Somewhere in Time

Performer: The Dramatics
Engineer: Michael Rosen; Michael Denten...
Producer: L.J. Reynolds; Claytoven Richardson; F.L. Pittman; Ron Banks...
Distributor: Ryko Distribution

Notes: The Dramatics include: Lenny Mayes, William "Weegee" Howard, Willie Ford, L.J. Reynolds, Ron Banks. Recorded in November and December 1985. Personnel: L.J. Reynolds, William "Wee Gee" Howard, Lenny Mayes, Ron Banks , Willie Ford (vocals); Larry White (guitar, programming); Peter Fujii (guitar); Claytoven Richardson (oboe, saxophone, keyboards, synthesizer, bass synthesizer, programming, drum programming, background vocals); Bill Ortiz, Marvin McFadden (trumpet); Larry Batiste, Wayne Wallace (trombone); Kirk Crumpler (keyboards, programming); William Kennedy (synthesizer, drums); Michael Denten (synthesizer); Rand Wetherwax (programming); Lee Peters (background vocals). Audio Remixer: Michael Denten. Recording information: Fantasy Studios, Berkeley, CA (11/1985-12/1985); Infinite Sound Studios, Alameda, CA (11/1985-12/1985). Photographer: Phil Bray. Unknown Contributor Roles: F.L. Pittman; William "Wee Gee" Howard; Lenny Mayes; Ron Banks ; Willie Ford. Arranger: Claytoven Richardson. This Fantasy release doesn't compare to their Volt or ABC releases, but it has some enjoyable moments. Original lead William "Wee Gee" Howard ("In the Rain") reunites with Ron Banks, Lenny Mayes, Willie Ford, and L.J. Reynolds for a new twist: every member gets to lead at least part of a song. "Somewhere In Time" contains a medley of the group's biggest hits, but like onstage medleys, it's disappointing. Still, it was an interesting idea. Lenny, Ron, and L.J. swap leads beautifully on "When Love Is Over," and Ron and Wee Gee shine on "One Love Ago." ~ Andrew Hamilton

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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