Syl Johnson

Syl Johnson (born Sylvester Thompson in Holly Springs, Mississippi, on 1 July 1936; died 6 February 2022 ) was an American blues and soul singer and music producer. His most successful records included "Different Strokes" (1967), "Is It Because I'm Black" (1969) and "Take Me to the River" (1975). "Different Strokes" has been sampled by number of rappers including Wu-Tang Clan, Hammer, and the Ghetto Boys. Blues guitarist and singer Jimmy Johnson, and bassist Mack Thompson, are his brothers.

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1. 01 Going to the Shack From The Complete Twinight Singles 2:43
2. 02 Together Forever From The Complete Twinight Singles 2:53
3. 03 We Do It Together From The Complete Twinight Singles 2:43
4. 04 Sorry 'Bout Dat! From The Complete Twinight Singles 2:15
5. 05 Try Me (1968) From The Complete Twinight Singles 2:34
6. 06 Take Me Back From The Complete Twinight Singles 2:51
7. 07 Is It Because I'm Black From The Complete Twinight Singles 3:26
8. 08 One Way Ticket to Nowhere From The Complete Twinight Singles 2:31
9. 09 Get Ready From The Complete Twinight Singles 3:05
10. 10 Come On Sock It to Me From The Complete Twinight Singles 2:28