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|introduction          = '''The Lewis Conection''' is the first and only album by Minneapolis band The Lewis Connection and was released in the Twin Cities area in 1979 in very limited supply (only around 200 copies are thought to have been pressed). The band contained [[Sonny T.|Sonny Thompson]] (who would become a member of the [[Band: New Power Generation|New Power Generation]] many years later), and brothers Pierre and André Lewis.  
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|introduction          = '''The Lewis Conection''' is the first and only album by Minneapolis band The Lewis Connection and was released in the Twin Cities area in 1979 in very limited supply (only around 200 copies are thought to have been pressed).  
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The album contains [[Got To Be Something Here]], written by [[Sonny T.|Sonny Thompson]] and featuring [[Prince]] on background vocals and guitar.
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The band contained [[Sonny T.|Sonny Thompson]] (who would become a member of the [[Band: New Power Generation|New Power Generation]] many years later), and brothers Pierre and André Lewis. Of note is that the band's name was The Lewis Connection, but the album was mistitled '''The Lewis Conection'''; despite the error, the album is listed as such here.
  
 
In 2013, reissue group [http://www.numerogroup.com/ The Numero Group] re-released the album on vinyl and, for the first time, on CD.
 
In 2013, reissue group [http://www.numerogroup.com/ The Numero Group] re-released the album on vinyl and, for the first time, on CD.
  
The album contains [[Got To Be Something Here]], written by [[Sonny T.|Sonny Thompson]] and featuring [[Prince]] on background vocals and guitar.
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<b>Recording process</b>
  
 
[[Prince]]'s contributions to [[Got To Be Something Here]] were recorded in late 1976 or early 1977 at [[Sound 80]] while [[Prince]] also worked on his own tracks.
 
[[Prince]]'s contributions to [[Got To Be Something Here]] were recorded in late 1976 or early 1977 at [[Sound 80]] while [[Prince]] also worked on his own tracks.
  
The album was only distributed in the Twin Cities area, and it did not enter the charts. It is not known if The Lewis Connection played live to support the album, but it is unlikely [[Prince]] would have appeared with them, as he was quite successful in his own right at the time of the album's release in 1979.
 
  
Of note is that the band's name was The Lewis Connection, but the album was mistitled '''The Lewis Conection'''; despite the error, the album is listed as such here.
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<b>Promotion</b>
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The album was only distributed in the Twin Cities area, and it did not enter the charts. It is not known if The Lewis Connection played live to support the album, but it is unlikely [[Prince]] would have appeared with them, as he was quite successful in his own right at the time of the album's release in 1979.
 
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|tracklisting          = <small>The compact disc version is a reissue from the original LP.</small>
 
|tracklisting          = <small>The compact disc version is a reissue from the original LP.</small>

Revision as of 20:09, 29 September 2015

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The Lewis Conection

The Lewis Conection (Front Cover)

Album details


Released: Unknown date, 1979
Length: 31:22
Label(s): P.A. Productions
Studio(s): Sound 80, Minneapolis, MN, USA

Charts, Certifications & Awards


Charts
This album has not charted in in the USA
Certifications
This album has not received any certifications in in the USA
Awards
This album has not received any awards in in the USA

Singles released


  • None.

See also


    
The Lewis Conection is the first and only album by Minneapolis band The Lewis Connection and was released in the Twin Cities area in 1979 in very limited supply (only around 200 copies are thought to have been pressed).

The album contains Got To Be Something Here, written by Sonny Thompson and featuring Prince on background vocals and guitar.

The band contained Sonny Thompson (who would become a member of the New Power Generation many years later), and brothers Pierre and André Lewis. Of note is that the band's name was The Lewis Connection, but the album was mistitled The Lewis Conection; despite the error, the album is listed as such here.

In 2013, reissue group The Numero Group re-released the album on vinyl and, for the first time, on CD.


Recording process

Prince's contributions to Got To Be Something Here were recorded in late 1976 or early 1977 at Sound 80 while Prince also worked on his own tracks.


Promotion

The album was only distributed in the Twin Cities area, and it did not enter the charts. It is not known if The Lewis Connection played live to support the album, but it is unlikely Prince would have appeared with them, as he was quite successful in his own right at the time of the album's release in 1979.



Track listing
CD LP

The compact disc version is a reissue from the original LP.

  1. Get Up
  2. Higher
  3. Feel Good To Ya
  4. Got To Be Something Here (4:12)1
  5. Dynamic Duo
  6. Mr. G

The vinyl long play format is the original issue.

  • Side 1:
  1. Get Up
  2. Higher
  3. Feel Good To Ya
  • Side 2:
  1. Got To Be Something Here (4:12) *
  2. Dynamic Duo
  3. Mr. G


1 Written by Sonny Thompson



Personnel
Musicians
  • Sonny Thompson - lead vocals and bass guitar
  • Pierre Lewis - keyboards and flute
  • Joe Lewis - drums
  • Prince - guitar and background vocals
  • Randy Barber - background vocals
  • Bill Perry - tenor saxophone
  • Jeffery Tresvant - trumpet


Production
  • Pierre Lewis - co-producer and arranger
  • André Lewis - co-producer and arranger
  • No other production credits given


Thanks



Releases
LP, CD, Cassettes and Other versions
Country Format Cat. Number Comments Front Back Label 1 Label 2

This section is under construction

Variants, Special Editions and Reissues
Country Format Cat. Number Comments Front Back Label 1 Label 2

This section is under construction

 
Additional Information

Promotion (at time of release) Trivia


References
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