Tavares With Freda Payne - I Wanna See You Soon

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Album Review: I Wanna See You Soon by Tavares with Freda Payne (1977) Alright, buckle up because we’re diving into a groovy little slice of disco heaven that’s been hiding in plain sight since 1977. I Wanna See You Soon, the joint effort from Tavares and Freda Payne, is like your cool aunt showing up to Thanksgiving in bell-bottoms and platform heels—unexpected but totally welcome. Released on Capitol Records, this funk/soul gem struts its stuff across two countries (the UK and Netherlands) with enough swagger to make even James Brown nod approvingly. Let’s talk tracks, shall we? First up, “Keep In Touch.” This one hits like a warm hug from someone you haven’t seen in ages. Freddie Perren’s production is slick as butter on a hot biscuit, while Don Peake and Samuel F. Brown III sprinkle some magic arranging dust all over it. The bassline? Oh man, it slinks around like it owns the place, and Freda Payne’s vocals slide in smoother than a fresh jar of peanut butter. It’s hard not to feel like you’re at Studio 54 when this one plays—minus the questionable fashion choices. You remember this track because it sticks to your ribs like grits; it’s got hooks for days and an energy that just won’t quit. Then there’s the title track, “I Wanna See You Soon.” If ever a song could double as a pick-up line, this would be it. Tavares steps up here with their signature harmonies, blending so seamlessly they sound like they’ve been singing together since diapers. The rhythm feels tailor-made for spinning under glitter balls or awkwardly slow-dancing with someone special. Lyrically, it’s simple—you know, yearning for connection—but somehow it works. It’s earnest without being cheesy, which is harder than nailing Jenga after three glasses of wine. Freddie Perren clearly had his A-game on lock here, crafting tunes that are both danceable and emotionally resonant. And can we give a shout-out to Blair's for cutting those lacquers? The sound quality pops off the record like confetti at New Year’s Eve. So why does this album still matter today? Well, aside from being a certified time capsule of late ‘70s disco fever, it reminds us how music can bridge gaps between people and genres. Plus, let’s face it—sometimes you just need something funky to blast while scrubbing burnt lasagna off your oven rack. That’s where I Wanna See You Soon comes in clutch. You know what? Listening to this record makes me think about how life was simpler back then. People weren’t glued to their phones—they were too busy perfecting their spins on the dance floor. Weirdly enough, I kinda miss that…except maybe the polyester suits. Those could stay lost forever.

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Artist: Tavares With Freda Payne
Album: I Wanna See You Soon

Funk / Soul

Disco

1977

Rating: 2.0

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
Keep In Touch
I Wanna See You Soon

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TAVARES - KEEP IN TOUCH

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Tavares & Freda Payne ...... I wanna see you soon .1977.

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Catalog Numbers

CL 15945
5C 006-85281

Labels

Capitol Records

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

Formats

Vinyl
7"
Single
Promo

Companies

Role	Company
Phonographic Copyright (p)	Capitol Records, Inc.
Published By	ATV Music Ltd.

Credits

Role	Credit
Arranged By	Don Peake, Samuel F. Brown III (tracks: A)
Producer	Freddie Perren
Lacquer Cut By	Blair's
Written-By	Perren, St. Lewis

Notes

℗ 1977 Capitol Records, Inc.
Side A: From the album "The Best Of Tavares". E-ST 11701
Side B: From the album "Love Storm". - E-ST 11628.

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Other: STEMRA
Matrix / Runout (Side A label): SF 93701 45
Matrix / Runout (Side B label): SF 93695 45
Matrix / Runout (Side A stamped, etched): SF 93701-1 GL 1 BLAIR'S
Matrix / Runout (Side A stamped): SF 93695-1 GP 1

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Soul - funk disco band Formed in 1959 as The Del-Rios as backing vocal group for . After disbanding they renamed . Four Cape Verdean - American brothers, born and raised in Providence, Rhode Island, they would later move to New Bedford, Massachusetts. They were signed to in 1967 and released three singles. In the 1970s, they renamed the group Tavares and had a No.1 R'n'B hit with their cover of ' "She's Gone" in 1974. Their biggest hits are 1975's "It Only Takes A Minute" , covered in 1992 by and "Heaven Must Be Missing An Angel". They have duetted with for "I Wanna See You Soon" in 1977. Tavares appeared on the soundtrack of "Saturday Night Fever" and won a Grammy award for their rendition of ' "More Than A Woman" in 1978. After ten albums for (produced by , the duo and , , , and , ), they signed to in 1980 for two albums (produced by , , , , and ). left the group in 1984 and left in the mid '90s but reunited with the group in 2009 for live concerts.

Name Vars

Taveres
The Tavares
Travares
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Aliases

Chubby And The Turnpikes

Members

Tiny Tavares
Butch Tavares
Victor Tavares
Chubby Tavares
Pooch Tavares
Ralph Tavares

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: The album *I Wanna See You Soon* by Tavares with Freda Payne is a hidden gem from 1977. It blends Funk, Soul, and Disco perfectly. Fun fact—Freddie Perren, the producer, also worked on hits like *Lady Marmalade*. The track *Keep In Touch* has killer arrangements by Don Peake and Samuel F. Brown III. And get this: it was released only in the UK and Netherlands on Capitol Records. Not bad for an album that seems to have flown under the radar!

Comments

tgarneau

2025-03-11

Class tune

thestudiostop

2025-03-10

TUNE

samverma8

2025-03-10

Brilliant! ? With The Fantasic Freda Payne ?❣

dressednaked

2025-03-10

What a tune love it !?

gall

2025-03-10

Saw them at the Sugar Shack in Boston must have been 1973/4 with Butch picking fights with people in the audience. The name sounded cool and my daughter has never forgiven me for naming her Tavares.

architrave58

2025-03-10

So GOOD :)

tokoobatherbalalami

2025-03-10

High Contrast flipped this right!

android421

2025-03-09

Brilliant should have been a massive love it

lubnazarine

2025-03-09

I grew up listening to Tavares in my youth, and this rare gem as back then gets my heart pumping all the day long.
If not for my sister (at my age of twelve) had not introduced this fine brotherly vocal group my growing years and subsequent introduction into R&B would have surely been sadly lacking in great musical appreciation.
I owned the stereo 8-track recording of Love Storm, this was one of my favorite all album tracks to get back and start again and again.
Now at the age of 54, the ability to search and find rare gems over the internet and stream, listen and enjoy has been a Godsend for us so passionate about the love of music!
Now time to repeat play!!!

paintandthistle

2025-03-09

Going this Friday to see them in Cambridge UK - hope they play this..... it's awesome !

zivla

2025-03-09

Jerry Butler and Brenda Lee Eager made beautiful music together; she celebrated 74 years in 21', he 82; my Wednesday One On One on Facebook tonight-Soul Duets; playlist will include this song as well as songs/duets by Marvin Gaye and Diana Ross, Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell, Rick James and Teena Marie, Peaches and Herb, and Harold Mevin and Sharon Paige just to name a few; it's not a competition but a comparison. Thank you, SoulConnection for the upload of this beautiful version of this beautiful song. Blessings....#keeprockin'....