel An Urge", follows in a similar pattern of reckless funkiness anchored by a catchy song and strong, upfront vocals by Johnny.
from 1968...
This whole tune really clicks into place right after his mid song rap, it's like that sets the perfect tone and everything just becomes perfect.
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