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Owning a falsetto far sweeter than or, but with far less strength, was a Latin lover for the salsa set of the '70s. This self-titled record opens with two of the most unrepentant crossover ballads of the era ('Don't Stop Now' and 'Who Is the Girl for Me'). Their quaint period charm can't save them from 's odd diction and delivery - though strangely, he does a better job pronouncing his English than most of the other Fania/Tico/Cotique acts than attempting Latin pop like this. Like later in the '70s, though, he does much better with party songs such as the groovy 'Latin Soul' and 'Ain't No Big Thing,' though his frequent attempts to let out a soul shout are misguided at best. Originally released in 1970, Fania reissued a 'Limited Edition' CD in 2006.
The tantalizing rhythms and soothing melodies make this one of Pagan's best -- if not the best. 'No Soy De Ti' is a favorite as is 'Make It With You' (lyrics in. Don't Stop Now; 3.Latin Soul; 4.Sere Para Ti; 5.Ain't No Big Thing; 6.El Hijo de Mama; 7.Pelao; 8.Negrita; 9.Tipa Quema; 10.No Soy de Ti. I Can See [Fania.