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 his Philadelphia International Records debut.

Track listing

1. "East" - (Tyrone W. Brown) 6:46
2. "(If You Let Me Make Love to You Then) Why Can't I Touch You?" - (C.C. Courtney, Peter Link) 2:42
3. "This Is Your Life" - (Jimmy Webb) 4:16
4. "Jesus Boy (You Only Look Like a Man)" - (Moh Jakke) 4:17
5. "Magic Carpet Ride" - (J. Cohn, R. Green, C. Makem) 5:19
6. "I Wish It Were Yesterday" - (Bobby Martin, Lee Phillips) 3:50
7. "Compared to What" - (Gene McDaniels) 5:20
8. "Love Buddies" - (Kenny Gamble, Leon Huff) 3:40
9. "There's a Small Hotel" - (Lorenz Hart, Richard Rodgers) 4:27

Personnel

• Billy Paul - Lead and Backing Vocals
• Norman Harris, Roland Chambers - Guitar
• Eddie Green - Piano
• Vince Montana - Vibraphone
• Tyrone Brown - Bass
• Norman Farrington - Drums
• Tony Williams - Flute, Saxophone
• Robert Crippen - Congas
• Charles Jules, Gerald Roberts - Percussion (Shekere)
• Don Renaldo and his String Section
• Sam Reed and his Horns

Charts

External links

• Billy Paul-Going East at Discogs

References