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Dresses Too Short

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Is It Because I'm Black

Is It Because I'm Black

1970

Complete Twinight Records 45s

Complete Twinight Records 45s

Tracks by Syl Johnson

41 tracks in our catalogue

Annie Got Hot Pants PowerComplete Twinight Records 45s

Annie Got Hot Pants Power

Come On Sock It To MeComplete Twinight Records 45s

Concrete ReservationComplete Twinight Records 45s

Concrete ReservationIs It Because I'm Black

Different Strokes

Annie Got Hot Pants Power
Concrete ReservationIs It Because I'm Black
Different StrokesDresses Too Short
2:20
Different Strokes / Is It Because I'm Black
Different Strokes / Sorry Bout Dat
Get Ready / Same Kind Of Thing
I’m Talking Bout Freedom
Is It Because I'm BlackIs It Because I'm Black
7:35
Is It Because I'm Black (extended)
Is It Because I'm Black / Let Them Hang High

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Concrete Reservation

Concrete Reservation

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Jackie Wilson Said

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I’m Talking Bout Freedom

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Complete Twinight Records 45s

2:15

Different StrokesDresses Too Short

Different Strokes / Is It Because I'm Black

Different Strokes / Sorry Bout Dat

Don't Give It AwayComplete Twinight Records 45s

Dresses Too ShortComplete Twinight Records 45s

Everybody Needs LoveComplete Twinight Records 45s

Get ReadyComplete Twinight Records 45s

Get Ready / Same Kind Of Thing

Going To The ShackComplete Twinight Records 45s

I Can Take Care Of BusinessComplete Twinight Records 45s

I Can Take Care Of HomeworkComplete Twinight Records 45s

I Feel An UrgeComplete Twinight Records 45s

I ResignComplete Twinight Records 45s

I'll Take Those Skinny LegsComplete Twinight Records 45s

I’m Talking Bout Freedom

Is It Because I'm BlackIs It Because I'm Black

Is It Because I'm BlackComplete Twinight Records 45s

Is It Because I'm Black (extended)

Is It Because I'm Black / Let Them Hang High

Jackie Wilson SaidVanthology

Kiss By KissComplete Twinight Records 45s

Let Them Hang HighComplete Twinight Records 45s

Ode To Soul ManComplete Twinight Records 45s

One Way Ticket To NowhereComplete Twinight Records 45s

Same Kind Of ThingComplete Twinight Records 45s

Send Me Some Lovin'Complete Twinight Records 45s

Sorry 'Bout Dat!Complete Twinight Records 45s

Take Me BackComplete Twinight Records 45s

Take Me to the River / Could I Be Falling in Love

Thank You BabyComplete Twinight Records 45s

That's WhyComplete Twinight Records 45s

Together ForeverComplete Twinight Records 45s

Try Me (1967)Complete Twinight Records 45s

Try Me (1968)Complete Twinight Records 45s

We Do It TogetherComplete Twinight Records 45s

Annie Got Hot Pants Power

Annie Got Hot Pants Power

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