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First Choice - The Player

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The Player is a 1974 album by the American female vocal group First Choice, released on the Philly Groove label. It includes "The Player (Part 1)," an R&B chart hit built around the polished rhythm arrangements and vocal interplay associated with Philadelphia soul. The record is also connected to guitarist, arranger, and producer Norman Harris, whose work helped link the city's soul recording tradition to the emerging disco sound.

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When was First Choice's The Player released?

The Player was released in 1974 as First Choice's second studio album. It appeared on the Philly Groove label and was recorded in Philadelphia.

How successful was The Player single?

The title track reached number 7 on Billboard's Hot Soul Singles chart and number 70 on the Hot 100. The album also included the follow-up song Guilty.

Who was First Choice?

First Choice was a female vocal trio from Philadelphia led by singer Rochelle Fleming. The group became known for moving from Philly soul into early disco.

Does The Player sound more like Philly soul or disco?

It combines Philadelphia soul vocals with the steady rhythm arrangements that were becoming early disco. Producers Stan Watson and Norman Harris worked with Philadelphia session musicians connected to Sigma Sound.

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