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Having signed to the Gamble label Paul released his first LP 'Feelin' Good At The Cadillac Club' in 1968, which started a long standing and very successful relationship with the formidable song writing and production duo Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff. this is an exciting studio - 'live club date' recording combination and was produced entirely by the man himself.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BBR","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":50467658924363,"sku":"371706","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/825ba297-bcd6-4e1e-a27f-8a7df0edfaea_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727340379"},{"product_id":"the-best-of-9","title":"The Best Of","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 12 track single black vinyl LP compilation featuring many of Billy Paul’s memorable hits including “Me and Mrs Jones”, “Am I Black Enough for You”, “People Power”, “Let’s Make a Baby” and “The Whole Town’s Talking\".\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sony","offers":[{"title":"LP","offer_id":50506515251531,"sku":"1126434","price":27.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/0d9f414d-6e3e-4ad2-a762-6ee2ab45eba6_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727824428"},{"product_id":"360-degrees","title":"360 Degrees","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe album \u003cem\u003e360 Degrees\u003c\/em\u003e of Billy Paul is the third studio effort by soul singer Billy Paul. It was released in 1972 and it includes the Grammy Award-winning number 1 pop and soul single \"Me and Mrs. Jones\". The album blends soul, jazz, and Philadelphia funk with socially conscious themes and smooth, expressive vocals. It showcases lush orchestration, sophisticated arrangements, and Paul’s unique jazz-influenced singing style. The album is often regarded as a milestone album in Billy Paul’s career, full of gems that demonstrate Billy Paul's range as a vocalist and storyteller. While the album's hit single \"Me and Mrs. Jones” is about love, the album itself is a bit more nuanced. It balances romantic ballads with political and spiritual reflections, making it a standout in the Philly soul movement and it contains songs that tackle both personal and social. \"Am I Black Enough for You?\" is a particularly significant track, not only because it addresses race relations but because it asks a broader question about how Black people are perceived within the larger culture.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Strongly Felt","offers":[{"title":"LP - Black","offer_id":52592290333003,"sku":"R6012-5696","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/5060672883573.jpg?v=1751292621"},{"product_id":"ebony-woman-going-east-360-degrees-of-billy-paul-war-of-the-gods-zn","title":"Ebony Woman \/ Going East \/ 360 Degrees Of Billy Paul \/ War Of The Gods","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom 1970, 1971, 1972 and 1973 come Billy Paul's first four albums released on Philadelphia Records.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BGO","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":53350929006923,"sku":"R6828-2198","price":13.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/5017261215611.jpg?v=1757440694"},{"product_id":"war-of-the-gods","title":"War Of The Gods","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWar of the Gods\u003c\/em\u003e (1973) is one of the most ambitious statements of the Philadelphia soul movement, blending lush orchestration with socially conscious themes and expansive song structures. The Billy Paulk’s album is characterized by his distinctive, jazz-inflected vocal style which moves fluidly between smooth romantic phrasing and urgent political commentary, reflecting the era’s awareness of inequality and change. Combining elements of soul, funk, and orchestral pop, \u003cem\u003eWar of the Gods\u003c\/em\u003e balances danceable rhythms with thoughtful lyricism, reinforcing Billy Paul’s role not just as a singer of love songs but as a voice aligned with the broader cultural and political aspirations of early-1970s Black America. 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