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Joe Acosta

'The Power of Love'
(Limited Edition)

(LS-0014)

Label - Ghetto Records,
re-issued by Latin Soul Records, New York

From record label:
"For the first time in over 30 years, the best LP that was originally recorded on the rare and short-lived record label “Ghetto Records” in 1971 is now available on CD with a few extra bonuses.

Joe Acosta Dominates The Billboard Charts For 21 Weeks with his hit single “I Need Her” in 1971.

The single “I Need Her” peaked the number #1 spot for over 21 weeks dropping several singles from Fania’s greatest artist to the bottom of the chart and some off the chart. Amazingly, Acosta’s young musicians along with vocalist Joe Cruz dominated many hard-hitting artists. Not even the late Ray Barretto (1929 – 2006) the King of Hard Hands with his “Arrepientete” could triumph over Joe Acosta’s single “I Need Her.” Willie Colon tried diligently with “Abuelita” but remained in 5th place.

Orquesta Harlow came close at number 3 with “Arsenio” and the King of Latin Soul, Joe Bataan at number 2 with his sweet soul tune “This Boy.”

On August 14th 1971 the late Ralfi Pagan was number one with his hot Latin Soul hit “Make it With You” but for only two weeks. Paul Ortiz’s “Tender Love” achieved the number one spot for a couple of weeks dropping Pagan’s single to number 2.

On September 18th Joe Acosta’s “I Need Her” trampled everyone down to the bottom of the chart and remained victorious in the number one position for over 21 weeks. It was all Joe Acosta.

Fania Records offered a Recording contract to Acosta! Joe Acosta was offered to record for the legendary Fania (Vaya or Bronco) we never found out which label, however being contracted for the independent label “Ghetto Records” Acosta did not have the chance. I guess a Fania producer realized, this bad ass Joe Acosta has to be part of the Fania Family after all he dominated the charts for 21 weeks. You know what they say “If you can’t beat em’ have them join the label and offer this bad ass son of bitch a contact.”

Ghetto Records officials knew what they had in their possession and would never contemplate of losing the man that took the Billboard chart by storm for 21 weeks. Ghetto Records officials threw an offer on the table for the release of Joe Acosta’s contract. The deal never went through and as a result Joe Acosta’s Orquesta never got to record for Fania.

And now ladies and gentlemen, after 35 years of being out of print, the album that caused the Joe Acosta hurricane in 1971 that many
totally forgot about, destroying everything in it’s path (The Billboard Chart), including the Fania All Star legends, THE POWER OF LOVE is now officially released on CD.

The Limited Edition includes:
- All original tracks re-mastered by DigiTech including the Sweet Latin Soul #1 hit for over 21 weeks “I Need Her” 
- The original artwork front and back covers digitally restored
- Original linear notes and band member credits.
- Inside Tray Layout Photo of Joe Acosta
- Additional linear notes by Andres Padua (Latin Soul Show Radio)
- Bonus track never released “All Night Long” performed by Joe Cruz.
- Autographed CD by Joe Acosta himself.
- Five page booklet including classic photos of band members
- Music Video Montage including hundreds of classic band photos and 1970 recording sessions produced by The Latin Soul Show Internet Radio.
- Over 150 classic photos in JPEG format of band members, night club performances and many gigs."

GBP 10.79

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Joe Acosta

'The Power of Love'
(Limited Edition)

(LS-0014)

This symbol  indicates an mp3 sound clip for that track. Click on the symbol and wait for the clip to start. For more information click here. Tracks

1. I Need Her 2. Bendita Illusion 3. Una Traicion 4. Amor Perdido 5. Juliana 6. Pheonix 7. La Bendicion 8. La Realidad 9. All Night Long (Bonus Track)

Our mp3 samples are approximately 30 seconds long and of low(ish) quality for a fast download (file size app 300KB)