Ohio Players - Skin Tight

This Month Marks The 50th Anniversary of The Ohio Players’ 5th Studio Album “Skin Tight” Originally Released April 1, 1974.

Skin Tight is the fifth studio album by the Ohio Players, released in April 1974. It is their first album released through the Mercury Records label, and considered to be their commercial breakthrough album.

The album peaked at #1 on the U.S. Billboard Top Soul LPs and at #11 on the U.S. Billboard Top LPs chart.

The album released two singles “Jive Turkey “ and “Skin Tight”.

Jive Turkey peaked at #6 on the Billboard Hot R&B Singles chart and at #47 on the Billboard Hot 100.

“Skin Tight” peaked at #2 the Billboard Hot R&B Singles chart and at #13 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Skin Tight signified a turning point in the group's career towards a more jazzy and polished funk sound.

The album began the Players' dominant platinum-selling period, and would bring them a much bigger audience. In fact, this release would outsell all of their previous LPs combined.

Track-listing

All tracks are written by James Williams, Billy Beck, Clarence Satchell, Leroy Bonner, Marshall Jones, Ralph Middlebrooks, Marvin Pierce

1. "Skin Tight"

2. "Streakin' Cheek to Cheek"

3. "It's Your Night/Words of Love"

4. "Jive Turkey"

5. "Heaven Must Be Like This"

6. "Is Anybody Gonna Be Saved?"

By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology.