The Lonely One, by Terry Huff and Special Delivery

The Lonely One

by Terry Huff and Special Delivery

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Robert Bloemkolk Great voices. Great falsetto singing. Soul gem. Favorite track: That's When Love Hurts.

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	1.	That's When Love Hurts 04:52
	2.	The Lonely One 03:36
	3.	Why Doesn't Love Last 05:00
	4.	When You're Lonely 04:49
	5.	Where There's A Will 03:51
	6.	Poochie 05:35
	7.	I Destroyed Your Love Part 1 03:36
	8.	I Destroyed Your Love Part 2 03:36
	9.	Just Not Enough Love 04:27

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R&B groups from the D.C./Baltimore area were unique in that they would create elaborate vocal arrangements to complement the lead; they didn't just ooh and ah in the background. "I Destroyed Your Love (Parts 1 & 2)" is a prime example of the trend -- lead singer Terry Huff's shrill falsetto cries and whines as Reginald Ross, George Parker and Chester Fortune, singing in ringing three-part harmonies, add some sparkling choruses to the drama; a tenor emerges from the threesome and provides some needed relief from Huff's soprano high pleadings. Only Terry is pictured on the album's cover; Special Delivery was an ever-changing ensemble of singers. Andy Huff and Jimmy Huff (Terry's brothers) are the backing voices on "The Lonely One." A charmer from the first note, Terry sounds real hurt, the type of hurt that lasts for years. All of the songs centered on Terry's real-life problem: a knock-down, drag-out divorce. He missed the family pet so much he wrote a sentimental ballad about the mutt entitled "Poochie"; seems his ex got to keep the dog. This is not a happy album; the songs are some of the saddest imaginable, all filled with self-condemnation. These songs provided a needed release for Terry, who wrote everything except "When You're Lonely" -- another "I'm gonna jump" tune. I hate to think what Terry might have done if he had not found an outlet by writing and recording this album.

- AllMusic Review by Andrew Hamilton

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released July 9, 2020

Arranged By, Conductor – Al Johnson
Backing Vocals – Andy Huff (tracks: A2), Chester Fortune (tracks: B3, B4), George Parker (tracks: B3, B4), Jimmy Huff (tracks: A2), Reginald Ross (tracks: B3, B4)
Producer – Mainstream Records
Vocals – Terry Huff

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Terry Huff Washington, D.C.

Terry Huff became known for his honey voice and his roaring, oversized presence on and off stage.
For an artist who only released one album, The Lonely One, as part of Special Delivery, Huff set a permanent place for himself in soul music history. ... more