Unmistakably Lou is an album by American

United States

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 R&B singer Lou Rawls

Lou Rawls

Louis Allen "Lou" Rawls was an American soul, jazz, and blues singer. He was known for his smooth vocal style: Frank Sinatra once said that Rawls had "the classiest singing and silkiest chops in the singing game"...

, released in 1977 on the Philadelphia International Records

Philadelphia International Records

Philadelphia International Records is a record label founded by writer-producers, Kenneth Gamble and Leon Huff in 1971. It was famous for showcasing the sub-genre of Philadelphia soul music and released a string of worldwide hits during the decade.-History:...

 label. It was Rawls' second PIR album and performed respectably (#14 R&B

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 and #41 pop

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), although its sales fell well short of his PIR debut All Things in Time

All Things in Time

Recorded at the legendary Sigma Sound Studios and produced by such PIR luminaries as Gamble & Huff, Bunny Sigler and Dexter Wansel, All Things in Time became an immediate success on the back of its celebrated lead single "You'll Never Find Another Love Like Mine", which gave Rawls the biggest hit...

. Only one single, "See You When I Git There", was released from the album in the US; alongside "You'll Never Find Another Love Like Mine

You'll Never Find Another Love Like Mine

"You'll Never Find Another Love Like Mine" is a song performed by R&B singer Lou Rawls on his 1976 album All Things in Time. The song proved to be Rawls' breakthrough hit, reaching number two on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number one on the R&B and Easy Listening charts. The single also reached...

" and "Lady Love", it remains one of Rawls' best-known PIR songs. Like its predecessor, Unmistakably Lou is a well-regarded album for its mix of high-quality Philadelphia soul

Philadelphia soul

Philadelphia soul, sometimes called the Philadelphia Sound or Sweet Philly, is a style of soul music characterized by funk influences and lush instrumental arrangements, often featuring sweeping strings and piercing horns. The subtle sound of a glockenspiel can often be heard in the background of...

 songs and other more jazz

Jazz

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-influenced tracks (atypical and distinctive for a PIR production).

In 2005, Unmistakably Lou was reissued by Demon Music in the UK in a double package with All Things in Time.

Track listing

• Tracks written by Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff unless stated

1. "See You When I Git There" - 4:43
2. "Spring Again" - 4:29
3. "Early Morning Love" - 5:44
4. "Some Folks Never Learn" - 3:32
5. "Someday You'll Be Old" - 3:43
6. "Secret Tears" (Jack Faith, Phillip Terry) - 4:08
7. "We Understand Each Other" - 4:19
8. "It's Our Anniversary Today" (Dexter Wansel
   Dexter Wansel
   Dexter Gilman Wansel is an American keyboardist, raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He contributed to the development of the Philly Sound and worked with producers Gamble and Huff at Philadelphia International Records. Wansel led the musical group, Yellow Sunshine...
   
   ) - 3:42
9. "All the Way" (Jimmy Van Heusen, Sammy Cahn
   Sammy Cahn
   Sammy Cahn was an American lyricist, songwriter and musician. He is best known for his romantic lyrics to films and Broadway songs, as well as stand-alone songs premiered by recording companies in the Greater Los Angeles Area...
   
   ) - 2:44

Singles

• "See You When I Git There" (US Pop
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   #66, US R&B
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  #8)
• "Some Folks Never Learn" (UK/Europe only, not released as a single in the US)