Barbara Acklin: Am I The Same Girl / Soulful Strut Vinyl 7"
"Barbara Jean Acklin was working as a receptionist at Brunswick Records in 1966 when she co-wrote 'Whispers (Getting Louder)' which became one of Jackie Wilson’s biggest hits and secured her a recording contract with the label. In 1968 she hit with 'Love Makes A Woman' peaking at #15 on the Billboard pop chart. 'Am I The Same Girl' followed in ’69 barely breaking the Hot 100. Brunswick producer Carl Davis was inspired to remove Acklin’s vocal and replace it with a piano solo shortly after the original release. He called the instrumental 'Soulful Strut' and attributed it to Young-Holt Unlimited providing them with a #3 hit in the USA." - Outta Sight
- first time pressing of vocal & instrumental back to back
- black 7" vinyl pressing
- original release year: 1969
- music label: Outta Sight 2025
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"Barbara Jean Acklin was working as a receptionist at Brunswick Records in 1966 when she co-wrote 'Whispers (Getting Louder)' which became one of Jackie Wilson’s biggest hits and secured her a recording contract with the label. In 1968 she hit with 'Love Makes A Woman' peaking at #15 on the Billboard pop chart. 'Am I The Same Girl' followed in ’69 barely breaking the Hot 100. Brunswick producer Carl Davis was inspired to remove Acklin’s vocal and replace it with a piano solo shortly after the original release. He called the instrumental 'Soulful Strut' and attributed it to Young-Holt Unlimited providing them with a #3 hit in the USA." - Outta Sight
- first time pressing of vocal & instrumental back to back
- black 7" vinyl pressing
- original release year: 1969
- music label: Outta Sight 2025
