{"product_id":"sp-9-3020","title":"George Benson - Tell It Like It Is (1983) Vinyl LP • Audiophile • Marty Sheller","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: inline-block ; margin-bottom: 0px ;\"\u003eCatalog Number:\u003c\/h3\u003e SP-9-3020\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: inline-block ; margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eMusical Styles:\u003c\/h3\u003e 1980s, Fusion \u0026amp; Soul Jazz, Jazz Funk, Jazz Instrument, Jazz Pop, Latin Jazz, Soul Jazz\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: inline-block ; margin-bottom: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eSleeve Grade:\u003c\/h3\u003e Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: inline-block ; margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eRecord Grade:\u003c\/h3\u003e Excellent (EX)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eCondition Details:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eAudiophile Series. Vinyl plays with occasional light-crackles (play-graded). Gate-fold cover has a few creases near edges, some surface impressions and light-scuffing (front\/back); front has tiny spots of abrasion and back has some discoloration spots near top left. Inner-gate has no issues. Inner-sleeve is original (A\u0026amp;M Plastic). Spine has no text and shows mild wear. Some shelf-wear along top\/bottom-edge and corners. Opening is crisp with signs of light use. (Notch in bottom-right.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eTracks:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003col style=\"margin-top: 0px ; margin-bottom: 0px ;\"\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eSoul Limbo\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eAre You Happy?\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eTell It Like It Is\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eLand Of 1000 Dances\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eJackie, All\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eDontcha Hear Me Callin' To Ya\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eWater Brother\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eMy Woman's Good To Me\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eJama Joe\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eMy Cherie Amour\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eOut In The Cold Again\u003c\/li\u003e\n \n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eAbout The Record:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eTell It Like It Is,\u003c\/span\u003e by George Benson, is a jazz-oriented release showcasing his skilled guitar work blended with soulful vocal performances on select tracks. The album features Benson's interpretation of the classic title track originally popularized by Aaron Neville, along with energetic covers like \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eSoul Limbo\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eLand of 1000 Dances\u003c\/span\u003e that highlight his versatility across genres. A unique aspect is the tight production incorporating Latin percussion elements while allowing space for Benson's tasty guitar fills and solos in various styles. Fan-favorites often include the emotive title song and groovy instrumentals that capture his early fusion of jazz and R\u0026amp;B vibes. The project stands as an interesting snapshot of Benson transitioning his instrumental prowess with occasional singing that would later define much of his broader success. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Record Vision","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52793634783513,"sku":"SP-9-3020","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0992\/6937\/8329\/files\/LP-george_benson-tell_it_like_it_is.jpg?v=1783553794","url":"https:\/\/record-vision.myshopify.com\/products\/sp-9-3020","provider":"Record Vision","version":"1.0","type":"link"}