• George Benson – The World Is A Ghetto
    • 1. Nature Boy
    • 2. The Wind And I
    • 3. The World Is A Ghetto
    • 4. Gonna Love You More
    • 5. Valdez In The Country
    • 6. Everything Must Change

    Gorgeous jazz fusion with George at his creative peak. Possibly his best album ! Includes a fantastic version of "The World Is A Ghetto".



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    Ashford & SimpsonIs It Still Good To Ya (1978)Warner Bros
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      • Original LP£15.00
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      Ashford & SimpsonSend It (1977)Warner Bros
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      Chaka KhanChaka (1978)Warner Bros
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      Miles Davis & Michel LegrandDingo (1991)Warner Bros
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      Herbie HancockCrossings (1972)Warner Bros
      Tough, tough, tough heavy Headhunters fusion, 1972 in the zone! Classic Herbie Hancock group line-up with Benny Maupin, Billy Hart and Buster Williams
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      Dionne WarwickeThen Came You (1975)Warner Bros
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      • – Move Me No Mountain
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      Gino SoccioOutline (1979)Warner Bros
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        Barbara McNairI Enjoy Being A Girl (1964) Warner Bros
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          Chaka KhanDestiny (1986)Warner Bros
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