Turn Back the Hands of Time
Tyrone Davis · 1970
28 min · 10 tracks · soul
A lush tapestry of soulful melodies underscored by heartfelt storytelling and smooth, emotive vocal delivery.
Top tracks — play these first
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Turn Back the Hands of Time — The title track encapsulates the album's emotional core with its yearning lyrics and lush instrumentation, showcasing Davis's powerful vocal range.
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The Waiting Was Not in Vain — This track highlights Davis's ability to convey deep emotion through its narrative of longing and patience, reinforced by smooth melodies.
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Is It Something You've Got? — With its catchy groove and infectious hook, this song stands out as a quintessential example of Davis's knack for blending romance with rhythmic appeal.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- short bursts of heartfelt emotion
- nostalgic reflections on love
- smooth melodies for easy listening
- catchy hooks that linger
- intimate moments with soulful delivery
Maybe skip if you
- prefer lengthy, complex albums
- want high-energy dance tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in February 1970, Turn Back the Hands of Time was Tyrone Davis's debut album, marking his transition from a local Chicago performer to a national R&B star. The album followed his hit single of the same name, which helped establish him in the soul music scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Johnnie Taylor· Al Green· Willie Hutch
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Turn Back the Hands of Time 2:58
- 2 The Waiting Was Not in Vain 2:30
- 3 Let Me Back In 2:40
- 4 Love Bones 3:11
- 5 I'll Be Right Here 2:44
- 6 Is It Something You've Got? 2:39
- 7 Undying Love 3:24
- 8 Just Because of You 3:03
- 9 If It's Love That You're After 2:50
- 10 I Keep Coming Back 2:37
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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