Too easily dismissed as little more than a one-hit wonder, Billy Paul was, in fact, one of the most gifted and affecting talents to grace the Philadelphia International stable -- the recipient of some of the Gamble & Huff team's most lush and sophisticated productions.
His deeply soulful voice bridged the gap between jazz and soul, textured in equal measure by street-smart swagger and touching vulnerability.
Me and Mrs.
Jones: The Best of Billy Paul goes far beyond the classic title track in restoring the singer to prominence, showcasing his versatility via superb covers of pop favorites, including Bob Dylan's "Don't Think Twice, It's All Right," Elton John's "Your Song," and Paul McCartney's "Let 'Em In." With the inclusion of R&B chart hits like "Thanks for Saving My Life" and "Billy's Back Home," it all adds up to a definitive portrait of Paul in his prime.
| Title/Composers | Performer | Listen | Time | Size | Size | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Me and Mrs. JonesKenny Gamble, Cary Gilbert, Leon Huff | Billy Paul | Play | 03:37 | 8 MB | 0 MB |
| 2 | Billy's Back Home | Billy Paul | Play | 04:31 | 10 MB | 0 MB |
| 3 | Black Wonders of the WorldKenny Gamble, Leon Huff | Billy Paul | Play | 07:59 | 18 MB | 0 MB |
| 4 | Be Truthful to MeKenny Gamble, Leon Huff, Gene McFadden | Billy Paul | Play | 03:06 | 7 MB | 0 MB |
| 5 | Your SongElton John, Bernie Taupin | Billy Paul | Play | 06:32 | 14 MB | 0 MB |
| 6 | Thanks for Saving My LifeKenny Gamble, Leon Huff | Billy Paul | Play | 02:57 | 6 MB | 0 MB |
| 7 | This Is Your LifeJimmy Webb | Billy Paul | Play | 04:15 | 9 MB | 0 MB |
| 8 | BluesetteNorman Gimbel, Toots Thielemans | Billy Paul | Play | 03:04 | 7 MB | 0 MB |
| 9 | Don't Think Twice, It's All RightBob Dylan | Billy Paul | Play | 02:35 | 5 MB | 0 MB |
| 10 | Am I Black Enough for You?Kenny Gamble, Leon Huff | Billy Paul | Play | 05:16 | 12 MB | 0 MB |
| 11 | Love BuddiesKenny Gamble, Leon Huff | Billy Paul | Play | 03:39 | 8 MB | 0 MB |
| 12 | I Think I'll Stay Home TodayDexter Wansel | Billy Paul | Play | 06:18 | 14 MB | 0 MB |
| 13 | When Love Is NewKenny Gamble, Leon Huff | Billy Paul | Play | 05:30 | 12 MB | 0 MB |
| 14 | Let 'Em In (Album Version) | Billy Paul | Play | 04:59 | 11 MB | 0 MB |
| 64 mins | 147 MB | |||||
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| Artist | Job | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Dylan | Composer |
| 2 | Kenny Gamble | Composer |
| 3 | Cary Gilbert | Composer |
| 4 | Norman Gimbel | Composer |
| 5 | Leon Huff | Composer |
| 6 | Elton John | Composer |
| 7 | Paul McCartney | Composer |
| 8 | Gene McFadden | Composer |
| 9 | Billy Paul | Primary Artist, Vocals |
| 10 | Bernie Taupin | Composer |
| 11 | Toots Thielemans | Composer |
| 12 | Dexter Wansel | Composer |
| 13 | Jimmy Webb | Composer |
| Quality | Format | Encoding | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | MP3 | 320kps 44.1kHz | MP3 is an audio coding format which uses a form of lossy data compression. The highest bitrate of this format is 320kbps (kbit/s). MP3 Digital audio takes less amount of space (up to 90% reduction in size) and the quality is not as good as the original one. |