The Spinners (1973) Ain't No Price On Happiness - LOST 70s GEMS

Mighty Love was a hallmark song that perfectly sums up The Spinner's brand of Philly soul which transplanted a gospel fervour and positive spirituality from their Motown days with gleaming strings and strident isolated piano chords to create probably the best Philly soul numbers before Disco would take over in the mid 70s, though sadly could not cross over like the similar sounding The Tramps into the new genre. On this album the best track crystal clear mix of vocals and vibes upfront whilst the MFSB strings remain the emotive undercurrent as they sway majestically in a way they only did on Spinner's songs. The sprightly horn section is brilliant as well as braying horns alongside the wistful delivery of the Spinners' dual lead vocalists of the smooth ladiback tones of Bobby Smith and the exuberant preach of Phillipe Wynn.