• Samuel Jonathan Johnson – Sweet Love
    • Samuel Jonathan Johnson – Reason for the Reason
    • 1. Sweet Love
    • 2. Reason for the Reason

    A big spin for Theo Parrish! Groovy as hell soul number, taken from Samuel Jonathan Johnson killer "My Music" album! Another essential Athens of the North re-issue!

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        • – It's You Girl
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        • – Everything That's Good in Life
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        • – Leather Pants (feat. TAJI)
        • – Nicci's Theme
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        • – T-U-L-S-A Song
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        • – Our Love
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