The Dells - Dreams of Contentment

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Album Details

Title: Dreams of Contentment
Artist: The Dells
Release Date: 11/17/1993
Re-Released On: 10/1/1992
Label: Vee-Jay, VeeJay Records
Duration: 65:14
Album Type(s): Greatest Hits
UPCs: 054106070122, 754106070121
Genre: Rhythm & Blues
Styles: Soul, Early R&B, Doo Wop, Pop-Soul, Uptown Soul, Chicago Soul
Moods: Elegant, Poignant, Romantic, Intimate, Joyous, Sentimental, Smooth, Wistful, Amiable/Good-Natured, Lush, Sophisticated, Sweet, Warm, Carefree, Cheerful, Happy, Laid-Back/Mellow, Sensual, Soft, Soothing, Yearning, Fun
Total Copies: 0
Members Wishing: 2
Number of Discs/SwapaCD Credits: 1

Track Listings

Zing Zing Zing
Dreams of Contentment
She's Just an Angel
Oh, What a Night
Now I Pray
Jo Jo
Baby Do
I Wanna Go Home
Why Do You Have to Go?
Pain in My Heart
Cu Bop Che Bop
Baby Open up Your Heart
Someone to Call Me Darling
Dry Your Eyes
My Best Girl
Jeepers Creepers
Restless Days
Rain
Wedding Day
Oh, What a Night
Lil' Darlin'
It's Not for Me to Say [#]
Stay in My Corner
It's Not Unusual

Additional Releases

Year	Type	Label	Catalog #
1992	CD	Vee-Jay	701
------	CD	VeeJay Records	VJR 701

Other Editions

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Album Review

The Dells never made it over the hump while at Vee-Jay, despite making many impressive singles. They were a top-flight doo wop group, but they couldn't find a way to advance beyond the R&B margins. Only when they moved to Chess, changed their style, and made Marvin Junior the lead singer did they enjoy the success they deserved. Still, as this 24-track reissue shows, there wasn't anything wrong with their Vee-Jay output. They experimented on such numbers as "Lil Darlin'," "It's Not for Me to Say," and "It's Not Unusual" with jazz/pop harmonies and covers. In addition, songs like "Now I Pray" and "Pain in My Heart" are wonderfully sung and harmonized, even if they weren't huge sellers. ~ Ron Wynn, All Music Guide

Credits

Name	Credits
Billy Vera	Liner Notes, Supervisor, Series Supervision
Bob Fisher	Remastering, Digital Remastering
Calvin Carter	Producer, Original Session Producer
Chuck Barksdale	Vocals
Gordon Skene	Digital Transfers
John E. Carter	?, Vocals
Johnny Funches	Vocals
Marvin Junior	Vocals
Mickey McGill	Vocals
Vern Allison	Vocals