BILLY PAUL – WAR OF THE GODS LP – Nr MINT US 1973 FUNK SOUL

Billy Paul – War Of The Gods
(Philadelphia International Records  1973   KZ32409  US Press)

Gatefold Sleeve in Excellent condition
– some wear to edges, pen squiggle top right & a little rubbing on the back

Vinyl in Nr MINT condition

Paul Williams (December 1, 1934 – April 24, 2016), known professionally as Billy Paul, was an American soul singer, known for his 1972 No. 1 single “Me and Mrs. Jones”. His 1973 album and single War of the Gods blends his more conventional pop, soul, and funk styles with electronic and psychedelic influences.

War of the Gods is an album by soul singer Billy Paul. The album was arranged by Bobby Martin and Lenny Pakula. Released in 1973, this album reached number twelve on the Billboard Soul Album chart.

Track listing

All tracks composed by Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff; except where indicated

1. “I See The Light” – (Kenny Gamble, Leon Huff, Bunny Sigler) 6:14
2. “War of the Gods” – 10:09
3. “The Whole Town’s Talking” – 4:48
4. “I Was Married” – (Kenny Gamble, Leon Huff, Cary Gilbert, Joannie Arc) 7:22
5. “Thanks For Saving My Life” – 2:59
6. “Peace Holy Peace” – 6:58

Personnel

• Billy Paul – Lead and Backing Vocals
• Bobby Eli, Bunny Sigler, David Bay, Norman Harris, Roland Chambers – Guitar
• Eddie Green, Leon Huff – Piano
• Vincent Montana, Jr. – Vibraphone
• Anthony Jackson, Ron Baker – Bass
• Earl Young, Norman Farrington – Drums
• Don Renaldo – Horns, Strings
• Larry Washington – Congas
• Lenny Pakula – Organ

Carla Benson, Evette Benton, Barbara Ingram, background vocals