title: The Sylvers (album)
text: # The Sylvers (album)
  
  The Sylvers is the debut album by the Los Angeles, California-based R&B group the Sylvers. The album was released on MGM Records subsidiary Pride Records, a label founded by record and film producer Michael Viner. Released in 1972, it was produced by R&B legends Jerry Butler (of the Impressions) and Keg Johnson.
  
  This album released three singles: "Fool's Paradise", "Wish I Could Talk to You" and "I'll Never Be Ashamed".
  
  In 2013, Dusty Groove Records reissued their debut on vinyl.
  
  ## Reception
  
  Professional ratings :
  
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  ## Track listing
  
  * All songs written by Leon Sylvers III, except where noted
  * "Wish That I Could Talk to You" (2:53)
  * "Fool's Paradise" (2:28)
  * "Only One Can Win" (3:00)
  * "I'm Truly Happy" – (Jerry Peters) (2:48)
  * "Touch Me Jesus" – (Brian Holland, Lamont Dozier, A. Bond) (3:25)
  * "I Know Myself" (3:32)
  * "Chaos" (3:12)
  * "So Close" (2:52)
  * "I'll Never Be Ashamed" – (James Sylvers) (3:13)
  * "How Love Hurts" (4:16)
  
  ## Personnel
  
  * Jerry Butler - producer
  * Keg Johnson - producer
  * Michael Viner - executive producer
  * David Crawford - arranger
  * Jerry Peters - arranger
  