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The O'Jays: Back Stabbers (Philadelphia International); Harold Melvin and the Bluenotes: I Miss You (Philadelphia International)

Danny Goldberg, Rolling Stone, 26 October 1972

KENNETH GAMBLE and Leon Huff are the current grandmasters of R&B production, having delivered not only dozens of hit singles during the last several years but proving themselves innovators and creators of the first magnitude. The albums they did with Jerry Butler are classics and their recent Laura Nyro production was one of her most interesting products. They are consummate professionals; their records are always excellent musically, if nothing else.

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