Gary Taylor - G.T. '1983 [2011]

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G.T. is the debut album of songwriter, producer and backing vocalist Gary
Taylor. Gary started his career in 1983 and although the album was not a big
hit, Taylor showed his talent as both a songwriter and producer, and was soon
asked to write songs for artists like Anita Baker (“Good Love”), the
Whispers (“Just Gets Better With Time”) and Carl Anderson
(“I’m No Stranger”).
The album features the singles “Just What I Had In Mind” and
“On The Line” (also on this album as long version bonus track) along
with some other gems such as “Without you in my life” and
“This Time”. Gary remains until this day one of America’s top
soul artists having subsequently released a consistent array of great music from
this early 80’s start up through to his latest albums. Over the years
Taylor created the template for a successful independent singing career through
his half dozen releases. He also continued writing for other great artists,
including Lalah Hathaway, Vanessa Williams and Grover Washington, Jr.
Known primarily for writing songs of love and relationships, Taylor departed
from that mold with his 2006 release Retro Blackness, his most socially charged
release that examines African American culture. As Taylor put it, the disc is a
“soulful music celebration and heartfelt contemplation of a people and a
culture.


Tracks:

01. Down for the Count (6:58)
02. Just What I Have in Mind (4:14)
03. Dont Fight It (5:01)
04. Without You in My Life (3:59)
05. On the Line (4:02)
06. Force of Habit (5:18)
07. This Time (4:02)
08. Looking Back (3:37)
09. Special (4:08)
10. On the Line (Long Version) (7:37) 

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