The Dramatics are one of the most underrated vocal aggregations of all time, and The Best of the Dramatics shows just how powerful this group could be. Its signature hit “Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get”, with its Latin-tinged groove, anchors this 16-song set, along with the haunting “In The Rain” and the message song “The Devil Is A Dope”, the latter showing more than a hint of the Temptations influence inevitable for any Detroit-based vocal group of this period. Ensemble singing is elevated to a new level on Dramatically Yours, and although Banks and Reynolds carry most of the leads, all of the fellas get a chance to shine. Willie Ford’s bass punctuates “Toast To The Fool” and the lyrical interplay on “Highway to Heaven” glides with an “Under the Boardwalk” feel. The reissue Me and Mrs. Jones consolidates some of the Dramatics’ best work ever, the highlight being a reworking of the Billy Paul megahit which actually eclipses the original.
******The Essential Album Guide
Whatcha See Is Whatcha GetGet Up And Get Down | Thank You For Your Love| Hot Pants In The Summertime | Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get | In The Rain | Gimme Me Some (Good Soul Music) | Fall In Love, Lady Love | Mary Don’t Cha WannaVolt ~ January 15, 1972Do What You Wanna Do GOLD ABC 1978
10 1/2Music Is The People’s Choice | Welcome Back Home | Runnin’ From My Love | Love Is Here | I Just Wanna Dance the Night Away | If You Feel Like You Wanna Dance | It Ain’t Rainin’ (On Nobody’s House But Mine) | Be With The One You LoveMCA ~ March 8, 1980
The Dramatic WayGet It Givin Up My LoveYou’re the Best Thing in MyLife (We NeedMore Lovin Time) Turn on the Music How Can I Be SureShare Your Love With MeMCA Records1980
Somewhere In TimeDream Lady | Razor Blade|One Love Ago | Show MeWhat You Got | When Love Is Over | Somewhere In Time / In The Rain / Fell For You / Hey You, Get Off My Mountain / Girl, Stop Your Weeping / Be My Girl |Days of Yea and Ney | Luv’s Callin | She’s Wild1985
The Best of the DramaticsGet Up and Get Down | Thank You For Your Love | Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get | In The Rain | (Gimme Some) Good Soul Music | Fall In Love, Lady Love | The Devil Is a Dope | You Could Become the Very Heart of Me | Fell For You | Hey You! Get Off My Mountain | Beware of the Man (With the Candy in His Hand) And I Panicked | I Dedicate My Life To You | I Made Myself Lonely | Highway to Heaven | Toast to the FoolVolt ~ 1986
Dramatics LiveIntro | Get Up And Get Down | Thankful For Your Love | This Guy’s In Love With You | Respect Yourself | That’s The Way I Feel Aboutcha | Toast To The Fool | In The Rain | Whatcha See Is Whatcha GetStax ~ 1988
Positive State of MindPositive State of Mind | Live Your Life | Bridge Over Troubled Water | Blame It On New York City | Please Say You’ll Be Mine | Give Me Some Attention Tonight | Come On and Stay | Bridge Over Troubled Water (Instrumental)Volt~ June 3, 1989
Mellow DramaOne Monkey Don’t Stop No ShowHurt By Love | Sexy Devil |Cloud Nine | Paradise | Space Age | Everything Reminds Me Of You | For Your Love | Mother Nature | Key To The World |Space Age1995
Dramatics: Ultimate Collection Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get | Get Up And Get Down | In The Rain | Hey You! Get Off My Mountain | Fell For You | Me and Mrs. Jones | Choosing Up On You | Door To Your Heart | You’re Fooling You | Be My Girl (Single Version) | Finger Fever | Shake It Well (Single Version) | I Can’t Get Over You | Stop Your Weeping (Single Version) | I Just Wanna Dance With You | Oceans Of Thoughts And Dreams | Welcome Back Home | That’s My Favorite Song | You’re The Best Thing In My Life September 19, 2000
Look InsideLook Inside | Looks Like RainGot My Pride | Pushin’ Up On YaWhat Must I Do | Baby BooRight In the Middle of Heaven | Special Lady | I’m So Alone | Better Love As FriendsJanuary 2002
The Dramatics Greatest Hits LiveDramatics Theme | Treat Me Like a ManJust Shopping (Not Buying Anything)Hey You! (Get Off My Mountain) | In the Rain | Fell For You | Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get | I Can’t Get Over YouBeware of the Man (With the Candy In His Hand The Devil Is A Dope | Shake It WellDramatic Medley | Thank You For Your Love | Fall in Love, Lady Love | Doggy Doggy World | Me & Mrs Jones | You’re Fooling You | Door to Your Heart | Be My Girl | Stand Up and Clap Your HandsGet Up and Get Down November 2002
