Jones, Karin: Under The Influence Of Love (Vinyl LP)

Karin Jones (born and raised in Philadelphia) took her first musical steps singing in church. She was gifted with an extremely talented ear, and an accomplished pianist, percussionist and drummer, mostly developed without formal training. In her pre-teens Karin and her two older sisters formed a soul group called The Jonesettes that was managed by their father. They released a single titled "Once I Had Love / Stop, Look & listen" on Cougar Records in 1971 and participated on the gospel classic “After While” by "Rev. Arvetra Jones And The Jonesettes" released on HSE Records in 1975.

Under The Influence Of Love is a monster of an album arranged by Dunn Pearson Jr (known for his work with Roy Ayers, Lou Ragland, Mary J. Blige, D’Angelo) and Bruce Hawes (Stevie Wonder, Kool And The Gang, The Temptations). All of this carefully supervised and produced by Jim Tyrrell. Also worth mentioning is that the duet on the album is the one and only time Eddie Levert, of the legendary O'Jays sang with a female artist

The entire album is filled with heart breaking modern soul, deep disco, boogie-funk and a great range of tempos…all of this is topped off with Karin’s trademark vocals. Also included is the hit ‘Ready, Ready Love’ which was one of the biggest songs of the London steppers scene (or more fashionably known as 'rare groove') and almost impossible to get a hold of (unless you had deep pockets). To this day it remains a much sought-after gem and a 'holy grail' for fans and collectors alike

1. Under The Influence Of Love
   
2. You Know Me, I Know You
   
3. Here I Go Again
   
4. So Right
5. Last Night In My Dreams
   
6. Ready, Ready Love
   
7. If You're In A Hurry
   
8. Ooh! Baby Don't