Name: The First Family of Soul: The Best of The Five Stairsteps by The Five Stairsteps
Brand: The Five Stairsteps
SKU: 074465997782
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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.

1. You Waited Too Long

by The Five Stairsteps

Primary Artist: The Five Stairsteps; Main Performer
Composer: Clarence Burke
Gregory Fowler; Composer
Lyricist: Clarence Burke
Gregory Fowler; Composer
Producer: Curtis Mayfield; Production

2. Danger! She's A Stranger

by The Five Stairsteps

Primary Artist: The Five Stairsteps; Main Performer
Composer: Clarence Burke
Curtis Mayfield
Gregory Fowler; Composer
Lyricist: Clarence Burke
Curtis Mayfield
Gregory Fowler; Composer
Producer: Curtis Mayfield; Production

3. Come Back

by The Five Stairsteps

Primary Artist: The Five Stairsteps; Main Performer
Composer: Clarence Burke Jr.
Gregory Fowler; Composer
Lyricist: Clarence Burke Jr.
Gregory Fowler; Composer
Producer: Curtis Mayfield; Production

4. Playgirl's Love

by The Five Stairsteps

Primary Artist: The Five Stairsteps; Main Performer
Composer: Clarence Burke
Gregory Fowler; Composer
Lyricist: Clarence Burke
Gregory Fowler; Composer
Producer: Curtis Mayfield; Production

5. World Of Fantasy

by The Five Stairsteps

Primary Artist: The Five Stairsteps; Main Performer
Composer: Clarence Burke
Gregory Fowler; Composer
Lyricist: Clarence Burke
Gregory Fowler; Composer
Producer: Curtis Mayfield; Production

6. Ooh Baby Baby

by The Five Stairsteps

Primary Artist: The Five Stairsteps; Main Performer
Composer: Warren Moore
William Robinson; Composer
Lyricist: Warren Moore
William Robinson; Composer
Producer: Curtis Mayfield; Production

7. Don't Waste Your Time

by The Five Stairsteps

Primary Artist: The Five Stairsteps; Main Performer
Composer: Curtis Mayfield; Composer
Lyricist: Curtis Mayfield; Composer
Producer: Curtis Mayfield; Production

8. You Don't Love Me

by The Five Stairsteps

Primary Artist: The Five Stairsteps; Main Performer
Composer: Clarence Burke
Gregory Fowler; Composer
Lyricist: Clarence Burke
Gregory Fowler; Composer

9. Behind Curtains

by The Five Stairsteps

Primary Artist: The Five Stairsteps; Main Performer
Composer: Curtis Mayfield; Composer
Lyricist: Curtis Mayfield; Composer
Producer: Curtis Mayfield; Production

10. The Girl I Love

by The Five Stairsteps

Primary Artist: The Five Stairsteps; Main Performer
Composer: Clarence Burke Jr.
Gregory Fowler; Composer
Lyricist: Clarence Burke Jr.
Gregory Fowler; Composer

11. Ain't Gonna Rest (Till I Get You)

by The Five Stairsteps

Primary Artist: The Five Stairsteps; Main Performer
Composer: Clarence Burke Jr.; Composer
Lyricist: Clarence Burke Jr.; Composer
Producer: Curtis Mayfield; Production

12. The Touch Of You

by The Five Stairsteps

Primary Artist: The Five Stairsteps; Main Performer
Composer: Clarence Burke Jr.
Gregory Fowler; Composer
Lyricist: Clarence Burke Jr.
Gregory Fowler; Composer
Producer: Curtis Mayfield; Production

14. Don't Change Your Love

by The Five Stairsteps & Cubie

Primary Artist: The Five Stairsteps & Cubie
Cubie Burke
The Five Stairsteps; Main Performer
Composer: Curtis Mayfield; Composer
Lyricist: Curtis Mayfield; Composer

15. Baby Make Me Feel So Good

by The Five Stairsteps & Cubie

Primary Artist: The Five Stairsteps & Cubie
Cubie Burke
The Five Stairsteps; Main Performer
Composer: Curtis Mayfield; Composer
Lyricist: Curtis Mayfield; Composer
Producer: Curtis Mayfield; Production

17. O-o-h Child

by The Five Stairsteps

Primary Artist: The Five Stairsteps; Main Performer
Composer: Stan Vincent; Composer
Lyricist: Stan Vincent; Composer
Conductor: Stan Vincent; Conductor
Producer: Stan Vincent; Production

16. We Must Be In Love

by The Five Stairsteps & Cubie

Primary Artist: The Five Stairsteps & Cubie
Cubie Burke
The Five Stairsteps; Main Performer
Composer: Curtis Mayfield; Composer
Lyricist: Curtis Mayfield; Composer
Producer: Curtis Mayfield; Production

13. Something's Missing

by The Five Stairsteps & Cubie Featuring Alohe And Clarence Jr.

Featured Artist: Alohe Burke
Clarence Burke Jr.; Main Performer
Primary Artist: The Five Stairsteps & Cubie Featuring Alohe And Clarence Jr.
Cubie Burke
The Five Stairsteps; Main Performer
Composer: Clarence Burke Jr.; Composer
Lyricist: Clarence Burke Jr.; Composer

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

17 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

45 minutes and 42 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1000x1000 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

8/17 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

5/17 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

R&B

Label

Buddha Records

Music Distribution Service

Unknown

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Nov 5, 2001

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

74465997782

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

1. You Waited Too Long

2. Danger! She's A Stranger

3. Come Back

4. Playgirl's Love

5. World Of Fantasy

6. Ooh Baby Baby

7. Don't Waste Your Time

8. You Don't Love Me

9. Behind Curtains

10. The Girl I Love

11. Ain't Gonna Rest (Till I Get You)

12. The Touch Of You

14. Don't Change Your Love

15. Baby Make Me Feel So Good

17. O-o-h Child

16. We Must Be In Love

13. Something's Missing

Technical Specifications

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

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1. You Waited Too Long

2. Danger! She's A Stranger

3. Come Back

4. Playgirl's Love

5. World Of Fantasy

6. Ooh Baby Baby

7. Don't Waste Your Time

8. You Don't Love Me

9. Behind Curtains

10. The Girl I Love

11. Ain't Gonna Rest (Till I Get You)

12. The Touch Of You

14. Don't Change Your Love

15. Baby Make Me Feel So Good

17. O-o-h Child

16. We Must Be In Love

13. Something's Missing

Technical Specifications