Diamonds in the Raw

Diamonds in the Raw is the 7th studio album of The S.O.S. Band, released by Tabu Records in 1989. This album marked the absence of lead singer Mary Davis, who left in 1987 to pursue a solo career. Chandra Currelley became the lead singer. Tragedy struck the band due to the untimely death of saxophonist Billy Ellis shortly before the album's completion.

Diamond in the Raw
Studio album by
Released1989
GenreR&B
Funk
Soul
LabelTabu Records
Epic
ProducerCurtis Williams (tracks 1, 2, 3 and 5; additional production on track 6), Eban Kelly and Jimi Rudolph (tracks 4, 6 and 9), Jason Bryant and Sigidi (tracks 7 and 8)
The S.O.S. Band chronology
Sands of Time
(1986)
Diamond in the Raw
(1989)
One of Many Nights
(1991)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic [1]
Chicago Tribune[2]

Track listing

#TitleWriter(s)Length
1.I'm Still Missing Your LoveCurtis F. Williams/K. Lynette Patterson4:30
2.GoldmineCurtis F. Williams/T. Haynes5:49
3.Do You Love Me?Curtis F. Williams/D. Thomas5:11
4.Men Don't CryEban Kelly/Jimi Randolph6:01
5.One LoverCurtis F. Williams/K. Lynette Patterson4:31
6.Secret WishJ. Fluitsma/E.V. TIjn/R. Baars6:15
7.Hold OutJason Bryant/S. Johnson5:22
8.Get Out of My LifeJason Bryant/Abdul Ra'oof4:16
9.Crossfire (Parts I and II)Eban Kelly/Jimi Randolph7:22

Personnel

S.O.S. Band

  • Marcus Williams drums, percussion
  • Jason Bryant keyboards, vocals
  • Chandra Currelley lead and background vocals
  • Fredi Grace lead and background vocals
  • Bruno Speight lead guitar
  • Abdul Raoof trumpet, lead vocals, backing vocals
  • Kurt Mitchell bass

Additional Personnel

  • George Howard: Soprano Saxophone
  • Curtis Williams, Eban Kelly: Backing Vocals

References

  1. Hanson, Amy. Diamonds in the Raw > review at AllMusic. Retrieved 2014-01-20.
  2. May, Mitchell (November 30, 1989). "SOS Band Diamonds in the Raw (Tabu)". Chicago Tribune.
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