It's been a long Time by Betty Everett, 1969 (arranged by Donny Hathaway)

Written by Gamble-Huff and her old partner Jerry Butler on Uni label in 1969. Arranged by Donny Hathaway and produced by Leo Austell. You can find it on the CD called "There'll Come A Time", a really nice compilation incl. unreleased stuff.

Check Out What You've Got by Emmet Garner Jr., US promo 7" (1960s)

This rare promo single was co-written (one song only) and arranged by Donny Hathaway on chicagoan label Maxwell Records during the 60s.

Side 1 : Check Out What You've Got (M. Hawkins/R. Ayers/D.Hathaway) 3:10 min
Side 2 : So Much Better (Tommy Dorsey) 2:57 min

Both songs are produced by Emmet Garner, Jr.

Maxwell Records, # MXM-8019 / L-802

It's Real/Who's That Lady by Tomorrow's Men, US 45 rpm (arranged by Donny Hathaway)

This obscure vocal group recorded this hard-to-find single on Congress in the early 70s. Both songs were arranged by Donny Hathaway.

Side A : It's real (W.Jones)
Side B : Who'sThat Lady (same backing (!) as El Anthony's We've been in Love To Long single on La Cindy label).

Catalog number : C-6007

Produced by Archie Lee-Hill

Ladybird Music BMI

Hey Lady by Center Stage, US 45rpm 1968 (arranged by Donny Hathaway)

THE CENTER STAGE - US 45 rpm

Side A : Hey Lady (G. Washington / Barry G. Despenza) 2:25

Side B : Someday, Someway

Label : Dispo Records

Cat number : # 701-A

Date : 1968

Both songs were arranged by Donny Hathaway

Produced by Barry G. Despenza

Pub. Lady Britt

Value : around $45 in mint condition

Check the promo version HERE

Billy Easton, I Was A Fool (US 7", arranged by Donny Hathaway) UPDATE !

Click to enlarge Chicago rarity on Dispo Records (#700) by Mississippi bluesman  Bill 'Howl-N-Madd' Perry (aka Billy Easton) recorded 1970.  Both songs were arranged by Donny Hathaway credited "Donnie Hathaway". Side A : I Was a Fool (Barry Despenza / Billy Perry) 2:38 Side B : Why Can't This Time (Barry Despenza / Billy Perry) 2:44 Wally Rocker Music Dist. by Canyon Records You van hear a sample HERE.

Betty Wilson, I'm Yours (US 7", arranged by Donny Hathaway)

This single from Betty Wilson & The 4 Bars was arranged by Donnie (!) Hathaway in 196? on Dayco Records (#1631), a small company based in Washington DC. This Northen Soul single, produced by Eddie Daye, is very very rare. Few copies were sold on ebay for more than $1000.

Side A : I'm Yours (Grimes / Willson)

Side B : All Over Again

Little Milton, If Walls Could Talk (1970)

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This song (written by Bobby Miller) was issued on Little Milton's album If Walls Could Talk US LP. It was published on Chess records (#Ch-9289) in 1970 & on CD in the 90s. The album reached #23 in the US R&B charts. Donny played the piano on the tittle track.

The sleeve notes also say : From further sessions in April and May 1970 came singles issued as Little Milton Campbell arranged by Donny Hathaway.

For those who want to know more on Little Milton who passed away in 2005, check his site : http://www.littlemilton.com/.

Thanks you to Roger for his help.

Jerry BUTLER, You & Me (1970)

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Donny has written Real Good Man with Glenn Watts & H. Washington. He arranged several tunes & co-produced the album with Jerry Butler, Kenny Gamble & Leon Huff. The original gatefold LP came on Mercury (Cat# : SR 61269).

Everyday's a fantasy by The Center Stage, US 7" 1971 (arranged by Donny Hathaway)

THE CENTER STAGE

Side A : Everyday's a fantasy (Rightout - R. McEastland) 2:58

Side B : Are you there 

This single was recorded in the early 70s for RCA Records cat. Number is 74-0527). Issued in 1971, it was reviewed in Billboard US magazine on Sept. 11th.

Both tracks were arranged by Donny Hathaway

Under The Covers by The Katz, US 7" (arranged by Donny Hathaway)

THE KATS (funky jazz from Chicago)

SIde A : Under The Covers

Side B: Wear Me Out

Written by C. Eaton II, produced by Eaton & Cooke, arranged by Donny Hathaway.

Label : E&C 1001

Freddie King - My Feeling for the Blues (arranged by Donny Hathaway)

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This record was issued in 1969 on Atlantic (CD issue in 2008). It was arranged by Donny Hathaway.

One Way Ticket To Nowhere by Syl Johnson, US 7" (arranged by Donny Hathaway)

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A: One Way Ticket to Nowhere 2:37

Jack Daniels & John Moore

B: Kiss By Kiss 2:30

Bernard Reed

Year : June 1970 (#24 in the Billboard R&B US chart)

Label : Twinight
Cat # : 134

String & Horn arrangements by Donny Hathaway

Thanks to Mike for his help.

Step by Step by Maurice Jackson, US 7" (arranged by Donny Hathaway)

Step by Step by Maurice JACKSON was published in the 60s on the label Plum.

Written by G. Dickerson & C. Boyd, this song (2:44 min) was arranged by Donny Hathaway.

A Near mint copy was sold on Ebay.com last month $15.

Enjoy the sample !

This Christmas, original promo 7" (mono)

Click to enlarge A1 : "This Christmas" (mono) 3:05 A2 : "This Christmas" (mono, instrumental) 3:05 Original USA 45 rpm promotional phono record issued in 1970 (USA) Atco # 45-7066, with Atco sleeve. This monaural record has white promotional labels, with black Atco Records logo,tiny black perimeter print and black print text. This song was written by Nadine McKinnor and Donny Pitts (Donny's nickname when he was a gospel child singer). It was arranged by Donny Hathaway. Produced by Don-Ric Enterprises

The Center Stage, Hey Lady US promo 7" 1968 (arranged by Donny Hathaway)

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THE CENTER STAGE, promo 45 rpm

Side A : Someday, Someway

Side B : Hey Lady

Label : RCA (USA)

Cat number : # APKS-9002

Date : 1968


Both songs were arranged by Donny Hathaway