I’ll Be Around

~ Recording by The Spinners

Appears on releases

#TitleLengthTrack ArtistRelease TitleRelease ArtistRelease Group TypeCountry/DateLabelCatalog#
Official
1.5I'll Be Around3:10The SpinnersSpinnersThe SpinnersAlbum
Atlantic (Warner Music imprint)SD 7256
1.5I'll Be Around3:12The SpinnersSpinners (Quadraphonic Reel-to-Reel)The SpinnersAlbum
Atlantic (Warner Music imprint)ATLQ 7256-QR
1.1I'll Be Around3:10The SpinnersThe Best of SpinnersThe SpinnersAlbum + Compilation
Atlantic (Warner Music imprint)SD19179
14.7I'll Be Around3:13The SpinnersAtlantic Rhythm & Blues 1947–1974Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Atlantic (Warner Music imprint)781293-299
1.1I'll Be Around3:12The SpinnersThe Best of SpinnersThe SpinnersAlbum + Compilation
  • US1987-07-07
Atlantic (Warner Music imprint)19179-2
1.15I'll Be Around3:11The SpinnersAtlantic Rhythm and Blues 1947-1974, Volume 7: 1969-1974Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Atlantic (Warner Music imprint)781 299-2
8.15I’ll Be Around3:12The SpinnersAtlantic Rhythm & Blues 1947–1974Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1991-10-15
Atlantic (Warner Music imprint)82305-2
1.6I'll Be Around3:10The SpinnersA One of a Kind Love Affair: The AnthologyThe SpinnersAlbum + Compilation
  • US1991-11-05
Rhino (reissue label)82332
1.6I'll Be Around3:10The SpinnersA One of a Kind Love Affair: The AnthologyThe SpinnersAlbum + Compilation
Atlantic (Warner Music imprint)7 82332-2, 82332-2
1.7I’ll Be Around3:14The SpinnersRhythm & Blues: 1972Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Warner Special Products, Time–Life MusicOPCD-2678, RHD-20
1.1I’ll Be Around3:14The SpinnersSounds of the Seventies: Seventies Top FortyVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life MusicSOD-22
1.2I’ll Be Around3:14The SpinnersThe Very Best of SpinnersThe SpinnersAlbum + Compilation
  • US1993-04-20
Rhino (reissue label)R2 71213
1.6I'll Be Around3:14The SpinnersDisco Inferno 2Various ArtistsCompilation
wea (has logo with just “wea” on it)9548-32746-2
2.26I'll Be Around3:10The SpinnersSoul HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
[no label] (Special purpose label – white labels, self-published releases and other “no label” releases)7567 80595 2
6.18I’ll Be Around3:10The SpinnersThe R&B Box: 30 Years of Rhythm & BluesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Rhino (reissue label)R2 71806
1.5I'll Be Around3:13The SpinnersSpinnersThe SpinnersAlbum
  • US1995-03-28
Rhino (reissue label)R2 71882
1.2I'll Be Around3:12The SpinnersThe Very Best of The SpinnersThe SpinnersAlbum + Compilation
  • -1995-04-16
Rebound Records (1990s budget reissue imprint)314 520 232-2
1.4I'll Be Around3:11The SpinnersDead Presidents: Music From the Motion PictureVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
  • US1995-09-26
Capitol Records (imprint of Capitol Records, Inc.)CDP 7243 8 32438 2 2, CDP 8 32438 2
1.3I’ll Be Around3:12The SpinnersBillboard Hot Soul Hits: 1972Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Rhino (reissue label)R2 72114
1.4I'll Be Around3:11The SpinnersDead PresidentsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
1.4I’ll Be Around3:11The SpinnersDead PresidentsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
Capitol Records (imprint of Capitol Records, Inc.)CDP 532438
2.15I'll Be Around3:12The SpinnersEighties Soul Weekender 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1996-01-01
Pump Records (funk/soul sublabel of Quality Records)DINCD 124
1.9I'll Be Around3:10The SpinnersFerry Maat's Soulshow - 25th Anniversary Collection - The Seventies Part 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EVA (for use with NL/BE/FR releases only. see annotation)8542212
1.7I’ll Be Around3:14The SpinnersSolid Gold Soul 1972Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal Music Special Markets, Time–Life MusicOPCD-2678A, R838-07
2.11I’ll Be Around3:11The SpinnersUltimate Soul CollectionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
wea (has logo with just “wea” on it)WTVD 34851
1.1I'll Be Around3:13The SpinnersI'll Be AroundThe SpinnersAlbum + Compilation
  • US1997-07-10
Flashback Records (reissue label, subsidiary of Rhino)R2 72672
2.26I'll Be Around3:08The SpinnersCaiga Quien Caiga - 53 Clásicos originales del SoulVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
DRO East West S.A. (not for release label use!)7567 80700 2
2.22I’ll Be Around3:12The SpinnersHave a Nice Decade: The ’70s Pop Culture BoxVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1998-06-16
Rhino (reissue label)R2 72919
1.17I'll Be Around3:12The SpinnersStarsky & Hutch Presents: 70's FunksouljazzdiscoVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1998-09-07
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)VTDCD205
1.5I'll Be Around3:13The SpinnersUltimate '70s R&B Smashes!Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
2.18I'll Be Around3:11The SpinnersThe Definitive Sound of Atlantic SoulVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1999-09-20
Warner.ESP7567 80595-9
1.1I'll Be Around3:14The SpinnersRoots of Rhythm: Stand By MeVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal Music Special MarketsOPCD-1869
1.1I'll Be Around3:14The SpinnersThe Best of Detroit SpinnersThe SpinnersAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2000-02-14
Warner Bros. Records (1958–2019; “WB” logo, with or without “records” beneath or on banner across)
1.8I'll Be Around3:13The SpinnersEntertainment Weekly: The Greatest Hits 1972Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2000-06-06
Buddha Records (1998–2002, formerly known as Buddah Records)
1.8I’ll Be Around3:12The Spinners1970s #1 R&B HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Compass Productions (budget compilations), EMI Music Special Markets72435-25619-2-6
1.2I'll Be Around3:12The SpinnersSoul Train: The Dance Years 1972Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Rhino (reissue label)79888, R2 79888
1.15I'll Be Around3:11The SpinnersStep Back & BoogieVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
L&D RecordsLBSCD 024
3.8I’ll Be Around3:13The SpinnersCan You Dig It? The ’70s Soul ExperienceVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2001-10-16
Rhino (reissue label)R2 74346
1.15I’ll Be Around3:11The SpinnersJammin’ OldiesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Rhino (reissue label)WEA 76698
2.12I’ll Be Around3:13The SpinnersDisco InfernoVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Warner Strategic Marketing Italy092748214-2
2.8I’ll Be Around3:10The SpinnersPlatinum Soul Legends: 1960–1975Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Warner Strategic Marketing United KingdomWSMCD100
1.13I’ll Be Around3:12The SpinnersThe Chrome CollectionThe SpinnersAlbum + Compilation
  • US2003-07-08
Atlantic (Warner Music imprint), Rhino (reissue label)R2 73880
2.10I'll Be Around3:15The SpinnersThe Incredible Soul CollectionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2003-08-12
Rhino (reissue label)73869
1.1I’ll Be Around3:12The SpinnersCrème de la Crème: Philly Soul Classics & RaritiesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2003-11-17
Warner Strategic Marketing United Kingdom
1.8I’ll Be Around3:12The Spinners1970s #1 R&B HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Compass Productions (budget compilations), EMI Music Special Markets7243525619-2-6
1.4I'll Be Around3:12The SpinnersRadio Original Motion Picture SoundtrackVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
Hip‐O RecordsB0001494
1.5I'll Be Around3:07The SpinnersBoogie Cops & Disco PimpsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2004-04-26
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)7243 5 78995 2 9, VTDCD 610
1.19I'll Be Around3:14The Spinners100 Hits Papa Was a Rolling StoneVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
RMG RecordsRMG 1403 MP3
3.19I'll Be Around3:11The SpinnersAtlantic GoldVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2005-01-18
Warner Strategic Marketing United KingdomWSMCD191
2.18I'll Be Around3:11The SpinnersEdel & Starck 3Various ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
  • DE2005-01-31
Sony Music MediaSMM 519534 2
1.1I’ll Be Around3:09The SpinnersRhino Hi-Five: The SpinnersThe SpinnersEP + Compilation
Rhino Atlantic (digital releases only!)
4.6I'll Be Around3:09The SpinnersDisco 54Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Compact Disc Club
2.2I’ll Be Around3:11The Spinners’70s GoldVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2006-01-10
Hip‐O Records, Universal Music (plain logo: “Universal Music”)B0006070-02
1.2I'll Be Around3:12SpinnersThe Definitive Soul CollectionSpinnersAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2006-07-11
Rhino (reissue label)
2.1I’ll Be Around3:11The Spinners’70s GoldVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Hip‐O Records, Universal Music Canada0249837689
1.15I'll Be Around3:12The SpinnersAtlantic R&B 1947-1974, Vol. 8: 1970-1974Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Rhino (reissue label)8122-77583-2
1.8I'll Be Around (Whenever You Want Me)3:11The SpinnersLet's Get It On: 70s R&BVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Compass Productions (budget compilations)09463-76540-2-6
1.2I'll Be Around3:12SpinnersThe Definitive Soul CollectionSpinnersAlbum + Compilation
Rhino (reissue label)R2 77667
5.3I'll Be Around3:12The Spinners100 Hits: Soul (Box Set)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2007-10-15
100 HitsDMG 100 007
1.1I’ll Be Around3:14Detroit SpinnersThe Platinum CollectionDetroit SpinnersAlbum + Compilation
Rhino (reissue label)8122-79994-3
1.16I'll Be Around3:11The SpinnersLove Train: The Sound of PhiladelphiaVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2008-10-21
Legacy (reissue division of Sony Music Entertainment)88697 35279 2, 88697352792
1.7I'll Be Around3:12The SpinnersClassic Love SongsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
UMe (imprint of Universal Music Enterprises)B0012050-02
5.6I'll Be Around3:10The Spinners100 tubes SoulVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • FR2009-03-23
Warner Music France5051865336525
4.12I’ll Be Around3:12The SpinnersAtlantic Records: The Time CapsuleVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2009-11-17
Atlantic (Warner Music imprint)
4.12I’ll Be Around3:11The SpinnersAtlantic Gold: 100 Soul ClassicsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Atlantic (Warner Music imprint), Rhino (reissue label)1130199993
4.12I’ll Be Around3:11The SpinnersAtlantic Gold: 100 Soul ClassicsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Atlantic (Warner Music imprint)mntv100, wmtv100
4.12I’ll Be Around3:11The SpinnersAtlantic Gold: 100 Soul ClassicsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Atlantic (Warner Music imprint), Rhino (reissue label)R2 653282
1.3I'll Be Around3:12The SpinnersThe Very Best of the Detroit SpinnersThe SpinnersAlbum + Compilation
Rhino (reissue label)2564691932
4.5I’ll Be Around3:09The SpinnersLa Collection Georges LangVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • FR2011-04-11
WEA France
4.5I’ll Be Around3:08The SpinnersLa Collection Georges LangVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • FR2011-06-06
Rhino (reissue label)
1.11I’ll Be Around3:10The Detroit Spinners3/60: Disco AnthemsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2011-07-18
Crimson Productions (UK budget reissue label; imprint of Crimson Productions Ltd.), Rhino (reissue label)CRIM 360 007
3.18I’ll Be Around3:12The Spinners3/60: Soul ClassicsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2011-07-18
Crimson Productions (UK budget reissue label; imprint of Crimson Productions Ltd.)CRIM 360 006
2.13I’ll Be Around3:11The SpinnersAll The… 70sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • AU2012-04-20
Warner Music Australia (AU subsidiary of Warner Music International since 1988)5310517252
1.1I’ll Be Around3:13The SpinnersSmooth SoulVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time-Life Records (Time-Life Music subsidiary)26524-D
1.49I’ll Be Around3:09The SpinnersCopeVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • ES2013-01-29
Warner Music Spain
7.2I’ll Be Around3:12The SpinnersSoul of the '70sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life Music
1.5I'll Be Around3:10SpinnersSpinnersThe SpinnersAlbum
  • GB2015-11-06
Big Break RecordsWCDBBRX0321
2.4I'll Be Around3:10The SpinnersHit Z Road, Volume 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • FR2016-11-18
Warner Music France0190295927073
1.23I’ll Be Around3:08The SpinnersSoul: The CollectionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Rhino (reissue label)
1.2I'll Be Around3:09The SpinnersThe Rubberband ManThe SpinnersAlbum + Compilation
  • US2018-05-05
X5 Music Group
1.15I’ll Be Around3:11The SpinnersStand by Me: Ultimate Golden AnthemsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2019-06-28
Union Square MusicULTIM5CDW08
1.1I’ll Be Around3:12The SpinnersBig Little Lies (Music from Season 2 of the HBO Limited Series)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation + Soundtrack
  • GB2019-07-19
ABKCO
1.1I’ll Be Around3:12The SpinnersBig Little Lies (Music from Season 2 of the HBO Limited Series)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation + Soundtrack
ABKCO8594-2
1.4I’ll Be Around3:09The SpinnersSummer of the 70s: Rock & Pop ClassicsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
X5 Music Group
1.24I’ll Be Around3:09The SpinnersSummer Hits of the 70’sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
X5 Music Group
1.5I'll Be Around3:08The SpinnersSpinnersThe SpinnersAlbum
Rhino Atlantic (digital releases only!)
Promotion
1.17I’ll Be Around3:12The SpinnersThe Rhino Atlantic Remasters CollectionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Rhino (reissue label)PRO2 90127
1.16I’ll Be Around3:11The SpinnersRhino: Masters of the Old School (3rd Quarter 1996 Urban Sampler)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Rhino (reissue label)PRCD 7196
2.14I'll Be Around3:11The SpinnersBlack History in Music Sampler 1999Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Rhino (reissue label)PRCD 7278
1.1I'll Be Around3:13The SpinnersRhino's Famous Sweet 16 SamplerVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Bootleg
1.18I’ll Be Around3:14The Detroit SpinnersBiky’s Dance the Night Away, Part 42Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • NL2011-03-24
[no label] (Special purpose label – white labels, self-published releases and other “no label” releases)
(unknown)
4.12I’ll Be Around3:11The SpinnersOnly In America: Atlantic Soul ClassicsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -2009

Relationships

recording engineer:Joe Tarsia (engineer)
producer:Thom Bell (keyboards, songwriter, producer)
bass:Ron Baker (in 1973)
drums (drum set):Earl Young (in 1973)
percussion [vibraphone, marimba]:Vince Montana (in 1973)
piano:Thom Bell (keyboards, songwriter, producer) (in 1973)
background vocals:Yvette Benson (in 1973)
Carla Benton (in 1973)
Barbara Ingram (in 1973)
baritone vocals:Henry Fambrough (in 1973)
bass vocals:Pervis Jackson (in 1973)
tenor vocals:Billy Henderson (Former member of The Spinners) (in 1973)
Bobbie Smith (US R&B singer) (in 1973)
Philippé Wynne (in 1973)
conductor:Thom Bell (keyboards, songwriter, producer) (in 1973)
remixer:Joe Tarsia (engineer)
arranger:Thom Bell (keyboards, songwriter, producer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:Atlantic Recording Corporation (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor within the US)
recorded at:Sigma Sound Studios in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States (in 1973)
mixed at:Sigma Sound Studios in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
has remixes:I’ll Be Around by スピナーズ
sampled by:휘파람 by CB Mass
recording of:I’ll Be Around (in 1973)

Related works

I’ll Be Around

composer:Thom Bell (keyboards, songwriter, producer)
Phil Hurtt
publisher:Mighty Three Music Ld.
Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label)
referred to in medleys:Classic Grooves (order: 5)
later versions:Soudain il ne reste qu’une chanson
마음속의 불씨를 삭히며 (outro)