 Doris Duke, who borrowed the name of a US tobacco millionairess for her stage-name, fittingly set the charts alight with her 1970 crossover R&B/pop hit 'To The Other Woman' on Canyon Records. Her LPs "I'm a Loser"(1970) and "A Legend in Her Own Time" (1971- Mankind Records) brought critical acclaim and 'soul diva' status, particularly among UK fans, and during a 1974 trip to England, Doris signed with Contempo Records, owned by Blues & Soul magazine editor John Abbey. The resultant LP of songs chosen by Doris and John proved that quality soul music could be produced in a London studio, and she delivers a stunning performance in a range of styles. The album has become a collector's item over the years, and is presented here by Shout Records for the first time in CD format. It represents an excellent companion release to ACE Records Doris Duke I'm A Loser album. For added interest, the booklet note is written by David Nathan, who was Contempo Press Officer when the original LP was released, once a regular contributor to Blues & Soul magazine and now based in the USA where he runs a flourishing soul music website. Woman Of The Ghetto / Hey Lady / Love Is Here And Now You're Gone / Pick Up The Pieces / Please Come Back / Grasshopper / To Chicago With Love / A Little Bit Of Your Love / Full Time Woman
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