READY FOR THE WORLD OG '85 RFTW S/T LP SHRINK MODERN

READY FOR THE WORLD READY FOR THE WORLD LP Category / Style / Moods: R&B * * Dance-Pop * Funk * Urban Moods Themes * Sleazy * Sweet * Confident * Boisterous * Brash * Yearning * Sexual * Hypnotic * Sensual * Passionate * Romantic * Late Night * Seduction 12.77 / 2007-06-13 S asocc 1985 MCA US LP TITLE: READY FOR THE WORLD ARTIST: READY FOR THE WORLD CONDITION VINYL: VG+ COVER: VG+ STILL IN SHRINK NOT A CUT-OUT! Click here for info on grading and abbreviations EXTRA CLEAN ORIGINAL PRESS! Click the pix for a better view TRACKS: Disc: 1 1. Tonight Riley, Strozier 4:58 2. Digital Display Potts 5:36 3. Ceramic Girl Riley, Riley, Strozier 4:22 4. Deep Inside Your Love Eaton, Potts, Riley, Riley ... 4:23 5. Oh Sheila Riley, Riley, Strozier ... 4:00 6. Human Toy Riley, Riley 4:42 7. Slide Over Potts, Riley, Riley, Strozier ... 5:05 8. Out of Town Lover Riley, Riley, Strozier 5:03 9. I'm the One Who Loves You Potts, Riley, Riley, Strozier 4:30 Review by Rob Theakston Armed with a whole mess of R&B, Prince and midwest funk influences, Ready for the World, came crashing out the gates at a breakneck pace with their eponymous solo album, no thanks in small part to local Detroit DJ Electrifying Mojo playing the group incessantly on his radio program. A perfect blend of soul, funk, and attitude, RFTW spawned a massive chart hit with "Oh Sheila," but also had several minor hits with "Digital Display," "Deep Inside Your Love," and "Tonight." While there are moments that Melvin Riley's vocals can grate on the nerves, on the whole this is a stellar debut which few of the groups in this genre could match. Biography by Ron Wynn A Michigan funk band with slight rock leanings, Ready for the World parlayed Melvin Riley's whining vocals and some trendy production into a pair of number one R&B hits in the mid-'80s for MCA. Riley, Gordon Strozier, Gregory Potts, Willie Triplett, John Eaton, and Gerald Valentine began on their own Blue Lake label before signing with MCA. The label reissued the song "Tonight," and it reached number six on the R&B charts in 1984. They followed it with "Deep Inside Your Love," another Top Ten R&B single, then had their first of two chart-toppers in "Oh Sheila." It got them a huge crossover smash, ultimately topping the pop lists as well. They scored their fourth consecutive Top Ten R&B record with "Digital Display," then had two flop singles before "Love You Down" put them back on top of the R&B world in 1986. It was their last hit and peaked at number nine pop. This exquisite piece of retro music history is a vinyl sound recording (not a CD). Please visit the A Sound Deal store for similar items and information on grading and shipping. Add me to your favorites for red hot sales bulletins and sneak previews of upcoming products. Combine Items to Save $$$! Click here to check the store for more! ©A Sound Deal