The Sylvers (album)
# The Sylvers (album)

The Sylvers is the debut album by the Los Angeles, California-based R&B group the Sylvers. The album was released on MGM Records subsidiary Pride Records, a label founded by record and film producer Michael Viner. Released in 1972, it was produced by R&B legends Jerry Butler (of the Impressions) and Keg Johnson.

This album released three singles: "Fool's Paradise", "Wish I Could Talk to You" and "I'll Never Be Ashamed".

In 2013, Dusty Groove Records reissued their debut on vinyl.

## Reception

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## Track listing

* All songs written by Leon Sylvers III, except where noted
* "Wish That I Could Talk to You" (2:53)
* "Fool's Paradise" (2:28)
* "Only One Can Win" (3:00)
* "I'm Truly Happy" – (Jerry Peters) (2:48)
* "Touch Me Jesus" – (Brian Holland, Lamont Dozier, A. Bond) (3:25)
* "I Know Myself" (3:32)
* "Chaos" (3:12)
* "So Close" (2:52)
* "I'll Never Be Ashamed" – (James Sylvers) (3:13)
* "How Love Hurts" (4:16)

## Personnel

* Jerry Butler - producer
* Keg Johnson - producer
* Michael Viner - executive producer
* David Crawford - arranger
* Jerry Peters - arranger
