Formed in New York City, vocalists Lillian, Louise and Carmen Lopez were originally known as the Lopez Sisters. Their parents came from the Virgin Islands, but they were born and raised in Stamford, Connecticut, USA. Carmen left the group in 1968 and was replaced by Tony Reynolds (b.Manila), who after the group’s first album was replaced by Bill McEachern, then by Albert B. Jackson. Odyssey’s 1977 release, “Native New Yorker”, reached the US Top 20, but the song proved more popular in the UK where it peaked at number 5. It was not until 1980 that Odyssey appeared in the UK chart with the first of several UK hits. “Use It Up and Wear It Out” topped the chart in June of that year, while the soulful ballad, “If You’re Looking for a Way Out” gave them their third Top 10 Hit. Two more effortless Pop / Soul offerings, “Going Back to My Roots” (1981) and “Inside Out” (1982), reached the Top 5.
Lillian A. Lopez: (Collazo)
Odyssey (Lead Vocals)
Keyboards: “I Cant Believe Its True (Ive Lost & Found You)”
Vocal Arrangements: All Titles
Albert B. Jackson
Odyssey (Background / Lead Vocals
Produced by Erwin Keiles & John Thirkell
Mixed by John Thirkell & Glenn Keiles
Executive Producer: Paul Savory
Odyssey Management: Albert B. Jackson (Yes Sy Do Ltd)
Track List:
01. 1 Native New Yorker
02. It Will Be Alright
03. Inside Out
04. Use It Up, Wear It Out
05. When You Love Somebody
06. If You’re Looking For A Way Out
07. Going Back To My Roots
08. Don’t Tell Me, Tell Her
09. Easy Come, Easy Go
10. Ever Lovin’ Sam
11. Hang Together
12. Each Day I Fall In Love With You Again
13. You Never Really Had It At All
14. Joy (I Know It)
15. I Just Can’t Believe It’s True (I’ve Lost & Found You)
