Aaron Neville - Tell It Like It Is Why Worry

Review by Mário Marroquim

Album Review: Tell It Like It Is / Why Worry by Aaron Neville Alright, let’s dive into this gem from way back in ‘66. Aaron Neville’s Tell It Like It Is / Why Worry is one of those records that just sneaks up on you. You think it’s gonna be another funky soul album, but nah—it’s got layers, man. This thing was released across a bunch of countries like the US, UK, Canada, and even Turkey (yeah, Turkey!), so clearly folks around the globe were vibin’ with it. And can we talk about those labels? Parlo Records, Columbia Stateside, Soultown—the list goes on. Feels like everyone wanted a piece of this magic. The genre? Funk/Soul with heavy Rhythm & Blues vibes. It’s smooth, raw, and kinda makes you wanna slow dance at 2 AM when no one’s watching. The credits say George Davis and Lee Diamond wrote these tracks, while Par-Lo Productions handled the producing. Oh, and shoutout to Cos for cutting the lacquer—those grooves sound crisp! Now, onto the tracks themselves. There are only two songs here—"Tell It Like It Is" and "Why Worry." But honestly? That’s all you need. Let me break ‘em down real quick. First off, “Tell It Like It Is.” Wow. Just wow. If you haven’t heard this yet, go listen right now—I’ll wait. Aaron’s voice is silky smooth but packs an emotional punch that hits you straight in the chest. He’s singing about being real, telling it how it is, and not sugarcoating anything. Sounds simple, right? But there’s something about the way he delivers it. The horns swell, the bassline walks its little heart out, and before you know it, you’re sitting there thinking, “Man, why don’t more people sing like this anymore?” Then there’s “Why Worry.” This one’s a bit more laid-back, almost like a gentle reminder to chill out and stop stressing so much. It’s got that classic soul vibe where the rhythm just wraps itself around you. Listening to it feels like sipping lemonade on a hot summer day—you’re good. Life’s good. Whatever problems you had five minutes ago? They fade away. Plus, Aaron’s vocals have this effortless flow that makes you believe everything’s gonna be alright. So yeah, both tracks stick with you for different reasons. One punches you in the feels, the other gives you a warm hug. Not bad for a record that came out over half a century ago, huh? Here’s the kicker though—this album might’ve dropped in 1966, but it still slaps today. Like, how does something age so well? Maybe it’s because honesty never goes out of style. Or maybe it’s just proof that great music doesn’t need bells and whistles to make an impact. Either way, I’m glad this record exists. Makes me wonder what other hidden treasures are out there waiting to be rediscovered. Oh, and fun fact: Apparently, this album was pressed in Greece too. Like, who knew Greek vinyl lovers were bumping Aaron Neville back in the day? Wild world we live in.

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Artist: Aaron Neville
Album: Tell It Like It Is Why Worry

Funk / Soul

1974

Rating: 5.0

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
Tell It Like It Is	2:38
Why Worry	2:30
Tell It Like It Is	2:41

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Aaron Neville Tell It Like It Is from 1966 on PAR LO #101

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Aaron Neville Why Worry from 1966 on PAR LO #101

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Labels

Columbia Stateside
Columbia
Contempo-Raries
Par Lo
Stateside
Parlo Records
Soultown

Listen online

lyssna på nätet
ascolta in linea
lytte på nettet
online luisteren
online anhören
escuchar en línea
ouvir online
écouter en ligne
kuunnella verkossa

Formats

Vinyl
7"
45 RPM
Single
Solid Centre
Green Labels
4-prong
Styrene
Pitman Pressing
White Labels
Promo
Blue Labels
Pink Labels
Black Labels
Shelley Pressing
Red Labels
Yellow Labels
Terre Haute Pressing
Unofficial Release
Mono

Companies

Role	Company
Distributed By	Dover Records, Inc.
Produced For	Par-Lo Productions
Published By	Olrap Pub.
Mastered At	Nashville Matrix
Pressed By	Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Pitman
Recorded At	Cosimo Recording Studio
Record Company	EMI

Credits

Role	Credit
Written-By	George Davis , Lee Diamond
Producer	Par-Lo Productions
Lacquer Cut By	Cos

Notes

Solid Centre variant
Dark green & silver label variation.
4-prong centre variation
Appears to have identical labels as Tell It Like It Is / Why Worry - but different pressing plant.
Labels are also very similar to Tell It Like It Is / Why Worry - but note the spacing between Category & matrix#.
White Labels, styrene, matrix variation. Labels appear identical to Tell It Like It Is / Why Worry
Dark blue label variant.
Pink label variant.
Par-Lo Productions
red label variant.
Made in Turkey by Melodi Plak
Labels are similar to the Pitman Tell It Like It Is / Why Worry & the Terre Haute Tell It Like It Is / Why Worry - But, note the difference in spacing between the Category and the matrix#.
Red label with silver print.
Matrix Variation
White Labels, vinyl (not syrene), matrix variation (without dead wax delta numbers).
Labels appear identical to Tell It Like It Is / Why Worry

Barcodes

Matrix / Runout (Side A Label): 232-1845
Matrix / Runout (Side B Label): 232-1846
Matrix / Runout (Side A Runout): 133-1845 BOS Nashville Matrix 86
Matrix / Runout (Side B Runout): 133-1846 BOS Nashville Matrix 86
Matrix / Runout (scribed in deadwax A side): 12-1845
Matrix / Runout (scribed in deadwax B side): 232-1846
Rights Society: BMI
Matrix / Runout (A side label): 232-1845
Matrix / Runout (B side label): 232-1846
Pressing Plant ID (Stamped in runout): P
Matrix / Runout (A side runout stamped): 232-1845-1B P 5
Matrix / Runout (B side runout stamped): 232-1846-1F P 2
Matrix / Runout (A-Side Label): 232-1845
Matrix / Runout (B-Side Label): 232-1846
Matrix / Runout (scribed in deadwax A side): 133-1845 COS Δ64374 Nashville Matrix 86
Matrix / Runout (scribed in deadwax B side): 133-1846 COS Nashville Matrix Δ64374 X86
Matrix / Runout (scribed in deadwax A side): 232-1845-3 X COS Nashville Matrix
Matrix / Runout (scribed in deadwax B side): 232-1846-2 COS Nashville Matrix
Matrix / Runout (scribed in deadwax A side): 232-1845-3
Matrix / Runout (scribed in deadwax B side): 232-1846-2
Matrix / Runout (label A side): 12-1845
Matrix / Runout (label B side): 232-1846
Matrix / Runout (Scribed in deadwax A side, variant 1): 232-1845-3 X COS
Matrix / Runout (Scribed in deadwax B side, variant 1): 232-1846-2 COS
Matrix / Runout (Scribed in deadwax A side, variant 2): 232-1845-2 COS X
Matrix / Runout (Scribed in deadwax B side, variant 2): 232-1846-5 COS
Matrix / Runout (Scribed in deadwax A side, variant 3): 232-1845-5 X COS
Matrix / Runout (Scribed in deadwax B side, variant 3): 232-1846-5 COS
Pressing Plant ID (In deadwax): X
Matrix / Runout (A Side Label): 232-1845
Matrix / Runout (B Side Label): 232-1846
Matrix / Runout (A Side Hand Etching): 132-1845 Cos 86
Matrix / Runout (B Side Hand Etching): 133-1846 Cos 86
Barcode (A & B Sides Stamped): Nashville Matrix
Matrix / Runout (Side A Runout): 232-1845-1C
Matrix / Runout (Side B Runout): 232-1846-1G
Matrix / Runout (Side A Runout, Stamped, Variant): 232-1845-1F 2
Matrix / Runout (Side B Runout, Stamped, Variant): 232-1865-1E
Rights Society: BIEM
Matrix / Runout (Side A Label): 12-1845
Matrix / Runout (A-Side Label): 45 KR 4871
Matrix / Runout (B-Side Label): 45 KR 4872
Matrix / Runout (Stamped A side): 45 KR 4871-1
Matrix / Runout (Scribed in deadwax B side, variant 2): 45 KR 4872-1
Pressing Plant ID (Etched in runout): T
Matrix / Runout (A side runout stamped): 232-1845-1D TIII
Matrix / Runout (B side runout stamped): 232-1846-1C TII
Matrix / Runout (Side A Runout): 232-1845-1A
Matrix / Runout (Side B Runout): 232-1846-1B
Matrix / Runout: (Etched Side A): 133 - 1845 COS "NashvilleMatrix" 86
Matrix / Runout: (Etched Side B): 133 - 1846 COS "NashvilleMatrix" 86
Matrix / Runout (Side A Label): 232-1845-1C
Matrix / Runout (Side B Label): 232-1846-1G

About Aaron Neville

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American soul and R&B singer and musician, born 24 January 1941 in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. Father of and . Brother of , , and . Uncle of .

Name Vars

A. Neville
A. Nelville
A. Nevell
A. Neville
A.Neville
Aarin Neville
Aaron
Aaron Joseph Neville
Aaron Nevelle
Aaron Nevill
Aaron Nevilles
Aaron Nivelle
Aaron/Neville
Aoron Neville
Aron Neville
Arron Neville
Art Neville
C. M. Toussaint
Neville
Neville Aaron

Interesting fact about Album

Did you know that Aaron Neville's 1966 album *Tell It Like It Is / Why Worry* was a global phenomenon? It wasn’t just big in the U.S.—it reached listeners in over 10 countries, from Denmark to Australia. The title track, "Tell It Like It Is," became a soul classic, even though it was written by two relatively unknown songwriters, George Davis and Lee Diamond. Fun fact: the same track was pressed by at least seven different record labels worldwide, showing just how much people loved its smooth R&B vibe. And get this—those lacquer cuts were done by a guy named Cos. Smooth vibes, global reach, and a little mystery behind the scenes.