{"product_id":"billy-paul-got-my-head-on-straight","title":"Billy Paul ‎– Got My Head On Straight","description":"\u003cp\u003eReleased in 1975 on Philadelphia International Records, \u003cem\u003eGot My Head On Straight\u003c\/em\u003e finds Billy Paul returning with focus, confidence, and depth following the success of \u003cem\u003e360 Degrees of Billy Paul\u003c\/em\u003e. Recorded at Sigma Sound Studios with the classic M.F.S.B. line-up and the Sweethearts of Sigma, this album captures the Philly Sound at its most powerful, polished, and emotionally resonant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduced by Gamble \u0026amp; Huff, the record blends lush orchestration, driving rhythm sections, and socially conscious songwriting. Highlights include the rousing opener \u003cem\u003e“July, July, July, July,”\u003c\/em\u003e the reflective and deeply moving \u003cem\u003e“Black Wonders of the World,”\u003c\/em\u003e the bittersweet \u003cem\u003e“Billy’s Back Home,”\u003c\/em\u003e and a soulful, definitive reading of \u003cem\u003e“Everything Must Change.”\u003c\/em\u003e Throughout, Billy Paul delivers one of his most expressive performances — balancing joy, reflection, political awareness, and optimism with ease.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThough it never matched the commercial heights of his biggest hits, \u003cem\u003eGot My Head On Straight\u003c\/em\u003e has since earned recognition as a hidden gem in the Philadelphia soul canon. Consistent, richly arranged, and message-driven, it stands as one of Billy Paul’s strongest albums and a must-have for fans of classic Philly soul, Gamble \u0026amp; Huff productions, and 1970s soul at its peak.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"kingslandrecords","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60194035827022,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3474\/2094\/files\/e1ea5f_cf8597c6c5474d3b882a1c6f9b44057b_mv2.jpg?v=1784733890","url":"https:\/\/www.kingslandrecords.com\/products\/billy-paul-got-my-head-on-straight","provider":"Kingsland Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}