tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12386276236086315562012-01-29T04:35:35.805-08:00Gildoghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05960087099277816680noreply@blogger.comBlogger181125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1238627623608631556.post-23539521517011561882012-01-28T01:42:00.001-08:002012-01-28T01:42:27.843-08:002012-01-28T01:42:27.843-08:00<div class='posterous_autopost'><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: purple;">Collection of The Spinners</span></span><p /> <br /> The Spinners were the greatest soul group of the early '70s, creating a body of work that defined the lush, seductive sound of Philly soul. Ironically, the band's roots lay in Detroit, where they formed as a doo wop group during the late '50s. Throughout the '60s, the Spinners tried to land a hit by adapting to the shifting fashions of R&amp;B and pop. By the mid-'60s, they had signed with Motown Records, but the label never gave the group much consideration. "It's a Shame" became a hit in 1970, but the label continued to ignore the group, and dropped the band two years later. Unsigned and featuring new lead singer Phillipe Wynne, the Spinners seemed destined to never break into the big leagues, but they managed to sign with Atlantic Records, where they began working with producer Thom Bell. With his assistance, the Spinners developed a distinctive sound, one that relied on Wynne's breathtaking falsetto and the group's intricate vocal harmonies. Bell provided the group with an appropriately detailed production, creating a detailed web of horns, strings, backing vocals, and lightly funky rhythms. Between 1972 and 1977, the Spinners and Bell recorded a number of soul classics, including "I'll Be Around," "Could It Be I'm Fallin in Love," "Mighty Love," "Ghetto Child," "Then Came You," "Games People Play," and "The Rubberband Man." Wynne left in 1977 and the Spinners had hits for a few years after his departure, but the group will always be remembered for its classic mid-'70s work.<p /> Originally, called the Domingoes, the Spinners formed when the quintet were high school students in the Detroit suburb of Ferndale in 1957. At the time, the group featured Bobbie Smith, Pervis Jackson, George W. Dixon, Billy Henderson, and Henry Fambrough. Four years later, they came to the attention of producer Harvey Fuqua, who began recording the group -- who were now called the Spinners -- for his Tri-Phi Records. The band's first single, "That's What Girls Are Made For," became a Top Ten R&amp;B hit upon its 1961 release and featured Smith on vocals. Following its release, Dixon was replaced by Edgar "Chico" Edwards. Over the next few years, the group released a series of failed singles, and when Tri-Phi was bought out by Motown in the mid-'60s, the Spinners became part of the larger company's roster. By that time, Edwards had been replaced by G.C. Cameron.<p /> Though the Spinners had some R&amp;B hits at Motown during the late '60s, including "I'll Always Love You" and "Truly Yours," they didn't have a genuine crossover success until 1970, when Stevie Wonder gave the group "It's a Shame." Motown never concentrated on the Spinners, and they let the group go in 1972. Before the band signed with Atlantic Records, Phillipe Wynne replaced Cameron as the group's lead vocalist. Wynne had previously sung with Catfish and Bootsy Collins.<p /> At Atlantic Records, the Spinners worked with producer Thom Bell, who gave the group a lush, seductive sound, complete with sighing strings, a tight rhythm section, sultry horns, and a slight funk underpinning. Wynne quickly emerged as a first-rate soul singer, and the combination of the group's harmonies, Wynne's soaring leads, and Bell's meticulous production made the Spinners the most popular soul group of the '70s. Once the group signed with Atlantic, they became a veritable hit machine, topping the R&amp;B and pop charts with songs like "I'll Be Around," "Could It Be I'm Falling in Love," "One of a Kind (Love Affair)," "Ghetto Child," "Rubberband Man," and "You're Throwing a Good Love Away." Not only were their singles hits, but their albums constantly went gold and charted in the Top 20.<p /> Wynne left the band to pursue a solo career in 1977; he was replaced by John Edwards. Though none of Wynne's solo records were big hits, his tours with Parliament-Funkadelic were well-received, as were his solo concerts. In October 1984, he died of a heart attack during a concert in Oakland, CA. The Spinners, meanwhile, had a number of minor hits in the late '70s, highlighted by their disco covers of "Working My Way Back to You" and the medley "Cupid/I've Loved You for a Long Time." During the early '80s, they had several minor hits before fading away from the charts and entering the oldies circuit, reprising their earlier material for 1999's new studio effort At Their Best. <p /> <br /> Album: 2nd Time Around (1970)<p /> <p /> <br /> <img src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-482.jpg?t=1262699600" border="0" alt="" /><p /> <p /> <br /> 01. It's A Shame<br /> 02. I've Got To Find Myself A Brand New Baby<br /> 03. Together We Can Make Such Sweet Music<br /> 04. Bad,Bad Weather (Till You Come Home)<br /> 05. Pay Them No Mind<br /> 06. My Lady Love<br /> 07. Souly Ghost<br /> 08. O-O-H Child<br /> 09. In My Diary<br /> 10. My Whole Would Ended (The Moment You Left Me)<br /> 11. (She's Gonna Love Me) At Sundown<br /> 12. I Can Sing A Rainbow Love Is Blue<p /> <p /> <br /> <a href="http://depositfiles.com/files/ss0345p5j" target="_blank">http://depositfiles.com/files/ss0345p5j</a><br /> or<br /> <a href="https://rapidshare.com/files/1943461858/The_Spinners__2nd_Time_Around__1970_.rar" target="_blank">https://rapidshare.com/files/1943461...und__1970_.rar</a><p /> <p /> <br /> Album: Spinners (1973)<p /> <p /> <br /> <img src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-1048.jpg?t=1262699835" border="0" alt="" /><p /> <p /> <br /> 01. Just Can't Get You Out of My Mind<br /> 02. Just You and Me Baby<br /> 03. Don't Let the Green Grass Fool You<br /> 04. I Could Never (Repay Your Love)<br /> 05. I'll Be Around<br /> 06. One of a Kind (Love Affair)<br /> 07. We Belong Together<br /> 08. Ghetto Child<br /> 09. How Could I Let You Get Away<br /> 10. Could It Be I'm Falling in Love<p /> <p /> <br /> <a href="http://depositfiles.com/files/43bdy52kl" target="_blank">http://depositfiles.com/files/43bdy52kl</a><br /> or<br /> <a href="https://rapidshare.com/files/2193168612/The_Spinners__Spinners__1973_.rar" target="_blank">https://rapidshare.com/files/2193168...ers__1973_.rar</a><p /> <p /> Album: Mighty Love (1974)<p /> <p /> <br /> <img src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-1537.jpg?t=1262700012" border="0" alt="" /><p /> <p /> <br /> 01. Since I Been Gone<br /> 02. Ain't No Price on Happiness<br /> 03. I'm Glad You Walked into My Life<br /> 04. I'm Coming Home<br /> 05. He'll Never Love You Like I Do<br /> 06. Love Has Gone Away<br /> 07. Love Don't Love Nobody<br /> 08. Mighty Love<p /> <p /> <br /> <a href="http://depositfiles.com/files/vlocvtemd" target="_blank">http://depositfiles.com/files/vlocvtemd</a><br /> or<br /> <a href="https://rapidshare.com/files/457436623/The_Spinners__Mighty_Love__1974_.rar" target="_blank">https://rapidshare.com/files/4574366...ove__1974_.rar</a><p /> <p /> Album: New &amp; Improved (1974)<p /> <p /> <br /> <img src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-1274.jpg?t=1262700152" border="0" alt="" /><p /> <p /> <br /> 01. Sitting on Top of the World<br /> 02. Smile, We Have Each Other<br /> 03. Then Came You<br /> 04. There's No One Like You<br /> 05. Living a Little, Laughing a Little<br /> 06. Sadie<br /> 07. Lazy Susan<br /> 08. I've Got to Make It on My Own<p /> <p /> <br /> <a href="http://depositfiles.com/files/5tmuzf8sl" target="_blank">http://depositfiles.com/files/5tmuzf8sl</a><br /> or<br /> <a href="https://rapidshare.com/files/1195844713/The_Spinners__New___Improved__1974_.rar" target="_blank">https://rapidshare.com/files/1195844...ved__1974_.rar</a><p /> <p /> Album: Pick of the Litter (1975)<p /> <p /> <p /> <img src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-584.jpg?t=1262700328" border="0" alt="" /><p /> <p /> <br /> 01. Honest I Do<br /> 02. I Don't Want to Lose You<br /> 03. Love or Leave<br /> 04. Sweet Love of Mine<br /> 05. All That Glitters Ain't Gold<br /> 06. You Made a Promise to Me<br /> 07. They Just Can't Stop It (The Games People Play)<br /> 08. Just as Long as We Have Love<p /> <p /> <br /> <a href="http://depositfiles.com/files/weq66efv0" target="_blank">http://depositfiles.com/files/weq66efv0</a><br /> or<br /> <a href="https://rapidshare.com/files/846704075/The_Spinners__Pick_of_the_Litter__1975_.rar" target="_blank">https://rapidshare.com/files/8467040...ter__1975_.rar</a><p /> <p /> Album: Live (1975)<p /> <p /> <br /> <img src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-1749.jpg?t=1262700523" border="0" alt="" /><p /> <p /> <br /> 01. Fascinating Rhythm<br /> 02. I've Got To Make It On My Own<br /> 03. Living A Little, Laughing A Little<br /> 04. One Of A Kind (Love Affair)<br /> 05. Then Came You<br /> 06. Sadie<br /> 07. How Could I Let You Get Away<br /> 08. Could It Be I'm Falling In Love<br /> 09. (Superstar Medley) It's Not Unusual~Don't Mess With Bill~Paper Doll~Stop..<br /> 10. Love Don't Love Nobody<br /> 11. Mighty Love<p /> <p /> <br /> <a href="http://depositfiles.com/files/aliiv0kqz" target="_blank">http://depositfiles.com/files/aliiv0kqz</a><br /> or<br /> <a href="https://rapidshare.com/files/905583410/The_Spinners__Live__1975_.rar" target="_blank">https://rapidshare.com/files/9055834...ive__1975_.rar</a><p /> <p /> Album: Happiness Is Being With The Spinners (1976)<p /> <p /> <br /> <img src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-1628.jpg?t=1262700696" border="0" alt="" /><p /> <p /> <br /> 01. Now That We're Together<br /> 02. You're All I Need In Life<br /> 03. If You Can't Be In Love<br /> 04. The Rubberband Man<br /> 05. Toni My Love<br /> 06. Four Hands In The Fire<br /> 07. The Clown<br /> 08. Wake Up Susan<p /> <p /> <br /> <a href="http://depositfiles.com/files/3z0xxd4xu" target="_blank">http://depositfiles.com/files/3z0xxd4xu</a><br /> or<br /> <a href="https://rapidshare.com/files/4007421937/The_Spinners__Happiness_Is_Being_With_The_Spinners__1976_.rar" target="_blank">https://rapidshare.com/files/4007421...ers__1976_.rar</a><p /> <p /> Album: Yesterday, Today, &amp; Tomorrow (1977)<p /> <p /> <br /> <img src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-1246.jpg?t=1262700851" border="0" alt="" /><p /> <p /> <br /> 01. Me And My Music<br /> 02. I Found Love (When I Found You)<br /> 03. I'm Riding Your Shadow (Down To Love)<br /> 04. You're The Love Of My Life<br /> 05. I Must Be Living For A Broken Heart<br /> 06. Honey, I'm In Love With You<br /> 07. Just To Be With You<br /> 08. You're Throwing A Good Time Away<p /> <p /> <br /> <a href="http://depositfiles.com/files/imltk5o5y" target="_blank">http://depositfiles.com/files/imltk5o5y</a><br /> or<br /> <a href="https://rapidshare.com/files/4020728596/The_Spinners__Yesterday__Today____Tomorrow__1977_.rar" target="_blank">https://rapidshare.com/files/4020728...row__1977_.rar</a><p /> <p /> Album: 8 (1977)<p /> <p /> <br /> <img src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-2116.jpg?t=1262700994" border="0" alt="" /><p /> <p /> <br /> 01. I'm Gonna Getcha<br /> 02. I'm Tired Of Giving<br /> 03. Painted Magic<br /> 04. You Got The Love That I Need<br /> 05. Heaven On Earth (So Fine)<br /> 06. Back In The Arms Of Love<br /> 07. (Love Is) One Step Away<br /> 08. Easy Come, Easy Go<br /> 09. Baby I Need Your Love (You're The Only One)<p /> <p /> <br /> <a href="http://depositfiles.com/files/vaxm72awx" target="_blank">http://depositfiles.com/files/vaxm72awx</a><br /> or<br /> <a href="https://rapidshare.com/files/2306009109/The_Spinners__8__1977_.rar" target="_blank">https://rapidshare.com/files/2306009...__8__1977_.rar</a><p /> <p /> Album: The Best of the Spinners (1978)<p /> <p /> <br /> <img src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-593.jpg?t=1262701169" border="0" alt="" /><p /> <p /> <br /> 01. I'll Be Around<br /> 02. How Could I Let You Get Away<br /> 03. One of a Kind (Love Affair)<br /> 04. Mighty Love<br /> 05. Ghetto Child<br /> 06. Then Came You<br /> 07. Sadie<br /> 08. Could It Be I'm Falling in Love<br /> 09. They Just Can't Stop It (The Games People Play)<br /> 10. Rubberband Man<p /> <p /> <br /> <a href="http://depositfiles.com/files/b4jk6a9n4" target="_blank">http://depositfiles.com/files/b4jk6a9n4</a><br /> or<br /> <a href="https://rapidshare.com/files/509505869/The_Spinners__The_Best_of_the_Spinners__1978_.rar" target="_blank">https://rapidshare.com/files/5095058...ers__1978_.rar</a><p /> <p /> Album: From Here to Eternally (1979)<p /> <p /> <p /> <img src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-1424.jpg?t=1262701767" border="0" alt="" /><p /> <p /> <br /> 01. It's A Natural Affair<br /> 02. Don't Let The Man Get You<br /> 03. (A) Plain And Simple Love Song<br /> 04. Are You Ready For Love<br /> 05. I Love The Music<br /> 06. One Man Wonderful Band<br /> 07. If You Wanna Do A Dance (All Night)<br /> 08. Once You Fall In Love<p /> <p /> <br /> <a href="http://depositfiles.com/files/e8v3pce7e" target="_blank">http://depositfiles.com/files/e8v3pce7e</a><br /> or<br /> <a href="https://rapidshare.com/files/2972886813/The_Spinners__From_Here_to_Eternally__1979_.rar" target="_blank">https://rapidshare.com/files/2972886...lly__1979_.rar</a><p /> <p /> Album: Dancing and Loving (1979)<p /> <p /> <br /> <img src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-267.jpg?t=1262702065" border="0" alt="" /><p /> <p /> <br /> 01. Disco Ride<br /> 02. Body Language<br /> 03. Let's Boogie, Let's Dance<br /> 04. Medley - Working My Way Back To You Forgive Me Girl<br /> 05. With My Eyes<br /> 06. One, One, Two, Two, Boogie Woogie Avenue (Home Of The Boogie, House Of The Funk)<p /> <p /> <br /> <a href="http://depositfiles.com/files/cd39njo2r" target="_blank">http://depositfiles.com/files/cd39njo2r</a><br /> or<br /> <a href="https://rapidshare.com/files/1920189407/The_Spinners__Dancing_and_Loving__1979_.rar" target="_blank">https://rapidshare.com/files/1920189...ing__1979_.rar</a><p /> <p /> Album: Love Trippin (1980)<p /> <p /> <br /> <img src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-2320.jpg?t=1262702211" border="0" alt="" /><p /> <p /> <br /> 01. Love Trippin'<br /> 02. Heavy on the Sunshine<br /> 03. Medley Cupid, I've Loved Your for a Long Time<br /> 04. I Just Want to Be with You<br /> 05. Streetwise<br /> 06. I Just Want to Fall in Love<br /> 07. Now That You're Mine Again<br /> 08. Split Decision<br /> 09. I'm Takin' You Back<br /> 10. Pipedream<p /> <p /> <br /> <a href="http://depositfiles.com/files/oeebjsklj" target="_blank">http://depositfiles.com/files/oeebjsklj</a><br /> or<br /> <a href="https://rapidshare.com/files/4054325245/The_Spinners__Love_Trippin__1980_.rar" target="_blank">https://rapidshare.com/files/4054325...pin__1980_.rar</a><p /> <p /> Album: Labor Of Love (1981)<p /> <p /> <br /> <img src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-1107.jpg?t=1262702385" border="0" alt="" /><p /> <p /> <br /> 01. Long Live Soul Music<br /> 02. Standing On The Rock<br /> 03. Nothing Remains The Same (Medley)<br /> 04. Almost All The Way To Love<br /> 05. The Winter Of Our Love<br /> 06. Be My Love<br /> 07. Give Your Lady What She Wants<br /> 08. A Man Just Don't Know What A Woman Goes Through<br /> 09. The Deacon<p /> <p /> <br /> <a href="http://depositfiles.com/files/40zcs7hzb" target="_blank">http://depositfiles.com/files/40zcs7hzb</a><br /> or<br /> <a href="https://rapidshare.com/files/3858666936/The_Spinners__Labor_Of_Love__1981_.rar" target="_blank">https://rapidshare.com/files/3858666...ove__1981_.rar</a><p /> <p /> Album: Can't Shake This Feelin' (1981)<p /> <p /> <br /> <img src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-548.jpg?t=1262702576" border="0" alt="" /><p /> <p /> <br /> 01. Can't Shake This Feeling<br /> 02. Knack For Me<br /> 03. You Go Your Way (I'll Go Mine)<br /> 04. Love Connection (Raise The Window)<br /> 05. Never Thought I'd Fall In Love<br /> 06. Didn't I Blow Your Mind<br /> 07. Send A Little Love<br /> 08. Love Is Such A Crazy Feeling<br /> 09. Got To Be Love<p /> <p /> <br /> <a href="http://depositfiles.com/files/pij93fgr2" target="_blank">http://depositfiles.com/files/pij93fgr2</a><br /> or<br /> <a href="https://rapidshare.com/files/2838563296/The_Spinners__Can_t_Shake_This_Feelin___1981_.rar" target="_blank">https://rapidshare.com/files/2838563...in___1981_.rar</a><p /> <p /> Album: Grand Slam (1982)<p /> <p /> <br /> <img src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-2067.jpg?t=1262702702" border="0" alt="" /><p /> <p /> <br /> 01. City Full Of Memories<br /> 02. Magic In The Moonlight<br /> 03. If I Knew<br /> 04. I'm Calling You<br /> 05. So Far Away<br /> 06. Just Let Love In<br /> 07. Funny How Time Slips Away<br /> 08. Lover Boy<br /> 09. No Other Love<p /> <p /> <br /> <a href="http://depositfiles.com/files/stjxntglx" target="_blank">http://depositfiles.com/files/stjxntglx</a><br /> or<br /> <a href="https://rapidshare.com/files/1180234804/The_Spinners__Grand_Slam__1982_.rar" target="_blank">https://rapidshare.com/files/1180234...lam__1982_.rar</a><p /> <p /> Album: Cross Fire (1984)<p /> <p /> <br /> <img src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-1448.jpg?t=1262702887" border="0" alt="" /><p /> <p /> <br /> 01. Two Of A Kind<br /> 02. Right Or Wrong<br /> 03. (We Have Come Into) Our Time For Love<br /> 04. Cross Fire<br /> 05. Keep On Keepin' On<br /> 06. Not Just Another Lover<br /> 07. Love Is In Season<br /> 08. All Your Love<br /> 09. Secrets<p /> <p /> <br /> <a href="http://depositfiles.com/files/0xvol9sxl" target="_blank">http://depositfiles.com/files/0xvol9sxl</a><br /> or<br /> <a href="https://rapidshare.com/files/2855976168/The_Spinners__Cross_Fire__1984_.rar" target="_blank">https://rapidshare.com/files/2855976...ire__1984_.rar</a><p /> <p /> Album: Lovin' Feeling (1985)<p /> <p /> <br /> <img src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-1312.jpg?t=1262703045" border="0" alt="" /><p /> <p /> <br /> 01. Put Us Together Again<br /> 02. I Found An Angel<br /> 03. You're Number One<br /> 04. She Does<br /> 05. That's What Girls Are Made For<br /> 06. More Today Than Yesterday<br /> 07. The Witness<br /> 08. Two Can Be One<br /> 09. Show Me Your Magic<p /> <p /> <br /> <a href="http://depositfiles.com/files/u1kj2a3m8" target="_blank">http://depositfiles.com/files/u1kj2a3m8</a><br /> or<br /> <a href="https://rapidshare.com/files/270485306/The_Spinners__Lovin__Feeling__1985_.rar" target="_blank">https://rapidshare.com/files/2704853...ing__1985_.rar</a><p /> <p /> Album: Down to Business (1989)<p /> <p /> <br /> <img src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-2275.jpg?t=1262703226" border="0" alt="" /><p /> <p /> <br /> 01. I'm Happy Baby<br /> 02. We Got Business<br /> 03. Heal Me<br /> 04. So Hard To Let You Go<br /> 05. I Wanna Love You Forever<br /> 06. My Lady Is My Best Friend<br /> 07. We Dance To Love Songs<br /> 08. Can I Depend On You<br /> 09. Memories Of Allison<br /> 10. Time Can Do Magic<p /> <p /> <br /> <a href="http://depositfiles.com/files/e8hocgdyh" target="_blank">http://depositfiles.com/files/e8hocgdyh</a><br /> or<br /> <a href="https://rapidshare.com/files/692753208/The_Spinners__Down_to_Business__1989_.rar" target="_blank">https://rapidshare.com/files/6927532...ess__1989_.rar</a><p /> <p /> Album: A One Of A Kind Love Affair - The Anthology (1991)<p /> <p /> <br /> <img src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-684.jpg?t=1262703376" border="0" alt="" /><p /> <p /> <br /> CD1<p /> 01. That's What Girls Are Made For<br /> 02. I'll Always Love You<br /> 03. It's A Shame<br /> 04. (Oh Lord) I Wish I Could Sleep<br /> 05. How Could I Let You Get Away<br /> 06. I'll Be Around<br /> 07. Could It Be I'm Falling In Love<br /> 08. One Of A Kind (Love Affair)<br /> 09. Don't Let The Green Grass Fool You<br /> 10. Ghetto Child<br /> 11. Mighty Love<br /> 12. I'm Coming Home<br /> 13. He'll Never Love You Like I Do<br /> 14. Love Don't Love Nobody<br /> 15. Then Came You<br /> 16. Living A Little, Laughing A Little<br /> 17. Sadie<p /> <br /> CD2<p /> 01. Games People Play<br /> 02. I Don't Want To Lose You<br /> 03. Honest I Do<br /> 04. Love Or Leave<br /> 05. Sweet Love Of Mine<br /> 06. How Could I Let You Get Away [Live]<br /> 07. Wake Up Susan<br /> 08. The Rubberband Man<br /> 09. Me And My Music<br /> 10. You're Throwing Good Love Away<br /> 11. Heaven On Earth (So Fine)<br /> 12. Working My Way Back To You-Forgive Me, Girl<br /> 13. Funny How Time Slips Away<p /> <p /> <br /> <a href="http://depositfiles.com/files/1pzv2amb8" target="_blank">http://depositfiles.com/files/1pzv2amb8</a><br /> or<br /> <a href="https://rapidshare.com/files/3968583126/The_Spinners__A_One_Of_A_Kind_Love_Affair_-_The_Anthology__1991_.rar" target="_blank">https://rapidshare.com/files/3968583...ogy__1991_.rar</a><p /> <p /> <p /> Album: The Essentials (2002)<p /> <p /> <br /> <img src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-303.jpg?t=1262703735" border="0" alt="" /><p /> <p /> <br /> 01. I'll Be Around<br /> 02. How Could I Let You Get Away<br /> 03. Could It Be I'm Falling In Love<br /> 04. One Of A Kind (Love Affair)<br /> 05. Ghetto Child<br /> 06. Mighty Love (Part 1)<br /> 07. Then Came You<br /> 08. Love Don't Love Nobody (Part 1)<br /> 09. Games People Play<br /> 10. The Rubberband Man<br /> 11. Working My Way Back To You - Forgive Me Girl<br /> 12. Cupid - I've Loved You For A Long Time<p /> <p /> <br /> <a href="http://depositfiles.com/files/3y053rxie" target="_blank">http://depositfiles.com/files/3y053rxie</a><br /> or<br /> <a href="https://rapidshare.com/files/1993609359/The_Spinners__The_Essentials__2002_.rar" target="_blank">https://rapidshare.com/files/1993609...als__2002_.rar</a><p /> <p /> Album: The Definitive Soul Collection (2006)<p /> <p /> <p /> <img src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-2392.jpg?t=1262703974" border="0" alt="" /><p /> <p /> <br /> CD1<p /> 01. It's A Shame<br /> 02. I'll Be Around<br /> 03. How Could I Let You Get Away<br /> 04. Could It Be I'm Falling In Love<br /> 05. I Could Never (Repay Your Love)<br /> 06. One Of A Kind (Love Affair)<br /> 07. Don't Let The Green Grass Fool You<br /> 08. Ghetto Child<br /> 09. Mighty Love<br /> 10. I'm Coming Home<br /> 11. Then Came You<br /> 12. Love Don't Love Nobody<br /> 13. Since I Been Gone<br /> 14. I've Got To Make It On My Own<br /> 15. Living A Little, Laughing A Little<p /> <br /> CD2<p /> 01. They Just Can't Stop It (The Games People Play)<br /> 02. Sadie<br /> 03. I Don't Want To Lose You<br /> 04. Love Or Leave<br /> 05. Honest I Do<br /> 06. Wake Up Susan<br /> 07. Rubberband Man<br /> 08. You're Throwing A Good Love Away<br /> 09. Me And My Music<br /> 10. Heaven On Earth (So Fine)<br /> 11. Easy Come Easy Go<br /> 12. If You Wanna Do A Dance (All Night)<br /> 13. Are You Ready For Love<br /> 14. Working My Way Back To You - Forgive Me Girl<br /> 15. Cupid - I've Loved You For A Long Time<p /> <p /> <br /> <a href="http://depositfiles.com/files/374y0uz4v" target="_blank">http://depositfiles.com/files/374y0uz4v</a><br /> or<br /> <a href="https://rapidshare.com/files/1386801456/The_Spinners__The_Definitive_Soul_Collection__2006_.rar" target="_blank">https://rapidshare.com/files/1386801...ion__2006_.rar</a><p /> <p /> <p /> Enjoy!!!!</p></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1238627623608631556-2353952151701156188?l=allsoulandfunk.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/ChR6Ujf4BmwFY7tAE-bgFTtYWcY/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/ChR6Ujf4BmwFY7tAE-bgFTtYWcY/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/ChR6Ujf4BmwFY7tAE-bgFTtYWcY/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/ChR6Ujf4BmwFY7tAE-bgFTtYWcY/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/AllSoulAndFunk/~4/zyDc9RjbPPw" height="1" width="1"/>Gildoghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05960087099277816680noreply@blogger.com0http://allsoulandfunk.blogspot.com/2012/01/spinners.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1238627623608631556.post-6095800375986047902012-01-21T05:35:00.001-08:002012-01-22T04:17:03.298-08:002012-01-22T04:17:03.298-08:00<div class="posterous_autopost"> <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: red;">Collection of Bloodstone</span></span><br /> Bloodstone was a key group in creating the shift from the R&amp;B and soul group concepts of the '50s and '60s to the funk and black rock ideas of the '70s and afterward.<br /> The group began in Kansas City, while the original members were in high school, as an a cappella doo wop group, the Sinceres, around 1962. They evolved with the decade, and by 1968 were ensconced in Las Vegas, playing lounges like many other soul minor leaguers (Sonny Charles &amp; the Checkmates, most notoriously). From there, they went to Los Angeles and did the unexpected: They learned to play instruments and became a band (like the Clash and Steely Dan, they never did settle on a permanent drummer).<br /> In fact, Bloodstone was a very good funk-soul group using the Hendrix-derived licks of Charles Love and Willis Draffen against multiple percussion ideas to underpin a vocal blend that still owed its soul to gospel and doo wop. (If this makes you think of the Isley Brothers of "That Lady," you're on the right track.)<br /> Bloodstone received no record company interest in L.A., however, so at the advice of its manager, the group relocated to London in 1971. There, they teamed up with Mike Vernon, founder of the Blue Horizon label, who'd made his bones producing an album with the great Chicago pianist Otis Spann; white blues acts like Fleetwood Mac and Savoy Brown; and early Euro-rock with Focus. Vernon took Bloodstone into the studio and by early 1973, its debut single, "Natural High," had cracked the R&amp;B and pop Top Ten, becoming the group's defining song.<br /> Vernon produced the first five Bloodstone albums, which garnered seven Top 20 R&amp;B singles, almost all of which made the pop Top 40. The group was a big concert draw, and its album sold well, if not spectacularly. Somehow, all of this was parlayed into a 1975 film deal. Train Ride to Hollywood is arguably the funniest picture of the whole '70s blaxploitation film boom, derived in equal parts from the Marx Brothers and such early spoofs as The Palm Beach Story and International House. Somehow, amidst the slapstick and the reefer jokes, Bloodstone wedges in a fairly complete history of black vocal harmony music from the Mills Brothers to the Coasters to their own bad selves. They do it even better on the soundtrack album. (All of the Vernon-produced Bloodstone albums contain versions of '50s and '60s oldies.)<br /> The group then faded from popular view, despite a brief stint at Motown, until the early '80s, when it hooked up with the Isley Brothers' T-Neck and scored a commercially and artistically successful album, We Go a Long Way Back, produced by the Brothers. The title track returned them to the R&amp;B Top Ten in 1982, but although several other T-Neck singles charted, the group's recording career essentially ended there. Nevertheless, this heartland group had made a significant mark and can lay fair claim to being one of the first to figure out its particular era's future. Allmusic by Dave Marsh<br /> <br /> Album: Bloodstone (1972)<br /> <br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-280.jpg?t=1319916136" /><br /> <br /> 01. Sadie Mae<br /> 02. Take These Chains<br /> 03. You Don't Mean Nothin'<br /> 04. Little Green Apples<br /> 05. This Thing Is Heavy<br /> 06. Friendship<br /> 07. Lady Of The Night<br /> 08. Dumb Dude<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/gaKAPxH" target="_blank"></a><br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/4093515394/Bloodstone" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/4093515394/Bloodstone</a> <br /> Album: Natural High (1973)<br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-2155.jpg?t=1319916127" /><br /> <br /> 01. You Know We've Learned <br /> 02. Who Has the Last Laugh Now<br /> 03. Peter's Jones <br /> 04. That's the Way We Make Our Music <br /> 05. Damn That Rock &amp; Roll: Bo Diddley/Diddley Daddy <br /> 06. Natural High <br /> 07. I Need Your Love <br /> 08. Tell It to My Face <br /> 09. Ran It in the Ground <br /> 10. Never Let You Go <br /> 11. Girl (You Look So Fine) <br /> 12. Judy, Judy <br /> 13. Sadie Mae <br /> 14. Take These Chains <br /> 15. You Don't Mean Nothin' <br /> 16. Little Green Apples <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/FYsDpWB" target="_blank"></a><br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/4093443564/Bloodstone" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/4093443564/Bloodstone</a> <br /> Album: Unreal (1974)<br /> <br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-740.jpg?t=1319916113" /><br /> <br /> 01. Outside Woman <br /> 02. What Did You Do to Me?, Pt. 1 &amp; 2<br /> 03. Unreal <br /> 04. Everybody Needs Love <br /> 05. Something <br /> 06. Keep Our Own Thing Together <br /> 07. Let Me Ride <br /> 08. The Traffic Cop (Dance)<br /> 09. Moulded Oldies<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/JSBUuvh" target="_blank"></a><br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/4093251394/Bloodstone" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/4093251394/Bloodstone</a> <br /> Album: I Need Time (1974)<br /> <br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-1998.jpg?t=1319916103" /><br /> <br /> 01. Closer Together<br /> 02. Funky Park<br /> 03. That's Not How It Goes<br /> 04. Out Of My Life<br /> 05. Loving You Is Just A Pastime<br /> 06. I Need Time<br /> 07. Little Linda<br /> 08. Believe You Now<br /> 09. Get Up (Or Get Out)<br /> 10. We Did It<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/66qGSbm" target="_blank"></a><br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/4093443514/Bloodstone" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/4093443514/Bloodstone</a><br /> Album: Riddle Of The Sphinx (1975)<br /> <br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-579.jpg?t=1319916092" /><br /> <br /> 01. Intro - Proposed The Sphinx<br /> 02. For The First Time<br /> 03. I Just Learned To Walk<br /> 04. Sign For Me Dad<br /> 05. My Little Lady<br /> 06. Something's Missing<br /> 07. A Time For Reflection<br /> 08. This World Is Funky<br /> 09. Young Times, Old Times<br /> 10. Wasted Time (Theme From 'Riddle Of The Sphinx')<br /> 11. Nobody But You<br /> 12. Save Me<br /> 13. The Still<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/Tbhv97g" target="_blank"></a><br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/4093392474/Bloodstone" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/4093392474/Bloodstone</a> <br /> Album: Do You Wanna Do A Thing (1976)<br /> <br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-1929.jpg?t=1319916079" /><br /> <br /> 01. Stand Up, Let's Party<br /> 02. If You Wanna Be My Baby<br /> 03. Just Like In The Movies<br /> 04. Do You Wanna Do A Thing<br /> 05. Shake The Building<br /> 06. This Is It<br /> 07. When We're Doin' It<br /> 08. Give Me Your Heart<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/ZTb4gRd" target="_blank"></a><br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/4093515374/Bloodstone" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/4093515374/Bloodstone</a><br /> Album: Lullaby Of Broadway (1976)<br /> <br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-1313.jpg?t=1319916066" /><br /> 01. Lullaby Of Broadway<br /> 02. Let's Do It (Let's Fall In Love)<br /> 03. On The Street Where You Live<br /> 04. I Guess I'll Get The Paper And Go Home<br /> 05. Five Foot Two, Eyes Of Blue<br /> 06. I Found A Million Dollar Baby<br /> 07. I'm Gonna Sit Right Down And Write Myself A Letter<br /> 08. Baby Face<br /> 09. Cheek To Cheek<br /> 10. Prisoner Of Love<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/Q4DXw4D" target="_blank"></a><br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/4093443484/Bloodstone" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/4093443484/Bloodstone</a><br /> <br /> Album: Train Ride To Hollywood (1976)<br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-1004.jpg?t=1319916056" /><br /> <br /> 01. As Time Goes By<br /> 02. Yakety Yak<br /> 03. Train Ride<br /> 04. What Do I Have To Do<br /> 05. Hooray For Romance<br /> 06. Rock &amp; Roll Choo Choo<br /> 07. Go To Sleep<br /> 08. Toot, Toot, Tootsie, Goodbye<br /> 09. I'm In Shape<br /> 10. Sh-Boom<br /> 11. Money (That's What I Want)<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/fvFKkD8" target="_blank"></a><br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/4093251264/Bloodstone" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/4093251264/Bloodstone</a><br /> Album: Dont Stop! (1978)<br /> <br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-1564.jpg?t=1319916047" /><br /> <br /> 01. Don't Stop<br /> 02. I'm Just Doing My Job<br /> 03. Throw a Little Bit of Love My Way<br /> 04. It's All Been Said Before<br /> 05. She Wants to Hear the Words<br /> 06. Just Wanna Get the Feel of It<br /> 07. You Bring Out the Best in Me<br /> 08. It's Been a Long Time<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/eTfdVNf" target="_blank"></a><br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/4093512774/Bloodstone" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/4093512774/Bloodstone</a><br /> Album: We Go A Long Way Back (1982)<br /> <br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-744.jpg?t=1319916027" /><br /> <br /> 01. Go On And Cry<br /> 02. How Does It Feel<br /> 03. We Go A Long Way Back<br /> 04. Funkin' Around<br /> 05. My Kind Of Woman<br /> 06. My Love Grows Stronger<br /> 07. Nite Time Fun<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/JVTAN4D" target="_blank"></a><br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/4093251294/Bloodstone" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/4093251294/Bloodstone</a><br /> Album: Party (1984)<br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-1722.jpg?t=1319916015" /><br /> 01. Bloodstone's Party<br /> 02. Feel The Heat<br /> 03. Contagious<br /> 04. Men Need Tenderness Too<br /> 05. Instant Love<br /> 06. It Feel So Good (With You)<br /> 07. I Adore You<br /> 08. Why By The First One Home<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/rA9MKmc" target="_blank"></a><br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/4093429844/Bloodstone" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/4093429844/Bloodstone</a><br /> Album: The Ultimate Collection (1996)<br /> <br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-2472.jpg?t=1319915952" /><br /> <br /> 01. Who Has the Last Laugh Now <br /> 02. You're Still a Young Man <br /> 03. Hypnotized <br /> 04. I'll Be Holding On <br /> 05. Natural High <br /> 06. We Go a Long Way Back <br /> 07. I Love You for All Seasons <br /> 08. It Should Have Been Me <br /> 09. Tell Her <br /> 10. Outside Woman <br /> 11. Show the World <br /> 12. Mary <br /> 13. I Love You <br /> 14. The Tables Have Turned <br /> 15. Do Me <br /> 16. Night Flight <br /> 17. Never Let You Go <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/94eEeAA" target="_blank"></a><br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/4093267464/Bloodstone" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/4093267464/Bloodstone</a> <br /> Album: Go On And Cry (1999)<br /> <br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/cover-2239.jpg?t=1319915996" /><br /> <br /> 01. Go On And Cry<br /> 02. How Does It Feel<br /> 03. We Go A Long Way Back<br /> 04. My Kind Of Woman<br /> 05. Nite Time Fun<br /> 06. My Love Grows Stronger<br /> 07. Funkin' Around<br /> 08. Bloodstone's Party<br /> 09. Instant Love<br /> 10. It Feels So Good {With You)<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/QBfGK4w" target="_blank"></a><br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/4093484734/Bloodstone" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/4093484734/Bloodstone</a><br /> Enjoy!!!!</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1238627623608631556-609580037598604790?l=allsoulandfunk.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/2Y74p18ftsEHQ_d1OgNO-301NdQ/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/2Y74p18ftsEHQ_d1OgNO-301NdQ/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/2Y74p18ftsEHQ_d1OgNO-301NdQ/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/2Y74p18ftsEHQ_d1OgNO-301NdQ/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/AllSoulAndFunk/~4/w9if7ZOJT_s" height="1" width="1"/>Gildoghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05960087099277816680noreply@blogger.com1http://allsoulandfunk.blogspot.com/2012/01/bloodstone.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1238627623608631556.post-77185039762553428562012-01-21T04:10:00.001-08:002012-01-22T04:18:59.182-08:002012-01-22T04:18:59.182-08:00<div class="posterous_autopost"> <span style="color: darkorange;"><span style="font-size: large;">Collection of Change</span></span><br /> European-American collaborations were not uncommon during the disco and post-disco eras. Donna Summer's work with Giorgio Moroder and Pete Bellotte was most prominent and groundbreaking, while Change was among the most noteworthy -- yet somewhat overlooked -- international acts to spring up during the early ‘80s. Driven by Guadeloupian producer Jacques Fred Petrus and Italian partner Mario Malavasi, Change is most commonly associated with “The Glow of Love,” a 1980 single featuring Luther Vandross over a wistful Chic-like production. Through a series of minor transformations -- a shifting array of vocalists and behind-the-scenes associates -- the group released 11 other charting singles from 1980 through 1985, as well as six charting albums, two of which peaked in the Top Ten of Billboard’s R&amp;B Albums chart.<br /> When Petrus and Malavasi conceptualized Change, they had several projects under their belts, including Macho, Midnight Band, Revanche, and Peter Jacques Band. They brought in guitarist Paolo Gianolio and bassist Davide Romani, composed instrumentals, then looked to the U.S. for an impressive crop of lyricists and vocalists -- Wayne Garfield (Roy Ayers, Candi Staton), Tanyayette Willoughby (Twennynine), Jocelyn Brown (Musique, Inner Life), and Luther Vandross (Chic, Gregg Diamond Bionic Boogie). The result, Glow of Love, reached number ten on the R&amp;B chart, driven by “Glow of Love” and “Searching” (with Vandross as lead vocalist, just prior to his solo breakthrough), “Angel in My Pocket” (a fusion of electronic Italo disco and Chic-style elegance led by Brown), and “A Lover’s Holiday” (boasting the type of snappy, upbeat group vocal that became a Petrus trademark through productions for High Fashion, the B.B. &amp; Q. Band, and the Ritchie Family).<br /> Some of the material for the group’s second album was written with Vandross in mind, but the singer and Petrus could not agree on contract issues, allowing James “Crab” Robinson -- who had recorded with Lonnie Liston Smith, Norman Connors, and Michal Urbaniak -- to enter the fold as a lead vocalist. While Vandross was still present in the background, Robinson was showcased, as was an assortment of females that included Brown (then credited as Jocelyn Shaw), Diva Gray, and Ullanda McCullough. That album, Miracles, was released in 1981 and repeated Glow of Love's feat, managing to top out at number nine with a relatively unique sound -- remarkably sleek, yet rhythmically robust -- highlighted by the number one club-chart triad “Paradise,” “Hold Tight,” and “Heaven of My Life.”<br /> Compared to the group’s first two albums, Sharing Your Love (1982) and This Is Your Time (1983) were holding-pattern releases without a great deal of progression, though minor hits were spun off from both sets. Malavasi, Romani, and Robinson departed. Petrus responded in a shrewd way by hiring ex-Time members Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, who were just starting to hit their stride with the S.O.S. Band and Cheryl Lynn, to produce 1984’s Change of Heart. The title song, featuring Deborah Cooper, reached number seven on the R&amp;B chart, while newer fellow member Rick Brennan was used to best effect on “You Are My Melody,” a midtempo song that didn’t chart in the U.S. but stands among the group’s best output.<br /> Timmy Allen, who also had a hand in the writing and production of Change of Heart, wrote three-fourths of 1985’s Turn on Your Radio and co-produced the album with Petrus. Its singles did not perform well, though there was some solid material, such as “Mutual Attraction” -- a song that could have held its own beside some of the year’s most advanced R&amp;B, from Maze’s “Twilight” to Loose Ends' “Magic Touch.” Other songs, like the ballad “You’ll Always Be Part of Me,” resembled Jam and Lewis/S.O.S. Band outtakes. It would be the group’s last recording under the guidance of Petrus; the producer was murdered in 1987 at his Guadeloupe villa by a disgruntled tourist who, earlier that evening, had been denied entrance into Petrus’ night club. A few years later, Romani and a handful of fellow producers and musicians made another Change album -- a set of adequate, sophisticated, turn-of-the-‘90s R&amp;B with some club grooves -- but it was shelved and didn’t see release until 2009 as Change Your Mind. The group’s 1980-1985 releases were reissued in a number of forms throughout the ‘90s and 2000s via labels like Rhino, Wounded Bird, and BBR. Allmusic by Andy Kellman<br /> Album: The Glow Of Love (1980)<br /> <br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-1468.jpg?t=1318158995" /><br /> <br /> 01. A Lover's Holiday<br /> 02. It's A Girl's Affair<br /> 03. Angel In My Pocket<br /> 04. Glow Of Love<br /> 05. Searching<br /> 06. The End<br /> 07. Searching (Parkside Remix)<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/AJwXqaE" target="_blank"></a><br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/4093632604/Change_%28The_Glow_Of_Love_%281980%29.rar" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/409363...ove_(1980).rar</a><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Album: Miracles (1981)<br /> <br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-1484.jpg?t=1318158984" /><br /> <br /> 01. Paradise<br /> 02. Hold Tight<br /> 03. Your Move<br /> 04. Stop for Love<br /> 05. On Top<br /> 06. Heaven of My Life<br /> 07. Miracles<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/UD7Brhg" target="_blank"></a><br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/4093634574/Change_%28Miracles_%281981%29.rar" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/409363...les_(1981).rar</a><br /> Album: Sharing Your Love (1982)<br /> <br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-742.jpg?t=1318158974" /><br /> 01. Very Best in You<br /> 02. Hard Times (It's Gonna Be Alright)<br /> 03. Oh What a Night<br /> 04. Promise Your Love<br /> 05. Everything and More<br /> 06. Sharing Your Love<br /> 07. Take You to Heaven<br /> 08. Keep on It<br /> 09. You're My Number 1<br /> 10. You're My Girl <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/3pexevZ" target="_blank"></a><br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/4093634594/Change_%28Sharing_Your_Love_%281982%29.rar" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/409363...ove_(1982).rar</a><br /> Album: This Is Your Time (1983)<br /> <br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-1907.jpg?t=1318158963" /><br /> <br /> 01. Got to Get Up<br /> 02. This Is Your Time<br /> 03. Angel<br /> 04. Magical Night<br /> 05. Stay'n Fit <br /> 06. Tell Me Why<br /> 07. You'll Never Realize<br /> 08. Don't Wait Another Night<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/x98BWFF" target="_blank"></a><br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/4093632544/Change_%28This_Is_Your_Time_%281983%29.rar" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/409363...ime_(1983).rar</a><br /> Album: Change of Heart (1984)<br /> <br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-2299.jpg?t=1318158952" /><br /> <br /> 01. Say You Love Me Again<br /> 02. Change of Heart<br /> 03. Warm<br /> 04. True Love<br /> 05. You Are My Melody<br /> 06. Lovely Lady<br /> 07. Got My Eyes on You<br /> 08. It Burns Me Up<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/PfVWmJW" target="_blank"></a><br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/ObYRAHi/Change_%28Change_Of_Heart_%281984%29.rar" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/ObYRAH...art_(1984).rar</a><br /> <br /> Album: Turn On Your Radio (1985)<br /> <br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-1252.jpg?t=1318158938" /><br /> 01. Turn on Your Radio<br /> 02. Let's Go Together<br /> 03. Examination<br /> 04. You'll Always Be Part of Me<br /> 05. Oh What a Feeling<br /> 06. Mutual Attraction<br /> 07. Love the Way You Love Me<br /> 08. If You Want My Love<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/ju8M7P2" target="_blank"></a><br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/4093632514/Change_%28Turn_On_Your_Radio_%281985%29.rar" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/409363...dio_(1985).rar</a><br /> Album: The Very Best Of Change (1998)<br /> <br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-995.jpg?t=1318158926" /><br /> <br /> 01. A Lover's Holiday<br /> 02. Searching <br /> 03. The Glow of Love<br /> 04. Paradise <br /> 05. Hold Tight<br /> 06. The Very Best in You<br /> 07. Hard Times (It's Gonna Be Alright)<br /> 08. This Is Your Time<br /> 09. Don't Wait Another Night<br /> 10. Change of Heart<br /> 11. You Are My Melody <br /> 12. Say You Love Me Again <br /> 13. Turn on Your Radio<br /> 14. Let's Go Together <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/T62y8vc" target="_blank"></a><br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/4093617054/Change_%28The_Very_Best_of_Change_%281998%29.rar" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/409361...nge_(1998).rar</a><br /> Album: The Final Collection (2007)<br /> <br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-1346.jpg?t=1318158915" /><br /> <br /> CD1<br /> 01. A Lover's Holiday<br /> 02. Paradise<br /> 03. The Very Best In You<br /> 04. Magical Night<br /> 05. You Are My Melody<br /> 06. Let's Go Together<br /> 07. The Glow Of Love<br /> 08. Hold Tight<br /> 09. Oh What A Night<br /> 10. Tell Me Why<br /> 11. Change Of Heart<br /> 12. It's A Girl Affair<br /> 13. Your Move<br /> 14. Lovely Lady<br /> <br /> CD2<br /> 01. This Is Your Time<br /> 02. Oh What A Feeling (The Paul Hardcastle Re-Mix)<br /> 03. Searching<br /> 04. On Top<br /> 05. Got To Get Up<br /> 06. Hard Times (It's Gonna Be Alright)<br /> 07. Angel In My Pocket<br /> 08. Don't Wait Another Night<br /> 09. Heaven Of My Life<br /> 10. Mutual Attraction<br /> 11. Say You Love Me Again<br /> 12. Angel<br /> 13. Promise Your Love<br /> 14. Miracles<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/kjCF9wR" target="_blank"></a><br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/4093632714/Change_%28The_Final_Collection_%282007%29.rar" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/409363...ion_(2007).rar</a><br /> Enjoy!!!!</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1238627623608631556-7718503976255342856?l=allsoulandfunk.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/VaBxpyRK-l4ULfgOMD0V4FRrEDQ/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/VaBxpyRK-l4ULfgOMD0V4FRrEDQ/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/VaBxpyRK-l4ULfgOMD0V4FRrEDQ/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/VaBxpyRK-l4ULfgOMD0V4FRrEDQ/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/AllSoulAndFunk/~4/o86MRyA_uA0" height="1" width="1"/>Gildoghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05960087099277816680noreply@blogger.com0http://allsoulandfunk.blogspot.com/2012/01/change.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1238627623608631556.post-3766723727170606442012-01-20T14:24:00.001-08:002012-01-22T04:20:17.633-08:002012-01-22T04:20:17.633-08:00<div class="posterous_autopost"> <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: navy;">Collection Teena Marie</span></span><br /> No white artist has sang R&amp;B more convincingly than Teena Marie, whose big, robust vocals are so black-sounding that when she was starting out, some listeners wondered if she was a light-skinned African-American. Not to be confused with Brazilian jazz singer Tânia Maria, Marie grew up in west Los Angeles in a neighborhood that was nicknamed "Venice Harlem" because of its heavy black population. The singer/songwriter/producer was in her early twenties when, around 1977, she landed a job at Motown Records. It was at Motown that she met her mentor and paramour-to-be, Rick James, who ended up doing all of the writing and producing for her debut album of 1979, Wild and Peaceful. That LP, which boasted her hit duet with James, "I'm Just a Sucker for Your Love," didn't show Marie's picture -- so many programmers at black radio just assumed she was black. When her second album, Lady T, came out, much of the R&amp;B world was shocked to see how fair-skinned she was. But to many of the black R&amp;B fans who were eating her music up, it really didn't matter -- the bottom line was she was a first-rate soul singer whose love of black culture ran deep.<br /> By her third album, 1980's gold Irons in the Fire, Marie was doing most of her own writing and producing. That album boasted the major hit "I Need Your Lovin'," and Marie went gold again with her next album, It Must Be Magic (which included the major hit "Square Biz"). It Must Be Magic turned out to be her last album for Motown, which she had a nasty legal battle with. Marie got out of her contract with Motown, and the case ended up with the courts passing what is known as "The Teena Marie Law" -- which states that a label cannot keep an artist under contract without putting out an album by him or her.<br /> Switching to Epic in 1983, Marie recorded her fifth album, Robbery, and had a hit with "Fix It." In 1984, Marie recorded her sixth album, Starchild, and had her biggest pop hit ever with "Lovergirl." Though Marie had often soared to the top of the R&amp;B charts, "Lovergirl" marked the first time she'd done so well in the pop market. Ironically, Marie was a white singer who had enjoyed little exposure outside the R&amp;B market prior to "Lovegirl."<br /> Three more Epic albums followed: 1986's Emerald City, 1988's Naked to the World (which contained her smash hit "Ooh La La La"), and 1990's Ivory. Unfortunately, Marie's popularity had faded considerably by the late '80s, and Epic dropped her. In 1994, the singer released Passion Play on her own Sarat label. Ten years later, she signed to Cash Money and released La Doña, featuring assistance from Gerald LeVert, Rick James, and MC Lyte. Sapphire followed two years later. Though both La Doña and Sapphire peaked at number three on the R&amp;B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, she switched to Stax for her next album, 2009's Congo Square. <br /> <br /> Album: Wild and Peaceful (1979)<br /> <br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-1720.jpg?t=1245464294" /><br /> <br /> 01. I'm A Sucker For Your Love<br /> 02. Turning Me On<br /> 03. Don't Look Back<br /> 04. De Ja Vu (I've Been Here Before)<br /> 05. I'm Gonna Have My Cake (And Eat It Too)<br /> 06. I Can't Love Anymore<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/aYQvqSr" target="_blank"></a><br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/cuFufTR/Teena_Marie_%28Wild_and_Peaceful__%281979%29.rar" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/cuFufT...ul__(1979).rar</a><br /> Album: Lady T (1980)<br /> <br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-1880.jpg?t=1245464437" /><br /> <br /> 01. Behind The Groove<br /> 02. Now That I Have You<br /> 03. Lonely Desire<br /> 04. Aladdin's Lamp<br /> 05. You're All The Boogie I Need<br /> 06. Can It Be Love<br /> 07. Young Girl In Love<br /> 08. Why Did I Have To Fall In Love With You<br /> 09. Too Many Colors<br /> 10. Why Can't I Get Next To You<br /> 11. Co Pilot To Pilot<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/5uXzAre" target="_blank"></a><br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/vfpf0pG/Teena_Marie_%28Lady_T__%281980%29.rar" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/vfpf0p..._T__(1980).rar</a><br /> Album: Irons in the Fire (1980)<br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-1396.jpg?t=1245464598" /><br /> <br /> 01. I Need Your Lovin'<br /> 02. Young Love<br /> 03. First Class Love<br /> 04. Irons In The Fire<br /> 05. Chains<br /> 06. You Make Love Like Springtime<br /> 07. Tune In Tomorrow<br /> 08. You Make Love Like Springtime (Reprise)<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/fPZ75yp" target="_blank"></a><br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/POXO9Ou/Teena_Marie_%28Irons_in_the_Fire__%281980%29.rar" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/POXO9O...re__(1980).rar</a><br /> Album: It Must Be Magic (1981)<br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-512.jpg?t=1245464735" /><br /> <br /> 01. It Must Be Magic<br /> 02. Revolution<br /> 03. Where's California<br /> 04. 365<br /> 05. Opus Iii (Does Anybody Care)<br /> 06. Square Biz<br /> 07. Ballad Of Cradle Rob &amp; Me, The<br /> 08. Portuguese Love<br /> 09. Yes Indeed<br /> 10. Square Biz (Instrumental)<br /> 11. Someday We'll All Be Free ( Live)<br /> 12. Deja Vu (We've Been Here Before) (Live)<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/eaxcCp4" target="_blank"></a><br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/hqsqnqt/Teena_Marie_%28It_Must_Be_Magic__%281981%29.rar" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/hqsqnq...ic__(1981).rar</a><br /> Album: Robbery (1983)<br /> <br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-1644.jpg?t=1245464931" /><br /> <br /> 01. Robbery<br /> 02. Playboy<br /> 03. Shadow Boxing<br /> 04. Midnight Magnet<br /> 05. Fix It<br /> 06. Ask Your Momma<br /> 07. Dear Lover<br /> 08. Stop The World<br /> 09. Casanova Brown<br /> 10. Playboy (12In Remix)<br /> 11. Midnight Magnet (Instrumental)<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/eTkTlka/Teena_Marie_%28Robbery__%281983%29.rar" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/eTkTlk...ry__(1983).rar</a><br /> Album: Starchild (1984)<br /> <br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-514.jpg?t=1245465097" /><br /> <br /> 01. Lovergirl<br /> 02. Help Youngblood Get to the Freaky Party<br /> 03. Out on a Limb<br /> 04. Alibi<br /> 05. Jammin'<br /> 06. Starchild<br /> 07. We've Got to Stop (Meeting Like This)<br /> 08. My Dear Mr. Gaye<br /> 09. Light<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/MaCaBbR/Teena_Marie_%28Starchild__%281984%29.rar" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/MaCaBb...ld__(1984).rar</a><br /> Album: Emerald City (1986)<br /> <br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-963.jpg?t=1245465265" /><br /> <br /> 01. Emerald City<br /> 02. Once Is Not Enough<br /> 03. Lips to Find You<br /> 04. You So Heavy<br /> 05. Shangri-La<br /> 06. Batucada Suite<br /> 07. Love Me Down Easy<br /> 08. Sunny Skies<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/RSNxqcf" target="_blank"></a><br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/qL7LXy6/Teena_Marie_%28Emerald_City__%281986%29.rar" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/qL7LXy...ty__(1986).rar</a><br /> <br /> Album: Naked To The World (1988)<br /> <br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-411.jpg?t=1245465406" /><br /> <br /> 01. Trick Bag<br /> 02. Call Me (I Got Yo Number)<br /> 03. Ooo La La La<br /> 04. Crocodile Tears<br /> 06. Surrealistic Pillow<br /> 08. Work It<br /> 09. The Ball<br /> 10. Naked To The World<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/wKYAbXk" target="_blank"></a><br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/H343m4c/Teena_Marie_%28Naked_To_The_World_%281988%29.rar" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/H343m4...rld_(1988).rar</a><br /> Album: Ivory (1990)<br /> <br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-1679.jpg?t=1245465548" /><br /> <br /> 01. Here's Looking At You<br /> 02. The Sugar Shack Prelude<br /> 03. The Sugar Shack<br /> 04. If I Were A Bell<br /> 05. Just Us Two<br /> 06. Mr. Icecream<br /> 07. Ivory (Atone Poem)<br /> 08. Snap Your Fingers<br /> 09. Cupid Is A Real Straight Shooter<br /> 10. How Can You Resist It<br /> 11. Since Day One<br /> 12. Miracles Need Wings To Fly<br /> 13. The Red Zone<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/nC5Vhtt" target="_blank"></a><br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/kr2rFrT/Teena_Marie_%28Ivory__%281990%29.rar" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/kr2rFr...ry__(1990).rar</a><br /> Album: Greatest Hits (1991)<br /> <br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-1851.jpg?t=1293479472" /><br /> <br /> 01. Lovergirl<br /> 02. Work It<br /> 03. Ooo la la La<br /> 04. If I Were a Bell<br /> 05. Dear Lover<br /> 06. Here's Looking at You<br /> 07. Call Me (I Got Yo Number)<br /> 08. Cassanova Brown<br /> 09. My Dear Mr. Gaye<br /> 10. Out on a Limb<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/N7mS6wf" target="_blank"></a><br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/yUXUPLF/Teena_Marie_%28Greatest_Hits_%281991%29.rar" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/yUXUPL...its_(1991).rar</a><br /> Album: Passion Play (1994)<br /> <br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-934.jpg?t=1245465712" /><br /> <br /> 01. Warm As Mommas Oven<br /> 02. Main Squeeze<br /> 03. Wild Horses<br /> 04. Smooth Tip<br /> 05. Hypnotized Prelude<br /> 06. Hypnotized<br /> 07. Parking Music<br /> 08. Sweet On You<br /> 09. Slow Grind<br /> 10. Climb The Walls<br /> 11. Breakfast In Bed<br /> 12. Passion Play<br /> 13. Pretty Man<br /> 14. The Air I Breathe<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/25hpJH3" target="_blank"></a><br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/xHUH5UM/Teena_Marie_%28Passion_Play__%281994%29.rar" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/xHUH5U...ay__(1994).rar</a><br /> Album: I Need Your Lovin'- The Best of Teena Marie (1994)<br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-1206.jpg?t=1245466175" /><br /> 01. I Need Your Lovin'<br /> 02. Behind the Groove<br /> 03. Every Little Bit Hurts <br /> 04. Irons in the Fire<br /> 05. Portuguese Love<br /> 06. It Must Be Magic<br /> 07. Déjà Vu (I've Been Here Before)<br /> 08. Don't Turn Your Back on Me<br /> 09. Square Biz<br /> 10. Turnin' Me On<br /> 11. Now That I Have You<br /> 12. I'm a Sucker for Your Love<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/pTKak9C" target="_blank"></a><br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/X282W2k/Teena_Marie_%28I_Need_Your_Lovin%27-_The_Best_of_Teena_Marie_%281994%29.rar" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/X282W2...rie_(1994).rar</a><br /> Album: Lovergirl- The Teena Marie Story (1997)<br /> <br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/folder-24.jpg?t=1293479472" /><br /> <br /> 01. Just Us Two<br /> 02. Ooo La La La [12-Inch Version]<br /> 03. Sugar Shack [Extended Club Mix]<br /> 04. If I Were a Bell<br /> 05. Stop the World<br /> 06. My Dear Mr. Gaye<br /> 07. Shadow Boxing<br /> 08. Light<br /> 09. Out on a Limb<br /> 10. Lovergirl<br /> 11. Dear Lover<br /> 12. Fix It [12-Inch Version]<br /> 13. Cassanova Brown<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/wXZXiZM/Teena_Marie_%28Lovergirl-_The_Teena_Marie_Story_%281997%29.rar" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/wXZXiZ...ory_(1997).rar</a><br /> Album: Love Songs (2000)<br /> <br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-760.jpg?t=1293479472" /><br /> <br /> 01. Cassanova Brown<br /> 02. Cupid Is A Real Straight Shooter<br /> 03. Miracles Need Wings To Fly<br /> 04. Ooo La La La<br /> 05. If I Were A Bell<br /> 06. Ivory (A Tone Poem)<br /> 07. Dear Lover<br /> 08. My Dear Mr. Gaye<br /> 09. Opus III (Part 2)<br /> 10. Fire And Desire<br /> 11. Shadow Boxing<br /> 12. We've Got To Stop Meeting Like This<br /> 13. Shangri-La<br /> 14. Sunny Skies<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/k5xSm9j" target="_blank"></a><br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/pepeCpR/Teena_Marie_%28Love_Songs_%282000%29.rar" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/pepeCp...ngs_(2000).rar</a><br /> Album: Ultimate Collection (2000)<br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-422.jpg?t=1293479472" /><br /> <br /> 01. Square Biz<br /> 02. Behind the Groove<br /> 03. If I Were a Bell<br /> 04. Portuguese Love<br /> 05. Lovergirl<br /> 06. Fire and Desire<br /> 07. My Dear Mr. Gaye<br /> 08. I'm a Sucker for Your Love<br /> 09. Irons in the Fire<br /> 10. Young Love<br /> 11. I Need Your Lovin'<br /> 12. Now That I Have You<br /> 13. Latin Lullaby<br /> 14. It Must Be Magic<br /> 15. Work It<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/fhWBVmt" target="_blank"></a><br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/lHGH7Jf/Teena_Marie_%28Ultimate_Collection_%282000%29.rar" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/lHGH7J...ion_(2000).rar</a><br /> Album: La Dona (2004)<br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-2014.jpg?t=1245466215" /><br /> <br /> 01. La Dona (Intro)<br /> 02. Still In Love<br /> 03. Honey Call<br /> 04. Baby I'm Your Fiend<br /> 05. My Body's Hungry<br /> 06. A Rose By Any Other Name<br /> 07. Off The Chain<br /> 08. Makavelli Never Lied<br /> 09. Revelations 38 Introduction<br /> 10. Recycle Hate To Love<br /> 11. The Mackin' Game<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/SDMZaRT" target="_blank"></a><br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/tbmblbt/Teena_Marie_%28La_Dona_%282004%29.rar" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/tbmblb...ona_(2004).rar</a><br /> Album: Sapphire (2006)<br /> <br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-1843.jpg?t=1245466387" /><br /> <br /> 01. God Has Created<br /> 02. Cruise Control<br /> 03. Baby Who's Is It<br /> 04. Make It Hot<br /> 05. Ooh Wee<br /> 06. Sleeping With the Enemy<br /> 07. A.P.B<br /> 08. Love Is a Gangsta<br /> 09. Ladies Choice<br /> 10. Somebody Just Like You<br /> 11. You Blow Me Away<br /> 12. Simmer Down<br /> 13. Romantica<br /> 14. The Way You Love Me<br /> 15. Ecstasy<br /> 16. Resilient (Sapphire)<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/WnFpz4h" target="_blank"></a><br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/CDNDXSg/Teena_Marie_%28Sapphire_%282006%29.rar" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/CDNDXS...ire_(2006).rar</a><br /> Album: Congo Square (2009)<br /> <br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-2076.jpg?t=1245466598" /><br /> <br /> 01. The Pressure<br /> 02. Can't Last a Day<br /> 03. Baby I Love You<br /> 04. Ear Candy 101<br /> 05. Lover's Lane<br /> 06. Marry Me<br /> 07. You Baby<br /> 08. Milk N' Honey<br /> 09. What U Got 4 Me<br /> 10. Rovleta's Jass<br /> 11. Congo Square<br /> 12. Harlem Blues<br /> 13. Black Cool<br /> 14. Ms. Coretta<br /> 15. Soldier Boy<br /> 16. The Rose N' Thorn<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/upvCP5D" target="_blank"></a><br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/JLRLXHv/Teena_Marie_%28Congo_Square_%282009%29.rar" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/JLRLXH...are_(2009).rar</a><br /> <br /> Enjoy!!!!</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1238627623608631556-376672372717060644?l=allsoulandfunk.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/dFIGPwqTkuS4bbGHw1sugygcBhE/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/dFIGPwqTkuS4bbGHw1sugygcBhE/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/dFIGPwqTkuS4bbGHw1sugygcBhE/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/dFIGPwqTkuS4bbGHw1sugygcBhE/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/AllSoulAndFunk/~4/_1UoKQ-wWNA" height="1" width="1"/>Gildoghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05960087099277816680noreply@blogger.com1http://allsoulandfunk.blogspot.com/2012/01/teena-marie.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1238627623608631556.post-34610470581088262632012-01-19T16:19:00.001-08:002012-01-22T04:21:21.965-08:002012-01-22T04:21:21.965-08:00<div class="posterous_autopost"> <span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-size: large;">Collection of Patrice Rushen</span><br /> </span><br /> <br /> Along with contemporaries George Duke and George Benson, Patrice Rushen made a major transition from cutting respected acoustic jazz material to hitting the upper reaches of the club and R&amp;B charts. A dynamite keyboardist with a limited but sweet voice, Rushen debuted at the age of 20 on the Prestige label, working with maverick saxophonist Joe Henderson. Within a matter of a few years, legendary club DJ Larry Levan was spinning her carefree but sophisticated post-disco singles released on Elektra. Rushen continued releasing R&amp;B albums into the '90s while never completely departing the jazz world; she also became a barrier-breaking musical director.<br /> Born September 30, 1954, in Los Angeles, CA, Rushen's parents enrolled her in music classes at USC when she was three. In her teens, she won a solo competition at the 1972 Monterey Jazz Festival. The attention garnered from this earned her a contract with the Prestige label. After recording Prelusion (1974), Before the Dawn (1975), and Shout It Out (1976), and establishing herself as an in-demand session player on albums such as Donald Byrd's Caricatures and Eddie Henderson's Heritage, for which she contributed "Kudu," Rushen signed with Elektra. Forging an engaging jazz/R&amp;B/funk fusion, she found a new audience through Patrice (1977), Pizzazz (1979), Posh (1980), Straight from the Heart (1982), and Now (1984). Most of these sets impacted both the jazz and R&amp;B charts, and several singles off them were heard on dancefloors and across airwaves. 1980's "Haven't You Heard" and 1982's "Forget Me Nots" were the most successful of the lot; both of them went Top Ten on the R&amp;B and club charts. The latter was sampled heavily for Will Smith's 1997 hit "Men in Black," while the former became the basis of Kirk Franklin's 2005 gospel crossover smash "Looking for You."<br /> From the mid-'80s onward, Rushen's solo recordings were relatively sporadic, including sets for Arista, Sindrome, and Discovery; some of these were her most jazz-oriented releases since the mid-'70s. During the early '90s, she established herself as a musical director, guiding Janet Jackson's janet. world tour. More significantly, in 2004, she became the first woman to serve as musical director for the Grammy Awards. Throughout the decade, she continued to record, lending her skills to releases by Lee Ritenour, Stanley Clarke, George Benson, Babatunde Lea, and Jill Scott, not to mention the Hidden Beach label's Unwrapped series of hip-hop reinterpretations. Allmusic by Ed Hogan<br /> Album: Prelusion (1974)<br /> <br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-1754.jpg?t=1302957595" /><br /> 01. Shortie's Portion<br /> 02. 7/73<br /> 03. Haw Right Now<br /> 04. Traverse<br /> 05. Puttered Bopcorn<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/5p8Cqrx" target="_blank"></a><br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/vffFKOc/Patrice_Rushen_%28Prelusion_%281974%29.rar" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/vffFKO...ion_(1974).rar</a><br /> <br /> Album: Before The Dawn (1975)<br /> <br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-627.jpg?t=1302955857" /><br /> 01. Kickin' Back<br /> 02. What's The Story<br /> 03. Jubilation<br /> 04. Before The Dawn<br /> 05. Razzia<br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/EcqMMQp" target="_blank"></a><br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/qLLUVjm/Patrice_Rushen_%28Before_The_Dawn_%281975%29.rar" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/qLLUVj...awn_(1975).rar</a><br /> Album: Shout It Out (1976)<br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-966.jpg?t=1302955857" /><br /> 01. The Hump<br /> 02. Shout It Out<br /> 03. Stepping Stones<br /> 04. Let Your Heart Be Free<br /> 05. Roll With The Punches<br /> 06. Let There Be Funk<br /> 07. Yolon<br /> 08. Sojourn<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/sjtAeqx" target="_blank"></a><br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/WbrcuzV/Patrice_Rushen_%28Shout_It_Out_%281976%29.rar" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/Wbrcuz...Out_(1976).rar</a><br /> <br /> Album: Patrice<br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-1380.jpg?t=1302955857" /><br /> <br /> 01. Music Of The Earth<br /> 02. When I Found You<br /> 03. Changes (In Your Life)<br /> 04. Wishful Thinking<br /> 05. Let's Sing A Song of Love<br /> 06. Hang It Up<br /> 07. Cha-Cha<br /> 08. It's Just A Natural Thing<br /> 09. Didn't You Know?<br /> 10. Play!<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/CUvfq4t" target="_blank"></a><br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/hqqcX6s/Patrice_Rushen_%28Patrice_%281978%29.rar" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/hqqcX6...ice_(1978).rar</a><br /> <br /> Album: Posh<br /> <br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-2073.jpg?t=1302955857" /><br /> <br /> 01. Never Gonna Give You Up (Won't Let You Be)<br /> 02. Don't Blame Me<br /> 03. Look Up!<br /> 04. I Need Your Love<br /> 05. Time Will Tell<br /> 06. Dream<br /> 07. Funk Won't Let You Down<br /> 08. This Is All I Really Know<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/JbuYdtF" target="_blank"></a><br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/tbbNjQL/Patrice_Rushen_%28Posh_%281979%29.rar" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/tbbNjQ...osh_(1979).rar</a><br /> <br /> Album: Pizzazz<br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-1389.jpg?t=1302955857" /><br /> <br /> 01. Let the Music Take Me<br /> 02. Keepin' Faith in Love<br /> 03. Settle for My Love<br /> 04. Message in the Music<br /> 05. Haven't You Heard<br /> 06. Givin' It Up Is Givin' Up<br /> 07. Call on Me<br /> 08. Reprise<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/FMH4ngz" target="_blank"></a><br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/krrK9j5/Patrice_Rushen_%28Pizzazz_%281980%29.rar" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/krrK9j...azz_(1980).rar</a><br /> <br /> Album: Straight From The Heart<br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-530.jpg?t=1302955857" /><br /> <br /> 01. Forget Me Nots<br /> 02. I Was Tired Of Being Alone<br /> 03. All We Need<br /> 04. Number One (Instrumental)<br /> 05. Where There Is Love<br /> 06. Breakout!<br /> 07. If Only<br /> 08. Remind Me<br /> 09. (She Will) Take You Down To Love<br /> 10. Forget Me Nots (12' Version)<br /> 11. Breakout! (12' Version)<br /> 12. Number One (Instrumental) (12' Version)<br /> 13. Forget Me Nots (Single Version)<br /> 14. Breakout! (Single Version)<br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/HeEqfnz" target="_blank"></a><br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/UCCjHJw/Patrice_Rushen_%28Straight_From_The_Heart_%281982%29.rar" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/UCCjHJ...art_(1982).rar</a><br /> <br /> Album: Now<br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-694.jpg?t=1302955857" /><br /> <br /> 01. Feels So Real (Won't Let Go)<br /> 02. Gone With the Night<br /> 03. Gotta Find It<br /> 04. Superstar<br /> 05. Heartache Heartbreak<br /> 06. Get Off (You Fascinate Me)<br /> 07. My Love's Not Going Anywhere<br /> 08. Perfect Love<br /> 09. High in Me<br /> 10. To Each His Own<br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/4vHtyRn" target="_blank"></a><br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/POONrsQ/Patrice_Rushen_%28Now_%281984%29.rar" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/POONrs...Now_(1984).rar</a><br /> <br /> Album: Watch Out<br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-1909.jpg?t=1302955857" /><br /> 01. Watch Out<br /> 02. Breakin' All the Rules<br /> 03. Long Time Coming<br /> 04. All My Love<br /> 05. Somewhere<br /> 06. Anything Can Happen<br /> 07. Burnin'<br /> 08. Till She's Out of Your Mind<br /> 09. Come Back to Me<br /> 10. Tender Lovin<br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/NAKp83E" target="_blank"></a><br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/MaauoAl/Patrice_Rushen_%28Watch_Out_%281986%29.rar" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/MaauoA...Out_(1986).rar</a><br /> Album: Anything But Ordinary (1994)<br /> <br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-2149.jpg?t=1302956693" /><br /> 01. I Do<br /> 02. Tell Me<br /> 03. What'cha Gonna Do<br /> 04. I Only Think of You<br /> 05. My Heart, Your Heart<br /> 06. Anything But Ordinary<br /> 07. Top of the Line<br /> 08. State of Mind<br /> 09. Caravan<br /> 10. Be With You<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/rN4msxP" target="_blank"></a><br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/JLLhSNI/Patrice_Rushen_%28Anything_But_Ordinary_%281994%29.rar" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/JLLhSN...ary_(1994).rar</a><br /> Album: Haven't You Heard - The Best Of Patrice Rushen (1996)<br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-2250.jpg?t=1302956693" /><br /> <br /> 01. Hang It Up<br /> 02. When I Found You<br /> 03. Haven't You Heard<br /> 04. Settle For My Love<br /> 05. Givin' It Up Is Givin' Up<br /> 06. Look Up!<br /> 07. Never Gonna Give You Up<br /> 08. Forget Me Nots<br /> 09. Breakout!<br /> 10. Remind Me<br /> 11. Number One (Instrumental)<br /> 12. Feels So Real (Won't Let Go)<br /> 13. Get Off (You Fascinate Me)<br /> 14. Watch Out<br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/xWEqmY7" target="_blank"></a><br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/CDDL3Zw/Patrice_Rushen_%28The_Best_Of_-_Haven%27t_You_Heard_%281996%29.rar" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/CDDL3Z...ard_(1996).rar</a><br /> Album: Signature (1997)<br /> <br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-942.jpg?t=1302956693" /><br /> 01. Almost Home<br /> 02. Days Gone By<br /> 03. Sweetest Taboo<br /> 04. Sneaky Pete<br /> 05. Softly<br /> 06. Hurry Up This Way Again<br /> 07. L'espirit De Joie<br /> 08. Wise Ol' Souls<br /> 09. Oneness<br /> 10. Arrival<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/kTuwhtB" target="_blank"></a><br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/eTTucyx/Patrice_Rushen_%28Signature_%281997%29.rar" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/eTTucy...ure_(1997).rar</a><br /> <br /> Album: Forget Me Not And Remind Me - Groovy And Mellow Selection Of Patrice Rushen (1998)<br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-2027.jpg?t=1302956693" /><br /> <br /> 01. Music Of The Earth<br /> 02. Cha-Cha<br /> 03. Forget Me Nots<br /> 04. Haven't You Heard<br /> 05. Never Gonna Give You Up<br /> 06. Remind Me<br /> 07. When I Found You<br /> 08. Where There Is Love<br /> 09. Heartache Heartbreak<br /> 10. Settle For My Love<br /> 11. Perfect Love<br /> 12. Look Up!<br /> 13. Let's Sing A Song Of Love<br /> 14. (She Will) Take You Down To Love<br /> 15. Wishful Thinking<br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/Uf6nfFA" target="_blank"></a><br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/845267571/Patrice" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/845267571/Patrice</a> <br /> Enjoy!!!!</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1238627623608631556-3461047058108826263?l=allsoulandfunk.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/BdiCgVBQ0Co-W-M90XgN0ceSjYw/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/BdiCgVBQ0Co-W-M90XgN0ceSjYw/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/BdiCgVBQ0Co-W-M90XgN0ceSjYw/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/BdiCgVBQ0Co-W-M90XgN0ceSjYw/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/AllSoulAndFunk/~4/OxznP-jUqWY" height="1" width="1"/>Gildoghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05960087099277816680noreply@blogger.com0http://allsoulandfunk.blogspot.com/2012/01/patrice-rushen.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1238627623608631556.post-60743315163858652602012-01-18T15:25:00.000-08:002012-01-22T11:59:03.166-08:002012-01-22T11:59:03.166-08:00<br /> <div id="post_message_11011588"> <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: darkslategrey;">Collection of Bar-Kays</span></span><br /> <br /> Initially a funky instrumental soul combo on Stax/Volt, the Bar-Kays were nearly destroyed when most of the band perished in the same plane crash that claimed Otis Redding. Amazingly, the Bar-Kays not only regrouped but prospered, evolving into a popular funk ensemble over the course of the '70s. They continued to score hits on the R&amp;B charts through much of the '80s as well, making for a career longevity that no one would have predicted for Stax's formerly star-crossed number-two house band.<br /> <br /> The Bar-Kays were formed in Memphis, TN, in 1966, growing out of a local group dubbed the Imperials. Modeled on classic Memphis soul instrumental outfits like the Mar-Keys and Booker T. &amp; the MG's, the Bar-Kays originally included guitarist Jimmy King (not the famed bluesman), trumpeter Ben Cauley, organist Ronnie Caldwell, saxophonist Phalon Jones, bassist James Alexander, and drummer Carl Cunningham. Adopting a mutated version of their favorite brand of rum (Bacardi) as their name, the band started playing heavily around Memphis, and eventually caught the attention of Stax/Volt, which signed the sextet in early 1967. With help from house drummer Al Jackson, Jr., the label began grooming the Bar-Kays as a second studio backing group that would spell Booker T. &amp; the MG's on occasion. That spring, the Bar-Kays cut their first single, "Soul Finger," a playful, party-hearty instrumental punctuated by a group of neighborhood children shouting the title. "Soul Finger" reached the pop Top 20 and went all the way to number three on the R&amp;B chart, establishing the Bar-Kays in the public eye (although the follow-up, "Give Everybody Some," barely scraped the R&amp;B Top 40). Producer Allen Jones began to take an interest in the group and became their manager and mentor; even better, Otis Redding chose them as his regular backing band that summer.<br /> <br /> Unfortunately, disaster struck on December 10, 1967. En route to a gig in Madison, WI, Redding's plane crashed into frozen Lake Monona. He, his road manager, and four members of the Bar-Kays were killed. Trumpeter Ben Cauley survived the crash, and bassist James Alexander had not been on the flight; they soon assumed the heavy task of rebuilding the group. Adding insult to injury, the third and final single released by the original lineup, a cover of the Beatles' "A Hard Day's Night," was virtually ignored. Nonetheless, with Allen Jones' help, Cauley and Alexander assembled a new Bar-Kays lineup featuring guitarist Michael Toles, keyboardist Ronnie Gordon, saxophonist Harvey Henderson, and drummers Roy Cunningham and Willie Hall. At first, their sound was similar to the original lineup, and they were used as the house band on numerous Stax/Volt recording sessions; they also backed Isaac Hayes on his groundbreaking 1969 opus Hot Buttered Soul. Still, they were unable to land a hit of their own, and Cunningham and Gordon both left the group in 1970; the latter was replaced on keyboards by Winston Stewart.<br /> <br /> With 1971's Black Rock album, the Bar-Kays debuted their first-ever lead vocalist, Larry Dodson, and incorporated some of the psychedelic-inspired rock/funk fusions of Sly &amp; the Family Stone and Funkadelic. After playing on Isaac Hayes' hit Shaft soundtrack, Cauley and Toles both joined his backing band permanently, and were replaced by trumpeter Charles "Scoop" Allen and guitarist Vernon Burch. This new lineup took a more mainstream funk direction, scoring a minor hit with a takeoff on Jimi Hendrix's "Foxy Lady" dubbed "Copy Cat." The follow-up, another good-humored goof on a recent hit, was "Son of Shaft," which in 1972 became the group's first Top Ten R&amp;B hit since "Soul Finger." That summer, the Bar-Kays played a well-received set at Wattstax (the black answer to Woodstock), but it wasn't enough to keep their commercial momentum going, especially as Stax/Volt headed toward eventual bankruptcy in 1975.<br /> <br /> Armed with new guitarist Lloyd Smith (who'd joined when Burch left in 1973), new drummer Michael Beard, and trombonist Frank Thompson, the Bar-Kays signed with Mercury in 1976 and began the most commercially productive phase of their career. Writing most of their own material and using more synthesizers, their label debut, Too Hot to Stop, was a hit, powered by the smash R&amp;B single "Shake Your Rump to the Funk." The group consolidated their success by opening for George Clinton's P-Funk machine on an extensive tour, and that loose, wild aesthetic was now a more accurate reflection of the Bar-Kays' brand of funk, although they were more easily able to bridge into disco. Follow-up Flying High on Your Love (1977) was the band's first gold record, and Money Talks -- a Fantasy reissue of some previously unreleased Stax material -- produced another Top Ten hit in "Holy Ghost" the following year. Drummer Sherman Guy and keyboardist Mark Bynum subsequently joined the band, and a string of hit albums followed: 1979's Injoy (which featured the Top Five R&amp;B hit "Move Your Boogie Body"), 1980's As One, 1981's Nightcruising (which spawned two hits in "Hit and Run" and "Freaky Behavior"), and 1982's Propositions (more hits in "Do It (Let Me See You Shake)" and "She Talks to Me With Her Body"). All of those albums, save for As One, went gold.<br /> <br /> In 1983, Sherman Guy and Charles Allen left the group, presaging a more commercial direction in keeping with the urban sound of the early '80s. 1984's Dangerous produced one of the group's biggest hits, "Freakshow on the Dancefloor," and a couple more R&amp;B chart hits in "Dirty Dancer" and "Sex-O-Matic." Their sound was becoming derivative, however, and although the group kept recording for Mercury through 1989, the changing musical landscape meant that the hits dried up. By 1987, only Larry Dodson, Harvey Henderson, and Winston Stewart remained; that same year, Allen Jones died of a heart attack, and the group scored its last R&amp;B Top Ten hit with "Certified True." When their contract with Mercury was up, the Bar-Kays called it quits with 1988's Animal. Dodson and original bassist James Alexander put together a short-lived new version of the Bar-Kays for the 1994 album 48 Hours, released on the small Basix label. allmusic by Steve Huey<br /> <br /> <br /> Soul Finger (1967)<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-135.jpg?t=1240182142" /><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> 01. Soul Finger<br /> 02. Knucklehead<br /> 03. With A Child's Heart<br /> 04. Bar Kays Boogaloo<br /> 05. Theme From Hell's Angels<br /> 06. You Can't Sit Down<br /> 07. House Shoes<br /> 08. Pearl High<br /> 09. I Want Someone<br /> 10. Hole In The Wall<br /> 11. Don't Do That<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /><a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/848844361/Bar-Kays" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/848844361/Bar-Kays</a><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Album: Gotta Groove (1969)<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-136.jpg?t=1240182306" /><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> 01. Don't Stop Dancing (To This Music) Part 1<br /> 02. If This World Was Mine<br /> 03. In The Hole<br /> 04. Funky Thang<br /> 05. Jiving 'Round<br /> 06. Grab This Thing<br /> 07. Don't Stop Dancing (To This Music) Part 2<br /> 08. Street Walker<br /> 09. Yesterday<br /> 10. Humpin'<br /> 11. Hey Jude<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /><a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/848949864/Bar-Kays" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/848949864/Bar-Kays</a><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Album: Black Rock (1971)<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-137.jpg?t=1240182454" /><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> 01. Baby I Love You<br /> 02. I've Been Trying<br /> 03. You Don't Know Like I Know<br /> 04. Dance To The Music<br /> 05. A Piece Of Your Peace<br /> 06. Six O'clock News Report<br /> 07. How Sweet It Would Be<br /> 08. Montego Bay<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /><a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/849081864/Bar-Kays" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/849081864/Bar-Kays</a><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Album: Do You See What I See (1972)<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-138.jpg?t=1240182584" /><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> 01. Do You See What I See<br /> 02. God Is Watching<br /> 03. Be Yourself<br /> 04. You're The Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me<br /> 05. You're Still My Brother<br /> 06. I Was Made To Love Her<br /> 07. Your Good Thing (Is About To End)<br /> 08. It Ain't Easy<br /> 09. Love Pollution<br /> 10. People, Unite To Save Humanity<br /> 11. In The Hole<br /> 12. Copycat<br /> 13. Memphis At Sunrise<br /> 14. Medley Son Of Shaft Feel It<br /> 15. I Can't Turn You Loose<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /><a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/848955694/Bar-Kays" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/848955694/Bar-Kays</a><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Album: Cold Blooded (1974)<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-139.jpg?t=1240182767" /><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> 01. Cold Blooded<br /> 02. Harmony<br /> 03. In The Scheme Of Things<br /> 04. Waiting And Hating<br /> 05. Smiling, Styling &amp; Profiling<br /> 06. Frame Of Mind<br /> 07. (I've Got To) Use My Imagination<br /> 08. Fighting Fire With Fire<br /> 09. Would I If I Could<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /><a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/849081844/Bar-Kays" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/849081844/Bar-Kays</a><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Album: Too Hot To Stop (1976)<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover1-5.jpg?t=1240183004" /><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> 01. Too Hot To Stop<br /> 02. You're So Sexy<br /> 03. Bang, Bang<br /> 04. Spellbound<br /> 05. Shake Your Rump To The Funk<br /> 06 Cozy<br /> 07. Summer Of Our Love<br /> 08. White House Orgy<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /><a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/848940281/Bar-Kays" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/848940281/Bar-Kays</a><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Album: Flying High On Your Love (1977)<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-140.jpg?t=1240183125" /><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> 01. Shut The Funk Up<br /> 02. Standing On The Outside<br /> 03. Woman Of The Night<br /> 04. Whatever It Is<br /> 05. Can't Keep My Hands Off You<br /> 06. Let's Have Some Fun<br /> 07. Attitudes<br /> 08. You Can't Run Away<br /> 09. Flying High On Your Love<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /><a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/848949724/Bar-Kays" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/848949724/Bar-Kays</a><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Album: Money Talks (1978)<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-141.jpg?t=1240183250" /><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> 01. Holy Ghost<br /> 02. Feelin' Alright<br /> 03. Monster<br /> 04. Money Talks<br /> 05. Mean Mistreater<br /> 06. Holy Ghost (Reborn)<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /><a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/848950054/Bar-Kays" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/848950054/Bar-Kays</a><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Album: Light Of Life (1978)<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover1-6.jpg?t=1240183364" /><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> 01. Get Up 'N Do It<br /> 02. Shine<br /> 03. I Lean On You, You Lean On Me<br /> 04. Give It Up<br /> 05. Love's Is What It's All About<br /> 06. I'll Dance<br /> 07. We're The Happiest People On Earth<br /> 08. Are You Being Real<br /> 09. Angel Eyes<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /><a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/848949714/Bar-Kays" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/848949714/Bar-Kays</a><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Album: Injoy (1979)<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-142.jpg?t=1240183592" /><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> 01. More And More<br /> 02. Move Your Boogie Body<br /> 03. Running In And Out Of My Life<br /> 04. Girl I'm On Your Side<br /> 05. Loving You Is My Occupation<br /> 06. Today Is The Day<br /> 07. You've Been<br /> 08. Up In Here<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /><a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/848949704/Bar-Kays" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/848949704/Bar-Kays</a><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Album: As One (1980)<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-143.jpg?t=1240183713" /><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> 01. Boogie Body Land<br /> 02. Say It Through Love<br /> 03. Work It Out<br /> 04. Body Fever<br /> 05. As One<br /> 06. Take The Time To Love Somebody<br /> 07. Open Your Heart<br /> 08. Deliver Us<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /><a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/849081894/Bar-Kays" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/849081894/Bar-Kays</a><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Album: Nightcruising (1981)<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-144.jpg?t=1240183857" /><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> 01. Nightcruising<br /> 02. Hit And Run<br /> 03. Feel Like Im Fall In Love<br /> 04. Freaky Behaviour<br /> 05. Touch Tone<br /> 06. Unforgettable Dream<br /> 07. Traffic Jammer<br /> 08. Backseat Driver<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /><a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/848949924/Bar-Kays" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/848949924/Bar-Kays</a><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Album: Propositions (1982)<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover1-7.jpg?t=1240183979" /><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> 01. Propositions<br /> 02. Tripping Out<br /> 03. Anticipation<br /> 04. ( Busted )<br /> 05. Do It (Let Me See You Shake)<br /> 06. She Talks To Me With Her Body<br /> 07. I Can't Believe You're Leaving Me<br /> 08. You Made A Change In My Life<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /><a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/848949694/Bar-Kays" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/848949694/Bar-Kays</a><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Album: Dangerous (1984)<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-145.jpg?t=1240184135" /><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> 01. Dangerous<br /> 02. Dirty Dancer<br /> 03. Make Believe Lover<br /> 04. Dance, Party, etc<br /> 05. Freakshow On The Dance Floor<br /> 06. Lovers Should Never Fall In Love<br /> 07. Loose Talk<br /> 08. Sex-O-Matic<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /><a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/849029894/Bar-Kays" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/849029894/Bar-Kays</a><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Album: Banging The Wall (1985)<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-146.jpg?t=1240184276" /><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> 01. Your Place Or Mine<br /> 02. Banging The Walls<br /> 03. Paper Doll<br /> 04. Sex Driver<br /> 05. Dance Your Body, Desara<br /> 06. Love Don't Wait<br /> 07. Missiles On Target<br /> 08. Gina<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /><a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/849081884/Bar-Kays" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/849081884/Bar-Kays</a><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Album: Contagious (1987)<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-147.jpg?t=1240184406" /><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> 01. Certified True<br /> 02. Don't Hang Up<br /> 03. Many Mistakes<br /> 04. Freak City U.S.A.<br /> 05. Contagious<br /> 06. Something in the Air<br /> 07. This Could Be the Night<br /> 08. Time Out<br /> 09. Touch<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /><a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/849070454/Bar-Kays" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/849070454/Bar-Kays</a><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Album: Animal (1989)<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-148.jpg?t=1240184537" /><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> 01. Animal<br /> 02. Struck By You<br /> 03. Stop! Look What You're<br /> 04. Missing<br /> 05. Someone Else<br /> 06. Are U Available<br /> 07. Just Like A Teeter Totter<br /> 08. I Adore You<br /> 09. Leaving You<br /> 10. Struck By You (12'' Version)<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /><a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/849081834/Bar-Kays" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/849081834/Bar-Kays</a><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Album: The Best Of (1993)<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/BarKays-TheBestOfTheBar-Kays-Front.jpg?t=1240184672" /><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> 01. Too Hot To Stop<br /> 02. Cozy<br /> 03. Shake Your Rump To The Funk<br /> 04. Attitudes<br /> 05. Shut The Funk Up<br /> 06. Standing On The Outside<br /> 07. Shine<br /> 08. I'll Dance<br /> 09. Move Your Boogie Body<br /> 10. Deliver Us<br /> 11. Hit And Run<br /> 12. Anticipation<br /> 13. Freakshow On The Dance Floor<br /> 14. Sexomatic<br /> 15. Certified True<br /> 16. Struck By You<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /><a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/848844401/Bar-Kays" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/848844401/Bar-Kays</a><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Album: The Best of Bar-Kays (1993)<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-881.jpg?t=1293742873" /><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> 01. Too Hot To Stop<br /> 02. Cozy<br /> 03. Shake Your Rump To The Funk<br /> 04. Attitudes<br /> 05. Shut The Funk Up<br /> 06. Standing On The Outside<br /> 07. Shine<br /> 08. I'll Dance<br /> 09. Move Your Boogie Body<br /> 10. Deliver Us<br /> 11. Hit And Run<br /> 12. Anticipation<br /> 13. Freakshow On The Dance Floor<br /> 14. Sexomatic (Album Version)<br /> 15. Certified True<br /> 16. Struck By You<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /><a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/848960834/Bar-Kays" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/848960834/Bar-Kays</a><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Album: The Best Of Bar-Kays, Vol. 2 (1996)<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-1531.jpg?t=1293742873" /><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> 01. Let's Have Some Fun<br /> 02. Boogie Body Land<br /> 03. Do It (Let Me See You Shake)<br /> 04. Spellbound<br /> 05. Flying High On Your Love<br /> 06. I Lean On You-You Lean On Me<br /> 07. Are You Being Real<br /> 08. Freaky Behavior<br /> 09. She Talks To Me With Her Body (12' Mix)<br /> 10. Sexomatic (12' Mix)<br /> 11. Your Place Or Mine<br /> 12. Dirty Dancer<br /> 13. Running In &amp; Out Of My Life<br /> 14. Today Is The Day<br /> 15. Unforgettable Dream<br /> 16. Whitehouseorgy<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /><a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/848960814/Bar-Kays" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/848960814/Bar-Kays</a><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Enjoy!!!!</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1238627623608631556-6074331516385865260?l=allsoulandfunk.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/4Rb9AeuAa_qAkgJ4jq6kL8ke524/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/4Rb9AeuAa_qAkgJ4jq6kL8ke524/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/4Rb9AeuAa_qAkgJ4jq6kL8ke524/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/4Rb9AeuAa_qAkgJ4jq6kL8ke524/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/AllSoulAndFunk/~4/jS40HNr528g" height="1" width="1"/>Gildoghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05960087099277816680noreply@blogger.com1http://allsoulandfunk.blogspot.com/2012/01/bar-kays.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1238627623608631556.post-40740062883079760682012-01-17T14:23:00.001-08:002012-01-22T12:00:17.990-08:002012-01-22T12:00:17.990-08:00<div class="posterous_autopost"> <span style="color: navy;"><span style="font-size: large;">Collection of Alexander O'Neal</span></span><br /> <br /> This Minneapolis soul man cut his teeth in the Time but was bounced (for looking "too black") before they signed with Warner Brothers. His tough, ballsy voice has the same grain and range as Otis Redding's. Like that master, Alexander O'Neal is comfortable with pumping dancefloor burners and slinky couch-cuddlers. He's certainly the best singer Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis have ever produced, and the strength of his material and his robust voice can be heard on releases including 1986's Hearsay, 1991's All True Man, and 1997's Lovers Again. He relocated to Britain, where his efforts had always been better received, and began to set up permanent shop there. His first British-only release, 2002's Saga of a Married Man, showed him developing into a smoother and more mature singer compared to his previous output. Allmusic by John Floyd<br /> <br /> Album: Alexander O'Neal (1985)<br /> <br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-1067.jpg?t=1310849684" /><br /> <br /> 01. A Broken Heart Can Mend<br /> 02. If You Were Here Tonight<br /> 03. Do You Wanna Like I Do<br /> 04. Look at Us Now<br /> 05. Medley: Innocent/Alex 900/Innocent II<br /> 06. What's Missing<br /> 07. You Were Meant to Be My Lady (Not My Girl)<br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/QqkbX6B" target="_blank"></a><br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/cuQoVuN/Alexander_O%27Neal_%28Alexander_O%27Neal_%281985%29.rar" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/cuQoVu...eal_(1985).rar</a><br /> Album: Hearsay (1986)<br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-2168.jpg?t=1310849666" /><br /> <br /> 01. Intro <br /> 02. (What Can I Say) To Make You Love Me<br /> 03. Hearsay<br /> 04. The Lovers<br /> 05. Fake<br /> 06. Criticize<br /> 07. Never Knew Love Like This<br /> 08. Sunshine<br /> 09. Crying Overtime<br /> 10. When the Party's Over <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/ryEBPTk" target="_blank"></a><br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/PO1IUYl/Alexander_O%27Neal_%28Hearsay_%281987%29.rar" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/PO1IUY...say_(1987).rar</a><br /> Album: All Mixed Up (1988)<br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-1930.jpg?t=1310849649" /><br /> 01. Fake 88 (House Mix)<br /> 02. (What Can I Say) To Make You Love Me (Hateful Club Remix)<br /> 03. Never Knew Love Like This (Extended Version)<br /> 04. Criticize (Ben Liebrand Remix)<br /> 05. The Lovers (Extended Version)<br /> 06. Criticize (Remix)<br /> 07. What Can I Say To Make You Love Me (Ben Liebrand Remix)<br /> 08. Fake (Extended Version)<br /> 09. You Were Meant To Be My Lady (88 Keith Cohen Extended Remix)<br /> 10. Innocent (Keith Cohen House Mix)<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/S9QrVQg" target="_blank"></a><br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/zgIVMuT/Alexander_O%27Neal_%28All_Mixed_Up_%281988%29.rar" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/zgIVMu..._Up_(1988).rar</a><br /> Album: All True Man (1991)<br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-1700.jpg?t=1310849639" /><br /> <br /> 01. Time Is Running Out<br /> 02. Yoke (G.U.O.T.R.)<br /> 03. Every Time I Get Up<br /> 04. Somebody (Changed Your Mind)<br /> 05. Midnight Run<br /> 06. Used<br /> 07. All True Man<br /> 08. Sentimental<br /> 09. What Is This Thing Called Love?<br /> 10. Morning After<br /> 11. Hang On<br /> 12. Shame <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/EkkwTUd" target="_blank"></a><br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/X2w9Sr0/Alexander_O%27Neal_%28All_True_Man_%281991%29.rar" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/X2w9Sr...Man_(1991).rar</a><br /> Album: Love Makes No Sense (1993)<br /> <br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-360.jpg?t=1310849628" /><br /> <br /> 01. In the Middle<br /> 02. If U Let It<br /> 03. Aphrodisia<br /> 04. Love Makes No Sense<br /> 05. Home Is Where the Heart Is<br /> 06. Change of Heart<br /> 07. Lady<br /> 08. All That Matters to Me<br /> 09. Since I've Been Loving You<br /> 10. Your Precious Love <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/EYcM5vZ" target="_blank"></a><br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/D4u50sQ/Alexander_O%27Neal_%28Love_Make_No_Sense_%281993%29.rar" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/D4u50s...nse_(1993).rar</a><br /> Album: The Best Of (1995)<br /> <br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-1360.jpg?t=1310849618" /><br /> <br /> 01. Fake<br /> 02. A Broken Heart Can Mend<br /> 03. Sunshine<br /> 04. Criticize<br /> 05. You Were Meant To Be My Lady (Not My Girl)<br /> 06. Never Knew Love Like This (feat. Cherrelle)<br /> 07. All True Man<br /> 08. If You Were Here Tonight<br /> 09. Crying Overtime<br /> 10. Innocent Alex 9000 Innocent II<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/h58RsVs" target="_blank"></a><br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/u2mHw7t/Alexander_O%27Neal_%28The_Best_Of_%281995%29.rar" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/u2mHw7..._Of_(1995).rar</a><br /> Album: Lovers Again (1997)<br /> <br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-1792.jpg?t=1310849609" /><br /> <br /> 01. Do You Right<br /> 02. Let's Get Together<br /> 03. Lovers Again<br /> 04. Can You Stand The Rain<br /> 05. Baby Come To Me<br /> 06. No One But You<br /> 07. Body Talking<br /> 08. More Than My Heart<br /> 09. Sleepin'<br /> 10. Carry On<br /> 11. Sneakin'<br /> 12. Our Love<br /> 13. Grind <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/X7nxHXU" target="_blank"></a><br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/Tsv5h4q/Alexander_O%27Neal_%28Lovers_Again_%281996%29.rar" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/Tsv5h4...ain_(1996).rar</a><br /> Album: Saga of a Married Man (2002)<br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-2313.jpg?t=1310849600" /><br /> <br /> 01. He Said She Said<br /> 02. You're Gonna Miss Me<br /> 03. I'm There<br /> 04. My Baby's Gone<br /> 05. It Don't Matter<br /> 06. It's OK<br /> 07. What You See Is What You Get<br /> 08. Married Man<br /> 09. What Is a Man?<br /> 10. Last Night<br /> 11. Happy Home<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/QHyeEqm" target="_blank"></a><br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/hqiFdF7/Alexander_O%27Neal_%28Saga_Of_A_Married_Man_%282002%29.rar" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/hqiFdF...Man_(2002).rar</a><br /> Album: Greatest Hits (2004)<br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-1470.jpg?t=1310849589" /><br /> <br /> 01. Never Knew Love Like This<br /> 02. Innocent/Alex 9000/Innocent II<br /> 03. Fake<br /> 04. All True Man<br /> 05. Criticize<br /> 06. Saturday Love<br /> 07. If You Were Here Tonight<br /> 08. Hearsay '89<br /> 09. (What Can I Say) To Make You Love Me<br /> 10. The Lovers<br /> 11. What's Missing<br /> 12. A Broken Heart Can Mend<br /> 13. What Is This Thing Called Love?<br /> 14. You Were Meant to Be My Lady (Not My Girl)<br /> 15. Love Makes No Sense<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/W6kUgnN" target="_blank"></a><br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/ObWmSft/Alexander_O%27Neal_%28Greatest_Hits_%282004%29.rar" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/ObWmSf...its_(2004).rar</a><br /> <br /> Album: Alex Loves (2008)<br /> <br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-1825.jpg?t=1310849547" /><br /> <br /> 01. Secret Lovers (Featuring Mica Paris)<br /> 02. A Million Love Songs<br /> 03. Right Here Waiting<br /> 04. Unbreak My Heart<br /> 05. Your Song<br /> 06. Saturday Love<br /> 07. If You Were Here Tonight<br /> 08. What You Won't Do For Love<br /> 09. When A Man Loves A Woman<br /> 10. Babe<br /> 11. Always &amp; Forever<br /> 12. You're The First, The Last, My Everything<br /> 13. Cherish<br /> 14. I'll Make Love To You<br /> 15. We're On Our Way<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/27TzD3b" target="_blank"></a><br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/X2w9Sw3/Alexander_O%27Neal_%28Alex_Loves_%282008%29.rar" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/X2w9Sw...ves_(2008).rar</a><br /> Album: Five Questions - The New Journey (2010)<br /> <br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-362.jpg?t=1310849569" /><br /> 01. My House<br /> 02. I'm Back<br /> 03. Minnesota Shuffle<br /> 04. I Found True Love<br /> 05. I Can't Wait<br /> 06. You Make Me Smile<br /> 07. Love Don't Love Nobody<br /> 08. It's Your Night Tonight<br /> 09. Love Won't Let Me Wait<br /> 10. 5 Questions<br /> 11. First Time<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/5GUT2Fb" target="_blank"></a><br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/UCizd4v/Alexander_O%27Neal_%28Five_Questions_-_The_New_Journey_%282010%29.rar" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/UCizd4...ney_(2010).rar</a><br /> Album: Icon (2011)<br /> <br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-1387.jpg?t=1310851074" /><br /> <br /> 01. What's Missing (Remix)<br /> 02. If You Were Here Tonight<br /> 03. Innocent (Single Remix)<br /> 04. (What Can I Say) To Make You Love Me<br /> 05. Fake (Extended Version)<br /> 06. Criticize (Remix)<br /> 07. Never Knew Love Like This (Feat. Cherrelle)<br /> 08. Sunshine<br /> 09. The Morning After<br /> 10. All True Man<br /> 11. What Is This Thing Called Love<br /> 12. Love Makes No Sense<br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/VqFKN4J" target="_blank"></a><br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/frW17De/Alexander_O%27Neal_%28Icon_%282011%29.rar" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/frW17D...con_(2011).rar</a><br /> <br /> Enjoy!!!!</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1238627623608631556-4074006288307976068?l=allsoulandfunk.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/gYk3SxtBeDr4oYknnjymy-JeSLE/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/gYk3SxtBeDr4oYknnjymy-JeSLE/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/gYk3SxtBeDr4oYknnjymy-JeSLE/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/gYk3SxtBeDr4oYknnjymy-JeSLE/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/AllSoulAndFunk/~4/ext3y5vVPCQ" height="1" width="1"/>Gildoghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05960087099277816680noreply@blogger.com1http://allsoulandfunk.blogspot.com/2012/01/alexander-o.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1238627623608631556.post-77162552509422909102012-01-15T04:51:00.001-08:002012-01-22T12:00:56.029-08:002012-01-22T12:00:56.029-08:00<div class="posterous_autopost"> <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: red;">Collection of Pebbles</span></span><br /> Although dance-pop singer Pebbles scored several hit singles on her own during the '80s, she has become best-known as the manager (and creator) of one of the genre's biggest hit machines the following decade. Born Perri McKissack in Oakland, CA, on November 6, 1966, the singer (who is the cousin of R&amp;B singer Cherelle) got her start in the early '80s as a backup singer for percussionist/band leader Bill Summers and the funk outfit Con Funk Shun, helping co-pen one of the latter band's hits, "Body Lovers." By the end of the decade, however, McKissack was ready to strike out on her own, going by the name Pebbles and signing a recording contract with MCA. The singer's self-titled 1988 debut featured contributions from both Babyface and Michael Sembello (as well as renowned producer L.A. Reid, who Pebbles would eventually marry), and spawned a pair of Top Five hits, "Girlfriend" and "Mercedes Boy," pushing the album to platinum status stateside.<br /> Pebbles' follow-up recording, 1990's Always, fared nearly as well, going gold and spawning another Top Five hit with "Giving You the Benefit," while both Salt-N-Pepa and Cherelle made guest appearances on the record. Instead of pursuing her solo career, Pebbles then founded her own record label, Savvy Records, and created the Atlanta, GA-based hip-hop/dance trio TLC (comprised of members Tionne "T-Boz" Watkins, Rozonda "Chilli" Thomas, and Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes). Guiding TLC's career and serving as their manager, the trio became one of pop's biggest hit-making groups by 1994, thanks to their 11 times platinum smash Crazysexycool. Pebbles returned back to her solo career in 1995 with her third release overall, Straight From the Heart. Although it was a much more mature work (and featured contributions from such producers/songwriters as Sean "Puffy" Combs, Kyle West, and Organized Noize), it failed to match the commercial success of its predecessors. 2000 saw the release of a 14-track career overview on the Hip-O label with Greatest Hits. Allmusic by Greg Prato<br /> <br /> Album: Pebbles (1987)<br /> <br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-2260.jpg?t=1299706180" /><br /> <br /> 01. Girlfriend<br /> 02. Two Hearts<br /> 03. First Step (In the Right Direction)<br /> 04. Take Your Time<br /> 05. Slip Away<br /> 06. Mercedes Boy<br /> 07. Do Me Right<br /> 08. Love-Hate<br /> 09. Baby Love<br /> 10. Give Me Your Love<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/c8gp6rk" target="_blank"></a><br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/820644221/Pebbles" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/820644221/Pebbles</a><br /> Album: Always (1990)<br /> <br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-1283.jpg?t=1299706180" /><br /> <br /> 01. Giving You The Benefit<br /> 02. Backyard<br /> 03. Love Make Things Happen<br /> 04. Say A Prayer For Me<br /> 05. Why Do I Believe (Prelude)<br /> 06. Give It To Me<br /> 07. Why Do I Believe<br /> 08. Always<br /> 09. Stay With Me<br /> 10. Good Thang<br /> 11. Giving You The Benefit (Extended Club Mix)<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/YvchMSk" target="_blank"></a><br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/820644944/Pebbles" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/820644944/Pebbles</a><br /> Album: Straight From My Heart (1995)<br /> <br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-2235.jpg?t=1299706180" /><br /> <br /> 01. Club Laid Back (Intro)<br /> 02. Like The Last Time<br /> 03. Are You Ready<br /> 04. I Can't Help It<br /> 05. You<br /> 06. Happy<br /> 07. Soul Replacement<br /> 08. Club Laid Back (Reprise)<br /> 09. It's Alright<br /> 10. Show Me<br /> 11. Straight From My Heart<br /> 12. Angel<br /> 13. One More Try<br /> 14. Long Way To Travel<br /> 15. Club Laid Back (Outro)<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/Wm6SpUA" target="_blank"></a><br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/820348914/Pebbles" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/820348914/Pebbles</a><br /> Album: Greatest Hits (2000)<br /> <br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-1829.jpg?t=1299706180" /><br /> <br /> 01. Love Makes Things Happen<br /> 02. Always<br /> 03. It's Alright<br /> 04. Giving You The Benefit<br /> 05. Girlfriend<br /> 06. Backyard (feat Salt 'N' Pepa)<br /> 07. Mercedes Boy<br /> 08. Give Me Your Love<br /> 09. Take Your Time<br /> 10. I Can't Help It<br /> 11. Are You Ready<br /> 12. Do Me Right<br /> 13. Why Do I Believe<br /> 14. Angel<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/w87nta2" target="_blank"></a><br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/834424824/Pebbles" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/834424824/Pebbles</a><br /> Album: Prophetic Flow (2008)<br /> <br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-1886.jpg?t=1299706180" /><br /> <br /> CD1<br /> 01. When You Come To Worship Him<br /> 02. Receive Us Lord (May We Enter Your Courts)<br /> 03. Who Is This King<br /> 04. Oh, Oh (My Soul Worships U)<br /> 05. My First<br /> 06. Jesus<br /> 07. Surrender<br /> <br /> CD2<br /> 01. Let Freedom Reign<br /> 02. He's Holy<br /> 03. O Lord<br /> 04. U'r My Friend<br /> 05. Say No<br /> 06. In My Soul<br /> 07. I'll Worship U<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/zT3dzk3" target="_blank"></a><br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/820590334/Pebbles" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/820590334/Pebbles</a><br /> Enjoy!!!!</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1238627623608631556-7716255250942290910?l=allsoulandfunk.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/oX3ywBrDPZlEi1w36SmVE5rDYFU/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/oX3ywBrDPZlEi1w36SmVE5rDYFU/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/oX3ywBrDPZlEi1w36SmVE5rDYFU/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/oX3ywBrDPZlEi1w36SmVE5rDYFU/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/AllSoulAndFunk/~4/a1jCtv17p5o" height="1" width="1"/>Gildoghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05960087099277816680noreply@blogger.com0http://allsoulandfunk.blogspot.com/2012/01/pebbles.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1238627623608631556.post-80700670085479308702012-01-14T09:48:00.001-08:002012-01-22T12:03:15.417-08:002012-01-22T12:03:15.417-08:00<div class="posterous_autopost"> <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: seagreen;">Collection of The O'Jays</span></span><br /> <br /> The O'Jays were one of Philadelphia soul's most popular and long-lived outfits, rivaled only by the Spinners as soul's greatest vocal group of the '70s. In their prime, the O'Jays' recordings epitomized the Philly soul sound: smooth, rich harmonies backed by elaborate arrangements, lush strings, and a touch of contemporary funk. They worked extensively with the legendary production/songwriting team of Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff, becoming the flagship artist of the duo's Philadelphia International label. The O'Jays were equally at home singing sweet love ballads or up-tempo dance tunes, the latter of which were often mouthpieces for Gamble &amp; Huff's social concerns. Although the O'Jays couldn't sustain their widespread popularity in the post-disco age, they continued to record steadily all the way up to the present day, modifying their production to keep up with the times.<br /> The O'Jays were formed in 1958 in Canton, OH, where all five original members -- Eddie Levert, Walter Williams, William Powell, Bill Isles, and Bobby Massey -- attended McKinley High School. Inspired to start a singing group after seeing a performance by Frankie Lymon &amp; the Teenagers, they first called themselves the Triumphs, then switched to the Mascots in 1960. The Mascots made their recording debut in 1961 with the single "Miracles," issued on the Cincinnati-based King label. It earned them a fan in the influential Cleveland DJ Eddie O'Jay, who gave them some airplay and career advice; in turn, the group renamed itself the O'Jays in 1963, after having recorded for Apollo Records with producer Don Davis. Under their new name, the O'Jays signed with Imperial and hooked up with producer H.B. Barnum, who would helm their first charting single, 1963's "Lonely Drifter," plus several more singles that followed. Isles left the group in 1965 and was not replaced, leaving them a quartet; late in the year, they released their first-ever album, Comin' Through. In 1967, the O'Jays left Imperial for Bell, where they landed their first Top Ten single on the R&amp;B charts, "I'll Be Sweeter Tomorrow (Than I Was Today)." Discouraged by the difficulty of following that success, the group considered throwing in the towel until it met Gamble &amp; Huff -- then working as a production team for the Neptune label -- in 1968. Gamble &amp; Huff took an interest in the group, and they recorded several successful R&amp;B singles together; however, Neptune folded in 1971, leaving the O'Jays in limbo, and Massey decided to exit the group.<br /> Fortunately, Gamble &amp; Huff formed their own label, Philadelphia International, and made the O'Jays -- now a trio -- one of their first signings. The O'Jays' label debut, Back Stabbers, released in 1972, became a classic landmark of Philly soul, and finally made the group stars; the paranoid title track hit the pop Top Five, and the utopian "Love Train" went all the way to number one (both singles topped the R&amp;B charts). It was the beginning of a remarkable run that produced nearly 30 chart singles over the course of the '70s, plus a series of best-selling albums and a bevy of number one hits on the R&amp;B charts. The O'Jays followed up their breakthrough with another classic LP, Ship Ahoy, in 1973; it featured the number one R&amp;B hit "For the Love of Money," a funky protest number that still ranks as one of their signature songs, as well as the ten-minute title track, an ambitious suite recounting the ocean journeys of African slaves. 1975's Survival was another hit, spinning off the hits "Let Me Make Love to You" and the R&amp;B number one "Give the People What They Want." Family Reunion found the group making concessions to the emerging disco sound, which got them their third Top Five pop hit in "I Love Music, Pt. 1." Unfortunately, William Powell was diagnosed with cancer that year, and although he continued to record with the group for a time (appearing on 1976's Message in Our Music), he was forced to retire from live performing, and passed away on May 26, 1977.<br /> Powell's replacement was Sammy Strain, a 12-year veteran of Little Anthony &amp; the Imperials. The O'Jays regrouped on the albums Travelin' at the Speed of Thought (1977) and So Full of Love (1978), the latter of which produced their final Top Five pop hit, "Use ta Be My Girl." 1979's Identify Yourself began to show signs of wear and tear in the group's successful formula, and often consciously attempted to follow disco trends. Although it sold respectably, it marked the beginning of a decline in the O'Jays' commercial fortunes. Undaunted by the increasingly diminished returns of their early-'80s LPs, the group kept plugging away, and never completely disappeared from the R&amp;B charts. They finally left Philadelphia International and signed with EMI for 1987's Let Me Touch You, which melded their classic sound with up-to-date urban-R&amp;B production. Powered by the Gamble &amp; Huff-penned R&amp;B number one "Lovin' You," as well as the increased visibility of Eddie Levert's sons Gerald and Sean (two-thirds of the hit urban group LeVert), the album gave their career a much-needed shot in the arm. 1989's Serious supplied another big R&amp;B hit in "Have You Had Your Love Today?"; with Nathaniel Best replacing Sammy Strain, 1991's Emotionally Yours and 1993's Heartbreaker also placed very well on the R&amp;B charts. The O'Jays' comeback didn't really extend to the pop side, and didn't attract the sort of critical praise earned by their '70s classics; as the new jack swing craze subsided, so did the group's recording activity, though they remained consistent draws on the live circuit. In 1997, now with Eric Grant joining Levert and Williams, they returned with Love You to Tears. A recording layoff followed, during which the group signed with MCA; they debuted for the label with For the Love..., which was released in 2001. Allmusic by Steve Huey<br /> <br /> Album: Back On Top (1968)<br /> <br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-1080.jpg?t=1296984029" /><br /> <br /> 01. I'll Be Sweeter Tomorrow<br /> 02. I'm So Glad I Found You<br /> 03. Going Going Gone<br /> 04. That's All Right<br /> 05. I Dig Your Act<br /> 06. Look Over Your Shoulder<br /> 07. You're Too Sweet<br /> 08. Just Another Guy<br /> 09. Four For The Price Of One<br /> 10. Love Is Everywhere<br /> 11. Now That I've Found You<br /> 12. I'll Be Seeing You<br /> 13. The Choice<br /> 14. I Miss You<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/848400524/The" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/848400524/The</a><br /> Album: The O'Jays In Philadelphia (1969)<br /> <br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-1705.jpg?t=1296984606" /><br /> 01. One Night Affair<br /> 02. You're The Best Thing Since Candy<br /> 03. Branded Bad<br /> 04. I Should Be Your Lover<br /> 05. Looky Looky (Look At Me Girl)<br /> 06. Deeper In Love With You<br /> 07. Let Me In Your World<br /> 08. Just Can't Get Enough<br /> 09. I've Got The Groove<br /> 10. Medley (Little Green Apples-Something)<br /> 11. It's Too Strong<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/kaNDU9g" target="_blank"></a><br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/848240154/The" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/848240154/The</a><br /> <br /> Album: Super Bad (1971)<br /> <br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-1937.jpg?t=1296984762" /><br /> 01. Now He's Home<br /> 02. Little Brother<br /> 03. Crossroads Of Life<br /> 04. La De La<br /> 05. Peace<br /> 06. Shattered Man<br /> 07. Your Turn This Time<br /> 08. Just To Be With You<br /> 09. Gotta Get My Broom Out<br /> 10. Never Can Say Good Bye<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/848082254/The" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/848082254/The</a><br /> Album: Back Stabbers (1972)<br /> <br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-1406.jpg?t=1296984762" /><br /> <br /> 01. When the World's at Peace<br /> 02. Back Stabbers<br /> 03. Who Am I<br /> 04. (They Call Me) Mr. Lucky<br /> 05. Time to Get Down<br /> 06. 992 Arguments<br /> 07. Listen to the Clock on the Wall<br /> 08. Shiftless, Shady, Jealous Kind of People<br /> 09. Sunshine<br /> 10. Love Train<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/XHCE2nC" target="_blank"></a><br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/848387294/The" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/848387294/The</a><br /> Album: Greatest Hits (1972)<br /> <br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-1859.jpg?t=1296984762" /><br /> <br /> 01. Lonely Drifter<br /> 02. Oh, How You Hurt Me<br /> 03. Whip It On Me Baby<br /> 04. How Does It Feel<br /> 05. Lipstick Traces (On A Cigarette)<br /> 06. Stand Tall<br /> 07. I Cried My Last Tear<br /> 08. Working On Your Case<br /> 09. Crack Up Laughing<br /> 10. Stand In For Love<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/8hyRqFg" target="_blank"></a><br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/848116034/The" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/848116034/The</a><br /> <br /> Album: Ship Ahoy (1973)<br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-1504.jpg?t=1296984762" /><br /> <br /> 01. Put Your Hands Together<br /> 02. Ship Ahoy<br /> 03. This Air I Breath<br /> 04. You Got Your Hooks In Me<br /> 05. For The Love Of Money<br /> 06. Now That We Found Love<br /> 07. Don't Call Me Brother<br /> 08. People Keep Tellin' Me<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/Z5yPnqg" target="_blank"></a><br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/848309711/The" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/848309711/The</a><br /> <br /> Album: Live In London (1974)<br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-355.jpg?t=1296984762" /><br /> <br /> 01. Instrumental Introduction Put You<br /> 02. When The World Is at Piece<br /> 03. Wildflower<br /> 04. Backstabbers<br /> 05. Sunshine<br /> 06. Love Train<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/ubRCD7y" target="_blank"></a><br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/848388234/The" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/848388234/The</a><br /> <br /> Album: Survival (1975)<br /> <br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-1031.jpg?t=1296984762" /><br /> <br /> 01. Give the People What They Want<br /> 02. Let Me Make Love to You<br /> 03. Survival<br /> 04. Where Did We Go Wrong<br /> 05. Rich Get Richer<br /> 06. How Time Flies<br /> 07. What Am I Waiting For<br /> 08. Never Break Us Up<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/UqWRCu3" target="_blank"></a><br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/848273654/The" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/848273654/The</a><br /> Album: Family Reunion (1975)<br /> <br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-2096.jpg?t=1296984762" /><br /> <br /> 01. Unity<br /> 02. Family Reunion<br /> 03. You and Me<br /> 04. She's Only a Woman<br /> 05. Livin' for the Weekend<br /> 06. Stairway to Heaven<br /> 07. I Love Music<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/NEG6tK6" target="_blank"></a><br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/848400604/The" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/848400604/The</a><br /> <br /> Album: Message in the Music (1976)<br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-1784.jpg?t=1296984762" /><br /> <br /> 01. Message in Our Music<br /> 02. A Prayer<br /> 03. Paradise<br /> 04. Make a Joyful Noise<br /> 05. Desire Me<br /> 06. Darlin' Darlin' Baby (Sweet Tender Love)<br /> 07. I Swear, I Love No One But You<br /> 08. Let Life Flow<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/Xjue2AQ" target="_blank"></a><br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/848387324/The" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/848387324/The</a><br /> Album: Travelin' at the Speed of Thought (1977)<br /> <br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-1437.jpg?t=1296984762" /><br /> <br /> 01. Travelin' at the Speed of Thought<br /> 02. We're All in This Thing Together<br /> 03. So Glad I Got You, Girl<br /> 04. Stand Up<br /> 05. Those Lies<br /> 06. Feelings<br /> 07. Work On Me<br /> 08. Let's Spend Some Time Together<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/7eUrvfg" target="_blank"></a><br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/848082294/The" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/848082294/The</a><br /> <br /> Album: Collectors' Items (1977)<br /> <br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-1756.jpg?t=1296985225" /><br /> <br /> 01. Family Reunion<br /> 02. Survival<br /> 03. Give The People What They Want<br /> 04. Let Me Make Love To You<br /> 05. I Love Music<br /> 06. Stairway To Heaven<br /> 07. Backstabbers<br /> 08. For the Love of Money<br /> 09. Sunshine<br /> 10. You Got Your Hooks In Meme<br /> 11. Love Train<br /> 12. Livin' For The Weekend<br /> 13. Wildflower (Live)<br /> 14. Darlin' Darlin' Baby<br /> 15. Brand (I Really Miss You)<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/sH59ADu" target="_blank"></a><br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/848119544/The" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/848119544/The</a><br /> <br /> Album: So Full of Love (1978)<br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-1229.jpg?t=1296985225" /><br /> <br /> 01. Sing My Heart Out<br /> 02. Use Ta Be My Girl<br /> 03. Cry Together<br /> 04. This Time Baby<br /> 05. Brandy (I Really Miss You)<br /> 06. Take Me to the Stars<br /> 07. Help (Somebody Please)<br /> 08. Strokety Stroke<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/848273664/The" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/848273664/The</a><br /> <br /> Album: Identify Yourself (1979)<br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-2125.jpg?t=1296985225" /><br /> <br /> 01. Sing a Happy Song<br /> 02. Get on Out and Party<br /> 03. Identify<br /> 04. So Nice I Tried It Twice<br /> 05. Hurry up and Come Back<br /> 06. Forever Mine<br /> 07. I Want You Here With Me<br /> 08. One in a Million<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/mgRse6J" target="_blank"></a><br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/848387834/The" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/848387834/The</a><br /> <br /> Album: The Year 2000 (1980)<br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-2110.jpg?t=1296985225" /><br /> <br /> 01. The Year 2000<br /> 02. To Prove I Love You<br /> 03. You'll Never Know (All There Is to Know 'Bout My Love)<br /> 04. You're the Girl of My Dreams (Sho Nuff Real)<br /> 05. You Won't Fail<br /> 06. Girl, Don't Let It Get You Down<br /> 07. The Answer's in You<br /> 08. Once Is Not Enough<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/ChdKe2J" target="_blank"></a><br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/848116054/The" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/848116054/The</a><br /> <br /> Album: My Favorite Person (1982)<br /> <br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-915.jpg?t=1296985225" /><br /> <br /> 01. I Just Want to Satisfy You<br /> 02. Your Body's Here With Me (But Your Mind's on the Other Side of Town)<br /> 03. My Favorite Person<br /> 04. One on One<br /> 05. I Like to See Us Get Down<br /> 06. Your True Heart (And Shining Star)<br /> 07. Out in the Real World<br /> 08. Don't Walk Away Mad<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/KGESJaw" target="_blank"></a><br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/848376584/The" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/848376584/The</a><br /> <br /> Album: When Will I See You Again (1983)<br /> <br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-751.jpg?t=1296985225" /><br /> 01. I Can't Stand The Pain<br /> 02. Betcha Don't Know (What Comes After That)<br /> 03. When Will I See You Again<br /> 04. House Of Fire<br /> 05. A Letter To My Friends<br /> 06. Put Our Heads Together<br /> 07. Ain'T Nothin' Wrong With Good Lovin'<br /> 08. Nice And Easy<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/xg58Uhv" target="_blank"></a><br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/848082454/The" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/848082454/The</a><br /> Album: Love And More (1984)<br /> <br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-991.jpg?t=1296985225" /><br /> <br /> 01. I've Got To Fall In Love<br /> 02. Extraordinary Girl<br /> 03. I'm The Kind Of Man<br /> 04. Everybody's Dance Krazy<br /> 05. Summer Fling<br /> 06. I Really Need You Now<br /> 07. Love You Direct<br /> 08. Let Me Show You<br /> 09. Give My Love To The Ladies<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/zsHrHJZ" target="_blank"></a><br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/848387344/The" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/848387344/The</a><br /> Album: Love Fever (1985)<br /> <br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-2261.jpg?t=1296985225" /><br /> <br /> 01. Can't Slow Down<br /> 02. Dollar Bill<br /> 03. All Eyes On America<br /> 04. Just Another Lonely Night<br /> 05. I Wanna Be With You Tonite<br /> 06. Love Fever<br /> 07. I Love America<br /> 08. What A Woman<br /> 09. We're Still Together<br /> 10. What Good Are These Arms Of Mine<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/yxGZ5hU" target="_blank"></a><br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/848388224/The" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/848388224/The</a><br /> <br /> Album: Let Me Touch You (1987)<br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-823.jpg?t=1296985225" /><br /> <br /> 01. Don't Take Your Love Away<br /> 02. Lovin' You<br /> 03. True Love Never Dies<br /> 04. Still Missing<br /> 05. I Just Want Somebody To Love Me<br /> 06. Let Me Touch You<br /> 07. Undercover Lover<br /> 08. No Lies To Cloud My Eyes<br /> 09. Don't Let The Dream Get Away<br /> 10. Cause I Want You Back Again<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/BbECpHw" target="_blank"></a><br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/848387884/The" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/848387884/The</a><br /> <br /> Album: Serious (1989)<br /> <br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-2307.jpg?t=1296985904" /><br /> <br /> 01. Out Of My Mind<br /> 02. Leave It Alone<br /> 03. Have You Had Your Love Today<br /> 04. Serious Hold On Me<br /> 05. Friend Of A Friend<br /> 06. Never Been Better<br /> 07. Rainbow<br /> 08. Fading<br /> 09. Pot Can't Cal The Kettle Black<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/aTKmag8" target="_blank"></a><br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/848332204/The" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/848332204/The</a><br /> <br /> Album: Emotionally Yours (1991)<br /> <br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-787.jpg?t=1296985904" /><br /> <br /> 01. Don't Let Me Down<br /> 02. Something For Nothing<br /> 03. Emotionally Yours (R&amp;B Version)<br /> 04. Respect<br /> 05. Keep On Loving Me<br /> 06. Love &amp; Trust<br /> 07. Don't You Know True Love<br /> 08. Emotionally Yours (Gospel Version)<br /> 09. That's How Love Is<br /> 10. Closer To You<br /> 11. If I Find Love Again<br /> 12. Keep On Pleasin' Me<br /> 13. Lies<br /> 14. Make It Feel Good<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/k9YMkBK" target="_blank"></a><br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/848387914/The" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/848387914/The</a><br /> <br /> Album: Heartbreaker (1993)<br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-2061.jpg?t=1296986366" /><br /> 01. Cryin' The Blues<br /> 02. One Wonderful Girl<br /> 03. Somebody Else Will<br /> 04. Show Me The Right Way<br /> 05. Trouble<br /> 06. Can't Let You Go<br /> 07. Decisions<br /> 08. No Can Do<br /> 09. Heartbreaker<br /> 10. He Loves You<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/2GpFZNN" target="_blank"></a><br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/848387994/The" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/848387994/The</a><br /> <br /> Album: For the Love (2001)<br /> <br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-1590.jpg?t=1296986437" /><br /> 01. Long Distance Lover<br /> 02. Let's Ride<br /> 03. Don't Break My Heart<br /> 04. Put Out The Fire<br /> 05. Come Over To My House<br /> 06. I'm Ready Now<br /> 07. Searching For The Love I Lost<br /> 08. I Don't Know<br /> 09. Latin Lover<br /> 10. Baby Making Love<br /> 11. Sounds Like Me<br /> 12. [Untitled]<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/DMqGDga" target="_blank"></a><br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/848387934/The" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/848387934/The</a><br /> Album: Ultimate Collection (2001)<br /> <br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-666.jpg?t=1296986366" /><br /> 01. I Love Music<br /> 02 Back Stabbers<br /> 03. Love Train<br /> 04. Put Your Hands Together<br /> 05. 992 Arguments<br /> 06. When the World's at Peace<br /> 07. For the Love of Money<br /> 08. Give the People What They Want<br /> 09. Survival<br /> 10. Time to Get Down<br /> 11. Sunshine<br /> 12. You Got Your Hooks in Me<br /> 13. Let Me Make Love to You<br /> 14. Stairway to Heaven<br /> 15. Family Reunion<br /> 16. Livin' for the Weekend<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/qMb429n" target="_blank"></a><br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/848088834/The" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/848088834/The</a><br /> Album: Imagination (2004)<br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-2301.jpg?t=1296986437" /><br /> <br /> 01. Made It Back<br /> 02. Repair Man<br /> 03. Make Up<br /> 04. Imagination<br /> 05. Chauvinistic<br /> 05. Separate Ways<br /> 07. Why You Wanna Settle For Less<br /> 08. Busy Tonight<br /> 09. One Good Woman<br /> 10. I Would Rather Cry<br /> 11. The Christmas Song<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/bH5za8a" target="_blank"></a><br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/848387704/The" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/848387704/The</a><br /> Album: Together We Are One (2004)<br /> <br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-2084.jpg?t=1296986437" /><br /> <br /> 01. All Eyes On Africa<br /> 02. Together We Are One<br /> 03. Your Place Or Mine<br /> 04. I Know What You're Doing (But I'm Too Scared To Do Something About It)<br /> 05. Ruler Of The Universe<br /> 06. Pretty Is As Pretty Does (Just Too Pretty For Words)<br /> 07. Promises<br /> 08. When Sunny Gets Blue<br /> 09. Just Don't Seem To Be My Day<br /> 10. Packin' My Bags (Movin' On)<br /> 11. Hurry Home<br /> 12. This Could Be The Last Time<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/Xqrz24X" target="_blank"></a><br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/848082394/The" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/848082394/The</a><br /> Album: Beautiful Ballads (2006)<br /> <br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-2425.jpg?t=1297020986" /><br /> <br /> 01. Let Me Make Love to You<br /> 02. Stairway to Heaven<br /> 03. Family Reunion<br /> 04. Cry Together<br /> 05. Sunshine<br /> 06. Listen to the Clock on the Wall<br /> 07. Who Am I<br /> 08. Now That We Found Love<br /> 09. You Got Your Hooks in Me<br /> 10. I've Got the Groove<br /> 11. I Should Be Your Lover<br /> 12. Let Me in Your World<br /> 13. Emotionally Yours (Live)<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/mde6r7T" target="_blank"></a><br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/848400544/The" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/848400544/The</a><br /> Album: The Essential (2008)<br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-1326.jpg?t=1297020986" /><br /> <br /> CD1<br /> 01. Lonely Drifter<br /> 02. Lipstick Traces (On A Cigarette)<br /> 03. Stand In For Love<br /> 04. I'll Be Sweeter Tomorrow (Than I Was Today)<br /> 05. There's Someone (Waiting Back Home)<br /> 06. One Night Affair<br /> 07. Deeper (In Love With You)<br /> 08. Back Stabbers<br /> 09. 992 Arguments<br /> 10. Love Train<br /> 11. Time To Get Down<br /> 12. Put Your Hands Together<br /> 13. Sunshine Part 1<br /> 14. You Got Your Hooks In Me<br /> 15. Now That We Found Love<br /> 16. For The Love Of Money<br /> 17. Give The People What They Want<br /> 18. Survival<br /> 19. Let Me Make Love To You<br /> 20. I Love Music<br /> <br /> CD2<br /> 01. Livin' For The Weekend<br /> 02. Stairway To Heaven<br /> 03. Family Reunion<br /> 04. Ship Ahoy (Edited Version)<br /> 05. Message In Our Music<br /> 06. Darlin' Darlin' Baby (Sweet, Tender, Love)<br /> 07. The Big Gangster<br /> 08. Use Ta Be My Girl<br /> 09. Brandy (I Really Miss You)<br /> 10. Cry Together<br /> 11. Forever Mine<br /> 12. Sing A Happy Song<br /> 13. Lovin' You<br /> 14. Wind Beneath My Wings<br /> 15. Emotionally Yours (Gospel Version)<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/JRVNVmm" target="_blank"></a><br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/848249061/The" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/848249061/The</a><br /> Enjoy!!!!</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1238627623608631556-8070067008547930870?l=allsoulandfunk.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/Lwe2bmmg_eUTibn3KPmgy_srHRQ/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/Lwe2bmmg_eUTibn3KPmgy_srHRQ/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/Lwe2bmmg_eUTibn3KPmgy_srHRQ/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/Lwe2bmmg_eUTibn3KPmgy_srHRQ/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/AllSoulAndFunk/~4/2z0eMOCYeDg" height="1" width="1"/>Gildoghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05960087099277816680noreply@blogger.com0http://allsoulandfunk.blogspot.com/2012/01/o.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1238627623608631556.post-87451208868170271142012-01-14T06:14:00.005-08:002012-01-22T12:05:04.460-08:002012-01-22T12:05:04.460-08:00<div class="posterous_autopost"> <span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: large;">Collection of Rick James</span></span><br /> In the late '70s, when the fortunes of Motown Records seemed to be flagging, Rick James came along and rescued the company, providing funky hits that updated the label's style and saw it through into the mid-'80s. Actually, James had been with Motown earlier, though nothing had come of it. After growing up in Buffalo and running away to join the Naval Reserves, he ran away from the Navy to Toronto, where he was in a band with future Buffalo Springfield members Neil Young and Bruce Palmer, and with Goldy McJohn, later of Steppenwolf. As the Mynah Birds, they signed to Motown and recorded, though no record was ever released.<br /> James had a journeyman's career playing bass in various groups before signing again to Motown as an artist, songwriter, and producer. His first single, "You and I" (May 1978), topped the R&amp;B charts and reached the pop Top 40. "Mary Jane" (September 1978) was another hit. Both were on James' debut album, Come Get It! (June 1978), which went gold. Subsequent efforts were not as successful, though Bustin' Out of L Seven (January 1979) featured the R&amp;B hit "Bustin' Out" (April 1979). James returned to form with the number one R&amp;B hit "Give It to Me Baby" (March 1981), featured on the million-selling Street Songs (April 1981), which also featured the hit "Super Freak."<br /> James turned his production attention to resuscitating the career of the Temptations, recently returned to Motown, and "Standing on the Top" (April 1982), credited to the Temptations featuring Rick James, was an R&amp;B Top Ten. (He also produced recordings by Teena Marie and the Mary Jane Girls.) James' follow-up to Street Songs was the gold-selling Throwin' Down (May 1982), which featured the hit "Dance Wit' Me." The title song of Cold Blooded (August 1983) became James' third R&amp;B number one, and the album also featured his hit duet with Smokey Robinson, "Ebony Eyes." James' greatest-hits album Reflections (August 1984) featured the new track "17" (June 1984), which also became a hit. Glow (April 1985) contained Top Ten R&amp;B singles in the title track and "Can't Stop," which was featured in the summer movie blockbuster Beverly Hills Cop. The Flag (June 1986) featured the hit "Sweet and Sexy Thing" (May 1986).<br /> James left Motown for the Reprise division of Warner Bros. Records as of the album Wonderful (July 1988), which featured his number one R&amp;B hit "Loosey's Rap," on which he was accompanied by rapper Roxanne Shante. Nevertheless, his "punk funk" didn't seem to rest comfortably with the trend toward rap/hip-hop. In 1989, James charted briefly with a medley of the Drifters hits "This Magic Moment" and "Dance With Me." In 1990, MC Hammer scored a massive hit with "U Can't Touch This," which consisted of his rap over the instrumental track of "Super Freak." That should have made for a career rebirth, but James was plagued by drug and legal problems that found him more frequently in court and in jail rather than in the recording studio. The majority of his legal woes behind him, James returned in 1997 with Urban Rapsody, which didn't yield any hits but was well accepted by critics. Rick James died of a heart attack on August 6, 2004, at his Los Angeles home. Allmusic by William Ruhlmann<br /> <br /> Album: Come Get It! (1978)<br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-752.jpg?t=1298720651" /><br /> 01. Stone City Band, Hi!<br /> 02. You and I<br /> 03. Sexy Lady<br /> 04. Dream Maker<br /> 05. Be My Lady<br /> 06. Mary Jane<br /> 07. Hollywood<br /> 08. Stone City Band, Bye! <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/9PvVXZX" target="_blank"></a><br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/817756014/Rick" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/817756014/Rick</a><br /> Album: Bustin' Out of L Seven (1979)<br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-1247.jpg?t=1298720650" /><br /> 01. Bustin' Out<br /> 02. High On Your Love Suite / One Mo Hit (Of Your Love)<br /> 03. Love Interlude<br /> 04. Spacey Love<br /> 05. Cop 'N' Blow<br /> 06. Jefferson Ball<br /> 07. Fool On The Street <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/SavvvJD" target="_blank"></a><br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/834361374/Rick" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/834361374/Rick</a><br /> <br /> Album: Fire It Up (1979)<br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-2215.jpg?t=1298720650" /><br /> 01. Fire It Up<br /> 02. Love Gun<br /> 03. Lovin' You Is a Pleasure<br /> 04. Love in the Night<br /> 05. Come into My Life<br /> 06. Stormy Love<br /> 07. When Love Is Gone<br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/TkUv3km" target="_blank"></a><br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/817701604/Rick" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/817701604/Rick</a><br /> Album: Garden of Love (1980)<br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-2264.jpg?t=1298720650" /><br /> 01. Big Time0<br /> 02. Don't Give up on Love<br /> 03. Island Lady<br /> 04. Gettin' It On<br /> 05. Summer Love<br /> 06. Mary Go 'Round<br /> 07. Gettin' It On (In The Sun)<br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/ay95Cw4" target="_blank"></a><br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/817647571/Rick" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/817647571/Rick</a><br /> Album: Street Songs (1981)<br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-1087.jpg?t=1298720650" /><br /> 01. Give It to Me Baby<br /> 02. Ghetto Life<br /> 03. Make Love to Me<br /> 04. Mr. Policeman<br /> 05. Super Freak<br /> 06. Fire and Desire<br /> 07. Call Me Up<br /> 08. Below the Funk (Pass the J) <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/sVcFPKu" target="_blank"></a><br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/834312214/Rick" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/834312214/Rick</a><br /> Album: Throwin' Down (1982)<br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-1376.jpg?t=1298720650" /><br /> 01. Dance Wit' Me<br /> 02. Money Talks<br /> 03. Teardrops<br /> 04. Throwdown<br /> 05. Standing on the Top<br /> 06. Hard to Get<br /> 07. Happy<br /> 08. 69 Times<br /> 09. My Love<br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/dUSAe4q" target="_blank"></a><br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/816844444/Rick" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/816844444/Rick</a><br /> Album: Cold Blooded (1983)<br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-656.jpg?t=1298720650" /><br /> 01. U Bring the Freak Out<br /> 02. Cold Blooded<br /> 03. Ebony Eyes <br /> 04. 1, 2, 3 (You, Her and Me)<br /> 05. Doin' It<br /> 06. New York Town<br /> 07. P.I.M.P. the S.I.M.P. <br /> 08. Tell Me (What You Want) <br /> 09. Unity <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/BKPg6wa" target="_blank"></a><br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/817751894/Rick" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/817751894/Rick</a><br /> Album: Reflections (1984)<br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-832.jpg?t=1298720650" /><br /> 01. 17<br /> 02. Oh What a Night (4 Luv)<br /> 03. You Turn Me On<br /> 04. Fire and Desire<br /> 05. Bustin' Out (On Funk)<br /> 06. You and I<br /> 07. Mary Jane<br /> 08. Dance Wit' Me<br /> 09. Give It to Me Baby<br /> 10. Super Freak <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/Y7NWhTw" target="_blank"></a><br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/834312354/Rick" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/834312354/Rick</a><br /> Album: Glow (1985)<br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-1473.jpg?t=1298720650" /><br /> 01. Can't Stop<br /> 02. Spend The Night With Me<br /> 03. Melody Make Me Dance<br /> 04. Somebody (The Girl's Got)<br /> 05. Glow<br /> 06. Moon Child<br /> 07. Sha La La La La (Come Back Home)<br /> 08. Rock And Roll Control<br /> 09. Glow (Reprise)<br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/Dtrg5aM" target="_blank"></a><br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/816994554/Rick" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/816994554/Rick</a><br /> Album: The Flag (1986)<br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-1474.jpg?t=1298721308" /><br /> 01. Freak Flag<br /> 02. Forever And A Day<br /> 03. Sweet And Sexy Thing<br /> 04. Free To Be Me<br /> 05. Save It For Me<br /> 06. Freak Flag<br /> 07. R U Experienced<br /> 08. Funk In Amerika / Silly Little Man<br /> 09. Slow And Easy Interlude<br /> 10. Slow And Easy <br /> 11. Rick's Raga<br /> 12. Painted Pictures<br /> 13. Freak Flag<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/CeakYXe" target="_blank"></a><br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/816844484/Rick" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/816844484/Rick</a><br /> Album: Wonderful (1988)<br /> <br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-961.jpg?t=1298721308" /><br /> 01. Wonderful<br /> 02. Judy<br /> 03. Loosey's Rap<br /> 04. So Tight<br /> 05. Sexual Luv Affair<br /> 06. Love's Fire<br /> 07. I Believe in It<br /> 08. In the Girls' Room<br /> 09. Hypnotize<br /> 10. Sherry Baby <br /> 11. Hot Summer Nights<br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/gu8WXWc" target="_blank"></a><br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/834304651/Rick" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/834304651/Rick</a><br /> Album: Bustin' Out: The Very Best of Rick James (1994)<br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-2444.gif?t=1298721308" /><br /> Disc 1<br /> 01. You and I<br /> 02. Mary Jane<br /> 03. Dream Maker<br /> 04. Bustin' Out (On Funk)<br /> 05. Love Gun<br /> 06. Big Time<br /> 07. Give It to Me Baby<br /> 08. uper Freak<br /> 09. Ghetto Life<br /> 10. Fire and Desire<br /> 11. Standing on the Top<br /> 12. Hard to Get<br /> 13. She Blew My Mind (69 Times)<br /> 14. Dance Wit' Me<br /> Disc 2<br /> <br /> 01. Teardrops<br /> 02. Cold Blooded<br /> 03. U Bring the Freak Out<br /> 04. Ebony Eyes<br /> 05. 17<br /> 06. You Turn Me On<br /> 07. Glow<br /> 08. Moonchild<br /> 09. Divine Love (So Fine)<br /> 10. Serious Love (Spend the Night)<br /> 11. Starship<br /> 12. Down by Law<br /> 13. Medley<br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/pshvCE4" target="_blank"></a><br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/834356894/Rick" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/834356894/Rick</a><br /> Album: The Ultimate Collection (1997)<br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-805.jpg?t=1298721308" /><br /> 01. Cold Blooded<br /> 02. Give It to Me Baby<br /> 03. You and I<br /> 04. Mary Jane<br /> 05. Super Freak<br /> 06. Dance Wit' Me<br /> 07. Make Love to Me<br /> 08. Love Gun<br /> 09. Bustin' Out<br /> 10. High on Your Love Suite: One Mo Hit (Of Your Love)<br /> 11. Ghetto Life<br /> 12. Ebony Eyes<br /> 13. Fire and Desire<br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/CJV9D6D" target="_blank"></a><br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/816671991/Rick" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/816671991/Rick</a><br /> Album: Urban Rapsody (1997)<br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-1853.jpg?t=1298721308" /><br /> 01. Urban Rapsody<br /> 02. West Coast Thang<br /> 03. Somebody's Watching You<br /> 04. Back In You Again<br /> 05. Turn It Out<br /> 06. Good Ol Days<br /> 07. Player's Way<br /> 08. Never Say You Love Me<br /> 09. It's Time<br /> 10. So Soft So Wet<br /> 11. Bring On The Love<br /> 12. Mama's Eyes<br /> 13. Soul Sista<br /> 14. Favorite Flava<br /> 15. Urban Rhapsody (Reprise) <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/T4XdTfJ" target="_blank"></a><br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/816637604/Rick" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/816637604/Rick</a><br /> Album: Anthology (2002)<br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-2141.jpg?t=1298721308" /><br /> Disc 1<br /> <br /> 01. You and I<br /> 02. Mary Jane<br /> 03. Hollywood<br /> 04. Bustin' Out (On Funk)<br /> 05. Fire It Up<br /> 06. Love Gun<br /> 07. Come Into My Life<br /> 08. When Love Is Gone<br /> 09. Big Time<br /> 10. Island Lady<br /> 11. Give It to Me Baby<br /> 12. Super Freak<br /> 13. Fire and Desire<br /> Disc 2<br /> <br /> 01. Dance Wit' Me<br /> 02. Standing on the Top [12-Inch Version]<br /> 03. Hard to Get<br /> 04. Happy<br /> 05. 69 Times<br /> 06. My Love<br /> 07. U Bring the Freak Out<br /> 08. Cold Blooded<br /> 09. Ebony Eyes<br /> 10. P.I.M.P. the S.I.M.P.<br /> 11. 17 [Single Version]<br /> 12. Glow<br /> 13. Moon Child<br /> 14. Sweet and Sexy Thing<br /> 15. Loosey's Rap<br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/JKfWuxc" target="_blank"></a><br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/817763764/Rick" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/817763764/Rick</a><br /> Album: The Definitive Collection (2006)<br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-356.jpg?t=1298721308" /><br /> 01. You And I<br /> 02. Mary Jane<br /> 03. Bustin' Out (On Funk)<br /> 04. High On Your Love Suite/ One Mo Hit (Of Your Love)<br /> 05. Love Gun<br /> 06. Big Time<br /> 07. Give It To Me Baby<br /> 08. Super Freak (Part 1)<br /> 09. Fire And Desire<br /> 10. Standing On The Top, Part 1<br /> 11. Dance Wit' Me<br /> 12. Cold Blooded<br /> 13. Ebony Eyes<br /> 14. 17<br /> 15. Can't Stop<br /> 16. Glow<br /> 17. Loosey's Rap <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/txbYn3B" target="_blank"></a><br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/834324714/Rick" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/834324714/Rick</a><br /> Album: Deeper Still (2007)<br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-1293.jpg?t=1298721308" /><br /> 01. Deeper Still<br /> 02. Guinnevere<br /> 03. Stop It<br /> 04. Taste<br /> 05. Stroke<br /> 06. Do You Wanna Play<br /> 07. Not Alone<br /> 08. Sapphire<br /> 09. Maybe<br /> 10. Secrets<br /> 11. Funk Wit Me<br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/fwq5qy9" target="_blank"></a><br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/834337384/Rick" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/834337384/Rick</a><br /> <br /> Enjoy!!!!</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1238627623608631556-8745120886817027114?l=allsoulandfunk.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/kga_3JxyQtHP0_sGgyvHchx7bvE/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/kga_3JxyQtHP0_sGgyvHchx7bvE/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/kga_3JxyQtHP0_sGgyvHchx7bvE/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/kga_3JxyQtHP0_sGgyvHchx7bvE/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/AllSoulAndFunk/~4/HZy_tx_inHc" height="1" width="1"/>Gildoghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05960087099277816680noreply@blogger.com2http://allsoulandfunk.blogspot.com/2012/01/rick-james_5528.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1238627623608631556.post-87136908685213380212012-01-10T14:10:00.001-08:002012-01-22T12:06:01.581-08:002012-01-22T12:06:01.581-08:00<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: navy;">Collection of Anita Baker</span></span><br /> <br /> With her classy, refined brand of romantic soul, Anita Baker was one of the definitive quiet storm singers of the '80s. Gifted with a strong, supple alto, Baker was influenced not only by R&amp;B, but jazz, gospel, and traditional pop, which gave her music a distinctly adult sophistication. Smooth and mellow, but hardly lifeless, it made her one of the most popular romantic singers of her time.<br /> <br /> Baker was born January 26, 1958, in Toledo, OH, and raised in nearby Detroit, where she grew up listening to female jazz singers like Sarah Vaughan, Nancy Wilson, and Ella Fitzgerald. At age 12, she began singing a gospel choir, and by age 16 she was performing with several local bands. In 1975, she successfully auditioned for Chapter 8, one of Detroit's most popular acts at the time; the group eventually signed with Ariola and released an album in 1979, but were immediately dropped when the label was acquired by Arista (which didn't care for Baker's vocals). Chastened, Baker worked low-paying jobs in Detroit and eventually found steady work as a receptionist at a law firm. In 1982, Otis Smith -- an executive who'd worked with Chapter 8 -- contacted Baker about recording for his new label Beverly Glen. Happy with her employment benefits and skittish over the experience with Arista, Baker was reluctant at first, but eventually flew out to the West Coast to record her debut album, The Songstress, in 1983. Though it didn't gain quite enough exposure to become a hit, it did help Baker build a strong fan base through word-of-mouth and she was signed by Elektra in 1985.<br /> <br /> Working with producer Michael J. Powell (an old Chapter 8 cohort), Baker released her major-label debut Rapture in 1986. It was a platinum, Grammy-winning smash, appealing to both urban and adult contemporary listeners and producing two all-time quiet storm classics in "Caught Up in the Rapture" and "Sweet Love." Baker toured the world in 1987 and her guest appearance on the Winans track "Ain't Got No Need to Worry" won a Grammy. Her equally stylish follow-up album, Giving You the Best That I Got, appeared in 1988, spawning more staples in the title track and "Just Because." "Giving You the Best That I Got" also won Baker two more Grammys, for Best Female R&amp;B Vocal and Best R&amp;B Song. For her third Elektra album, Baker decided to handle a greater share of the songwriting, hence the title Compositions, which was released in 1990 and featured even stronger jazz inflections than Baker's previous work (not to mention all live instruments).<br /> <br /> Following Compositions, Baker took a break from recording and touring; after having her first son in 1993, she returned to the studio to craft Rhythm of Love, which was released in 1994. In the years that followed, Baker was mostly silent, despite her fans' clamoring for a jazz album; instead, she raised her family and became embroiled in contract disputes with Elektra, which eventually led her to move to Atlantic. She began working on a new album in 2000, but had to start over from scratch due to defective recording equipment that made the original tracks unsalvageable. In 2004 it was announced that she had signed with Blue Note and still working on her new album. In the meantime, the Atlantic imprint Rhino released Night of Rapture: Live, a 1987 concert originally available on video. Baker finally returned to the studio in 2003 and issued My Everything, her first album in 10 years. Two years later she released her first holiday album, Christmas Fantasy. Allmusic by Steve Huey<br /> <br /> <br /> Album: The Songstress (1983)<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-1052.jpg?t=1293372649" /><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> 01. Angel<br /> 02. You're The Best Thing Yet<br /> 03. Feel The Need<br /> 04. Squeeze Me<br /> 05. No More Tears<br /> 06. Sometimes<br /> 07. Will You Be Mine<br /> 08. Do You Believe Me<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /><a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/837226154/Anita" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/837226154/Anita</a> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Album: Rapture (1986)<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-2287.jpg?t=1293372649" /><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> 01. Sweet Love<br /> 02. You Bring Me Joy<br /> 03. Caught Up In The Rapture<br /> 04. Been So Long<br /> 05. Mystery<br /> 06. No One In The World<br /> 07. Same Ole Love<br /> 08. Watch Your Step<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /><a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/846626731/Anita" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/846626731/Anita</a> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Album: Giving You the Best That I Got (1988)<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-1054.jpg?t=1293372649" /><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> 01. Priceless<br /> 02. Lead Me Into Love<br /> 03. Giving You The Best That I Got<br /> 04. Good Love<br /> 05. Rules<br /> 06. Good Enough<br /> 07. Just Because<br /> 08. You Belong To Me<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /><a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/846626741/Anita" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/846626741/Anita</a> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Album: Compositions (1990)<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-654.jpg?t=1293372649" /><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> 01. Talk To Me<br /> 02. Perfect Love Affair<br /> 03. Whatever It Takes<br /> 04. Soul Inspiration<br /> 05. Lonely<br /> 06. No One To Blame<br /> 07. More Than You Know<br /> 08. Love You To The Letter<br /> 09. Fairy Tales<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /><a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/846652781/Anita" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/846652781/Anita</a> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Album: Rhythm Of Love (1994)<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-1913.jpg?t=1293372649" /><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> 01. Rhythm Of Love<br /> 02. The Look Of Love<br /> 03. Body And Soul<br /> 04. Baby<br /> 05. I Apologize<br /> 06. Plenty Of Room<br /> 07. It's Been You<br /> 08. You Belong To Me<br /> 09. Wrong Man<br /> 10. Only For A While<br /> 11. Sometimes I Wonder Why<br /> 12. My Funny Valentine<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /><a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/837249851/Anita" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/837249851/Anita</a> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Album: The Best Of Anita Baker (2002)<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-869.jpg?t=1293372649" /><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> 01. Angel<br /> 02. You're The Best Thing Yet<br /> 03. No More Tears<br /> 04. Sweet Love<br /> 05. Caught Up In The Rapture<br /> 06. You Bring Me Joy<br /> 07. Same Ole Love (365 Days A Year)<br /> 08. No One In The World<br /> 09. Ain't No Need To Worry<br /> 10 Giving You the Best That I Got<br /> 11. Good Love<br /> 12. Just Because<br /> 13. Lead Me Into Love<br /> 14. Fairy Tales<br /> 15. Talk To Me<br /> 16. Body And Soul<br /> 17. I Apologize<br /> 18. It's Been You<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /><a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/846626831/Anita" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/846626831/Anita</a> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Album: My Everything (2004)<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-2436.jpg?t=1293372649" /><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> 01. You're My Everything<br /> 02. How Could You<br /> 03. In My Heart<br /> 04. Serious<br /> 05. How Does It Feel<br /> 06. Like You Used To Do<br /> 07. Close Your Eyes<br /> 08. You're My Everything Revisited<br /> 09. I Can't Sleep<br /> 10. Men In My Life<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /><a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/837262131/Anita" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/837262131/Anita</a> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Album: A Night of Rapture Live (2004)<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cpver.jpg?t=1293372649" /><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> 01. Caught Up In The Rapture<br /> 02 Mystery<br /> 03. Been So Long<br /> 04. No One In The World<br /> 05. Same Ole Love (365 Days a Year)<br /> 06. Watch Your Step<br /> 07. Moondance<br /> 08. You Bring Me Joy<br /> 09. Sweet Love<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /><a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/846606584/Anita" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/846606584/Anita</a> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Enjoy!!!!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1238627623608631556-8713690868521338021?l=allsoulandfunk.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/WLpIdQO3lMY87q5qE6k8OC9r7s8/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/WLpIdQO3lMY87q5qE6k8OC9r7s8/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/WLpIdQO3lMY87q5qE6k8OC9r7s8/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/WLpIdQO3lMY87q5qE6k8OC9r7s8/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/AllSoulAndFunk/~4/-1FSnsKKAo0" height="1" width="1"/>Gildoghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05960087099277816680noreply@blogger.com0http://allsoulandfunk.blogspot.com/2012/01/anita-baker.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1238627623608631556.post-58653441588314835772012-01-07T14:40:00.001-08:002012-01-22T12:08:36.977-08:002012-01-22T12:08:36.977-08:00<div class="posterous_autopost"> <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: navy;">Collection of Slave</span></span><br /> <br /> Arguably the hottest of the '70s Ohio funk bands, Slave had a great run in the late '70s and early '80s. Trumpeter Steve Washington formed the group in Dayton in 1975. Vocalist Floyd Miller teamed with Tom Lockett Jr, Charlie Bradley, Mark Adams, Mark Hicks, Danny Webster, Orion Wilhoite, and Tim Dozier. Vocalists Steve Arrington and Starleana Young came aboard in 1978, with Arrington ultimately becoming lead vocalist. Their first big hit was the thumping single "Slide" in 1977 for Cotillion, where they remained until 1984. Their best tracks were lyrically simple and at times silly, but the arrangements and rhythms were intense and hypnotic. Other Top Ten R&amp;B hits were "Just a Touch of Love" in 1979, "Watching You" in 1980, and "Snap Shot" in 1981. Young, Washington, and Lockett departed to form Aurra in 1979. Arrington himself left in the early '80s. They added Charles Carter, Delburt Taylor, Sam Carter, Kevin Johnson, and Roger Parker as replacements and continued on, though much less successfully, into the late '80s. They moved to Atlantic for one LP in 1984, then switched to the Atlanta-based Ichiban in 1986 for singles and LPs that were just a shade of the former vibrant Slave sound. Their most recent release was The Funk Strikes Back in 1992. Rhino issued Stellar Funk: The Best of Slave, a first-rate anthology of their finest cuts, in 1994. Allmusic by Ron Wynn<br /> Album: Hardness Off The World (1977)<br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-274.jpg?t=1299426721" /><br /> <br /> 01. Life Can Be Happy<br /> 02. The Great American Funk Song<br /> 03. Can't Get Enough of You<br /> 04. Baby Sinister<br /> 05. The World's on Hard<br /> 06. The Party Song<br /> 07. We Can Make Love<br /> 08. Volcano Rupture<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/820122551/Slave" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/820122551/Slave</a><br /> Album: Slave (1977)<br /> <br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-1893.jpg?t=1299426721" /><br /> <br /> 01. Slide<br /> 02. Screw Your Wig On Tite<br /> 03. Party Hardy<br /> 04. Son Of Slide<br /> 05. You And Me<br /> 06. Love Me<br /> 07. The Happiest Days<br /> 08. Separated<br /> 09. Slide (Single Version)<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/PyvgHyG" target="_blank"></a><br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/820122561/Slave" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/820122561/Slave</a><br /> Album: The Concept (1978)<br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-1064.jpg?t=1299426721" /><br /> <br /> 01. Stellar Fungk<br /> 02. Way You Love Is Heaven, the<br /> 03. Thank You Lord<br /> 04. Drac Is Back<br /> 05. We've Got Your Party<br /> 06. Just Freak<br /> 07. Coming Soon<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/8yWZztX" target="_blank"></a><br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/834419444/Slave" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/834419444/Slave</a><br /> Album: Just A Touch Of Love (1979)<br /> <br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-581.jpg?t=1299426721" /><br /> <br /> 01. Just A Touch Of Love<br /> 02. Are You Ready For Love<br /> 03. Funky Lady (Foxy Lady)<br /> 04. Roots<br /> 05. Painted Pictures<br /> 06. Thank You<br /> 07. Shine<br /> 08. Warning<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/hXcmyUX" target="_blank"></a><br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/zQ3JQWy/Slave" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/zQ3JQWy/Slave</a><br /> Album: Stone Jam (1980)<br /> <br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-905.jpg?t=1299426721" /><br /> <br /> 01. Let's Spend Some Time<br /> 02. Feel My Love<br /> 03. Starting Over<br /> 04. Sizzlin' Hot<br /> 05. Watching You<br /> 06. Dreamin'<br /> 07. Never Get Away<br /> 08. Stone Jam<br /> 09. Feel My Love (Disco Mix)<br /> 10. Sizzlin' Hot (Single Version)<br /> 11. Watching You (Single Version)<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/2GS3cdX" target="_blank"></a><br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/820126641/Slave" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/820126641/Slave</a><br /> Album: Show Time (1981)<br /> <br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-1603.jpg?t=1299426721" /><br /> <br /> 01. Snap Shot<br /> 02. Party Lites<br /> 03. Spice of Life (Oh Yes, You're the Best)<br /> 04. Smokin'<br /> 05. Wait for Me<br /> 06. Steal Your Heart<br /> 07. For the Love of U<br /> 08. Funken Town<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/Etfr3WB" target="_blank"></a><br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/834419664/Slave" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/834419664/Slave</a><br /> Album: Visions Of Lite (1982)<br /> <br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-1096.jpg?t=1299426721" /><br /> <br /> 01. Intro (Come to Blow Ya Mind)<br /> 02. Do You Like It...(Girl)<br /> 03. I'll Be Gone<br /> 04. Friday Nites<br /> 05. Be My Babe<br /> 06. Sweet Thang<br /> 07. Stay in My Life<br /> 08. Visions<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/h3EKCMR" target="_blank"></a><br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/820111481/Slave" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/820111481/Slave</a> <br /> Album: Bad Enuff (1983)<br /> <br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-837.jpg?t=1299426721" /><br /> <br /> 01. Steppin' Out<br /> 02. Bad Girl<br /> 03. Turn You Out (In &amp; Out)<br /> 04. Shake It Up<br /> 05. Dance<br /> 06. Show Down<br /> 07. Rendezvous<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/820124801/Slave" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/820124801/Slave</a><br /> Album: New Plateau (1984)<br /> <br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-2147.jpg?t=1299426721" /><br /> <br /> 01. Jungle Dance<br /> 02. E.Z. Lovin' You<br /> 03. K.O.G.<br /> 04. Ooohh<br /> 05. The Word Is Out<br /> 06. Share Your (L.O.V.E.)<br /> 07. Forever Mine<br /> 08. Motorway<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/egcYs6n" target="_blank"></a><br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/834419624/Slave" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/834419624/Slave</a><br /> Album: Unchaied At Last (1985)<br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-389.jpg?t=1299428063" /><br /> <br /> 01. Jazzy Lady<br /> 02. I'd Like To Get You<br /> 03. Don't U Be Afraid<br /> 04. All We Need Is Time<br /> 05. Thrill Me<br /> 06. Don't Waste My Time<br /> 07. It's My Heart That's Breakin'<br /> 08. Babe Show Me<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/4hbVvZx" target="_blank"></a><br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/820107961/Slave" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/820107961/Slave</a> <br /> Album: Make Believe (1987)<br /> <br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-508.jpg?t=1299428063" /><br /> <br /> 01. Juicy-O<br /> 02. Chillin'<br /> 03. You (Got The Power To Say No)<br /> 04. You Take My Breath Away<br /> 05. Flashdance<br /> 06. Holiday<br /> 07. I Like Your Style<br /> 08. Lonely Girls<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/huAtN92" target="_blank"></a><br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/820122541/Slave" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/820122541/Slave</a><br /> Album: 88 (1988)<br /> <br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-677.jpg?t=1299428063" /><br /> <br /> 01. Shine<br /> 02. Because Of You<br /> 03. So Fine<br /> 04. Barbara Jean Blvd.<br /> 05. Dangerous<br /> 06. Summertime Girls<br /> 07. Slide '88<br /> 08. Bottoms Up<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/3SA7fxb" target="_blank"></a><br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/820315854/Slave" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/820315854/Slave</a> <br /> Album: Rebirth (1991)<br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-1337.jpg?t=1299428063" /><br /> <br /> 01. Are You Ready<br /> 02. The Way You Move<br /> 03. My Everything<br /> 04. Everybody's Talking<br /> 05. Thrill Me<br /> 06. Victim Of Circumstance<br /> 07. I Love You<br /> 08. Andy's Ways<br /> 09. Behind Closed Doors<br /> 10. How Is This Love<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/t76vsFq" target="_blank"></a><br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/834419574/Slave" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/834419574/Slave</a><br /> Album: The Funk Strikes Back (1992)<br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-808.jpg?t=1299428063" /><br /> <br /> 01. Intro<br /> 02. Hangin' Out<br /> 03. She's Just That Kinda Girl<br /> 04. Just A Little Bit A-Love<br /> 05. Barbara Jean Blvd.<br /> 06. So, So Good<br /> 07. Spending Time Watching Ladies<br /> 08. Love It or Leave It<br /> 09. Gimmie Just A Little Bit Mo<br /> 10. I Won't Stop<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/HWbjRnh" target="_blank"></a><br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/820111501/Slave" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/820111501/Slave</a><br /> Album: Stellar Fungk: Best of Slave (1994)<br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-575.jpg?t=1299428063" /><br /> <br /> 01. Slide<br /> 02. The Party Song<br /> 03. Stellar Fungk<br /> 04. Are You Ready For Love<br /> 05. Just A Touch of Love<br /> 06. Stone Jam<br /> 07. Watching You<br /> 08. Steal Your Heart<br /> 09. Snap Shot<br /> 10. Wait For Me<br /> 11. Nobody Can Be You<br /> 12. Weak At The Knees<br /> 13. Dancin' In The Key Of Life<br /> 14. Feel So Real<br /> 15. Way Out<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/evqvFr8" target="_blank"></a><br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/820144581/Slave" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/820144581/Slave</a><br /> Album: Masters Of The Fungk (1995)<br /> <br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-1124.jpg?t=1299428063" /><br /> <br /> 01. Slide<br /> 02. Thrill Me<br /> 03. Just a Touch of Love<br /> 04. I Like Your Style<br /> 05. How Is This Love 2 U<br /> 06. Watching You<br /> 07. U Take My Breath Away<br /> 08. Funky Like a Lunatic<br /> 09. Juicy-O<br /> 10. Barbara Jean Blvd<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/6BffrBz" target="_blank"></a><br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/834419604/Slave" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/834419604/Slave</a><br /> <br /> Enjoy!!!!</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1238627623608631556-5865344158831483577?l=allsoulandfunk.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/93K4MZNtzt8J4zJgnpxMahjobhk/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/93K4MZNtzt8J4zJgnpxMahjobhk/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/93K4MZNtzt8J4zJgnpxMahjobhk/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/93K4MZNtzt8J4zJgnpxMahjobhk/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/AllSoulAndFunk/~4/Ge5SWuDI4Mo" height="1" width="1"/>Gildoghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05960087099277816680noreply@blogger.com3http://allsoulandfunk.blogspot.com/2012/01/slave.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1238627623608631556.post-23564812933768101252012-01-03T15:38:00.001-08:002012-01-22T12:09:46.227-08:002012-01-22T12:09:46.227-08:00<div class="posterous_autopost"> <span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: large;">Collection of Maze</span></span><br /> <br /> Combining a Philadelphia soul sound with a strong appreciation of Marvin Gaye, Maze featuring Frankie Beverly was among the top R&amp;B acts of the late '70s and '80s. The distinctive Maze and its charismatic lead singer, founder, producer, and songwriter Beverly didn't have many pop hits, but they were extremely popular among soul and urban contemporary audiences and enjoyed at least six or seven gold albums. Beverly was born Howard Beverly in Philadelphia, PA, on December 6, 1946; he started calling himself Frankie after hearing Frankie Lymon &amp; the Teenagers (a major doo wop group) when he was only nine years old in 1956. Before that, Beverly had been singing gospel in church, and it was Lymon who made him realize that he wanted to perform secular music. That isn't to say that Beverly's appreciation of gospel ever went away; the gospel influence remained when he was in his forties and fifties, but secular R&amp;B would be his main focus. When Beverly was 12, he joined the Philly doo wop group the Silhouettes (who were known for their hit "Get a Job") and went on tour with them in 1959. Then, in the early '60s, he founded and led a short-lived doo wop/soul vocal group called the Blenders. After the Blenders' breakup, a 17-year-old Beverly founded another vocal group in 1963: the Butlers, who favored a Northern soul approach. The Butlers never became well-known nationally, although they did provide a few singles (including "The Sun's Message" and "She Tried to Kiss Me") and recorded for small, Philly based labels like Fairmount, Liberty Bell, and Guyden. The Butlers also recorded for Gamble Records, a small label that was named after producer/songwriter Kenny Gamble (who went on to co-own a huge R&amp;B empire when he ran Philadelphia International Records with fellow Philadelphian Leon Huff in the '70s). It was in 1970 that Beverly founded the band that eventually came to be known as Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly. Originally, Maze went by Raw Soul; using that name, it recorded three singles for Philly's small Gregar label in the early '70s (one of which was a cover of bluesman Taj Mahal's "Today May Not Be Your Day"). Although Beverly was born and raised in Philly, he has been quoted as saying that he never thought of himself as part of the Philly sound, and while his band does have Philly influences, it didn't fit into either the Gamble &amp; Huff/Philadelphia International school of Philly soul or the Thom Bell/Linda Creed school (which the Delfonics, the Moments, and the Stylistics were a part of). Further, Raw Soul's sound owed as much to Marvin Gaye and the Isley Brothers as it did to any of the soulsters who came out of Philly in the '60s or '70s.<br /> Feeling out of place in his home town, Beverly moved Raw Soul to the San Francisco Bay Area in 1971. Raw Soul had been playing the San Francisco/Oakland scene for several years when Beverly's idol, Marvin Gaye, became aware of the band. Quite impressed by Beverly's singing and songwriting, Gaye sang Raw Soul's praises to Capitol and helped them land a deal with that major label in 1976. One thing Gaye didn't like about Beverly's band was the name Raw Soul. The late soul giant insisted on a name change and after considering a few other names (including Karma and Charisma), Raw Soul officially became Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly in 1976. (The name Karma wouldn't have worked because an obscure, L.A.-based funk/jazz outfit called Karma was recording for A&amp;M around 1976-1977).<br /> Maze's self-titled debut album was released by Capitol in 1977; that album (which contains the hits "Happy Feelin's," "While I'm Alone," and "Lady of Magic") went gold and earned Maze an extremely devoted following. The band's 1977 lineup consisted of Beverly on lead vocals and rhythm guitar, Wayne Thomas on lead guitar, Sam Porter on keyboards, Ronald "Roame" Loary and McKinley "Bug" Williams on percussion and background vocals, and Joe Provost on drums. In 1978, Provost was replaced by Ahaguna G. Sun, formerly of a little-known soul/funk group called Sunbear; subsequently, Sun was replaced by Billy "Shoes" Johnson. There were other personnel changes along the way; keyboardist Phillip Woo (formerly of Roy Ayers' band Ubiquity) joined Maze in 1980, and Ron Smith was the guitarist who replaced Thomas. But regardless of who was coming or going, Maze always reflected Beverly's vision -- Beverly was to Maze what George Clinton was to Parliament/Funkadelic. 1978 saw the release of Maze's second album, Golden Time of Day, which contains the number-nine R&amp;B hit "Workin' Together." Golden Time of Day went gold, as did 1979's Inspiration and 1980's Joy and Pain (the album that gave us the major hit "Southern Girl"). In the late '70s, Maze earned a reputation for having one of the best live shows in R&amp;B and their first live album, Live in New Orleans (a two-LP set), came out in 1981. Another live double-LP, Live in Los Angeles, was released in 1986, which was the year after Maze's funky "Back in Stride" reached number one on Billboard's R&amp;B singles chart and became their biggest hit ever.<br /> In 1989, Maze left Capitol for Warner Bros. and recorded Silky Soul; the title track, an ode to Marvin Gaye, was a major hit. By that time, Maze was receiving a lot of attention from the rap world -- their recordings were being sampled extensively by hip-hoppers. In 1988, rapper Rob Base used the chorus of Maze's "Joy and Pain" on a single that had the same title -- unfortunately, Base did so without permission and Beverly threatened legal action. Maze didn't enjoy many hits in the '90s, although their live shows continued to be well-received by a very devoted fan base. Allmusic by Alex Henderson<br /> Album: Maze (1977)<br /> <br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-261.jpg?t=1301951716" /><br /> <br /> 01. Time Is on My Side<br /> 02. Happy Feelin's<br /> 03. Color Blind<br /> 04. Lady of Magic<br /> 05. While I'm Alone<br /> 06. You<br /> 07. Look at California<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/KKNz64d" target="_blank"></a><br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/846539171/Maze" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/846539171/Maze</a><br /> <br /> Album: Golden Time of Day (1978)<br /> <br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-974.jpg?t=1301951716" /><br /> <br /> 01. Travelin' Man<br /> 02. Song for My Mother<br /> 03. You're Not the Same<br /> 04. Workin' Together<br /> 05. Golden Time of Day<br /> 06. I Wish You Well<br /> 07. I Need You <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/837078451/Maze" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/837078451/Maze</a><br /> <br /> Album: Inspiration (1979)<br /> <br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-325.jpg?t=1301951716" /><br /> <br /> 01. Lovely Inspiration<br /> 02. Feel That You're Feelin'<br /> 03. Call on Me<br /> 04. Timin'<br /> 05. Welcome Home<br /> 06. Woman Is a Wonder<br /> 07. Ain't It Strange<br /> 08.Lovely Inspiration [Instrumental Version]<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/zRJt8T7" target="_blank"></a><br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/846539201/Maze" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/846539201/Maze</a><br /> <br /> Album: Joy and Pain (1980)<br /> <br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-521.jpg?t=1301951716" /><br /> <br /> 01. Changing Times<br /> 02. The Look in Your Eyes<br /> 03. Family<br /> 04. Roots [Instrumental]<br /> 05. Joy and Pain<br /> 06. Southern Girl<br /> 07. Happiness<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/837078471/Maze" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/837078471/Maze</a><br /> <br /> Album: Live in New Orleans (1981)<br /> <br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-549.jpg?t=1301951716" /><br /> <br /> 01. Changing Times<br /> 02. Joy and Pain<br /> 03. Southern Girl<br /> 04. Look at California<br /> 05. Feel That You're Feelin'<br /> 06. The Look in Your Eyes<br /> 07. Running Away<br /> 08. Before I Let Go<br /> 09. We Need Love to Live<br /> 10. Reason<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/pb5acPb" target="_blank"></a><br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/846539271/Maze" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/846539271/Maze</a><br /> <br /> Album: We Are One (1983)<br /> <br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-2136.jpg?t=1301951716" /><br /> <br /> 01. Love Is the Key<br /> 02. Right on Time<br /> 03. Your Own Kind of Way<br /> 04. I Wanna Thank You<br /> 05. We Are One<br /> 06. Never Let You Down<br /> 07. I Love You Too Much<br /> 08. Metropolis<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/837073801/Maze" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/837073801/Maze</a><br /> <br /> Album: Can't Stop the Love (1985)<br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-1926.jpg?t=1301951716" /><br /> <br /> 01. Back in Stride<br /> 02. Can't Stop the Love<br /> 03. Reachin' Down Inside<br /> 04. Too Many Games<br /> 05. I Want to Feel I'm Wanted<br /> 06. Magic<br /> 07. A Place in My Heart<br /> 08. Twilight<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/846542281/Maze" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/846542281/Maze</a> <br /> <br /> Album: Live in Los Angeles (1986)<br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-1974.jpg?t=1301951716" /><br /> <br /> 01. Running Away<br /> 02. Too Many Games<br /> 03. I Wanna Thank You<br /> 04. You<br /> 05. Happy Feelings<br /> 06. Feel That You're Feelin'<br /> 07. I Want To Feel I'm Wanted<br /> 08. We Are One<br /> 09. Back In Stride<br /> 10. Freedom South Africa<br /> 11. I Wanna Be With You<br /> 12. Dees Song<br /> 13. When You Love Someone<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/KSF2W6V" target="_blank"></a><br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/846539211/Maze" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/846539211/Maze</a> <br /> <br /> Album: Silky Soul (1989)<br /> <br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-1335.jpg?t=1301951716" /><br /> <br /> 01. Silky Soul<br /> 02. Can't Get Over You<br /> 03. Just Us<br /> 04. Somebody Else's Arms<br /> 05. Midnight<br /> 06. Love's on the Run<br /> 07. Change Our Ways<br /> 08. Songs of Love<br /> 09. Mandela<br /> 10. Africa<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/MXJNBun" target="_blank"></a><br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/837035404/Maze" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/837035404/Maze</a><br /> <br /> Album: Back to Basics (1993)<br /> <br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-1126.jpg?t=1301952151" /><br /> <br /> 01. Nobody Knows What You Feel Inside<br /> 02. Love Is<br /> 03. The Morning After<br /> 04. Laid Back Girl<br /> 05. What Goes Up<br /> 06. In Time<br /> 07. All Night Love<br /> 08. Don't Wanna Lose Your Love<br /> 09. Twilight<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/tweGSZZ" target="_blank"></a><br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/846548014/Maze" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/846548014/Maze</a> <br /> <br /> Album: Greatest Slow Jams (1998)<br /> <br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-1413.jpg?t=1301952353" /><br /> <br /> 01. Happy Feelin's<br /> 02. I Wish You Well<br /> 03. Lovely Inspiration<br /> 04. Happiness<br /> 05. Family<br /> 06. Reason<br /> 07. We Are One<br /> 08. I Wanna Thank You<br /> 09. I Love You Too Much<br /> 10. Your Own Kind of Way<br /> 11. Reachin' Down Inside<br /> 12. A Place in My Heart<br /> 13. When You Love Someone<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/tShGF2v" target="_blank"></a><br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/837000804/Maze" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/837000804/Maze</a><br /> <br /> Album: Anthology (1996)<br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-1632.jpg?t=1301952479" /><br /> CD1<br /> 01. While I'm Alone<br /> 02. Lady Of Magic<br /> 03. Workin' Together<br /> 04. Golden Time Of Day<br /> 05. Feel That You're Feelin'<br /> 06. Lovely Inspiration<br /> 07. Southern Girl<br /> 08. Joy And Pain<br /> 09. Happy Feelings (Live)<br /> 10. Reason<br /> <br /> CD2<br /> 01. Running Way<br /> 02. Before I Let Go<br /> 03. Love Is The Key<br /> 04. Never Let You Down<br /> 05. I Wanna Thank You<br /> 06. Your Own Kind Of Way<br /> 07. Back In Stride<br /> 08. Too Many Games<br /> 09. I Wanna Be With You<br /> 10. When You Love Somebody<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/v7krcMF" target="_blank"></a><br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/836937341/Maze" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/836937341/Maze</a><br /> Album: Greatest Hits (2004)<br /> <br /> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-444.jpg?t=1301952479" /><br /> <br /> 01. Workin' Together<br /> 02. Golden Time of Day<br /> 03. Feel That You're Feelin' <br /> 04. Southern Girl<br /> 05. Running Away<br /> 06. Joy and Pain<br /> 07. Before I Let Go<br /> 08. Love Is the Key<br /> 09. Never Let Me Down<br /> 10. We Are One<br /> 11. I Wanna Thank You<br /> 12. Back in Stride<br /> 13. Too Many Games<br /> 14. I Wanna Be With You<br /> 15. Happy Feelin's [Live]<br /> 16. Can't Get Over You<br /> 17. Silky Soul<br /> 18. The Morning After<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/hvcY5jK" target="_blank"></a><br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/837078501/Maze" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/837078501/Maze</a> <br /> Enjoy!!!!</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1238627623608631556-2356481293376810125?l=allsoulandfunk.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/oZN34dPONvXAXSL8DlwNGH_U51I/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/oZN34dPONvXAXSL8DlwNGH_U51I/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/oZN34dPONvXAXSL8DlwNGH_U51I/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/oZN34dPONvXAXSL8DlwNGH_U51I/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/AllSoulAndFunk/~4/VWV1Tziz9h4" height="1" width="1"/>Gildoghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05960087099277816680noreply@blogger.com2http://allsoulandfunk.blogspot.com/2012/01/maze.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1238627623608631556.post-447951977635566102011-12-28T13:46:00.001-08:002011-12-28T13:46:18.381-08:002011-12-28T13:46:18.381-08:00<div class='posterous_autopost'><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: blue;">Collection of Keni Burke</span></span><p /> Keni Burke has a three-decade career that includes singing with the Five Stairsteps and being a top session musician. Born Kenneth M. Burke on September 28, 1953, in Chicago, he first tasted musical stardom in his teens as a member of the family group the Five Stairsteps, best known for the 1970 million-selling single "O-o-h Child." The Chicago-based group was dubbed "the First Family of Soul" because of their successful five-year chart run; the moniker was later passed on to the Jackson 5. Initially a teenage five-member brothers and sister vocal group made up of the offspring of Betty and Clarence Burke, the Five Stairsteps (named by Mrs. Burke who thought her kids looked like stair steps when lined up according to their age) featured lead singer Clarence Jr., Alohe, James, Dennis, and 13-year-old Kenneth. Most of the members attended Harlan High School. Clarence Sr. was a detective for the Chicago Police Department and a strict and loving father. Like the Jackson 5's father Joe Jackson, "Papa Burke," as he was called, had a passion for music and honed his children into a talented singing and dancing group. He backed the group on bass guitar, managed them, and co-wrote songs with Clarence Jr. and Gregory Fowler. After winning first prize in a talent contest at the legendary Regal Theater, the Five Stairsteps were beset with recording contract offers. A close neighbor and family friend was Fred Cash of the Impressions, who introduced the group to Curtis Mayfield. Signed to Mayfield's Windy City imprint, which was distributed by Philadelphia-based Cameo Parkway Records, their first single was the Burkes-written ballad "You Waited Too Long" b/w the upbeat "Don't Waste Your Time," a Mayfield song. A double-sided hit in Chicago, the A-side, "You Waited Too Long," charted number 16 R&amp;B in spring of 1966, and the hits kept coming. Around the end of 1967, Cameo-Parkway folded and Windy C switched to Art Kass' New York-based Buddah Records through former Cameo-Parkway executive Neil Bogart who joined the new label as co-president. The group's second album, Family Portrait (complete with a montage of Burke family photos), was recorded and produced in Chicago by Clarence Jr. With the addition of their three-year-old brother, the group became the Five Stairsteps &amp; Cubie. Family Portrait yielded two hit singles, "Something's Missing" and a cover of Jimmy Charles and the Revelletts' hit "A Million to One." The group often toured with the Impressions. Signing with Buddah Records, the group was once again known as the Five Stairsteps. In the spring of 1970, the group released their sole certified million-seller and biggest pop hit, "O-o-h Child" (written by Stan Vincent), which hit number 14 R&amp;B and number eight op. The flip side, a cover of Lennon and McCartney' "Dear Prudence," charted number 49 R&amp;B. The following year, the group resurfaced as the Stairsteps with two charting Buddah singles: "Didn't It Look So Easy" and "I Love You-Stop." The group appeared in the 1970 movie Soul to Soul, a documentary of a benefit concert filmed at New York's Yankee Stadium and on the NY-produced, nationally syndicated show Soul. In the early '70s, sister Alohe married and both she and Cubie left the group, which now billed themselves as the Stairsteps. Billy Preston introduced the Stairsteps to the Beatles, and the group signed with George Harrison's Dark Horse label distributed by A&amp;M Records. An album, 2nd Resurrection, was released in February 1976, produced by Billy Preston, Robert Margouleff, and the Stairsteps. "From Us to You," written by Clarence Jr. and Kenneth Burke, was the group's biggest hit since "O-o-h Child," peaking at number ten R&amp;B in early 1976. The follow-up single, "Passado," received airplay in Chicago, New York, and other markets. Kenneth sang, played bass, and wrote both songs on the third single, "Tell Me Why" b/w "Salaam." After the Stairsteps disbanded, Kenneth remained with Dark Horse as a solo artist. His self-produced debut solo LP, Keni Burke, was released in August 1977. The singles were "Keep on Singing" and the brassy "Shuffle" b/w "From Me to You," an instrumental remake of "From Us to You." Becoming an in-demand session bass player, he can be heard on everyone from Sly &amp; the Family Stone, Natalie Cole, Billy Preston, Les McCann, the Emotions, Raffi, and the Four Tops to Redman, Terry Callier, Stargard, Curtis Mayfield, Bill Withers, D.J. Rogers, Linda Clifford, Silk, Narada Michael Walden, Ramsey Lewis, Dusty Springfield, Diana Ross, Gladys Knight, and Larry John McNally. In 1981, Burke got a new solo album deal with RCA Records. The self-produced LP You're the Best included the singles, the jubilant "Let Somebody Love You" and the title track "You're the Best." Both became post-release 12" collectibles. His next RCA album, 1982's Changes, yielded his biggest solo hit. Though the inspiring "Risin' to the Top" peaked at number 63 R&amp;B in late summer 1982, it was a huge hit in his native Chicago and has been sampled ad nauseam by a myriad of hip-hop/rap and urban artists. First by Doug E. Fresh ("Keep Risin' to the Top"), then by Mary J. Blige ("Love No Limit") and Ali's "Feelin' You." The second Changes single, the pumpin' "Shakin'," has DJs and dance/funk music collectors scouring used record bins. Changes is also notable because it includes one of the last songs by Philly songwriter Linda Creed (co-written with Thom Bell), the mid-tempo ballad "One Minute More." Burke worked as a writer/producer (frequently with keyboardist Dean Gant and former Average White Band drummer Steve Ferrone) with the O'Jays, the Jones Girls, the Whispers, the Whitehead Brothers, Keith Sweat, George Howard, Peabo Bryson, Bill Withers, and Perri, among others. After meeting Expansion Records executive Ralph Tee at a Berwick Soul Weekender, Burke signed with the Sony-distributed U.K. label. Nothin' but Love was his first album for the label and was released March 1998. The first 12" single was "I Need Your Love" with vocals by Burke's son, Osaze Burke, but the flip side, the mellow "Indigenous Love," became a hit with the steppers crowd. Allmusic by Ed Hogan<p /> <p /> <br /> Album: Keni Burke (1977)<p /> <p /> <p /> <img src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-80.jpg?t=1239334642" border="0" alt="" /><p /> <p /> <br /> 01. Keep On Singing<br /> 02. You Are All Mine<br /> 03. Day<br /> 04. It's The Last Time<br /> 05. Shuffle<br /> 06. Give All You Can Give<br /> 07. Tell Me That You Love Me<br /> 08. Something New (Like A Sweet Melody)<br /> 09. From Me To You<p /> <p /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/vuFaShn" target="_blank">http://www.fileserve.com/file/vuFaShn</a><br /> or<br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/848018414/Keni" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/848018414/Keni</a> <p /> <p /> Album: You're The Best (1981)<p /> <p /> <p /> <img src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-81.jpg?t=1239334798" border="0" alt="" /><p /> <p /> <br /> 01. Let Somebody Love You<br /> 02. Gotta Find My Way Back in Your Heart<br /> 03. Love Is the Answer<br /> 04. You're The Best<br /> 05. Paintings of Love<br /> 06. Night Riders<br /> 07. Never Stop Loving Me<p /> <p /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/9ASScSM" target="_blank">http://www.fileserve.com/file/9ASScSM</a><br /> or<br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/847955214/Keni" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/847955214/Keni</a> <p /> <p /> Album: Changes (1982)<p /> <p /> <br /> <img src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover1-3.jpg?t=1239334934" border="0" alt="" /><p /> <p /> <br /> 01. Shakin'<br /> 02. Hang Tight<br /> 03. Can't Get Enough<br /> 04. Who Do You Love<br /> 05. Changes<br /> 06. One Minute More<br /> 07. Risin' To The Top<br /> 08. All Night<p /> <p /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/tyW3tjy" target="_blank">http://www.fileserve.com/file/tyW3tjy</a><br /> or<br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/848026691/Keni" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/848026691/Keni</a> <p /> <br /> Album: Nothin' But Love (1998)<p /> <p /> <br /> <img src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-2202.jpg?t=1297606218" border="0" alt="" /><p /> <p /> <br /> 01. I Need Your Love<br /> 02. This Dedication<br /> 03. Indigenous Love<br /> 04. Tell Me You Want My love<br /> 05. I Get Off On You<br /> 06. I Can Give You Plenty Love<br /> 07. It's Alright<br /> 08. Nothin' But Love<br /> 09. It's You<br /> 10. Give Me A Chance<br /> 11. Indigenous Love (Reprise)<p /> <p /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/GPbEgDq" target="_blank">http://www.fileserve.com/file/GPbEgDq</a><br /> or<br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/847965084/Keni" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/847965084/Keni</a> <p /> <p /> Enjoy!!!!</p></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1238627623608631556-44795197763556610?l=allsoulandfunk.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/QOUN_2lSBHXKnInMoAvKpfgrFxQ/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/QOUN_2lSBHXKnInMoAvKpfgrFxQ/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/QOUN_2lSBHXKnInMoAvKpfgrFxQ/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/QOUN_2lSBHXKnInMoAvKpfgrFxQ/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/AllSoulAndFunk/~4/LK0a3ZsyOZ0" height="1" width="1"/>Gildoghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05960087099277816680noreply@blogger.com1http://allsoulandfunk.blogspot.com/2011/12/keni-burke.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1238627623608631556.post-66815671090489219042011-12-23T05:51:00.001-08:002011-12-23T05:51:56.362-08:002011-12-23T05:51:56.362-08:00<div class='posterous_autopost'><p><span style="color: indigo;"><span style="font-size: large;">Collection of S.O.S. Band</span></span><p /> <br /> The S.O.S. Band hit with a two-million-selling single, "Take Your Time (Do It Right)," their first time out, before having several hit singles written and produced by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. The Atlanta, GA-borne band was started in 1977, when keyboardist/vocalist Jason Bryant, saxophonists Billy Ellis and Willie "Sonny" Killebrew, guitarist Bruno Speight, bassist John Alexander Simpson, drummer James Earl Jones III, and lead vocalist Mary Davis formed a group called Santa Monica that played at Atlanta nightclub the Regal Room.<p /> Their manager, Bunny Jackson-Ransom (who later managed Cameo), sent a demo to Clarence Avant, head of Tabu Records. After signing the band to Tabu, Avant suggested that the band work with songwriter/producer Sigidi Abdullah. Abdullah was curious as to why an Atlanta-based band named itself Santa Monica. Keyboardist Jason Bryant replied that the band had an enjoyable concert in Santa Monica, CA. Abdullah then came up with a new band name, the S.O.S. Band, with S.O.S. standing for "Sounds of Success."<p /> Abdullah produced and co-wrote "Take Your Time (Do It Right)" with Harold Clayton, which went platinum, parking at number one R&amp;B for five weeks and peaking at number three pop on Billboard's charts in spring 1980. The debut LP, S.O.S., went gold, selling over 800,000 copies and holding the number two R&amp;B spot for three weeks. While the band was on its world tour, trumpeter/vocalist/percussionist Abdul Ra'oof joined them. Their second album, Too, went to number 30 R&amp;B in summer 1981. On the band's third LP, S.O.S. Band III, they worked with producer Leon Sylvers III and the Time's Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. The breaking single, "High Hopes," hit number 25 R&amp;B in the fall of 1982 while the album went to number 27 R&amp;B in late 1982.<p /> On their fourth LP, On the Rise, Jam and Lewis took over the production chores. Scoring with the slammin' number two hit "Just Be Good to Me" and the number five beatbox ballad "Tell Me if You Still Care," On the Rise became their second gold album hitting number seven R&amp;B in summer 1983. The formula continued working: Just the Way You Like It (including the number six R&amp;B single "Just the Way You Like It") went to number six R&amp;B in fall 1984 and Sands of Time (including the number two R&amp;B hit "The Finest") went gold and hit number four R&amp;B in spring 1986. Many of these releases as well as the sound of early releases of Chicago-borne house music helped to popularize the now-classic sound of Roland drum machine the TR-808.<p /> In 1987, vocalist Mary Davis left the S.O.S. Band to pursue a solo career. The band recorded two more albums: Diamonds in the Raw (number 43 R&amp;B in fall 1989), produced by Eban Kelly and Jimi Randolph, and One of Many Nights, produced by Curtis Williams. In August 1994, former lead vocalist Mary Davis reunited with Abdul Ra'oof and Jason Bryant, and together they reconstructed a new band with the same funky S.O.S. sound, appearing on comedian Sinbad's HBO concert specials and Rhino's various-artists set United We Funk issued October 5, 1999. Allmusic by Ed Hogan<p /> <br /> Album: S.O.S. (1980)<p /> <p /> <img src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-1525.jpg?t=1244885728" border="0" alt="" /><p /> <p /> <br /> 01. S.O.S. (Dit Dit Dit Dash Dash Dash Dit Dit Dit)<br /> 02. What's Wrong With Our Love Affair<br /> 03. Open Letter<br /> 04. Love Won't Wait For Love<br /> 05. Take Your Time (Do It Right)<br /> 06. I'm In Love<br /> 07. Take Love Where You Find It<br /> 08. S.O.S. (Reprise)<p /> <p /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/BQQRPpz" target="_blank">http://www.fileserve.com/file/BQQRPpz</a><br /> or<br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/837168061/S.O.S" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/837168061/S.O.S</a>. Band (S.O.S. (1980).rar<p /> <p /> Album: Too (1981)<p /> <p /> <br /> <img src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-2271.jpg?t=1244885936" border="0" alt="" /><p /> <p /> <br /> 01. It's A Long Way To The Top<br /> 02. Do It Now<br /> 03. There Is No Limit<br /> 04. You<br /> 05. Stay<br /> 06. Are You Ready<br /> 07. Do You Know Where Your Children Are<br /> 08. For the Brothers That Ain't Here<br /> 09. Unborn Child<p /> <p /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/72qKfu9" target="_blank">http://www.fileserve.com/file/72qKfu9</a><br /> or<br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/846591134/S.O.S" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/846591134/S.O.S</a>. Band (Too (1981).rar<p /> <p /> Album: III (1982)<p /> <p /> <p /> <img src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-2046.jpg?t=1244886097" border="0" alt="" /><p /> <p /> <p /> 01. Can't Get Enough<br /> 02. High Hopes<br /> 03. Have It Your Way<br /> 04. Your Love (It's The One For Me)<br /> 05. Good &amp; Plenty<br /> 06. Looking For You<br /> 07. These Are The Things<br /> 08. You Shake Me Up<br /> 09. Groovin' (That's What We're Doing)<p /> <p /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/wFuBaqX" target="_blank">http://www.fileserve.com/file/wFuBaqX</a><br /> or<br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/837168121/S.O.S" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/837168121/S.O.S</a>. Band (III (1982).rar<p /> <p /> Album: On the Rise (1983)<p /> <p /> <br /> <img src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-1144.jpg?t=1244887667" border="0" alt="" /><p /> <p /> <br /> 01. Tell Me If You Still Care<br /> 02. Just Be Good To Me<br /> 03. For Your Love<br /> 04. I'm Not Runnin'<br /> 05. If You Want My Love<br /> 06. On The Rise<br /> 07. Who's Making Love<br /> 08. Steppin' The Stones<p /> <p /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/PBxeYvq" target="_blank">http://www.fileserve.com/file/PBxeYvq</a><br /> or<br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/837168131/S.O.S" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/837168131/S.O.S</a>. Band (On the Rise (1983).rar<p /> <p /> Album: Just The Way You Like It (1984)<p /> <p /> <br /> <img src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-1361.jpg?t=1244886587" border="0" alt="" /><p /> <p /> <br /> 01. No One's Gonna Love You<br /> 02. Weekend Girl<br /> 03. Just The Way You Like It<br /> 04. Break Up<br /> 05. Feeling<br /> 06. I Don't Want Nobody Else<br /> 07. Body Break<p /> <p /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/tzBPSqu" target="_blank">http://www.fileserve.com/file/tzBPSqu</a><br /> or<br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/837168091/S.O.S" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/837168091/S.O.S</a>. Band (Just The Way You Like It (1984).rar<p /> <p /> Album: Sands Of Time (1986)<p /> <p /> <p /> <img src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-1275.jpg?t=1244886402" border="0" alt="" /><p /> <p /> <br /> 01. Even When You Sleep<br /> 02. Sands Of Time<br /> 03. Borrowed Love<br /> 04. Nothing But The Best<br /> 05. Finest<br /> 06. No Lies<br /> 07. Two Time Lover<br /> 08. Do You Still Want To <br /> 09. Sands Of Time ( Reprise )<p /> <p /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/VxA6NaQ" target="_blank">http://www.fileserve.com/file/VxA6NaQ</a><br /> or<br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/837165694/S.O.S" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/837165694/S.O.S</a>. Band (Sands Of Time (1986).rar<p /> <p /> Album: Diamonds In The Raw (1989)<p /> <p /> <br /> <img src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-350.jpg?t=1244886947" border="0" alt="" /><p /> <p /> <br /> 01. I'm Still Missing Your Love<br /> 02. Goldmine<br /> 03. Do You Love Me<br /> 04. Men Don't Cry<br /> 05. One Lover<br /> 06. Secret Wish<br /> 07. Hold Out<br /> 08. Get Out Of My Life<br /> 09. Crossfire (Part I &amp; II)<p /> <p /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/yPaG634" target="_blank">http://www.fileserve.com/file/yPaG634</a><br /> or<br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/837168111/S.O.S" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/837168111/S.O.S</a>. Band (Diamonds In The Raw (1989).rar<p /> <p /> Album: One Of Many Nights (1991)<p /> <p /> <br /> <img src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-2227.jpg?t=1244887084" border="0" alt="" /><p /> <p /> <p /> 01. I Wanna Be The One<br /> 02. Sometimes I Wonder<br /> 03. Broken Promises<br /> 04. How Can We Ever Get Back Toget<br /> 05. Are You Ready<br /> 06. Can't Explain<br /> 07. Someone I Can Love<br /> 08. Get Hyped On This<br /> 09. I Only Want You<br /> 10. One Of Many Nights<p /> <p /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/Cv6QH2b" target="_blank">http://www.fileserve.com/file/Cv6QH2b</a><br /> or<br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/846594324/S.O.S" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/846594324/S.O.S</a>. Band (One Of Many Nights (1991).rar<p /> <p /> Album: The Best of the S.O.S. Band (1995)<p /> <p /> <br /> <img src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-487.jpg?t=1244887233" border="0" alt="" /><p /> <p /> <br /> 01. Take Your Time (Do It Right)<br /> 02. The Finest<br /> 03. Even When You Sleep<br /> 04. Weekend Girl<br /> 05. Tell Me If You Still Care<br /> 06. Just Be Good to Me<br /> 07. Sands of Time<br /> 08. No One's Gonna Love You<br /> 09. High Hopes<br /> 10. What's Wrong With Our Love Affair-<p /> <p /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/n7BBzRK" target="_blank">http://www.fileserve.com/file/n7BBzRK</a><br /> or<br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/837165594/S.O.S" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/837165594/S.O.S</a>. Band (The Best of the S.O.S. Band (1995).rar<p /> <p /> Album: Greatest Hits (2004)<p /> <p /> <br /> <img src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-2351.jpg?t=1244887373" border="0" alt="" /><p /> <p /> <br /> 01. Take Your Time (Do It Right)<br /> 02. Sands of Time<br /> 03. Groovin' (That's What We're Doin)<br /> 04. High Hopes<br /> 05. Just Be Good To Me<br /> 06. No Lies<br /> 07. The Finest<br /> 08. Weekend Girl<br /> 09. Just The Way You Like It<br /> 10. Tell Me If You Still Care<br /> 11. No Ones Gonna Love You<br /> 12. The Finest (12' B-Side Remix)<br /> 13. Borrowed Love<p /> <p /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/WV4epNz" target="_blank">http://www.fileserve.com/file/WV4epNz</a><br /> or<br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/846606594/S.O.S" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/846606594/S.O.S</a>. Band (Greatest Hits (2004).rar<p /> <p /> Enjoy!!!!</p></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1238627623608631556-6681567109048921904?l=allsoulandfunk.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/ikOuqGEEg2LrZ0M7h6lCM_Tv2yA/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/ikOuqGEEg2LrZ0M7h6lCM_Tv2yA/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/ikOuqGEEg2LrZ0M7h6lCM_Tv2yA/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/ikOuqGEEg2LrZ0M7h6lCM_Tv2yA/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/AllSoulAndFunk/~4/wRlRueY62y0" height="1" width="1"/>Gildoghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05960087099277816680noreply@blogger.com1http://allsoulandfunk.blogspot.com/2011/12/sos-band.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1238627623608631556.post-8295786207804028172011-12-21T04:04:00.001-08:002011-12-21T04:04:39.248-08:002011-12-21T04:04:39.248-08:00<div class='posterous_autopost'><p><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: large;">Collection of After 7</span></span><p /> After 7 emerged in the '90s as a solid contemporary ensemble able to perform creditably in either vintage soul or modern new jack and urban styles. The Indianapolis trio includes brothers Melvin and Kevin Edmonds (the brothers of producer/performer Babyface) and Keith Mitchell (cousin of Babyface's longtime partner L.A. Reid). They signed with Virgin in 1989 and had immediate success with their LP After 7. Such songs as "Can't Stop" and "Heat of the Moment" were major winners on the urban and quiet storm circuit, and a remix of "Can't Stop" also attracted sizable dance attention. They recorded with Johnny Gill, then enjoyed another hit release in 1992, Takin' My Time. It included a sterling remake of the Originals' "Baby, I'm For Real." Allmusic by Ron Wynn<p /> <br /> Album: After 7 (1989)<p /> <p /> <br /> <img src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-1860.jpg?t=1293285964" border="0" alt="" /><p /> <p /> <br /> 01. Don't Cha' Think<br /> 02. Heat of the Moment<br /> 03. Can't Stop<br /> 04. My Only Woman<br /> 05. Love's Been So Nice<br /> 06. One Night<br /> 07. Ready or Not<br /> 08. Sayonara<p /> <p /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/gXbrASg" target="_blank">http://www.fileserve.com/file/gXbrASg</a><br /> or<br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/834103864" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/834103864</a><p /> <p /> Album: Takin' My Time (1992)<p /> <p /> <br /> <img src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-1741.jpg?t=1293285964" border="0" alt="" /><p /> <p /> <br /> 01. All About Love<br /> 02. Kickin' It<br /> 03. Can He Love You Like This<br /> 04. Truly Something Special<br /> 05. Baby I'm For Real<br /> 06. Takin' My Time (Interlude)<br /> 07. No Better Love<br /> 08. Takin' My Time<br /> 09. G.S.T<br /> 10. Love by Day, Love by Night<br /> 11. He Said, She Said<br /> 12. Takin' My Time (Reprise)<p /> <p /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/kH9tNbB" target="_blank">http://www.fileserve.com/file/kH9tNbB</a><br /> or<br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/834080714" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/834080714</a><p /> <p /> Album: Reflections (1995)<p /> <p /> <br /> <img src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-484.jpg?t=1293285964" border="0" alt="" /><p /> <p /> <br /> 01. 'Til You Do Me Right<br /> 02. Cryin' for It<br /> 03. Save It Up<br /> 04. Damn Thing Called Love<br /> 05. How Did He Love You<br /> 06. What U R 2 Me<br /> 07. How Do You Tell the One<br /> 08. Sprung On It<br /> 09. How Could You Leave<br /> 10. Givin' up This Good Thing<br /> 11. I Like It Like That<br /> 12. Honey (Oh How I Need You)<p /> <p /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/ArzY2qs" target="_blank">http://www.fileserve.com/file/ArzY2qs</a><br /> or<br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/834080574" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/834080574</a><p /> <p /> Album: The Very Best of After 7 (1997)<p /> <p /> <br /> <img src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-1916.jpg?t=1293285964" border="0" alt="" /><p /> <p /> <br /> 01. Sara Smile<br /> 02. Ready or Not<br /> 03. Can't Stop [Remix]<br /> 04. Heat of the Moment [Remix]<br /> 05. One Night<br /> 06. Baby I'm for Real (Natural High)<br /> 07. Not Enough Hours in the Night<br /> 08. Can He Love U Like This<br /> 09. Takin' My Time<br /> 10. Gonna Love You Right [Remix]<br /> 11. Nights Like This<br /> 12. 'Til You Do Me Right<p /> <p /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/VCpfTYq" target="_blank">http://www.fileserve.com/file/VCpfTYq</a><br /> or<br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/834092724" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/834092724</a><p /> <p /> Enjoy!!!!</p></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1238627623608631556-829578620780402817?l=allsoulandfunk.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/f5DT4c4Pc1yROA5JX1POkQkUiiA/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/f5DT4c4Pc1yROA5JX1POkQkUiiA/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/f5DT4c4Pc1yROA5JX1POkQkUiiA/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/f5DT4c4Pc1yROA5JX1POkQkUiiA/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/AllSoulAndFunk/~4/SDl0N1sPhkM" height="1" width="1"/>Gildoghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05960087099277816680noreply@blogger.com0http://allsoulandfunk.blogspot.com/2011/12/after-7.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1238627623608631556.post-74324248536019445672011-12-18T12:16:00.001-08:002011-12-18T12:16:47.424-08:002011-12-18T12:16:47.424-08:00<div class='posterous_autopost'><p><span style="color: royalblue;"><span style="font-size: large;">Collection of Jody Watley</span></span><p /> <p /> <br /> Grammy Award-winning vocalist/producer/songwriter Jody Watley made a name for herself with the dance-soul trio Shalamar before embarking on a solo career that would bring her numerous Top Ten hits and a reputation as "The Queen of Cool." Watley was born in Chicago, IL, on January 30, 1959, but grew up in Los Angeles. Jody's teenage gig as a dancer on Soul Train would lead to a meeting with the hit TV show's booking agent, Dick Griffey. Along with fellow singers Jeffrey Daniels and Gerald Brown, Watley was recruited by Griffey to join Shalamar in 1977. A string of poppy dance-soul hits that would chart in America and the U.K. began in 1979 with "Take That to the Bank." Watley would leave the group in 1982 and eventually move to London, where she recorded some demos with the Art of Noise. It was during this time that she was invited by Bob Geldof to appear on the 1986 charity single "Do They Know It's Christmas?" by Band Aid. She returned to the U.S. late in the year and began working on her solo debut.<p /> Recorded with hit producers Bernard Edwards, David Z., Patrick Leonard, and Andr&eacute; Cymone -- who eventually become her husband until 1995, when the two divorced -- Watley's 1987 self-titled debut became an instant smash courtesy of its lead single, "Looking for a New Love," and its catch phrase, "hasta la vista, baby." Stylish videos accompanied the future hits "Don't You Want Me" and "Still a Thrill" and would help earn her the award for Best New Artist at the 30th annual Grammy Awards. Two years later she would return with the ambitious album Larger Than Life and the number one hit "Real Love." The album's second single, "Friends," was an early R&amp;B/hip-hop blend with Eric B. &amp; Rakim making an appearance. The remix album You Wanna Dance with Me? surfaced a year later as did the million-selling exercise video Dance to Fitness. Fashion spreads and an appearance in a Gap ad campaign were other non-musical activities, all helping to earn her a spot on People magazine's 50 Most Beautiful People list.<p /> More mature music appeared on both 1991's Affairs of the Heart and 1993's Intimacy, and while they weren't the major hits her earlier efforts were, they were well received by critics and helped strengthen her loyal fan base. She also worked with legendary composer Henry Mancini on the soundtrack to the Blake Edwards film Switch during this time and accepted an offer to sing at the White House in 1992. The 1995 album Affection found the singer off her longtime label, MCA, and on her own independent label, Avitone. Her 1998 effort Flower found her on Atlantic worldwide, but the label didn't release the album in the States. A year later Destiny's Child put the Watley-penned "Sweet Sixteen" on their multi-platinum album The Writing's on the Wall while Watley herself was working on a new dance sound that was slightly more left-field but still stylish and tasteful. The Japanese-only The Saturday Night Experience, Vol. 1 landed in 1999 while 2000 saw her return to the dance charts with the Masters at Work-produced "I Love to Love" featuring Roy Ayers. Tastemaker DJs Ron Trent and Blaze would remix the single "Saturday Night Experience" for the U.K. label Giant Steps in 2001, and a new, sophisticated album, Midnight Lounge, would appear on Shanachie the same year. In 2005, she appeared on King Britt's album This Is and climbed back on top of the dance charts with a new remix of her classic "Looking for a New Love." The following year, Watley released a new album The Makeover featuring a cover of Madonna's "Boderline" which made it to #2 on the dance charts. Further singles from the album also climbed the dance charts with "A Beautiful Life" making it to #5 while "I Want Your Love" went to #1. In 2008 she appeared in a fashion spread alongside Iman, Naomi Campbell, and Tina Turner in Vogue Italia. Featuring black models almost exclusively, the issue was the first to sell out in the magazine's history. That same year, the 1998 album Flower was issued for the first time in the States. <p /> <p /> <br /> Album: Jody Watley (1987)<p /> <p /> <br /> <img src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Jody.jpg?t=1249838521" border="0" alt="" /><p /> <p /> <br /> 01. Looking for a New Love<br /> 02. Still a Thrill<br /> 03. Some Kind of Lover<br /> 04. For the Girls<br /> 05. Love Injection<br /> 06. Don't You Want Me<br /> 07. Do It to the Beat<br /> 08. Most of All<br /> 09. Learn to Say No<br /> 10. Looking for a New Love [Extended Club Version]<p /> <p /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/sRBsSZe" target="_blank">http://www.fileserve.com/file/sRBsSZe</a><br /> or<br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/846550321" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/846550321</a><p /> <p /> Album: Larger Than Life (1989)<p /> <p /> <br /> <img src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-1869.jpg?t=1249838763" border="0" alt="" /><p /> <p /> <br /> 01. Real Love<br /> 02. Friends<br /> 03. Everything<br /> 04. What Cha' Gonna Do For Me<br /> 05. L.O.V.E.R.<br /> 06. For Love's Sake<br /> 07. Lifestyle<br /> 08. Precious Love<br /> 09. Something New<br /> 10. Once You Leave<br /> 11. Come Into My Life<br /> 12. Only You<br /> 13. Real Love (Extended Version)<p /> <p /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/5ThS9cp" target="_blank">http://www.fileserve.com/file/5ThS9cp</a><br /> or<br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/846550401" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/846550401</a><p /> <p /> Album: You Wanna Dance With Me? (1989)<p /> <p /> <br /> <img src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-382.jpg?t=1249839014" border="0" alt="" /><p /> <p /> <br /> 01. Still a Thrill<br /> 02. Friends<br /> 03. Looking for a New Love<br /> 04. Real Love<br /> 05. L.O.V.E.R.<br /> 06. What'cha Gonna Do for Me<br /> 07. Don't You Want Me<br /> 08. Most of All<br /> 09. Some Kind of Lover<p /> <p /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/3kRwbmk" target="_blank">http://www.fileserve.com/file/3kRwbmk</a><br /> or<br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/846548004" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/846548004</a><p /> <p /> Album: Affairs Of The Heart (1991)<p /> <p /> <br /> <img src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-1209.jpg?t=1249839178" border="0" alt="" /><p /> <p /> <br /> 01. I Want You<br /> 02. Call On Me<br /> 03. I'm The One You Need<br /> 04. Affairs Of The Heart<br /> 05. Commitment Of Love<br /> 06. It All Begins With You<br /> 07. Dance To The Music<br /> 08. Strange Way<br /> 09. Always And Forever<br /> 10. Until The Last Goodbye<br /> 11. Stolen Moments<p /> <p /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/2ynJw9q" target="_blank">http://www.fileserve.com/file/2ynJw9q</a><br /> or<br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/846550351" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/846550351</a><p /> <p /> Album: Intimacy (1993)<p /> <p /> <br /> <img src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-589.jpg?t=1249839353" border="0" alt="" /><p /> <p /> <p /> 01. Workin' on a Groove<br /> 02. When a Man Loves a Woman<br /> 03. Are You the One<br /> 04. Too Shy to Say<br /> 05. Your Love Keeps Working on Me<br /> 06. Ecstasy<br /> 07. To Be With You<br /> 08. Together<br /> 09. Take Me in Your Arms<br /> 10. Best of Me<p /> <p /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/FWk3g6g" target="_blank">http://www.fileserve.com/file/FWk3g6g</a><br /> or<br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/846550361" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/846550361</a><p /> <p /> Album: Affection (1995)<p /> <p /> <br /> <img src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-1108.jpg?t=1249839542" border="0" alt="" /><p /> <p /> <p /> 01. The Beat Don't Stop<br /> 02. Affection<br /> 03. (We Gotta Be) Together<br /> 04. Way, Pts. 1 &amp; 2<br /> 05. Pride And Joy<br /> 06. All Night Love Affair<br /> 07. Stay<br /> 08. Faithful<br /> 09. I Care For You<br /> 10. Lookin' For A New Love<p /> <p /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/m53pTPC" target="_blank">http://www.fileserve.com/file/m53pTPC</a><br /> or<br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/846550391" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/846550391</a><p /> <p /> Album: Greatest Hits (1996)<p /> <p /> <br /> <img src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-1279.jpg?t=1249839890" border="0" alt="" /><p /> <p /> <br /> 01. Looking For A New Love<br /> 02. I Want You<br /> 03. Some Kind Of Lover<br /> 04. Friends<br /> 05. Still A Thrill<br /> 06. Everything<br /> 07. Don't You Want Me (Dance Remix)<br /> 08. Your Love Keeps Working On Me<br /> 09. Most Of All<br /> 10. I'm The One You Need<br /> 11. Ecstasy (Extended Dance Remix)<br /> 12. When A Man Loves A Woman (P.M. Dawn Remix)<br /> 13. Real Love<p /> <p /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/WmM6YtY" target="_blank">http://www.fileserve.com/file/WmM6YtY</a><br /> or<br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/846550411" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/846550411</a><p /> <p /> Album: Flower (1998)<p /> <p /> <br /> <img src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-663.jpg?t=1249840103" border="0" alt="" /><p /> <p /> <br /> 01. Lovin' You So<br /> 02. Flower<br /> 03. Off The Hook<br /> 04. Everything You Do<br /> 05. Just One More Time<br /> 06. If I'm Not In Love<br /> 07. A Lifetime<br /> 08. No More Tears To Cry<br /> 09. You'll Never Find A Love<br /> 10. I Don't Want You Back<br /> 11. Baby Tonight<br /> 12. 16<br /> 13. Off The Hook (D-Dot Remix Featuring Rakim)<p /> <p /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/rCWbmNH" target="_blank">http://www.fileserve.com/file/rCWbmNH</a><br /> or<br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/846547241" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/846547241</a><p /> <p /> Album: The Saturday Night Experience Vol. 1 (1999)<p /> <p /> <br /> <img src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-431.jpg?t=1290818038" border="0" alt="" /><p /> <p /> <br /> 01. Saturday Night Experience<br /> 02. Another Chapter<br /> 03. Timeless<br /> 04. The Love (Angel Remix)<br /> 05. Pure Joy<br /> 06. After Hours<br /> 07. The Lonely<br /> 08. The Love<br /> 09. Saturday Night Experience (Reprise)<br /> 10. Another Chapter (DJ Soma Grow Sound Mix)<br /> 11. Another Chapter (S&amp;T Ball Room Mix)<p /> <p /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/urVTDdB" target="_blank">http://www.fileserve.com/file/urVTDdB</a><br /> or<br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/846550341" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/846550341</a><p /> <p /> Album: Midnight Lounge (2001)<p /> <p /> <br /> <img src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-1233.jpg?t=1249840276" border="0" alt="" /><p /> <p /> <br /> 01. Midnight Lounge<br /> 02. Whenever...<br /> 03. Photographs<br /> 04. I Love To Love<br /> 05. Skin Deep<br /> 06. More<br /> 07. Saturday Night Experience<br /> 08. Clouds<br /> 09. Don't Give Up<br /> 10. The Essence<br /> 11. Midnight Lounge (reprise)<br /> 12. Whenever (Afro Kozmic Soul Remix)<br /> 13. Photographs (Eastwest Connection Remix)<p /> <p /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/pzUUyHa" target="_blank">http://www.fileserve.com/file/pzUUyHa</a><br /> or<br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/846550331" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/846550331</a><p /> <p /> Album: The Makeover (2006)<p /> <p /> <br /> <img src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-1040.jpg?t=1249840484" border="0" alt="" /><p /> <p /> <br /> 01. Intro<br /> 02. Don't You Want Me<br /> 03. Waiting in Vain<br /> 04. A Beautiful Life<br /> 05. Bed of Roses<br /> 06. I Want Your Love<br /> 07. Love Hangover<br /> 08. Borderline<br /> 09. Carpenters Medley<br /> 10. Friendz<br /> 11. The Makeover Superstar<br /> 12. Midnight Lounge<br /> 13. A Beautiful Life (A Beautiful Dub)<p /> <p /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/sffvGT2" target="_blank">http://www.fileserve.com/file/sffvGT2</a><br /> or<br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/846550311" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/846550311</a><p /> <p /> Enjoy!!!!</p></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1238627623608631556-7432424853601944567?l=allsoulandfunk.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/1BX_f9g2bklOGFuTJBRnRnlq8SA/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/1BX_f9g2bklOGFuTJBRnRnlq8SA/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/1BX_f9g2bklOGFuTJBRnRnlq8SA/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/1BX_f9g2bklOGFuTJBRnRnlq8SA/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/AllSoulAndFunk/~4/9DYbjH_OycE" height="1" width="1"/>Gildoghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05960087099277816680noreply@blogger.com0http://allsoulandfunk.blogspot.com/2011/12/jody-watley.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1238627623608631556.post-67915416363163715892011-12-18T11:06:00.001-08:002011-12-18T11:06:04.160-08:002011-12-18T11:06:04.160-08:00<div class='posterous_autopost'><p><span style="color: sienna;"><span style="font-size: large;">Collection of Howard Hewett</span></span><p /> Among the great pure vocalists of the urban contemporary era, Howard Hewett has seldom found material worthy of his tremendous skills. He grew up in Akron, Ohio, and relocated to Los Angeles. Hewett danced on Soul Train, and became one-third of Shalamar with Jeffrey Daniel and Jody Watley in 1979. They had several big hits before Hewett departed for a solo career in 1985. He signed with Elektra, and his second single, "I'm for Real," was a number two R&amp;B hit in 1986. The follow-up single, "Stay," also made the Top Ten, while "I Commit to Love" in 1987 reached number 12. Hewitt remained on Elektra through the '80s and into the '90s, earning another hit with "Strange Relationshp" in 1988, and cutting duets with Dionne Warwick and Anita Baker. He's also been busy as a writer, producer, and session vocalist. Hewett co-wrote and produced "Frustration" for LaToya Jackson in 1984, and sang on her LP Heart Don't Lie. He did lead vocals on LPs by Stanley Clarke and George Duke in 1984 and 1986, a duet with Stacy Lattisaw on "Ain't No Mountain High Enough," and sang with Firefox in 1986, as well as doing backgrounds on a Donna Summer release. allmusic by Ron Wynn<p /> <br /> Album: I Commit To Love (1986)<p /> <p /> <br /> <img src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-2032.jpg?t=1249076890" border="0" alt="" /><p /> <p /> <p /> <br /> 01. Stay<br /> 02. I'm For Real<br /> 03. Last Forever<br /> 04. I Commit To Love<br /> 05. In A Crazy Way<br /> 06. Love Don't Wanna Wait<br /> 07. I Got To Go<br /> 08. Eye On You<br /> 09. Let's Try It All Over Again<br /> 10. Say Amen<br /> 11. Stay (Before Midnight Mix )<p /> <p /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/d8bUPZQ" target="_blank">http://www.fileserve.com/file/d8bUPZQ</a><br /> or<br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/4282145574" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/4282145574</a><p /> <p /> Album: Forever &amp; Ever (1988)<p /> <p /> <br /> <img src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-820.jpg?t=1249077049" border="0" alt="" /><p /> <p /> <br /> 01. Strange Relationship<br /> 02. Natural Love<br /> 03. Once, Twice, Three Times<br /> 04. You'll Find Another Man<br /> 05. Forever And Ever<br /> 06. Shakin' My Emotion<br /> 07. Share A Love<br /> 08. This Time<br /> 09. Challenge<br /> 10. Good Bye, Good Friend<p /> <p /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/SMHvA44" target="_blank">http://www.fileserve.com/file/SMHvA44</a><br /> or<br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/837160144" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/837160144</a><p /> <p /> Album: Howard Hewett (1990)<p /> <p /> <p /> <img src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-1384.jpg?t=1249077189" border="0" alt="" /><p /> <p /> <br /> 01. When Will It Be<br /> 02. Show Me<br /> 03. If I Could Only Have That Day Back<br /> 04. Let Me Show You How To Fall In Love<br /> 05. I Do<br /> 06. More I Get The More I Want<br /> 07. Let's Get Deeper<br /> 08. Shadow<br /> 09. I Know You'll Be Comin' Back<br /> 10. Don't Give In<br /> 11. Jesus<p /> <p /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/y5esNR3" target="_blank">http://www.fileserve.com/file/y5esNR3</a><br /> or<br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/4282145564" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/4282145564</a><p /> <p /> Album: Allegiance (1992)<p /> <p /> <br /> <img src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-1709.jpg?t=1249077332" border="0" alt="" /><p /> <p /> <p /> 01. To Thee I Pray (Intro)<br /> 02. Save Your Sex For Me<br /> 03. Allegiance<br /> 04. Can We Try Again<br /> 05. How Fast Forever Goes<br /> 06. Can't Get Enough Of Your Love<br /> 07. To Thee I Pray (Interlude)<br /> 08. Say You Will<br /> 09. Take It To The Highest<br /> 10. From This Day On<br /> 11. Ronnie-O<br /> 12. Masquerade<br /> 13. Just Like A Woman<br /> 14. To Thee I Pray<p /> <p /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/M54y2yV" target="_blank">http://www.fileserve.com/file/M54y2yV</a><br /> or<br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/837160224" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/837160224</a><p /> <p /> Album: It's Time (1994)<p /> <p /> <br /> <img src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-2474.jpg?t=1249077491" border="0" alt="" /><p /> <p /> <br /> 01. Intro<br /> 02. Crystal Clear<br /> 03. This Love Is Forever<br /> 04. Your Body Needs Healin'<br /> 05. For the Lover in You<br /> 06. I Wanna Know You<br /> 07. Say GoodBye<br /> 08. How Do I Know I Love You<br /> 09. A Love of Your Own<br /> 10. Just to Keep You Satisfied<br /> 11. On &amp; On<br /> 12. Amazing Grace (Interlude)<br /> 13. Call His Name<p /> <p /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/gzQxdYE" target="_blank">http://www.fileserve.com/file/gzQxdYE</a><br /> or<br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/837156824" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/837156824</a><p /> <p /> Album: The Journey (2001)<p /> <p /> <br /> <img src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-1463.jpg?t=1249077744" border="0" alt="" /><p /> <p /> <br /> 01. Mercy<br /> 02. Potter's House<br /> 03. Angel<br /> 04. Interlude<br /> 05. Joy<br /> 06. The Journey<br /> 07. Without You<br /> 08. Interlude<br /> 09. Your Love<br /> 10. Circle Of Life<br /> 11. Amazing Grace ( Interlude )<br /> 12. Grace And Mercy<br /> 13. Pieces<br /> 14. Somebody's Watchin' Over Me<br /> 15. Say Amen (Vocal Remix)<p /> <p /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/jZU4S6f" target="_blank">http://www.fileserve.com/file/jZU4S6f</a><br /> or<br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/837150704" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/837150704</a><p /> <p /> Album: (The Very Best of Howard Hewett (2001)<p /> <p /> <br /> <img src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-1790.jpg?t=1249079188" border="0" alt="" /><p /> <p /> <p /> 01. This Is for the Lover in You<br /> 02. Somewhere There's a Love<br /> 03. I'm for Real<br /> 04. Stay<br /> 05. Say Amen<br /> 06. I Commit to Love<br /> 07. I Got 2 Go<br /> 08. Once, Twice, Three Time<br /> 09. Strange Relationship<br /> 10. Heaven Sent You<br /> 11. Show Me<br /> 12. If I Could Only Have That Day Back<br /> 13. When Will It Be<br /> 14. I Can't Tell You Why<br /> 15. Just Like a Woman<br /> 16. Can We Try Again<p /> <p /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/9j9stnW" target="_blank">http://www.fileserve.com/file/9j9stnW</a><br /> or<br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/846556941" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/846556941</a><p /> <p /> Album: If Only (2007)<p /> <p /> <p /> <img src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-2415.jpg?t=1249087975" border="0" alt="" /><p /> <p /> <p /> 01. I'll Be Right Here<br /> 02. If Only<br /> 03. To Please You<br /> 04. Can You Feel Me<br /> 05. Make Me Say Ooohhh<br /> 06. Is This True Love<br /> 07. Enough<br /> 08. I Wanna Know<br /> 09. How Do I Know<br /> 10. Don't You Wonder Too<br /> 11. Our Father (Bonus Track)<br /> 12. Imagine<p /> <p /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/yAJgBeQ" target="_blank">http://www.fileserve.com/file/yAJgBeQ</a><br /> or<br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/846572954" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/846572954</a><p /> <p /> Enjoy!!!!</p></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1238627623608631556-6791541636316371589?l=allsoulandfunk.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/0JBnQBTu-1B9cQnZQgmrinl3b8Q/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/0JBnQBTu-1B9cQnZQgmrinl3b8Q/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/0JBnQBTu-1B9cQnZQgmrinl3b8Q/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/0JBnQBTu-1B9cQnZQgmrinl3b8Q/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/AllSoulAndFunk/~4/rErNqA32Euc" height="1" width="1"/>Gildoghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05960087099277816680noreply@blogger.com0http://allsoulandfunk.blogspot.com/2011/12/howard-hewett_3026.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1238627623608631556.post-36431922465850952912011-12-18T09:31:00.001-08:002011-12-18T09:31:10.115-08:002011-12-18T09:31:10.115-08:00<div class='posterous_autopost'><p><span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-size: large;">Collection of Shalamar</span></span><p /> <br /> Shalamar was the creation of Dick Griffey, the booking agent for the television R&amp;B program Soul Train, and British R&amp;B producer Simon Soussan. The group's first single, the 1977 Motown medley "Uptown Festival," featured a bevy of faceless studio musicians; once it became a hit, Griffey decided to form a performing group under the name Shalamar. Through Soul Train, Griffey found Jody Watley, Jeffrey Daniels, and Gerald Brown, the three vocalists that became Shalamar; Brown was quickly replaced by Howard Hewitt in 1978.<p /> Shalamar's string of poppy dance-soul hits began in 1979 with "Take That to the Bank"; later that year, "The Second Time Around" hit the Top Ten. Throughout the early '80s the group were favorites on the U.S. R&amp;B scene, as well as scoring a number of British hit singles. Watley and Daniels left the group in 1982 and were replaced by Delisa Davis and Micki Free in 1984; Watley went on to stardom as a solo act. The following year Shalamar won a Grammy award for "Don't Get Stopped in Beverly Hills," which was featured in Beverly Hills Cop. Hewitt left for a solo career in 1986, signaling the end of the band's career as hit-makers. Sidney Justin replaced Hewitt and the group recorded 1987's Circumstantial Evidence, which was a commercial disappointment. The group faded away soon after the release of 1990's Wake Up. Allmusic by Stephen Thomas Erlewine<p /> <p /> <br /> Album: Uptown Festival (1977)<p /> <p /> <br /> <img src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-2318.jpg?t=1298215088" border="0" alt="" /><p /> <p /> <p /> 01. Inky Dinky Wang Dang Doo <br /> 02. Beautiful Night <br /> 03. Uptown Festival<br /> 04. High On Life<br /> 05. Ooh Baby, Baby <br /> 06. You Know <br /> 07. Forever Came Today<p /> <p /> <p /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/CQ3QyPR" target="_blank">http://www.fileserve.com/file/CQ3QyPR</a><br /> or<br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/846582621" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/846582621</a><p /> <p /> <p /> Album: Disco Gardens (1978)<p /> <p /> <p /> <br /> <img src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-558.jpg?t=1298215088" border="0" alt="" /><p /> <p /> <p /> 01. Tossing Turning and Swinging<br /> 02. Shalamar Disco Gardens<br /> 03. Take That to the Bank<br /> 04. Stay Close to Love<br /> 05. Leave It All up to Love<br /> 06. Lovely Lady<br /> 07. Cindy, Cindy<p /> <p /> <p /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/ygBVCNm" target="_blank">http://www.fileserve.com/file/ygBVCNm</a><br /> or<br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/846585701" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/846585701</a><p /> <p /> <br /> Album: Big Fun (1979)<p /> <p /> <p /> <img src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-2395.jpg?t=1298215088" border="0" alt="" /><p /> <p /> <p /> 01. The Right Time For Us <br /> 02. Take Me To The River <br /> 03. Right In The Socket <br /> 04. The Second Time Around <br /> 05. I Owe You One <br /> 06. Let's Find The Time For Love <br /> 07. Girl<p /> <p /> <p /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/WH7YyAJ" target="_blank">http://www.fileserve.com/file/WH7YyAJ</a><br /> or<br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/846585811" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/846585811</a><p /> <p /> <br /> Album: Three For Love (1980)<p /> <p /> <p /> <img src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-759.jpg?t=1298215088" border="0" alt="" /><p /> <p /> <p /> 01. Full Of Fire<br /> 02. Attention To My Baby<br /> 03. Somewhere There's A Love<br /> 04. Somethings Never Change <br /> 05. Make That Move <br /> 06. This Is For The Lover In You <br /> 07. Work It Out <br /> 08. Pop Along Kid<p /> <p /> <p /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/bdMeECT" target="_blank">http://www.fileserve.com/file/bdMeECT</a><br /> or<br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/837160334" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/837160334</a><p /> <p /> <br /> Album: Go For It (1981)<p /> <p /> <p /> <img src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-2364.jpg?t=1298215088" border="0" alt="" /><p /> <p /> <p /> 01. Go for It<br /> 02. Appeal<br /> 03. Final Analysis<br /> 04. You've Got Me Running<br /> 05. Sweeter as the Days Go By<br /> 06. Talk to Me<br /> 07. Good Feelings<br /> 08. Rocker<p /> <p /> <p /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/SUHWWxm" target="_blank">http://www.fileserve.com/file/SUHWWxm</a><br /> or<br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/837165534" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/837165534</a><p /> <p /> <br /> Album: Friends (1982)<p /> <p /> <p /> <img src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-2090.jpg?t=1298215088" border="0" alt="" /><p /> <p /> <p /> 01. A Night To Remember <br /> 02. Don't Try To Change Me <br /> 03. Help Me<br /> 04. On Top Of The World <br /> 05. I Don't Wanna Be The Last To Know <br /> 06. Friends<br /> 07. Playing To Win<br /> 08. I Just Stopped By Because I Had To<br /> 09. There It Is <br /> 10. I Can Make You Feel Good<p /> <p /> <p /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/YxRSMB5" target="_blank">http://www.fileserve.com/file/YxRSMB5</a><br /> or<br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/837165544" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/837165544</a><p /> <p /> <br /> Album: The Look (1983)<p /> <p /> <p /> <img src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-637.jpg?t=1298215088" border="0" alt="" /><p /> <br /> 01. Closer<br /> 02. Dead Giveaway<br /> 03. You Can Count on Me<br /> 04. Right Here<br /> 05. No Limits (The Now Club)<br /> 06. Disappearing Act<br /> 07. Over and Over<br /> 08. You're the One for Me<br /> 09. You Won't Miss Love (Until It's Gone)<br /> 10. Look<p /> <p /> <p /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/6rj6pWB" target="_blank">http://www.fileserve.com/file/6rj6pWB</a><br /> or<br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/846572934" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/846572934</a><p /> <p /> <br /> Album: Heartbreak (1984)<p /> <p /> <p /> <img src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-2428.jpg?t=1298215088" border="0" alt="" /><p /> <p /> <p /> 01. Amnesia<br /> 02. Dancin' In The Sheets<br /> 03. Whenever You Need Me<br /> 04. Heart Break <br /> 05. Don't Get Stopped In Beverly Hills <br /> 06. My Girl Loves Me <br /> 07. Melody (An Erotic Affair) <br /> 08. Deceiver<p /> <p /> <p /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/Xaew9ue" target="_blank">http://www.fileserve.com/file/Xaew9ue</a><br /> or<br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/846585791" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/846585791</a><p /> <p /> <br /> Album: Circumstantial Evidence (1987)<p /> <p /> <p /> <img src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-878.jpg?t=1298215088" border="0" alt="" /><p /> <p /> <p /> 01. Bridges<br /> 02. Soft Rain<br /> 03. Hard When You're So Far Away<br /> 04. If It Feels Good (Do It)<br /> 05. Mammy Blue<br /> 06. Stories Untold<br /> 07. I Can't Understand It<br /> 08. Earthbound/Freefall<br /> 09. Traveling Underground<p /> <p /> <p /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/nRz9uWR" target="_blank">http://www.fileserve.com/file/nRz9uWR</a><br /> or<br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/837165554" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/837165554</a><p /> <p /> <br /> Album: Wake Up (1990)<p /> <p /> <p /> <img src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-539.jpg?t=1298215705" border="0" alt="" /><p /> <p /> <p /> 01. Caution: This Love Is Hot<br /> 02. Wake Up<br /> 03. Why Lead Me On<br /> 04. Groove Talk<br /> 05. All I Wanna Do<br /> 06. Come Together<br /> 07. For Sure<br /> 08. I'll Give U Love<br /> 09. I Want You<br /> 10. Pink Box<p /> <p /> <p /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/2n9eWQH" target="_blank">http://www.fileserve.com/file/2n9eWQH</a><br /> or<br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/837160244" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/837160244</a><p /> <p /> <br /> Album: The Very Best Of Shalamar (1991)<p /> <p /> <p /> <img src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-910.jpg?t=1298215705" border="0" alt="" /><p /> <p /> <p /> 01. The Second Time Around<br /> 02. A Night To Remember<br /> 03. I Can Make You Feel Good<br /> 04. Take That To The Bank<br /> 05. Make That Move<br /> 06. Full Of Fire<br /> 07. There It Is<br /> 08. Over And Over<br /> 09. Help Me<br /> 10. Love's Grown Deep<br /> 11. Uptown Festival (Part 1)<br /> 12. My Girl Loves Me<br /> 13. The Second Time Around (Remix)<br /> 14. A Night To Remember (Remix)<p /> <p /> <p /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/7xG2bqJ" target="_blank">http://www.fileserve.com/file/7xG2bqJ</a><br /> or<br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/846585771" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/846585771</a><p /> <p /> <br /> Album: The 12'' Collection (1994)<p /> <p /> <p /> <img src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-1653.jpg?t=1298215705" border="0" alt="" /><p /> <p /> <p /> 01. Uptown Festival<br /> 02. Take That to the Bank<br /> 03. Second Time Around<br /> 04. Right in the Socket<br /> 05. Full of Fire<br /> 06. Make That Move<br /> 07. Night to Remember<br /> 08. I Can Make You Feel Good<br /> 09. Dead Giveaway<br /> 10. Over and Over<br /> 11. Dancing in the Sheets<br /> 12. Circumstantial Evidence<br /> 13. This Is for the Lover in You<p /> <p /> <p /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/mAzrmxZ" target="_blank">http://www.fileserve.com/file/mAzrmxZ</a><br /> or<br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/837163104" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/837163104</a><p /> <p /> Album: The Best Of Shalamar (2002)<p /> <p /> <br /> <img src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-1637.jpg?t=1298215705" border="0" alt="" /><p /> <p /> <br /> 01. Second Time Around<br /> 02. A Night To Remember<br /> 03. My Girl Loves Me<br /> 04. Games<br /> 05. Right In The Socket<br /> 06. Make That Move<br /> 07. Take That To The Bank<br /> 08. Dead Giveaway<br /> 09. Over And Over<br /> 10. Sweeter As The Days Go By<p /> <p /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/42Emmt3" target="_blank">http://www.fileserve.com/file/42Emmt3</a><br /> or<br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/846585861" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/846585861</a><p /> <p /> Album: Ultimate Collection (2006)<p /> <p /> <p /> <img src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-2494.jpg?t=1298215705" border="0" alt="" /><p /> <p /> <br /> 01. Dead Giveaway<br /> 02. The Second Time Around<br /> 03. Dancing In The Sheets<br /> 04. Uptown Festival (Part 1)<br /> 05. Games<br /> 06. Take That To The Bank<br /> 07. A Night To Remember<br /> 08. Over And Over<br /> 09. Full Of Fire<br /> 10. Sweeter As The Days Go By<br /> 11. Circumstantial Evidence<br /> 12. Make That Move<br /> 13. I Can Make You Feel Good<br /> 14. My Girl Loves Me<br /> 15. Right In The Socket<br /> 16. Amnesia<br /> 17. This Is For The Lover In You<p /> <p /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/Nwf5EzU" target="_blank">http://www.fileserve.com/file/Nwf5EzU</a><br /> or<br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/837160394" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/837160394</a><p /> <p /> Enjoy!!!!</p></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1238627623608631556-3643192246585095291?l=allsoulandfunk.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/gs3s-nMHpNSDc19ZfsGrln5c-tY/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/gs3s-nMHpNSDc19ZfsGrln5c-tY/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/gs3s-nMHpNSDc19ZfsGrln5c-tY/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/gs3s-nMHpNSDc19ZfsGrln5c-tY/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/AllSoulAndFunk/~4/W9SEoNgC950" height="1" width="1"/>Gildoghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05960087099277816680noreply@blogger.com0http://allsoulandfunk.blogspot.com/2011/12/shalamar.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1238627623608631556.post-39352650017157569702011-12-18T07:28:00.001-08:002011-12-18T07:28:49.314-08:002011-12-18T07:28:49.314-08:00<div class='posterous_autopost'><p><span style="color: navy;"><span style="font-size: large;">Collection of Kashif</span></span><p /> Singer/songwriter/keyboardist/producer Kashif wrote and played on Evelyn King's (aka Evelyn "Champagne" King) number one R&amp;B hits "I'm in Love" and "Love Come Down," Whitney Houston's first hit "You Give Good Love" and one of its follow-ups, "Thinking About You" from her 17-million-selling debut album Whitney Houston. He also contributed to her 17-million selling Whitney LP. His own recording career yielded 17 R&amp;B hit singles and four Top 40 albums. He recorded several duets: "Love Changes" with Mel'isa Morgan, "Love the One I'm With" with Melba Moore, and "Reservations for Two" with Dionne Warwick.<p /> Part of the vanguard that includes early pioneers Stevie Wonder and Ronnie McNeir and his '80s contemporaries the System, Kashif helped to revolutionized R&amp;B music through the infusion of the then-emerging affordable, MIDI/synth technology of the '80s. Music synthesizers at one point could easily fill a room. With the advent of the microchip, synths became more portable and had tonal stability and pricing (though most professional-level synths cost a couple thousand dollars or more) during the '80s. Like McNeir, Kashif shares the distinction of having two self-titled albums in his catalog.<p /> Born Michael Jones in Brooklyn, NY, in 1959, Kashif was orphaned at an early age, growing up in eight foster homes. His first experience with synthesized instruments came during his years with B.T. Express ("Express," "Do It 'Til You're Satisfied"). He appears on the group's early-'80s sides for Columbia Records (check out "Ride on It " from 1978's Shout! LP, among others). Kashif began playing synthesizer bass using the miniMoog while on the road with the group.<p /> After leaving the group, Kashif began making demos with the group Stepping Stone. The demos led to his recording contract with Arista Records in 1983. Because of his burgeoning mastery with synthesizers, Kashif was invited to tour with hitmaker Stephanie Mills at a time when contemporary R&amp;B acts were just beginning to use electronic instruments for live work.<p /> Inspired by Gamble &amp; Huff and Thom Bell's Mighty Three Music, he formed Mighty M Productions with Paul Laurence and Morrie Brown, infusing early-'80s R&amp;B with a fresh synth-based sound. One of their first projects was Evelyn Champagne King who had a 1979 gold single, "Shame." Prompting her to sing in her higher register than in her previous records, the Mighty M was were attempting to give the singer a more youthful sound. At the same time, RCA Records suggested that she same drop the "Champagne" from her name, thus becoming Evelyn King. The result of their collaboration was "I'm in Love," whose style and bass sound was different from anything being done at the time. It went to number one R&amp;B in summer 1981. The I'm in Love album, which also included the hit "Don't Hide Our Love," peaked at number six R&amp;B. RCA asked Kashif, Brown, and Laurence to produce her follow-up album. Influenced by songwriter/producer Leon F. Sylvers III, Kashif came up with the sprightly "Love Come Down" on which he played all of the instruments except guitar, which was played by Ira Siegel. The single went all the way to number one R&amp;B and didn't come down for five weeks. It was included on her gold Get Loose LP, which parked at number one R&amp;B for two weeks and yielded the number two R&amp;B smash "Betcha She Don't Love You."<p /> Around this time, Kashif had begun working with the New England Digital Synclavier. Kashif invented uses for sampling, for example, replacing drum sounds, lead and background vocal placements, and even dialog editing. Howard Johnson's "So Fine" was the first record on which he used the technique of "flying in" vocals -- some vocal passages could be duplicated by the Synclavier. This created a whole new approach to production with vocalists that continues to be used extensively.<p /> Signing with Arista Records in 1983, his self-tilted debut Kashif spawned the hits "I Just Gotta Have You (Lover Turn Me On)," "Stone Love," "Help Yourself to My Love," and "Say Something Love." His other albums are Send Me Your Love, "Baby Don't Break Your Baby's Heart," "Are You the Woman," Condition of the Heart, Love Changes and 1989's Kashif, with the charming cover of the Four Tops hit "Aint No Woman Like the One I Got." Becoming an in-demand writer/producer, Kashif can be heard on releases by Kenny G ("Keeping Love New"), George Benson, Johnny Kemp, Dionne Warwick, Giorge Pettus, Stacy Lattisaw, Expose, the Wootens, Freda Payne, and others. His Grammy nominations are for the instrumentals "The Mood," "Call Me Tonight," "Edgartown Groove" featuring Al Jarreau, and "The Movie Song."<p /> During 1994, Kashif received an invitation from the famed U.C.L.A. Extension program and created a course called Contemporary Record Production With Kashif. In August 1995, Kashif authored the music industry tome Everything You'd Better Know About the Record Industry as CEO of his Los Angeles-based Brooklyn Boy Books, Entertainment, and Information. In 1998, Kashif signed with U.K. label Expansion Records and his album Who Loves You was released that same year. Allmusicby Ed Hogan<p /> <br /> Album: Kashif (1983)<p /> <p /> <br /> <img src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-1579.jpg?t=1292885105" border="0" alt="" /><p /> <p /> <br /> 01. Don't Stop My Love<br /> 02. Stone Love<br /> 03. Just Gotta Have You (Lover Turn Me On)<br /> 04. Help Yourself To My Love<br /> 05. Rumors<br /> 06. Say Something Love<br /> 07. The Mood<br /> 08. All<br /> 09. Baby Don't Break Your Babys Heart (Bonus Track)<br /> 10. Send Me Your Love (Bonus Track)<p /> <p /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/RGrM8yR" target="_blank">http://www.fileserve.com/file/RGrM8yR</a><br /> or<br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/846532821" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/846532821</a><p /> <p /> Album: Send Me Your Love (1984)<p /> <p /> <p /> <img src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-1648.jpg?t=1292885320" border="0" alt="" /><p /> <p /> <br /> 01. Baby Don't Break Your Baby's Heart<br /> 02. Ooh Love<br /> 03. Are You The Woman<br /> 04. Love Has No End<br /> 05. Call Me Tonight (Instrumental)<br /> 06. Send Me Your Love<br /> 07. I've Been Missin' You<br /> 08. Edgartown Groove<br /> 09. That's How It Goes<p /> <p /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/CgCjGUF" target="_blank">http://www.fileserve.com/file/CgCjGUF</a><br /> or<br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/846401014" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/846401014</a><p /> <p /> Album: Condition Of The Heart (1985)<p /> <p /> <br /> <img src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-1423.jpg?t=1292885522" border="0" alt="" /><p /> <p /> <br /> 01. I Wanna Have Love With You<br /> 02. Dancing In The Dark (Heart To Heart)<br /> 03. Condition Of The Heart<br /> 04. Say You Love Me<br /> 05. Movie Song (Instrumental)<br /> 06. Stay The Night<br /> 07. Weakness<br /> 08. Botha Botha (Anti-Apartheid Song)<p /> <p /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/GszdpuW" target="_blank">http://www.fileserve.com/file/GszdpuW</a><br /> or<br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/846191044" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/846191044</a><p /> <p /> Album: Love Changes (1987)<p /> <p /> <br /> <img src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-2495.jpg?t=1292885703" border="0" alt="" /><p /> <p /> <br /> 01. Love Changes (Duet With Meli'sa Morgan)<br /> 02. Loving You Only<br /> 03. It All Begins Again<br /> 04. Love Me All Over<br /> 05. Midnight Mood<br /> 06. Fifty Ways (To Fall In Love)<br /> 07. Somebody<br /> 08. Who's Getting Serious<br /> 09. Reservations For Two<br /> 10. Vacant Heart<p /> <p /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/DbRmAfu" target="_blank">http://www.fileserve.com/file/DbRmAfu</a><br /> or<br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/846472134" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/846472134</a><p /> <p /> Album: Kashif (1989)<p /> <p /> <br /> <img src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-1757.jpg?t=1292885890" border="0" alt="" /><p /> <p /> <br /> 01. Personality<br /> 02. Looking For A Lover<br /> 03. Love Letter Out Loud<br /> 04. Step Into My World<br /> 05. I'm Coming Home<br /> 06. Ain't No Woman (Like The One I Got)<br /> 07. After You<br /> 08. My Door<br /> 09. Pop The Question<p /> <p /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/k8tHpaK" target="_blank">http://www.fileserve.com/file/k8tHpaK</a><br /> or<br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/846514124" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/846514124</a><p /> <p /> Album: The Best of Kashif (1994)<p /> <p /> <br /> <img src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-2206.jpg?t=1292886148" border="0" alt="" /><p /> <p /> <br /> 01. I You Gotta Have You (Lover Turn Me On)<br /> 02. Baby Don't Break Your Baby's Heart<br /> 03. Ooh Love<br /> 04. Stone Love<br /> 05. Condition of the Heart<br /> 06. Are You Woman<br /> 07. Reservations for Two<br /> 08. Love Changes<br /> 09. Fifty Ways (To Fall in Love)<br /> 10. Stay the Night<br /> 11. Love Me All Over<br /> 12. Help Yourself to My Love<br /> 13. Send Me Your Love<br /> 14. Dancing in the Dark (Heart to Heart)<p /> <p /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/m3ZfrZb" target="_blank">http://www.fileserve.com/file/m3ZfrZb</a><br /> or<br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/846400564" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/846400564</a><p /> <p /> Album: Who Loves You (1998)<p /> <p /> <br /> <img src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-1305.jpg?t=1292886927" border="0" alt="" /><p /> <p /> <br /> 01. Bed You Down<br /> 02. Good Ol' Days<br /> 03. Rhythm Of My Mind<br /> 04. Brooklyn Breezes<br /> 05. I Don't Give A Damn<br /> 06. Mingo Weya<br /> 07. Can We Just<br /> 08. Lay You Down<br /> 09. It's Alright<br /> 10. Who Loves You_ (It's Alright Pt.2)<p /> <p /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/XsvAAzK" target="_blank">http://www.fileserve.com/file/XsvAAzK</a><br /> or<br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/846397834" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/846397834</a><p /> <p /> Album: The Definitive Collection (1998)<p /> <p /> <br /> <img src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-1977.jpg?t=1292886383" border="0" alt="" /><p /> <p /> <br /> 01. I Just Gotta Have You (Lover Turn Me On)<br /> 02. Help Yourself To My Love<br /> 03. Are You The Woman<br /> 04. Stone Love<br /> 05. Dancing In The Dark (Heart To Heart)<br /> 06. Love The One I'm With (A Lot Of Love)<br /> 07. Baby Don't Break Your Baby's Heart<br /> 08. Condition Of The Heart<br /> 09. Reservations For Two<br /> 10. Love Me All Over<br /> 11. Loving You Only<br /> 12. Ain't No Woman (Like The One I Got)<br /> 13. Love Changes<br /> 14. Personality<p /> <p /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/CADACSz" target="_blank">http://www.fileserve.com/file/CADACSz</a><br /> or<br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/846400584" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/846400584</a><p /> <p /> Album: Best Of Kashif (2002)<p /> <p /> <p /> <img src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-1840.jpg?t=1292887131" border="0" alt="" /><p /> <p /> <br /> 01. Reservations for Two<br /> 02. Love Changes <br /> 03. Dancing in the Dark (Heart to Heart<br /> 04. Are You the Woman<br /> 05. Loving You Only<br /> 06. Love Has No End<br /> 07. The Mood<br /> 08. Botha Botha (Apartheid Song)<br /> 09. Baby Don't Break Your Baby's Heart<br /> 10. Ooh Love<p /> <p /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/qzkJEYD" target="_blank">http://www.fileserve.com/file/qzkJEYD</a><br /> or<br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/846398004" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/846398004</a><p /> <p /> Album: Music From My Mind (2004)<p /> <p /> <p /> <br /> <img src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Kashif-MusicFromMyMind.jpg?t=1292887316" border="0" alt="" /><p /> <p /> <br /> CD1<p /> 01. Sexy Girls<br /> 02. Superfly<br /> 03. So Emotional<br /> 04. I'm Down<br /> 05. Tossin' Turnin'<br /> 06. Bout To Fall In Love<br /> 07. Mingo Wheya<br /> 08. Black Woman<br /> 09. He Don't Love You<br /> 10. I Don't Give A Damn<br /> 11. Beautiful Eyes<br /> 12. Crazy Love<br /> 13. Can We Just Get Along<br /> 14. Chill Chill Chill<br /> 15. Brooklyn Breezes<p /> <br /> CD2<p /> 01. Don't Stop My Love<br /> 02. Lover Turn Me On<br /> 03. Stone Love<br /> 04. Help Yourself To My Love<br /> 05. Say Something Love<br /> 06. The Mood<br /> 07. Rumors<br /> 08. All<br /> 09. Sexy Girls (Instrumental)<p /> <p /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/q85f2RQ" target="_blank">http://www.fileserve.com/file/q85f2RQ</a><br /> or<br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/846451281" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/846451281</a><p /> <p /> Enjoy!!!!</p></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1238627623608631556-3935265001715756970?l=allsoulandfunk.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/ffDhQRyVhO3C0JuLc2hDzP6n6b4/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/ffDhQRyVhO3C0JuLc2hDzP6n6b4/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/ffDhQRyVhO3C0JuLc2hDzP6n6b4/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/ffDhQRyVhO3C0JuLc2hDzP6n6b4/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/AllSoulAndFunk/~4/2sXlbzF_iPc" height="1" width="1"/>Gildoghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05960087099277816680noreply@blogger.com2http://allsoulandfunk.blogspot.com/2011/12/kashif.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1238627623608631556.post-37653867523435071492011-12-17T03:42:00.001-08:002011-12-17T03:42:35.989-08:002011-12-17T03:42:35.989-08:00<div class='posterous_autopost'><p><span style="color: mediumturquoise;"><span style="font-size: large;">Collection of Surface</span></span><p /> <p /> <br /> When you think of the group Surface, the term disco dancefloor doesn't come to mind. The '80s soft soul vocal trio known for such lush ballads as "Closer Than Friends" and the million-selling singles "Shower Me With Your Love" and the number one pop hit "The First Time" had one of its first charting records as artists signed to dance music pioneer Salsoul Records. "Falling in Love," co-written by Surface member David Conley, doesn't have much in common with the aforementioned titles other than the group name and a (presumably) Conley flute solo. The single made it to number 84 R&amp;B in summer 1983 and the U.K. pop charts. Singer Bernard Jackson who grew up in Stamford, CT, got into the music business through his cousin who lived in New York. Seizing the opportunity, he relocated to New York and began performing around the city. While doing a show in Stamford, his godfather suggested that he contact his nephew David Townsend who was also in the music business. Townsend, a former touring guitarist for the Isley Brothers, was the son of singer/songwriter/producer Ed Townsend who had a hit with "For Your Love" in summer 1958 and wrote the Impressions' "Finally Got Myself Together (I'm a Changed Man)" and co-wrote Marvin Gaye's "Let's Get It On." Around 1973, Townsend joined a band called the Port Authority where he met David "Pic" Conley. Townsend, whose father shared hit songwriting tips with him, began writing songs with Conley. After Townsend and Conley met Jackson it was decided that they'd write songs together. The trio became staff writers for EMI Music. Their songs were covered by New Edition ("Let's Be Friends" from their 1985 MCA LP All for Love) and Sister Sledge ("You're So Fine"). The trio became performers using the name Surface and moved to Los Angeles. An EMI Music executive brought one of their songs, "Let's Try Again," to the attention of Larkin Arnold of Columbia Records. Arnold's previous successes include Natalie Cole and Peabo Bryson. He signed the group to Columbia and their first single "Let's Try Again" charted number 80 R&amp;B in late 1986. The debut album Surface included the smooth and sweet "Happy," which hit number two R&amp;B for two weeks in early 1987, "Lately" (number eight R&amp;B), and the reissued "Let's Try Again." The next LP, 2nd Wave yielded "I Missed" (number three R&amp;B), "Closer Than Friends" (number one R&amp;B for two weeks in early 1989), the wedding standard "Shower Me With Your Love" (gold, number one R&amp;B/number five pop), "You Are My Everything" (number one R&amp;B for two weeks), and "Can We Spend Some Time" (number five R&amp;B). Jackson brought the sheet music to a song he had written in 1986 to his friend, songwriter Brian Simpson, who had a recording studio in his garage. After listening to the finished demo tape, Jackson thought that he had a hit. Hiring a mobile 24-track recording studio truck to capture his vocal in the best professional conditions, Jackson sang "The First Time" in Simpson's house. "The First Time" was the first single from Surface's 3 Deep album and went gold hitting number one R&amp;B and holding the number one pop for two weeks in early 1991. While "The First Time" was topping the charts, Surface was one of the presenters at the American Music Awards and were enthusiastically congratulated. The hits continued with "All I Want Is You" (number eight R&amp;B, early 1991) and "Never Gonna Let You Down." "You're the One" billed as Surface featuring Bernard Jackson made it to number 24 R&amp;B, summer 1991. The group's last charting single was "A Nice Time for Lovin'" included on their 1991 greatest hits LP The Best Surface: A Nice Time for Loving. Conley and Townsend also produced sides on Rebbie Jackson ("Reaction") that are on The Rebbie Jackson Collection from U.K. label Expansion distributed by Sony/3MV. Allmusic by Ed Hogan<p /> <p /> <br /> Album: Surface (1986)<p /> <p /> <br /> <img src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-692.jpg?t=1299947687" border="0" alt="" /><p /> <p /> <br /> 01. Let's Try Again<br /> 02. Happy<br /> 03. We're All Searchin'<br /> 04. Lately<br /> 05. Gotta Make Love Tonight<br /> 06. Who Loves You<br /> 07. You're Fine<br /> 08. Lady Wants a Man<br /> 09. Girls Were Made to Love<br /> 10. Feels So Good<p /> <p /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/WADjkAJ" target="_blank">http://www.fileserve.com/file/WADjkAJ</a><br /> or<br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/834453184" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/834453184</a><p /> <p /> Album: 2nd Wave (1989)<p /> <p /> <br /> <img src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-1203.jpg?t=1299947687" border="0" alt="" /><p /> <p /> <br /> 01. Shower Me With Your Love<br /> 02. Closer Than Friends<br /> 03. Can We Spend Some Time<br /> 04. You Are My Everything<br /> 05. I Missed<br /> 06. Black Shades<br /> 07. Hold on to Love<br /> 08. Where's That Girl<p /> <p /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/h2r55mD" target="_blank">http://www.fileserve.com/file/h2r55mD</a><br /> or<br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/834460104" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/834460104</a><p /> <p /> Album: 3 Deep (1990)<p /> <p /> <br /> <img src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-1787.jpg?t=1299947687" border="0" alt="" /><p /> <p /> <br /> 01. The First Time<br /> 02. Give Her Your Love<br /> 03. All I Want Is You<br /> 04. Tomorrow<br /> 05. You're The One<br /> 06. Never Gonna Let You Down<br /> 07. ''10''<br /> 08. Don't Wanna Turn You Off<br /> 09. When It Comes To Love<br /> 10. Ain't Givin' Up<br /> 11. Love X Trust<br /> 12. Kid Stuff (Believe In Yourself)<p /> <p /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/54nfayF" target="_blank">http://www.fileserve.com/file/54nfayF</a><br /> or<br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/834458474" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/834458474</a><p /> <p /> Album: The Best of Surface- A Nice Time 4 Lovin' (1991)<p /> <p /> <br /> <img src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-983.jpg?t=1299947687" border="0" alt="" /><p /> <p /> <br /> 01. Nice Time for Lovin'<br /> 02. Happy<br /> 03. Closer Than Friends<br /> 04. You Are My Everything<br /> 05. I Missed [Title Song Reprise]<br /> 06. Shower Me With Your Love<br /> 07. First Time<br /> 08. Never Gonna Let You Down<br /> 09. World of Our Own<br /> 10. Christmas Time Is Here<p /> <p /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/nVRbaby" target="_blank">http://www.fileserve.com/file/nVRbaby</a><br /> or<br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/4262821374" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/4262821374</a><p /> <p /> Album: Love Zone (1999)<p /> <p /> <br /> <img src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-547.jpg?t=1299947687" border="0" alt="" /><p /> <p /> <p /> 01. All I Wanna Do Is Hold You<br /> 02. You're My Lady<br /> 03. When I Hold You In My Arms<br /> 04. Ah Ah Oo Oo Hmm (Interlude)<br /> 05. My Story Of Life<br /> 06. Love Zone<br /> 07. Eri, Tao, My My And Pic<br /> 08. Flippin'<br /> 09. The Other Side Of My Bed<br /> 10. Shower Me With Your Love<br /> 11. Will You Wait For Me<br /> 12. Falling In Love<br /> 13. Quiet Storm<p /> <p /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/MTAgH2j" target="_blank">http://www.fileserve.com/file/MTAgH2j</a><br /> or<br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/834453264" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/834453264</a><p /> <p /> Album: Perfect 10 (2001)<p /> <p /> <br /> <img src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-1985.jpg?t=1299947687" border="0" alt="" /><p /> <p /> <br /> 01. "10"<br /> 02. World Of Our Own<br /> 03. Ain't Givin' Up<br /> 04. Hold Onto Love<br /> 05. Give Her Your Love<br /> 06. Shower Me With Your Love<br /> 07. First Time<br /> 08. Where's That Girl<br /> 09. Can We Spend Some Time<br /> 10. Happy<p /> <p /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/qZ9EgcJ" target="_blank">http://www.fileserve.com/file/qZ9EgcJ</a><br /> or<br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/834453284" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/834453284</a><p /> <p /> Album: Our World (2005)<p /> <p /> <br /> <img src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-204.jpg?t=1299947687" border="0" alt="" /><p /> <p /> <p /> 01. Shower Me With Your Love<br /> 02. The First Time<br /> 03. Gotta Make Love Tonight<br /> 04. A World of Our Own<br /> 05. Hold On To Love<br /> 06. Black Shades<br /> 07. We're All Searchin'<br /> 08. You're Fine<br /> 09. Feels So Good<br /> 10. Where's That Girl<p /> <p /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/PWfcPWN" target="_blank">http://www.fileserve.com/file/PWfcPWN</a><br /> or<br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/834453164" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/834453164</a><p /> <p /> Enjoy!!!!</p></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1238627623608631556-3765386752343507149?l=allsoulandfunk.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/HTlqf_2yOdmPyAmQd3h-VnxGMpM/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/HTlqf_2yOdmPyAmQd3h-VnxGMpM/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/HTlqf_2yOdmPyAmQd3h-VnxGMpM/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/HTlqf_2yOdmPyAmQd3h-VnxGMpM/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/AllSoulAndFunk/~4/fn6TazQFqiE" height="1" width="1"/>Gildoghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05960087099277816680noreply@blogger.com0http://allsoulandfunk.blogspot.com/2011/12/surface.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1238627623608631556.post-18320177705563100322011-12-16T15:40:00.001-08:002011-12-16T15:40:16.972-08:002011-12-16T15:40:16.972-08:00<div class='posterous_autopost'><p><span style="color: green;"><span style="font-size: large;">Collection of Tom Browne</span></span><p /> Tom Browne was a familiar figure on the R&amp;B charts during the 1979-1989 period when he was recording pop-oriented material for GRP and Arista. Browne studied piano for a year when he was 11 and then switched to trumpet, attending New York City's High School of Music and Art. Originally interested in classical music, Browne discovered jazz while in college in the mid-'70s. He worked with Sonny Fortune, recorded with Lonnie Smith, and then signed with GRP. Although influenced by Freddie Hubbard and occasionally recording a hard bop number, most of Browne's output during that era was clearly geared toward the marketplace. A commercial pilot, Browne largely dropped out of music by the late '80s, but came back in 1994 with a recording for Hip Bop in several settings that included the credible jazz date Another Shade of Browne, which made one wonder "What took so long?" Allmusic by Scott Yanow<p /> <br /> Album: Browne Sugar (1979)<p /> <p /> <br /> <img src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-2085.jpg?t=1248266239" border="0" alt="" /><p /> <p /> <br /> 01. Throw Down<br /> 02. I Never Was A Cowboy<br /> 03. Herbal Scent<br /> 04. Brother, Brother<br /> 05. The Closer I Get To You<br /> 06. What's Going On<br /> 07. Promises For Spring<br /> 08. Antoinette Like<p /> <p /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/3fxBuZr" target="_blank">http://www.fileserve.com/file/3fxBuZr</a><br /> or<br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/848082404" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/848082404</a><p /> <p /> Album: Love Approach (1979)<p /> <p /> <br /> <img src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-1803.jpg?t=1248266413" border="0" alt="" /><p /> <p /> <br /> 01. Funkin' For Jamaica (N.Y.)<br /> 02. Her Silent Smile<br /> 03. Forever More<br /> 04. Dreams Of Lovin' You<br /> 05. Nocturne<br /> 06. Martha<br /> 07. Moon Rise<br /> 08. Weak In The Knees<p /> <p /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/W5jArEU" target="_blank">http://www.fileserve.com/file/W5jArEU</a><br /> or<br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/848082424" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/848082424</a><p /> <p /> Album: Yours Truly (1981)<p /> <p /> <br /> <img src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-617.jpg?t=1248266557" border="0" alt="" /><p /> <p /> <br /> 01. Fungi Mama-Bebopakunkadiscolypso<br /> 02. Bye Gones<br /> 03. Charisma<br /> 04. Can't Give It Away<br /> 05. Lazy Bird<br /> 06. Naima<br /> 07. Come For the Ride<br /> 08. My Latin Sky<br /> 09. A Message (Pride and Pity)<p /> <p /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/pEfbwcy" target="_blank">http://www.fileserve.com/file/pEfbwcy</a><br /> or<br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/848026711" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/848026711</a><p /> <p /> Album: Magic (1981)<p /> <p /> <br /> <img src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-418.jpg?t=1248266695" border="0" alt="" /><p /> <p /> <br /> 01. Let's Dance<br /> 02. Magic<br /> 03. I Know<br /> 04. Midnight Interlude<br /> 05. God Bless the Child<br /> 06. Night Wind<br /> 07. Thighs High (Grip Your Hips and Move)<br /> 08. Making Plans<p /> <p /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/CeKSQNr" target="_blank">http://www.fileserve.com/file/CeKSQNr</a><br /> or<br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/848082384" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/848082384</a><p /> <p /> Album: Rockin' Radio (1983)<p /> <p /> <br /> <img src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-570.jpg?t=1248266939" border="0" alt="" /><p /> <p /> <br /> 01. Rockin' Radio<br /> 02. Cruisin'<br /> 03. Turn It Up (Come on y'all)<br /> 04. Angeline<br /> 05. Brighter Tomorrow<br /> 06. Never My Love<br /> 07. Mr. Business<p /> <p /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/kDhkWsA" target="_blank">http://www.fileserve.com/file/kDhkWsA</a><br /> or<br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/848026701" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/848026701</a><p /> <p /> Album: Tommy Gun (1984)<p /> <p /> <p /> <br /> <img src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-1496.jpg?t=1248266963" border="0" alt="" /><p /> <p /> <br /> 01. Loop<br /> 02. Station Break<br /> 03. Secret Fantasy<br /> 04. Tommy Gun<br /> 05. Break Out<br /> 06. Wee Out (Part 1)<br /> 07. Wee Out (Part 2)<br /> 08. Hit Man<br /> 09. Free &amp; Easy<br /> 10. Secret Fantasy (Live in London 1985)<p /> <p /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/Zr7PKEh" target="_blank">http://www.fileserve.com/file/Zr7PKEh</a><br /> or<br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/848026681" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/848026681</a><p /> <p /> Album: No Longer I (1988)<p /> <p /> <br /> <img src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-1235.jpg?t=1297549130" border="0" alt="" /><p /> <p /> <br /> 01. Ain't No Need to Worry<br /> 02. Damascus Road<br /> 03. Happy Song<br /> 04. Just Give Me Jesus<br /> 05. If<br /> 06. I'm Lookin' for a Miracle<br /> 07. Jehovah Jireh<br /> 08. Spirit of Love<p /> <p /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/AuWFnTf" target="_blank">http://www.fileserve.com/file/AuWFnTf</a><br /> or<br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/848058531" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/848058531</a><p /> <p /> Album: The Best of Tom Browne (1990)<p /> <p /> <br /> <img src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-358.jpg?t=1248267110" border="0" alt="" /><p /> <p /> <br /> 01. Funkin' for Jamaica<br /> 02. Fungi Mama (Bebopafunkasiscolypso)<br /> 03. Mr Business<br /> 04. Bye Gones<br /> 05. Charisma<br /> 06. Thighs High (Grip Your Hips And Move)<br /> 07. Rockin Radio<br /> 08. Come For The Ride<br /> 09. Brighter Tomorrow<br /> 10. Secret Fantasy<p /> <p /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/vpk68Vj" target="_blank">http://www.fileserve.com/file/vpk68Vj</a><br /> or<br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/848026671" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/848026671</a><p /> <p /> <br /> Album: Funkin' For Jamaica (1998)<p /> <p /> <p /> <img src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-1011.jpg?t=1297549130" border="0" alt="" /><p /> <p /> <br /> 01. Funkin' For Jamaica<br /> 02. Thighs High<br /> 03. Byegones<br /> 04. Never My Love<br /> 05. Brighter Tomorrow<br /> 06. Lazy Bird<br /> 07. Rockin' Radio<br /> 08. Mr. Business<br /> 09. Martha<br /> 10. Charisma<br /> 11. I Never Was A Cowboy<br /> 12. Secret Fantasy<br /> 13. Turn It Up<br /> 14. Fungi Mama<p /> <p /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/fZ5hzeZ" target="_blank">http://www.fileserve.com/file/fZ5hzeZ</a><br /> or<br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/848088854" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/848088854</a><p /> <p /> Album: R'N' Browne (1999)<p /> <p /> <p /> <img src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-231.jpg?t=1297549130" border="0" alt="" /><p /> <p /> <br /> 01. Joy And Pain<br /> 02. Back To Life<br /> 03. Someday We'll All Be Free<br /> 04. Hangin' On A String<br /> 05. Never Stop<br /> 06. Un - Break My Heart<br /> 07. Can't You See Me<br /> 08. Juicy Fruit<br /> 09. The Wind Cries Mary<p /> <p /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/ATCJXQ9" target="_blank">http://www.fileserve.com/file/ATCJXQ9</a><br /> or<br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/848026721" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/848026721</a><p /> <p /> Enjoy!!!!</p></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1238627623608631556-1832017770556310032?l=allsoulandfunk.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/PRu2kmVkrFg9kHs7DjxOFhxKUpQ/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/PRu2kmVkrFg9kHs7DjxOFhxKUpQ/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/PRu2kmVkrFg9kHs7DjxOFhxKUpQ/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/PRu2kmVkrFg9kHs7DjxOFhxKUpQ/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/AllSoulAndFunk/~4/jLNnGOWnZMQ" height="1" width="1"/>Gildoghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05960087099277816680noreply@blogger.com0http://allsoulandfunk.blogspot.com/2011/12/tom-browne.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1238627623608631556.post-8409951000628205662011-12-16T14:16:00.001-08:002011-12-16T14:16:08.443-08:002011-12-16T14:16:08.443-08:00<div class='posterous_autopost'><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: blue;">Collection of Tony! Toni! Tone!</span></span><p /> Brothers Dwayne and Raphael Wiggins and cousin Timothy Christian have proven themselves durable guardians of the soul and funk tradition, while also infusing their music with enough contemporary devices to remain popular. This Oakland trio scored a number one R&amp;B hit right out of the box in 1988 with "Little Walter," a song that generated some criticism from gospel audiences for its use of the melody from "Wade in the Water." But they've since been able to keep things going on their own, as their LPs, The Revival in 1990 and Sons of Soul in 1993, have also been enormously successful. Tony! Toni! Ton&eacute;! released their fourth album, House of Music, in the fall of 1996. allmusic by Ron Wynn<p /> <br /> Album: Who (1988)<p /> <p /> <br /> <img src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-1538.jpg?t=1290263441" border="0" alt="" /><p /> <p /> <br /> 01. Baby Doll<br /> 02. For the Love of You<br /> 03. Who's Lovin' You<br /> 04. Born Not to Know<br /> 05. Little Walter<br /> 06. Lovestruck<br /> 07. Pain<br /> 08. 261.5<br /> 09. Not Gonna Cry For You<p /> <p /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/Xgxb4Yc" target="_blank">http://www.fileserve.com/file/Xgxb4Yc</a><br /> or<br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/846170844" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/846170844</a><p /> <p /> Album: The Revival (1990)<p /> <p /> <br /> <img src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-1132.jpg?t=1290263441" border="0" alt="" /><p /> <p /> <br /> 01. Feels Good<br /> 02. All the Way<br /> 03. Oakland Stroke<br /> 04. The Blues<br /> 05. Let's Have a Good Time<br /> 06. It Never Rains in Southern California<br /> 07. Whatever You Want<br /> 08. I Care<br /> 09. Sky's the Limit<br /> 10. All My Love<br /> 11. Don't Talk About Me<br /> 12. Skin Tight<br /> 13. Jo-Jo<br /> 14. Those Were the Days<p /> <p /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/YTUvX2N" target="_blank">http://www.fileserve.com/file/YTUvX2N</a><br /> or<br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/846184384" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/846184384</a><p /> <p /> Album: Sons of Soul (1993)<p /> <p /> <br /> <img src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-1508.jpg?t=1290263441" border="0" alt="" /><p /> <p /> <br /> 01. If I Had No Loot<br /> 02. What Goes Around Comes Around<br /> 03. My Ex-Girlfriend<br /> 04. Tell Me Mama<br /> 05. Leavin'<br /> 06. Slow Wine<br /> 07. (Lay Your Head On My) Pillow<br /> 08. I Couldn't Keep It To Myself<br /> 09. Gangsta Groove<br /> 10. Tonyies! In the Wrong Key<br /> 11. Dance Hall<br /> 12. Times Square 2 30 a.m. (Segue)<br /> 13. Fun<br /> 14. Anniversary<br /> 15. Castleers<p /> <p /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/sJbGHmN" target="_blank">http://www.fileserve.com/file/sJbGHmN</a><br /> or<br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/846170764" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/846170764</a><p /> <p /> Album: House of Music (1996)<p /> <p /> <br /> <img src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-2146.jpg?t=1290263441" border="0" alt="" /><p /> <p /> <br /> 01. Thinking of You<br /> 02. Top Notch<br /> 03. Let's Get Down<br /> 04. Til Last Summer<br /> 05. Lovin' You<br /> 06. Still A Man<br /> 07. Don't Fall in Love<br /> 08. Holy Smokes &amp; Gee Whiz<br /> 09. Annie May<br /> 10. Let Me Know<br /> 11. Tossin and Turnin<br /> 12. Wild Child<br /> 13. Party Don't Cry<br /> 14. Lovin' You (Interlude)<p /> <p /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/JazKExS" target="_blank">http://www.fileserve.com/file/JazKExS</a><br /> or<br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/846170614" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/846170614</a><p /> <p /> Album: Greatest Hits 1997)<p /> <p /> <br /> <img src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-765.jpg?t=1290263441" border="0" alt="" /><p /> <p /> <br /> 01. If I Had No Loot<br /> 02. Boys and Girls (Remix)<br /> 03. Annie May<br /> 04. The Blues<br /> 05. Don't Fall in Love<br /> 06. Little Walter<br /> 07. Thinking of You<br /> 08. Anniversary<br /> 09. Feels Good<br /> 10. Let's Get Down<br /> 11. (Lay Your Head on My) Pillow<br /> 12. It Never Rains in Southern California<br /> 13. Baby Doll<br /> 14. Whatever You Want<br /> 15. My Ex-Girlfriend<p /> <p /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/rYcPUtG" target="_blank">http://www.fileserve.com/file/rYcPUtG</a><br /> or<br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/835617141" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/835617141</a><p /> <p /> Album: The Millennium Collection (2001)<p /> <p /> <br /> <img src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-607.jpg?t=1290263441" border="0" alt="" /><p /> <p /> <br /> 01. Little Walter<br /> 02. Born Not To Know<br /> 03. Baby Doll<br /> 04. The Blues<br /> 05. Feels Good<br /> 06. It Never Rains (In Southern California)<br /> 07. Whatever You Want<br /> 08. If I Had No Loot<br /> 09. Anniversary<br /> 10. (Lay Your Head on My) Pillow<br /> 11. Thinking of You<br /> 12. Let's Get Down<p /> <p /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/xKPpbXv" target="_blank">http://www.fileserve.com/file/xKPpbXv</a><br /> or<br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/835563294" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/835563294</a><p /> <p /> Enjoy!!!!</p></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1238627623608631556-840995100062820566?l=allsoulandfunk.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/CU5l95mdwDXKhgAkQ35ldkkyF0M/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/CU5l95mdwDXKhgAkQ35ldkkyF0M/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/CU5l95mdwDXKhgAkQ35ldkkyF0M/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/CU5l95mdwDXKhgAkQ35ldkkyF0M/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/AllSoulAndFunk/~4/TfcwjWCosfY" height="1" width="1"/>Gildoghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05960087099277816680noreply@blogger.com0http://allsoulandfunk.blogspot.com/2011/12/tony-toni-tone.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1238627623608631556.post-52997255801941288962011-12-15T17:11:00.001-08:002011-12-15T17:11:56.644-08:002011-12-15T17:11:56.644-08:00<div class='posterous_autopost'><p><span style="color: purple;"><span style="font-size: large;">Collection of Rene &amp; Angela</span></span><p /> Ren&eacute; &amp; Angela are an early-'80s soul duo from Los Angeles. Before forming in 1977, Ren&eacute; Moore -- the brother of Rufus' Bobby Watson -- played with the Brothers Johnson; Angela Winbush had sung backup vocals for Dolly Parton, Lenny Williams, and Jean Carn. Ren&eacute; &amp; Angela had their first R&amp;B hit for Capitol Records in 1980 and proceeded to have seven other hits over the next three years. In 1985, the duo switched to Mercury, where they had the number one R&amp;B hit "Save Your Love (For #1)" with their first single from the album Street Called Desire. Over the next year, the group had three other Top Ten hits -- including the number one R&amp;B single "Your Smile" and the number two "You Don't Have to Cry" -- before pursuing solo careers in the mid-'80s. Allmusic by Stephen Thomas Erlewine<p /> <br /> Album: Rene &amp; Angela (1980)<p /> <p /> <br /> <img src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-47.jpg?t=1238197497" border="0" alt="" /><p /> <p /> <br /> 01. Free And Easy<br /> 02. Hotel California<br /> 03. Turn It Out<br /> 04. Everything We Do<br /> 05. Love Won't Slip Away<br /> 06. Strangers Again<br /> 07. I Don't Know (Where Love Comes From)<br /> 08. Do You Really Love Me<p /> <p /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/K6SCcqp" target="_blank">http://www.fileserve.com/file/K6SCcqp</a><br /> or<br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/845587504" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/845587504</a><p /> <p /> Album: Wall To Wall (1981)<p /> <p /> <p /> <br /> <img src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-48.jpg?t=1238197636" border="0" alt="" /><p /> <p /> <br /> 01.Wall To Wall<br /> 02. I Love You More<br /> 03. Imaginary Playmate<br /> 04. Secret Rendezvouz<br /> 05. Loves All Right<br /> 06. Just Friends<br /> 07. Wanna Be Close To You<br /> 08. Come My Way<p /> <p /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/ymexHPV" target="_blank">http://www.fileserve.com/file/ymexHPV</a><br /> or<br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/845581644" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/845581644</a><p /> <p /> Album: Rise (1983)<p /> <p /> <br /> <img src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-49.jpg?t=1238197765" border="0" alt="" /><p /> <p /> <br /> 01. Rise<br /> 02. Keep Runnin'<br /> 03. My First Love<br /> 04. Bangin' The Boogie<br /> 05. When It Comes To Love<br /> 06. Wait Until Tonight<br /> 07. Can't Give You Up<br /> 08. Take Me To The Limit<p /> <p /> <p /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/hymCEDk" target="_blank">http://www.fileserve.com/file/hymCEDk</a><br /> or<br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/845587514" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/845587514</a><p /> <p /> Album: Street Called Desire (1985)<p /> <p /> <br /> <img src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-50.jpg?t=1238197935" border="0" alt="" /><p /> <p /> <p /> 01. Save Your Love<br /> 02. I'll Be Good<br /> 03. No How - No Way<br /> 04.You Don't Have To Cry<br /> 05. Street Called Desire<br /> 06. Your Smile<br /> 07. Who's Foolin' Who<br /> 08. Drive My Love<p /> <p /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/pbrbd9A" target="_blank">http://www.fileserve.com/file/pbrbd9A</a><br /> or<br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/845587474" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/845587474</a><p /> <p /> Album: The Best Of Rene &amp; Angela Come My Way (1996)<p /> <p /> <br /> <img src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-2244.jpg?t=1290866636" border="0" alt="" /><p /> <p /> <br /> 01. My First Love<br /> 02. Come My Way<br /> 03. Imaginary Playmates<br /> 04. Love's Alright<br /> 05. I Love You More<br /> 06. Bangin' the Boogie<br /> 07. Turn It Out<br /> 08. Everything We Do<br /> 09. Do You Really Love Me<br /> 10. Free and Easy<br /> 11. Secret Rendezvous<br /> 12. Wanna Be Close to You<br /> 13. Wall to Wall<br /> 14. Strangers Again<p /> <p /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/pzrD8rn" target="_blank">http://www.fileserve.com/file/pzrD8rn</a><br /> or<br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/845592124" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/845592124</a><p /> <p /> <br /> Enjoy!!!!</p></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1238627623608631556-5299725580194128896?l=allsoulandfunk.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/ZvUb6szoFBJH68XZTG6rosAoyFA/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/ZvUb6szoFBJH68XZTG6rosAoyFA/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/ZvUb6szoFBJH68XZTG6rosAoyFA/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/ZvUb6szoFBJH68XZTG6rosAoyFA/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/AllSoulAndFunk/~4/QRVgikn_K3w" height="1" width="1"/>Gildoghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05960087099277816680noreply@blogger.com1http://allsoulandfunk.blogspot.com/2011/12/rene-angela.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1238627623608631556.post-70692118924327906442011-12-12T15:07:00.001-08:002011-12-12T15:07:01.886-08:002011-12-12T15:07:01.886-08:00<div class='posterous_autopost'><p><span style="color: indigo;"><span style="font-size: large;">Collection of Skyy</span></span><p /> <br /> A New York City octet, one of three funk and/or disco bands in which producer/keyboardist Randy Muller was involved. The original lineup featured Denise, Delores, and Bonny Dunning as vocalists, with guitarists Solomon Roberts and Anibal Anthony Sierra, keyboardist Larry Greenberg, bassist Gerald Lebon, and drummer Tommy McConnell. Muller organized the group and they recorded for Salsoul from the late '70s until 1984. Their biggest hit was "Call Me" in 1981, an R&amp;B chart-topper. They could do sweeping funk tracks, dance-oriented cuts, or light ballads, although they never enjoyed the crossover success of a group like Atlantic Starr. They moved to Capitol in 1986 and enjoyed their biggest hit in quite some time with "Givin' It (To You)," a Top Ten R&amp;B single. They recorded Start of a Romance for Atlantic in 1989 and landed another hit with "Real Love." Their most recent release was Nearer to You in 1992. Allmusic by Ron Wynn<p /> <p /> <p /> Album: Skyy (1979)<p /> <p /> <p /> <img src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-1000.jpg?t=1298410664" border="0" alt="" /><p /> <p /> <p /> 01. This Groove Is Bad<br /> 02. First Time Around<br /> 03. Let's Turn It Out<br /> 04. Fallin' in Love Again<br /> 05. Stand by Me<br /> 06. Disco Dancin'<br /> 07. Let's Get Up<br /> 08. First Time Around (Remix)<br /> 09. First Time Around (Disco Mix)<br /> 10. First Time Around (Special Remix)<p /> <p /> <p /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/mCDVzsF" target="_blank">http://www.fileserve.com/file/mCDVzsF</a><br /> or<br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/834366894" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/834366894</a><p /> <p /> <p /> <br /> Album: Skyway (1980)<p /> <p /> <p /> <br /> <img src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-1350.jpg?t=1298410664" border="0" alt="" /><p /> <p /> <p /> 01. High<br /> 02. Skyyzoo<br /> 03. Dance<br /> 04. Don't Stop<br /> 05. Love Plane<br /> 06. You Got Me Up<br /> 07. Who's Gonna Love Me<br /> 08. Music<br /> 09. Skyyzoo (Remix)<p /> <p /> <p /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/tmnrAKm" target="_blank">http://www.fileserve.com/file/tmnrAKm</a><br /> or<br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/834363844" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/834363844</a><p /> <p /> <p /> Album: Skyyport (1981)<p /> <p /> <p /> <br /> <img src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-489.jpg?t=1298410664" border="0" alt="" /><p /> <p /> <p /> 01. Here's To You<br /> 02. I Can't Get Enough<br /> 03. Superlove<br /> 04. No Music<br /> 05. Easy<br /> 06. Sun Won't Shine<br /> 07. For The First Time<br /> 08. Arrival<p /> <p /> <p /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/mjUSuBV" target="_blank">http://www.fileserve.com/file/mjUSuBV</a><br /> or<br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/818115294" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/818115294</a><p /> <p /> <p /> Album: Skyy Line (1982)<p /> <p /> <p /> <br /> <img src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-1934.jpg?t=1298410664" border="0" alt="" /><p /> <p /> <p /> 01. Let's Celebrate<br /> 02. Call Me<br /> 03. Girl In blue<br /> 04. Jam The Box<br /> 05. When You Touch Me<br /> 06. Gonna Get It On<br /> 07. Get Into The Beat<br /> 08. Let's Celebrate <p /> <p /> <p /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/Y25jHTR" target="_blank">http://www.fileserve.com/file/Y25jHTR</a><br /> or<br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/834366884" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/834366884</a><p /> <p /> <br /> Album: Skyyjammer (1982)<p /> <p /> <p /> <img src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-1981.jpg?t=1298410664" border="0" alt="" /><p /> <p /> <p /> 01. Movin' Violation<br /> 02. Won't You Be Mine<br /> 03. This Song Is For You<br /> 04. Miracle<br /> 05. Skyyjammer<br /> 06. Let Love Shine<br /> 07. Together<br /> 08. Freak Outta<p /> <p /> <p /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/UfsfHeE" target="_blank">http://www.fileserve.com/file/UfsfHeE</a><br /> or<br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/834361324" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/834361324</a><p /> <p /> <p /> Album: Skyylight (1983)<p /> <p /> <p /> <br /> <img src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-2178.jpg?t=1298410664" border="0" alt="" /><p /> <p /> <p /> 01. Bad Boy<br /> 02. Married Man<br /> 03. Questions No Answers<br /> 04. Now That We've Found Love<br /> 05. Hey Girl<br /> 06. Show Me The Way<br /> 07. She's Gone<br /> 08. Swing It<p /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/nT8pY9a" target="_blank">http://www.fileserve.com/file/nT8pY9a</a><br /> or<br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/818631414" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/818631414</a><p /> <p /> <p /> Album: Inner City (1984)<p /> <p /> <p /> <img src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-955.jpg?t=1298410664" border="0" alt="" /><p /> <p /> <p /> 01. Because of You <br /> 02. Two Hearts<br /> 03. Dancin' to be Bancin'<br /> 04. Pay Up<br /> 05.Ppassion in the Night<br /> 06. Love is Blind<br /> 07. Slow Motion<br /> 08. It's My Life<p /> <p /> <p /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/tSBD38h" target="_blank">http://www.fileserve.com/file/tSBD38h</a><br /> or<br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/819086431" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/819086431</a><p /> <p /> <p /> Album: From The Left Side (1986)<p /> <p /> <p /> <img src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-1519.jpg?t=1298410664" border="0" alt="" /><p /> <p /> <p /> 01. Givin' It to You<br /> 02. Love Attack<br /> 03. Non Stop<br /> 04. Song Song<br /> 05. Big Fun<br /> 06. Love Illogical<br /> 07. Tell Her You Care<br /> 08. Jealousitis<br /> 09. Rock It<p /> <p /> <p /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/9n7DxQu" target="_blank">http://www.fileserve.com/file/9n7DxQu</a><br /> or<br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/819570834" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/819570834</a><p /> <p /> <p /> Album: Start of a Romance (1989)<p /> <p /> <p /> <img src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-2376.jpg?t=1298410664" border="0" alt="" /><p /> <p /> <p /> 01. Start of a Romance<br /> 02. Love All the Way<br /> 03. Sendin' a Message<br /> 04. Sexy Minded<br /> 05. Feelin' in Now<br /> 06. Real Love<br /> 07. Let's Touch<br /> 08. Groove Me<br /> 09. Sunshine <p /> <p /> <p /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/CdE6DUD" target="_blank">http://www.fileserve.com/file/CdE6DUD</a><br /> or<br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/818441444" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/818441444</a><p /> <p /> <p /> Album: Nearer To You (1992)<p /> <p /> <br /> <img src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-1015.jpg?t=1298411119" border="0" alt="" /><p /> <p /> <br /> 01. Up And Over<br /> 02. Skyy Is The Limit<br /> 03. That&acute;s The Way<br /> 04. Smooth And Slow<br /> 05. Nearer To You<br /> 06. Tear Down These Walls<br /> 07. Let Love Flow<br /> 08. Up and Away<br /> 09. Gonna Miss My Love<p /> <p /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/8pHyZnh" target="_blank">http://www.fileserve.com/file/8pHyZnh</a><br /> or<br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/819353474" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/819353474</a><p /> <p /> Album: The Anthology (2006)<p /> <p /> <br /> <img src="http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn299/gildog32/Cover-1213.jpg?t=1298411119" border="0" alt="" /><p /> <p /> <br /> CD1<p /> 01. First Time Around<br /> 02. Let's Turn It Out<br /> 03. Fallin' In Love Again<br /> 04. Disco Dancin'<br /> 05. High<br /> 06. Skyyzoo<br /> 07. Love Plane<br /> 08. Here's To You<br /> 09. I Can't Get Enough<br /> 10. Super Love<br /> 11. Easy<br /> 12. For The First Time<br /> 13. When You Touch Me<br /> 14. Girl In Blue<br /> 15. Get Into The Beat<p /> <br /> CD2<p /> 01. Call Me<br /> 02. Let's Celebrate<br /> 03. Won't You Be Mine<br /> 04. Let Love Shine<br /> 05. Bad Boy<br /> 06. Married Man<br /> 07. Questions No Answers<br /> 08. Now That We Found Love<br /> 09. Hey Girl<br /> 10. Show Me The Way<br /> 11. Swing It<br /> 12. Because Of You<br /> 13. Dancin' To Be Dancin'<br /> 14. Love Is Blind<br /> 15. Slow Motion<p /> <p /> <br /> <a href="http://www.fileserve.com/file/J9qgSCy" target="_blank">http://www.fileserve.com/file/J9qgSCy</a><br /> or<br /> <a href="http://www.filesonic.com/file/834365154" target="_blank">http://www.filesonic.com/file/834365154</a><p /> <p /> Enjoy!!!!</p></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1238627623608631556-7069211892432790644?l=allsoulandfunk.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/54hiWplIUoA5epQqdz_eqWerBLE/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/54hiWplIUoA5epQqdz_eqWerBLE/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/54hiWplIUoA5epQqdz_eqWerBLE/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/54hiWplIUoA5epQqdz_eqWerBLE/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/AllSoulAndFunk/~4/10hT0sLmvYI" height="1" width="1"/>Gildoghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05960087099277816680noreply@blogger.com1http://allsoulandfunk.blogspot.com/2011/12/skyy.html