Tuesday, 27 December 2022

The Counts - Funk Pump 1974

Including the singles Funk Pump, Magic Ride and I'm The Music
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Jazzman
Magic Ride
Short Cut
Since We Said Goodbye
Funk Pump
I'm The Music
Dedicated Man
At The Fair
Flies Over Watermelon
Tecalli
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The Counts members on this album:
Andrew Gibson
Ricardo Gunzalas 
Mose Davis
Byron Miller
Kesley Daniel

Produced by:
William Bell & James McDuffie
Recorded at:
Sound Pit Studios, Atlanta, Ga.
℗ 1974 General Recording Corporation LP Aware AA-2006
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Monday, 26 December 2022

The Counts - Love Sign 1973

Including the single Too Bad (You Don't Love Me).
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Love Sign
Too Bad (You Don't Love Me)
Just You, Just Me
Riding High
Sacrifice 
Counts Medley:
Play It Again, Far Out, Counts Blues
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The Counts members on this album:
Andrew Gibson
Leroy Emmanuel 
Mose Davis
Demo Cates 

Produced by:
Leroy Emmanuel and  Marlin McNichols
Recorded at:
Sound Pit Studios, Atlanta, Ga.
℗ 1973 General Recording Corporation LP Aware AA-2002
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Tuesday, 20 December 2022

Jimmy Ruffin - Sunrise 1980


Produced by Robin Gibb 
Including The Night Of Love and  the smash hit Hold On (To My Love)
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Hold On (To My Love)*
Forever
Night Of Love
Searchin'
Changin' Me
Where Do I Go
Two People
Jealousy
Songbird
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Produced by:
Robin Gibb and Blue Weaver
Backing Vocals: 
Barry Gibb*, Janet Wright, Jimmy Ruffin, Krystal Davis, Robin Gibb,
George Perry, Dennis Bryon, Marcy Levy and Yvonne Lewis
Bass: 
Chuck Kirkpatrick and George Perry
Drums:
Dennis Bryon
Guitars:
Alan Kendall, Bobby Cadway, George Terry and Pete Carr
Horns:
Don Bonsanti, Jamis Marschall, Jeff Kievett, Kenny Faulk, Whit Siddener
Percussion:
Joe Lala
Keyboards,  Strings:
Blue Weaver
Recorded at:
Criteria Recording Studios and Kingdom Sound
℗ 1980 RSO Records, Inc. LP RSO-2394-258
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Monday, 19 December 2022

Van McCoy - The Disco Kid 1975

After the platinum album Disco Baby with the world hit 'The Hustle' comes  (6 months after)'The Disco Kid'. On this album (with many singles) the hits The Disco Kid, The Walk, Roll With The Punches, and Change With The Times.
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The Disco Kid
I'm Gonna Love You
Change With The Times
Love Child
The Walk
Earthquake
Words Spoken Softly At Midnight
Roll With The Punches
Keep On Hustlin'
Good Night, Baby
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Produced by:
Hugo & Luigi
Arranged by:
Van McCoy
Recorded at:
Media Sound Recording Studios
℗ 1975 Avco Records Corp. lp AV-69009-698
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Sunday, 18 December 2022

Tony Joe White - Eyes 1976

Tony Joe White returned '76 with Eyes, from Warner Bros to 20th Century.  White turned to smooth disco, creating a late-night seduction record. This is an album made for romance including the singles Soulful Eyes and Hold On To Your Hiney.
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Soulful Eyes
You Taught Me How To Love
You Are Loved By Me
Rainy Day Lover
We'll Live On Love
Making Love Is Good For You
Texas Woman
Hold On To Your Hiney
Swamp Boogie
That Loving Feeling*
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Produced by:
Tony Joe White
Backing Vocals:
Julie Tillman Waters, Maxine Willard Waters and Venetta Fields
Bass Guitar:
Billy Wayne Herbert
Drums:
James Govan and Willie Hall*
Organ, Piano:
Don Chandler
Guitar, Harmonica, Vocals:
Tony Joe White
Saxophone:
Plas Johnson
Vibraphone:
Rene Coopman

℗ 1976 20th Century Records  LP T-523
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Saturday, 10 December 2022

J. J. Barnes - Born Again 1973


Born Again is the first album he recorded and it is a strong album, illustrating that Barnes was one of the most underrated soul vocalists of his time. Including the (ballad) single You Are Just A Living Doll.
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Can't See Me Leaving You
Time Is Love
Good Men Don't Grown On Trees
You Are Just A Living Doll
Wishful Thinking
You Owe It To Yourself (Part I)
You Owe It To Yourself (Part II)
No If's, And's, Or But's
I Just Make Believe (I'm Touching You)
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Produced by:
David Jordan and Patrick Adams
Arranged by:
Eumir Deodato and Patrick Adams
Recorded at:
Sigma Sound and Blue Rock Studios.
℗ 1973 Perception Records Inc. LP PLP-39
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Saturday, 3 December 2022

Van McCoy - The Real McCoy 1976

5th album by singer, songwriter, arranger and producer Van McCoy, who sadly passed away much too soon. This phenomenal album from Van is including the singles Jet Setting, Love At First Sight, Night Walk and The African Symphony.
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Jet Setting
Love At First Sight
(To Each His Own) That's My Philosophy
Night Walk
Sweet, Sweet Rhythm
Theme From Star Trek
Party
African Symphony
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Produced by:
Van McCoy
Arranged by:
Van McCoy
Recorded at:
Media Sound Recording Studios.
℗ 1976 H & L Records Corporation lp HL-69012-698
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