William DeVaughn - Be Thankful for What You Got (1974/1993)

William DeVaughn, a native of Washington, D.C., beat the odds when "Be Thankful for What You Got," scaled the charts and sold a million copies. You see, DeVaughn paid for the session. All artists who signed with Omega Productions paid to record. The title track, with its cool, shuffling beat and Biblical-influenced lyrics, was the summer jam of 1974. "Diamond in the back, sunroof top, digging the scene with a gangster lean" was the buzz phrase. The rest of the songs are charming and have merit, but lack the impact and timing of the title track.

by Andrew Hamilton

Tracklist:

01. Give the Little Man a Great Big Hand (5:41)
02. We Are His Children (5:18)
03. Blood Is Thicker Than Water (7:24)
04. Kiss and Make Up (2:49)
05. Be Thankful for What You Got (7:03)
06. Sing a Love Song (3:27)
07. You Can Do It (3:40)
08. Something's Being Done (3:47)
09. You Gave Me a Brand New Start (2:40)