{"product_id":"william-devaughn-be-thankful-for-what-you-got-50th-anniversary-140-gram-black-vinyl","title":"William DeVaughn - Be Thankful For What You Got: 50th Anniversary - 140-Gram Black","description":"\u003cp\u003eWilliam DeVaughn's 1974 masterpiece Be Thankful For What You Got is one of the most widely recognised soul releases of the twentieth century, a seminal session recorded at Sigma Sound Studios in Philadelphia with a who's who of superb musical talent - from backing band MFSB to John Davis (of Monster Disco Orchestra fame). • Born and raised in Washington D.C., DeVaughn had previously worked as a salaried government employee - a drafting technician. A singer in his spare time, DeVaughn wrote the tune 'A Cadillac Don't Come Easy' - eventually re-written to 'Be Thankful For What You Got' in 1972, a song with a devotional, spiritual character which tenderly addressed ghetto sensibilities. Be Thankful For What You Got would go on to reach number 1 on the US Billboard R\u0026amp;B Charts and 4 in the US Billboard top 100, an ever popular song which has been endlessly sampled and covered, DeVaughn even revamping it in 1980 as a four-to-the-floor disco rendition. • Featuring musicians from MFSB (Larry Washington - percussion, Norman Harris - Guitar, Bobby Eli - Guitar, Vince Montana - Vibraphone, among others) and recorded at the Philadelphia International Records main studio Sigma Sound Studios in Philadelphia, P.A., the music contains that luxurious Philly sound signature; sweeping strings, galloping percussion and tight, soulful arrangements combine to beautiful extents. Blended with DeVaughn's socially conscious and semi religious lyrical content, the music culminates in something very special - soulful, heartfelt and funky, underscored by a deep and effortless pocket and an enduring message of positivity and resilience in the face of social and financial hardships. • Enjoy this limited edition 50th anniversary edition volume, limited to 1,000 copies featuring a fresh liner from Will Fox, and packaged in a newly printed sleeve with an obi and printed inner. Brought to you, with SOUL, from Demon Music Group.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alliance Entertainment","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48714223485233,"sku":"5014797911710","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0704\/2026\/7313\/files\/4323962-3134229.jpg?v=1734049996","url":"https:\/\/vinyl.com\/products\/william-devaughn-be-thankful-for-what-you-got-50th-anniversary-140-gram-black-vinyl","provider":"Vinyl.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}