Margie Joseph - 1978 - Feeling My Way

Margie Joseph's working here with 70s smooth soul maestro Johnny Bristol -- and the resulting album is every bit as great as Bristol's own work from the time! Johnny's in perfect form here -- coming up with those slightly funky, slightly polished backings that were his best stock in trade in the years after he parted company with Motown -- a way of hitting the rhythms that was partially learned from Detroit, but which grew into even warmer, more sophisticated territory in the California sun. Margie's deeply crafted vocals are a great match for Bristol's music -- searching, soaring, and digging in nicely when the lyrics really need it. The album's a wonderful treasure -- especially given that Joseph easily could have been turning out weaker work at this point in her career! Titles include "You Turned Me On To Love", "He Came Into My Life", "I Feel His Love Getting Stronger", "Come On Back To Me Lover", "Love Takes Tears", "Discover Me", and "All Goodbyes Aren't Gone".