"Sweet Surrender" came out in 1974 under Arif Mardin at Atlantic. This is one of my favorite albums by Margie Joseph, aside from "Margie Joseph"(1973). I like every song om this album, whether Margie is doing a cover or an original song, her strong, soulful, yet mellow sound with it's gospel undertones is intoxicating. Not to mention the wonderful background vocals done by the "Sweet Inspirations." I also love the way the album mixes one song into the next taking you on a spiritual musical journey through time and love.The album opens with Paul McCartney's "Come Lay Some Lovin' On Me" highlighting strong instrumentals and voacals to match, reaching #32 R&B in late 1973. Grooving right into "(Strange) I Still Love You", which is simply soulfull through and through, and then the mellow "Come With Me."I love Margie's interpretation of Bread's "Baby I'm-A Want You," along with the bluesy teasing fun she displays on "To Know You Is To Love You." "If I'm Still Around Tomorrow" is as poignant as it is melodic. Margie's rendition of "My Love" is soulfull and climbed to #10 on the R&B chart and #69 Pop during the summer of 1974. It segues nicely into an original song called "Riding High" which has great music and lyrics. Switching genders on her cover of Billy Joel's "He's Got a Way" is uplifting and mesmerizing. The album closes with another Bread cover "Sweet Surrender" which is delivered in pure Margie Joseph style; sweet, soulful and solid!I really enjoyed listening to this album and I never tire of of it. Margie's vocals are superior, coupled with excellent musicians and the backed by The Sweet Inspirations, it doesn't get any sweeter than this!!!