20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best of the Dramatics

Performer: The Dramatics
Producer: Ron Banks; Tony Hester; L.J. Reynolds; Don Davis; Michael J. Henderson; Tony Hester; Don Davis; Harry Weonger (Compilation)
Distributor: Universal Distribution

Notes: The Dramatics: Ron Banks, Rod Davis, Larry "Squirrel" Demps, Elbert Wilkens. Liner Note Author: Gary Jackson. Arrangers: Tony Hester; Rudy Robinson; Johnny Allen; Paul Riser; David Van De Pitte. As part of Universal's 20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection, this 12-song disc highlights the Dramatics' best-known smooth soul material originally released in the '70s on three sperate labels: Volt, ABC, and MCA. The track listing is in chronological order starting with the group's first Top Five smash from 1971, "Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get," followed by the original Top Ten versions of "In the Rain," "Hey You! Get off My Mountain," "Shake It Well," "Be My Girl," and concluding nine years later with their final charted release, "Welcome Back Home." As is the case with similar soul groups of the period, like the Delfonics or the Stylistics, the overall quality of material is consistently high, with the exception of a too-smooth and over-produced version of "Me and Mrs. Jones." Still, enough gems are included to please any soul fan. ~ Al Campbell

Formed in 1963 in Detroit, Michigan, the vocal soul group known as the Dramatics began as the Dynamics, releasing two singles under that name, before shifting personnel and changing their name in 1967. They scored a minor hit that year with "All Because of You." The Dramatics continued to record and change personnel, but didn't score another hit until 1971's "Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get." "In the Rain" (1972) proved their biggest smash, making impressive showings on both the pop and R&B charts. Seemingly doomed to continual line-up changes, the Dramatics had a revolving door of singers, but recorded and performed throughout the `70s, landing hits "Hey You! Get Off My Mountain," and 1980's "Welcome Back Home." When founding member Ron Banks went solo in 1983, the group disbanded, but they reunite occasionally to perform.

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