This is the first-ever compilation of Thom Bell’s productions and arrangements. Put together by Saint Etienne’s Bob Stanley, “Ready Or Not” combines some of Bell’s biggest and best-loved hits with rarities [[an original copy of Connie Stevens’ ‘Tick Tock’ would set you back more than £200) and lesser-known work like Dionne Warwick’s seductive ‘Track Of The Cat’ and Johnny Mathis’ epic ‘Life Is A Song Worth Singing’. Star names like Laura Nyro and Lesley Gore line up alongside soul legends like Dee Dee Sharp and the Delfonics.
https://acerecords.co.uk/ready-or-no...ions-1965-1978

The package includes liner notes by Bob Stanley including a new interview with Thom Bell and a wealth of photos and memorabilia.
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Track listing
01 Here I Go Again - Archie Bell & The Drells
02 I Can't Take It - The Orlons
03 You've Been Untrue - The Delfonics
04 Look The Other Way - Lesley Gore
05 Tick-Tock - Connie Stevens
06 What I See - Three Degrees
07 Moody Woman - Jerry Butler
08 What Kind Of Lady - Dee Dee Sharp
09 Ready Or Not Here I Come [[Can't Hide From Love) - The Delfonics
10 I Wanna Be A Free Girl - Dusty Springfield
11 It's The Same Old Love - The Courtship
12 People Make The World Go Round [[Single edit) - The Stylistics
13 Back Stabbers - The O'Jays
14 One Man Band [[Plays All Alone) - Ronnie Dyson
15 Do You Remember Yesterday - The Intruders
16 I'm Doin' Fine Now - New York City
17 Life Is A Song Worth Singing [[Album version) - Johnny Mathis
18 Something For Nothing - MFSB featuring Thom Bell
19 Could It Be I'm Falling In Love - The Spinners
20 You Make Me Feel Brand New [[Album version) - The Stylistics
21 Close The Door [[Single edit) - Teddy Pendergrass
22 It's Gonna Take A Miracle - Laura Nyro & Labelle
23 Track Of The Cat [[Album version) - Dionne Warwick