L.A. family-band The McCrarys most likely standing as a one hit wonder. Ironically scoring their only success by the likes of the jazzy ‘Love On A Summer Night’ with production work courtesy of Wayne Henderson before disbanding… [Read More…]
New York City (the band) leavin’ their name in History back in 1973 with the memorable ‘I’m Doin’ Fine Now’. A cut which The Pasadenas brought to extra recognition with their 1991 cover version of it. With Tom Moulton givin’ it an extended mix 40 years after its original release… [Read More…]
The Sisters Love takin’ on soon after where Curtis Mayfield left. This with their outstanding cover version of the blooming ‘Give Me Your Love’ with production work courtesy of Gloaria Jones and Paul Riser. That happened back in 1972 and this gem is still rockin’… [Read More…]
A chill out manifesto and in the meantime probably the peak time of Kool & The Gang’s Jazz/Funk period during the first half of the 70’s. Ladies & Gents, for your listening pleasure, the magnetic ‘Summer Madness’ which influenced so many artists along with time… [Read More…]
One of the definitive highlights from the ‘Trouble Man’ OST, ”T’ Stands For Trouble’, which Ralph Tresvant brilliantly used as a frame for ‘Who’s The Mack’ 20 years later, is also one of the most sought after underrated goodies by the likes of Marvin Gaye… [Read More…]
‘It Seems To Hang On’ beautifully portrays what’s been the life of Nickolas Ashford and Valerie Simpson. As authors but also artists on their own, establishing themselves as the ambassadors of a sophisticated (Soul) sound. Not to mention as a couple for those who had the chance to know them… [Read More…]
You may not remember their name although they pretty much left an indelible imprint soon after on the then emerging Hip-Hop / Breakbeat scene. This with the seminal ‘Dance To The Drummer’s Beat. Ladies & Gents, Herman Kelly & Life for your listening/dancing pleasure! [Read More…]
More of a (unique) balladeer, Marvin (Gaye) brilliantly showing as to how he could warm up the dance floors with the infectious ‘Got To Give It Up’, from his ‘Live At The London Palladium’ album back in 1977… [Read More…]