Spinners - 2nd Time Around

Year Released: 1970
Genre: R&B / Soul

Description:

2nd Time Around is the Spinners’ second studio album and their first under the Motown‑owned V.I.P. imprint. It represents a transition for the group—from their earlier doo‑wop and classic soul roots toward a richer, groovier soul sound. The album features lead vocals by G. C. Cameron, supported by Bobby Smith, Henry Fambrough, Billy Henderson, and Pervis Jackson, marking their last work with Motown before moving into the more sophisticated “Philadelphia‑style” soul sound.

Musically, the album blends smooth vocal harmonies with lush instrumentation and dynamic arrangements. While it did not produce the massive hits the group would later achieve, it laid the groundwork for their signature sound. The title 2nd Time Around hints at a reinvention or a new chapter for the Spinners.

For collectors and fans of soul, this album captures the group at a pivotal moment: bridging the classic Motown era with the emerging sophisticated soul productions of the 1970s. Its significance lies in documenting the evolution of the Spinners’ sound and style.