{"product_id":"various-eternal-journey-the-arrangements-and-productions-of-charles-stepney-2-lp-import","title":"Various - Eternal Journey: The Arrangements and Productions of Charles Stepney - 2 LP import","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArtist: Various | Label: BGP |  Format: 2xLP |  Genre: Soul | \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Mint | Jacket: Sealed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr noshade size=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eVarious\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEternal Journey: The Arrangements and Productions of Charles Stepney\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eBGP X2-230- import 2 LP compilation\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOur copy has a 1 1\/2\" dent on the upper Left corner and minor dents on both Right corners. Not terrible...just annoying. Price has been lowered to reflect this. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e     Charles Stepney gained worldwide success as the producer for Earth Wind \u0026amp; Fire and Deniece Williams but the producer and arranger’s earlier work at Chess is now regarded as some of the most original ever laid to tape, and in the past 20 years has become a primary influence on scores of producers and arrangers, with his records being sought after by DJs and collectors. Despite a couple of attempts, his most important work has never been compiled on one volume until now. This compilation gathers up his most famous productions for the likes of Rotary Connection - and their singer Minnie Riperton, Ramsey Lewis, Terry Callier, Marlena Shaw and the Dells.\u003cbr\u003e     An influence on everyone from Masters At Work to Radiohead, Charles Stepney’s production for the Chess labels captured the spirit of the era by mixing soul, jazz, electronics, composed music and a touch of psychedelia, all arranged brilliantly and produced to an incredibly high standard. Shockingly there has never been a compilation dedicated to this area of his work, something that we are rectifying with “Eternal Journey”.\u003cbr\u003e     Stepney was a jobbing arranger when Marshall Chess recruited him to co-produce his new project Rotary Connection, which allowed him to realise his symphonic productions. With the success of their debut album, Stepney was recruited to work on many of the labels most important artists including Ramsey Lewis, Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf and The Dells. He also took on his own projects working with Phil Upchurch, Terry Callier and others.\u003cbr\u003e     Beautifully remastered and housed in a sleeve based on a 1960s Rotary Connection Billboard Magazine advert, this is 16 tracks of Chicago brilliance. Compilation producer Dean Rudland has told the story of Stepney's emergence through his most dazzling work and also their building blocks in the day to day arrangements from R\u0026amp;B and soul stars such as Little Milton and Buddy Guy. His in depth sleeve note includes interview with many of those who worked with Stepney including the author's conversations with both Terry Callier and Marshall Chess.\u003c\/p\u003e\n     Track Listings\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDear Prudence - Ramsey Lewis\u003cbr\u003eLes Fleur - Minnie Riperton\u003cbr\u003eIt's All Up To You - The Dells\u003cbr\u003eBy The Time I Get To Phoenix - Billy Stewart\u003cbr\u003eStand Up And Be Counted - Meditation Singers\u003cbr\u003eLove Has Fallen On Me - The New Rotary Connection\u003cbr\u003eWhat Color Is Love - Terry Callier\u003cbr\u003eBrother Where Are You - Marlena Shaw\u003cbr\u003eMore And More - Little Milton\u003cbr\u003eEternal Journey - Ramsey Lewis\"\u003cbr\u003eCalifornia Soul - Marlena Shaw\u003cbr\u003eCan't Catch The Trane - Terry Callier\u003cbr\u003eThe Love We Had (Stays On My Mind) - The Dells\u003cbr\u003eTeach Me How To Fly - Rotary Connection\u003cbr\u003eMore And More - Phil Upchurch\u003cbr\u003eI'm High Again - Bo Diddley\u003cbr\u003eLet's Spend The Night Together - Muddy Waters\u003cbr\u003eSmokestack Lightning (1969 version) - Howlin' Wolf\u003cbr\u003eGirl You Lit My Fire - Junior Wells\u003cbr\u003eI'm Gonna Keep It To Myself - Buddy Guy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSEALED\u003c\/b\u003e NEW import 2 LP compilation \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ace \/ Steve Palmer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48635044200699,"sku":null,"price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/4553\/files\/Screenshot2026-04-05at2.20.27PM.png?v=1775416921","url":"https:\/\/orbitrecords.com\/products\/various-eternal-journey-the-arrangements-and-productions-of-charles-stepney-2-lp-import","provider":"Orbit Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}