Clarence Reid (Alston 4584) 1970
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Graced by the funky chicken-scratch guitar of noted Miami bandleader James Knight, this 1970 B-side displays a level of musical cohesion between songwriter, producer, and musician most commonly associated with names like Whitfield, Mitchell, and Toussaint. While the lyric employs a universal soul trope—the transformative power of love—Reid’s arrangement, soul deep but dance-floor strong, defines the unmistakable Miami sound.
