Description
Following on from the success of the Zapp 3-on-2 release Robinsongs now brings you the first three Roger albums on a double CD + bonus tracks.
. This package Includes both Roger's #1 R&B singles and full-length versions of the classic tracks 'I Heard It Through the Grapevine' and 'I Want To Be Your Man'.
. Seven bonus tracks are included including the single versions of 'Do It Roger', 'Midnight Hour' and 'In The Mix', another R&B Top Ten single.
"The Many Facets Of Roger" was originally released in 1981 and was certified Gold in America, as was the album "Unlimited" which was originally released in 1987. "The Many Facets Of Roger" also features the club classic 'So Ruff, So Tuff' and the album also made the Billboard Pop Chart peaking at No. 26 and stayed on that chart for 25 weeks. The news of Roger's death in April 1999 stunned Funk & Soul Fans around the globe as apparently he had been murdered by his older brother and song writing partner Larry Troutman, who then committed suicide, why still remains a mystery. Check out the detailed sleeve notes from Charles Waring who writes for MOJO & Record Collector.