Saturday 18 September 2021

Quantic - The World's Rarest Funk 45's (Volume Two) [FLAC CD] 2007

Artist
: Quantic
Title Of Album: The World's Rarest Funk 45's (Volume Two)

Year Of Release: 2007
Label: Jazzman
Genre: FLAC CD, Funk, Soul
Total Time: 42:16
Quality: FLAC (CD Tracks + .Cue, Log, Artwork)
Total Size: 444 MB


Tracklisting:
 
01. Reginald Milton & The Soul Jets - Clap Your Hands* 2:37
02. Innersouls - Just Take Your Time 2:46
03. Jimmy Lane & The Incredible Five - Deal With It 2:46
04. Lil Buck & The Top Cats - Monkey In A Sack 3:30
05. The Devastation - Congestion 3:17
06. Abraham & The Metronomes - Party 2:02
07. Rev. Jamel & Bob Johnson - Walking On The Moon 3:54
08. Road Runners - No Names Will Be Called 2:16
09. The 2nd Amendment Band - Backtalk (Pts. I & II) 4:14
10. The Afros Band - Right On Right Off 2:51
11. The Black On White Affair - Funky Manuel 2:57
12. Nathan Bartell - Top Going Down, Bottom Going Up 3:19
13. The Third Guitar - Baby Don't Cry 2:59
14. The Universals - New Generation 2:26
15. The Fun Company - Zambezi (Pts. I & II) 4:10
16. Weston Prim & Backlash - Simmerin' 3:41

Uncle Funkenstein - Together Again (Japan Edition) [FLAC CD] 1983

Artist
: Uncle Funkenstein
Title Of Album: Together Again (Japan Edition)

Year Of Release: 1983
Label: P-Vine Records
Genre: FLAC CD, Jazz-Funk
Total Time: 42:16
Quality: FLAC (CD Tracks + .Cue, Log, Artwork)
Total Size: 435 MB


Tracklisting:
 
01. Uncle Funkenstein 8:36
02. Uncle Funkenstein (Pt. II) 5:45
03. Uncle Funkenstein (Cont.) 14:35
04. Together Again 9:02
05. Blue Robe 8:11
06. Where Does Life Come From? 3:10
07. Rock My Cradle 3:55
08. Third Bosinova 4:51
09. 500 Finished 3:17

Jazz-Funk at its best.

Thursday 2 September 2021

O.C. Smith ‎- Together [FLAC Vynil] 1977

Artist
: O.C. Smith
Title Of Album: Together
Year Of Release: 1977
Label: Caribou Records PZ 34471

Genre: Funk, LP Album, Soul
Quality: FLAC (Tracks + Dummy .Cue, Log, Artwork)
Total Time: 34:30
Total Size: 220 MB
 
Side A:
 
A1. Just Couldn't Help Myself 2:53
A2. You And I 3:38
A3. Together** 3:03
A4. Simple Life 3:18
A5. Sweet Lov'liness 2:59
 
Side B:

B1. Wham Bam (Blue Collar Man) 2:43
B2. Come With Me 3:18  
B3. Pretending 3:02
B4. Love Song 3:20
B5. Empty Hearts 3:44
B4. I Found The Secrets 2:33
 
This is considered the best of three most influential and sofisticated dual soul ballard's ever recorded in the known universe.  
 
I opted to seal "O.C. Smith - Together" in first place above the prolific "Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis Jr. - You Don't Have To Be Star" & "Bo Kirkland & Ruth Davis - You're Gonna Next To Me" which I'm positive all can agree.
 
O.C. Smith - Together 1977
 























 
Bo Kirkland & Ruth Davis - You're Gonna Get Next To Me 1976

 
Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis Jr. - You Don't Have To Be A Star 1976

Herbie Mann - Yellow Fever (Japan Edition) [FLAC CD] 1979

Artist
: Herbie Mann
Title Of Album: Yellow Fever (Japan Edition)

Year Of Release: 1979
Label: Atlantic
Genre: FLAC CD, Funk, Soul, Jazz-Funk, Rhythm & Blues
Total Time: 47:40
Quality: FLAC (CD Tracks + .Cue, Log, Artwork)
Total Size: 445 MB


Tracklisting:
 
01. Yellow Fever 7:48
02. Comin' Home Baby 7:48
03. Hey Pocky A-Way 5:10
04. City Of Dreams 7:48
05. Kidnappin' Lover 7:40
06. Walk On The Wild Side 9:41



*Bass - Neil Jason
*Vocals - Brenda White, Chris Wiltshire, Diva Gray, Phil Anastasi, Valerie Wilson, Yvonne Lewis.

B.J. Nelson - B.J. Nelson [FLAC CD] 1989

Artist
: B.J. Nelson
Title Of Album: B.J. Nelson

Year Of Release: 1989
Label: EMI Records
Genre: FLAC CD, Rock, Funk, Pop, Soft Rock, Soul
Total Time: 42:16
Quality: FLAC (CD Tracks + .Cue, Log, Artwork)
Total Size: 415 MB


Tracklisting:
 
01. Why Fight? 5:06
02. Walk Beside Me 3:59
03. Evidence Of Love 4:59
04. Ecstacy 3:07
05. Stones In My Passway 2:39
06. Shoot The Moon 3:16
07. Love Sick 3:20
08. Place In Your Heart 3:29
09. Measure This Love 4:11
10. Seeing Is Believing 4:39
11. Tomorrow Night 2:22 

B.J. Nelson began singing in the late '60's in her hometown of Pittsburgh, PA fronting a band called "Insane Soul.
 
She moved to New York in 1979 and after becoming a member of T.M. Stevens' band, T-Bird. During her time with T-Bird, B.J. met guitarist Ronald "Head" Drayton, which led to her becoming a member of Nona Hendryx' band. She has also worked with Duran Duran, Power Station, Will Downing and Robert Palmer.

Wednesday 1 September 2021

McGee - Now That I Have You [FLAC Vynil] 1984

Artist: McGee (Tommy McGee)
Title Of AlbumNow That I Have You 12" Vynil (USA Import)
Year Of Release: 1984
Label: American Dream Records

Genre: LP Album, Electronic, Boogie, Funk, Soul
Quality: FLAC (Tracks + Dummy .Cue, Log, Artwork)
Total Time: 11:40
Total Size: 161 MB
 
Side A:

A1. Now That I Have You 5:50

Side B:

B1. Now That I Have You 5:50
 






A prolific and hard to find 80's masterpiece by the essential Tommy McGee.
*Remixed at Soundworks in New York.
*Produced for TMG Productions.
*Published by Dick & Jeff Music.
*TomGee Music Distributed.
*American Dream Records Ltd.
*Arranged by Norman Harris.
*Produced by Jeff Lane & Tommy McGee.
*Written by Melvin Forrest & Tommy McGee.

Rainbow Team - A Song For You [FLAC CD] 1982

Artist
: Rainbow Team
Title Of Album: A Song For You

Year Of Release: 1982
Label: PTG
Genre: FLAC CD, Disco, Funk, Soul
Total Time: 44:01
Quality: FLAC (CD Tracks + .Cue, Log, Artwork)
Total Size: 395 MB


Tracklisting:
 
01. Bite The Apple 5:00
02. Hope He Wants 4:45
03. Let's Forget 4:20
04. My Darling 4:48
05. A Song For You 1:06
06. Let' Em Be 4:55
07. Please Let's Go 4:52
08. Don't Cry For Me 4:50
09. Just For You 5:26
10. Stay 4:10