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    The Sylvers I Know Myself / Wish That I Could Talk To You

    Mr Bongo
    • The Sylvers – I Know Myself
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    • 1. I Know Myself
    • 2. Wish That I Could Talk To You

    Two of the key tracks lifted from the The Sylvers' first, self-titled album. Produced by Jerry Butler, Keg Johnson and Michael Viner, written by the hugely talented Leon Sylvers III. Essential!

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