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1968
The first hit for the legendary production and songwriting duo of Gamble and Huff was this. A sweet tale of growing up.
The music is lush and very typical of that Philly soul sound. It also features a lead voice to die for. It actually made my mouth quiver a bit.
The Intruders - Cowboys To Girls 1978
Ten years later, along comes a very rude young man. With nothing but an attitude and desire to make it, he records this hit for Stiff records.
He grew up with a love for soul, R'n'B, and blues, and it influenced his songwriting as felt in this little two chord gem.
Also, I don't think anyone has said the name 'Tahiti' more sweetly.
Wreckless Eric - Whole Wide World