The extended Sylvers family contributes on the album 'Concept' from 1981, representing songwriting from Nidra, James,Leon and Carmaine Sylvers as well as fine production work from Leon Sylvers III. The 9 tracks featured cross the boundaries of soul and funk with ease. The standout is "Come Back Lover Come back", the musical intro is so beautifully arranged. This album for whatever reason did not gain wide air play went it debuted, personally listening to many of the tracks they hold up to the test of time very well. On a final note, sadly Brother Edmund Sylvers passed away in Richmond,Va on May-31-2004 (age listed,47) after battling cancer, as reported nationally in JET Magazine. Edmund was married with 11 children. Edmund also produced a solo album in 1980, producing the hit "That Burning Love"( ironically he was also the voice of Marlon Jackson in the Jackson 5 cartoon series that aired in the early 70's on network T.V.).... R.I.P Soul Brother.
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