Red Beans & Rice – That Driving Beat (Chiswick CHIS 124, 1980)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Red Beans & Rice – That Driving Beat | 1980 Soul 45

 

 

 

 Chiswick Records 1980 ‎– CHIS 124

 

 notes:

Released in March 1980, “That Driving Beat” by Red Beans & Rice 
is a spirited British rhythm & blues and soul single that captures
 the raw energy of the London club scene during the mod revival.
Produced by Pete Wingfield, the record delivers a punchy, groove-driven 
interpretation of Willie Mitchell’s “That Driving Beat,” drawing on the 
classic Memphis soul tradition and the powerful spirit of Stax-era rhythm & blues.
Red Beans & Rice were a Cardiff-based band known for their dedication to 
vintage soul and R&B standards. Their lineup featured Laverne Brown on vocals,
 Jeff Coleman on guitar, Mike Paice on saxophone and harmonica, 
Benny Herbert on bass, and Tom Riley on drums.
The single was backed with “Throw It In The Grass” and released on
 Chiswick Records as CHIS 124. It remains an interesting piece of 
British R&B and mod-revival history, especially for collectors of 
obscure soul, funk-influenced grooves, and independent UK releases.
“ That Driving Beat” is a fine example of a band keeping the spirit of
 classic American soul alive on the British club circuit in the early 1980s.

Crédits:

Laverne Brown Lead vocals
Jeff Coleman Guitar
Steve York Bass
Gary Moberley Keyboards
Mike Paice Saxophone, harmonica
Dino Coccia Drums

Engineer – Alvin Clarke
Producer – Pete Wingfield

 Tracklisting

A     That Driving Beat
 Written-By – Willy Mitchell

B     Throw In The Grass
Written-By – Red Beans And Rice

 

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The Mar-Keys – Memphis Experience: Stax Records Instrumental Soul (STS 2036, 1971)

The Mar-Keys – Memphis Experience | Stax STS 2036

Staxrecords 1971 ‎– STS 2036

 

 notes:

Released in 1971 on Stax Records, Memphis Experience represents 
the later evolution of The Mar-Keys, the pioneering instrumental 
group closely associated with the Memphis soul sound.
The album features a selection of instrumental interpretation  of
 well-known soul compositions, combining powerful horn arrangements,
 funky rhythms, and the unmistakable atmosphere of the Stax recording tradition.
The program opens with a dynamic interpretation of the Temptations’ “Cloud Nine” 
and includes a soulful version of the Four Tops’ “Reach Out I’ll Be There.” 
Other highlights include “Angel Dust,” “Hummingbird,” “Let It Be,”
 and the energetic “Creeper’s Funkatrations.”
Unlike the early Mar-Keys recordings of the 1960s, Memphis Experience 
reflects the changing musical landscape of the early 1970s. The album
 brings together Memphis studio musicians and different instrumental 
combinations, illustrating the transition from the classic Stax sound 
of the 1960s to a more modern, groove-oriented approach.
For collectors of Stax Records, Memphis soul, and vintage instrumental funk, 
this LP offers an interesting glimpse into the final chapter of 
The Mar-Keys’ recording history.

credits:

Steve Cropper Guitar
Donald “Duck” Dunn Bass
Booker T. Jones Keyboards
Al Jackson Jr. Drums
Wayne Jackson Trumpet
Andrew Love Saxophone
Joe Arnold – saxophone
Sidney Kirk Instrumental session musician
Raymond Jackson Instrumental session musician
Robert Johnson Instrumental session musician
Harold Beane Instrumental session musician
Teenie Hodges Guitar
Roland Robinson – bass
Jerry Norris – drums




Arranged By – Allen Jones*, Henry Bush, Mickey Gregory
Engineer – Henry Bush, William Brown*
Mixed By – Henry Bush, Ron Capone
Producer – Henry Bush (tracks: A1, A2, A3, B1, B2, B3, B4),
 William Brown* (tracks: A3, B4)

The exact studio used for all the Memphis Experience sessions
 is not clearly identified 
The album is associated with the Memphis studio-musician tradition
 of Stax Records. Stax's historic recording facility was located
 at 926 East McLemore Avenue, Memphis, Tennessee,

Tracklisting

A1    Cloud Nine    
A2    After The Affair    
A3    Reach Out I'll Be There    
B1    Angel Dust    
B2    Hummingbird    
B3    Let It Be    
B4    Creeper's Funkatrations
W.Hall, J.Alexander, M.Gregory

 

 

 

 

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The Best of Soul Train Vol. 4 – Classic Soul, Funk & R&B

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Best of Soul Train Vol. 4 – Soul, Funk & R&B 

 

 

 

 

 

Time Life Music 2010 – 25394-X

 

 notes:

The Best of Soul Train – Vol. 4 is a celebration of some of the most memorable 
performances from the legendary American television program Soul Train. 
Released on DVD in 2011, this volume brings together performances by 
Luther Vandross, Cheryl Lynn, The Stylistics, Bobby Womack, The Moments, 
The Spinners, War, George McCrae, Rufus, Billy Preston and Wilson Pickett.

The compilation looks back across several important periods of Soul Train, 
with performances originally broadcast between 1972 and 1982. It captures 
the extraordinary combination of soul, R&B, funk, dance and television 
culture that made Soul Train such an important part of
 Black American popular music history.

Among the highlights are Luther Vandross performing “A House Is Not a Home,” 
Luther Vandross and Cheryl Lynn performing “If This World Were Mine,”
 The Stylistics with “Betcha by Golly, Wow” and “You Make Me Feel Brand New,” 
George McCrae with “Rock Your Baby,” Rufus with “Tell Me Something Good,” 
Billy Preston with “Nothing from Nothing,” and
 Wilson Pickett with “Fire and Water” and “Don’t Knock My Love Pt. 1.”

The War performances are particularly representative of the early-1970s 
Soul Train sound, with “The World Is a Ghetto,” “Ballero,” “All Day Music,” 
and “Slippin’ into Darkness.” Together, the performances demonstrate the
 close relationship between soul, funk and the emerging 
Black television culture of the period.

line up, performances:

1    Luther Vandross    A House Is Not a Home    Ep. 405 — Nov. 27, 1982
2    Luther Vandross & Cheryl Lynn    If This World Were Mine    Ep. 405 — Nov. 27, 1982
3    The Stylistics    Betcha by Golly, Wow    Ep. 93 — Apr. 13, 1974
4    The Stylistics    You Make Me Feel Brand New    Ep. 93 — Apr. 13, 1974
5    Bobby Womack    Lookin' for a Love    Ep. 93 — Apr. 13, 1974
6    The Moments    Sexy Mama    Ep. 93 — Apr. 13, 1974
7    The Spinners    I'll Be Around    Ep. 51 — Feb. 24, 1973
8    The Spinners    Could It Be I'm Falling in Love    Ep. 51 — Feb. 24, 1973
9    War    The World Is a Ghetto    Ep. 51 — Feb. 24, 1973
10    George McCrae    Rock Your Baby    Ep. 107 — Sept. 7, 1974
11    Rufus    Tell Me Something Good    Ep. 107 — Sept. 7, 1974
12    Franklin Ajaye    Comedy Routine    Ep. 107 — Sept. 7, 1974
13    Billy Preston    Nothing from Nothing    Ep. 107 — Sept. 7, 1974
14    War    Ballero    Ep. 107 — Sept. 7, 1974
15    Wilson Pickett    Fire and Water    Ep. 26 — Mar. 25, 1972
16    War    All Day Music    Ep. 26 — Mar. 25, 1972
17    Wilson Pickett    Don't Knock My Love – Pt. 1    Ep. 26 — Mar. 25, 1972
18    War    Slippin' into Darkness    Ep. 26 — Mar. 25, 1972

March 25, 1972 — Wilson Pickett / War performances, Episode 26
February 24, 1973 — Spinners / War, Episode 51
April 13, 1974 — Stylistics / Bobby Womack / Moments, Episode 93
September 7, 1974 — George McCrae / Rufus / Billy Preston / War, Episode 107
November 27, 1982 — Luther Vandross / Cheryl Lynn, Episode 405

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Reuben Wilson – The Cisco Kid (Groove Merchant GM 523, 1973)

Reuben Wilson – The Cisco Kid | Groove Merchant GM 523

Groove Merchant records 1973 ‎   GM 523

notes:

Reuben Wilson’s The Cisco Kid is a strong example of early-1970s
 soul-jazz and jazz-funk, released on Groove Merchant as GM 523 
in 1973. The album combines Wilson’s Hammond organ with the 
sharp guitar work of Melvin Sparks, Garnett Brown’s trombone, 
Bob Cranshaw’s bass, Mickey Roker’s drums and Ray Amando’s congas.

The record opens with “The Cisco Kid,” Wilson’s organ-driven 
interpretation of War’s 1973 funk hit. The program then moves 
through jazz, soul and pop material, including Gato Barbieri’s 
“Last Tango in Paris,” Curtis Mayfield’s “Superfly,” and the Carpenters
-associated standard “We’ve Only Just Begun.”

The second side is particularly interesting for collectors of organ
 jazz and groove-oriented jazz. Wilson contributes the originals 
“Snaps” and “Groove Grease,” before closing with Burt Bacharach 
and Hal David’s “The Look of Love.”

The result is a compact, groove-heavy session that sits comfortably
 between soul jazz, jazz-funk and early-1970s funk. The combination
 of Reuben Wilson’s organ and Melvin Sparks’ guitar gives the album 
much of its distinctive character.

credits:

 Art Direction – Sam Alexander 
 
Reuben Wilson — Hammond organ
Garnett Brown — trombone
Melvin Sparks — guitar
Bob Cranshaw — bass / electric bass
Mickey Roker — drums
Ray Amando — congas
 
Recorded: 1973, generally documented as early 1973
Location: New York City
Engineer: Malcolm Addey
Producer: Sonny Lester
Bell Sound Studios is documented for mastering,
 not necessarily recording

tracklist:

A1        The Cisco Kid
Written-By – Dickerson*, Miller*, Brown*, Scott*, Oskar*, Jordan*, Allen*
5:19
A2        The Last Tango In Paris
Written-By – G. Barbieri*
3:55
A3        Superfly
Written-By – Curtis Mayfield
4:53
A4        We've Only Just Begun
Written-By – P. Williams*, R. Nichols*
4:03
B1        Snaps
Written-By – R. Wilson*
7:17
B2        Groove Grease
Written-By – R. Wilson*
6:45
B3        The Look Of Love
Written-By – Bacharach/David*
5:15

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Jimmy McGriff – Something To Listen To (Blue Note BST 84364, 1970)

 

 

 

Jimmy McGriff – Something To Listen To | Blue Note 1970

 

 

 

Blue Note records 1970 ‎– BST 84364

notes:

Jimmy McGriff – Something To Listen To (Blue Note BST 84364) is a superb
 example of early-1970s organ soul jazz. Recorded in New York in autumn 
1970, the album combines McGriff’s Hammond organ sound with blues,
 jazz standards and funky grooves.

The six-track program includes “Indiana (Back Home Again in Indiana),” 
“Malcolm’s Blues,” “Satin Doll,” “Deb Sombo,” “Something To Listen To” 
and “Shiny Stockings.” The album mixes familiar standards with McGriff 
originals and highlights his powerful, blues-rooted approach to jazz organ.

Jimmy McGriff is joined by tenor saxophonist Arthur “Fats” Theus, 
while other session personnel are not consistently identified
 in the available discographic sources.

“Deb Sombo” is particularly interesting for collectors and organ-jazz fans, 
as McGriff is also noted for playing piano on this track. The album has a 
relaxed but deeply grooving character, making it an appealing 
crossover between jazz, soul jazz, blues and funk.

credits:

Jimmy McGriff – Hammond organ
Marty Paich – arrangements
Ernie Watts – tenor saxophone
Arthur “Fats” Theus – tenor saxophone
Joe Sample – piano
Larry Carlton – guitar
Carol Kaye – bass
John Guerin – drums

recorded
Recorded in New York City, autumn 1970” rather than attributing
 the session to Van Gelder Studio, Bell Sound, 
A&R Studios, or another studio without evidence.
Producer    Sonny Lester

tracklist:

A1 Indiana (Back Home Again In Indiana)
Written-By – Ballard MacDonald, James F. Hanley
A2 Malcom's Blues
Written-By – Jimmy Mcgriff
A3 Satin Doll
Written-By – Billy Strayhorn, Duke Ellington, Johnny Mercer
B1 Deb Sombo
Written-By – Jimmy Mcgriff
B2 Something To Listen To
Written-By – Jimmy McGriff
B3 Shiny Stockings
Written-By – Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Foster

 

 

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Ike & Tina Turner – Don’t Play Me Cheap (Sue LP 2005, 1963)

Ike & Tina Turner – Don’t Play Me Cheap | Sue LP 2005

Sue Records Inc. 1963   LP 2005

notes:

Don’t Play Me Cheap is the fourth studio album by Ike & Tina Turner,
originally issued by Sue Records in February 1963 as Sue LP 2005.

The album captures Ike and Tina Turner during their early-1960s 
Sue Records period, when their raw combination of R&B, blues, 
soul and gospel-influenced vocals was establishing the foundation 
for their later international success. Tina Turner's powerful, 
emotionally charged voice is at the center of the record,
 while Ike Turner contributes vocals, guitar, piano and 
the distinctive musical direction associated with his Kings of Rhythm.

The twelve-track set is dominated by compositions by Ike Turner, 
including “Wake Up,” “I Made a Promise Up Above,” “Desire,”
 “Those Ways,” “Mama Tell Him,” “Pretend,” “Don't Play Me Cheap,”
 “Forever Mine,” “No Amends,” and “My Everything to Me.” 
The exceptions include “The Real Me,” written by Curtis Mayfield, 
and “Love Letters,” written by Edward Heyman and Victor Young.

The arrangements are credited to Jesse Herring and René Hall,
 while Juggy Murray is credited as the album's director/producer.

credits:

ke Turner – guitar, piano, bandleader
Tina Turner – lead vocals
The Kings of Rhythm – backing band
The Ikettes – backing vocals

The early-1960s Ike & Tina Turner Revue included musicians and 
vocalists from Ike Turner's Kings of Rhythm and the Ikettes. Contemporary
 documentation identifies Robbie Montgomery, Venetta Fields
and Jessie Smith among the Ikettes around this period.

The album was recorded before its February 1963 release, during Ike & Tina
 Turner's early Sue Records period, with material coming 
from the sessions associated with their 1962–63 repertoire.

Recording studio:  various Sue-era recording sessions

tracklist:   

A1     Wake Up 02:00
Written-By – Ike Turner
A2     I Made A Promise Up Above 2:15
Written-By – Ike Turner
A3     Desire 2:55
Written-By – Ike Turner
A4     Those Ways 1:43
Written-By – Ike Turner
A5     Mamma Tell Him 2:30
Written-By – Ike Turner
A6     Pretend 1:55
Written-By – Ike Turner
B1     Don't Play Me Cheap 2:06
Written-By – Ike Turner
B2     The Real Me 2:00
Written-By – Curtis Mayfield
B3     Forever Mine 2:12
Written-By – Ike Turner
B4     No Amending 2:19
Written-By – Ike Turner
B5     Love Letters 1:55
Written-By – Ike Turner
B6     My Everything To Me 2:28
Written-By – Ike Turner

 

 

 

 

 

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Enoch Light And His Orchestra – Discotheque: Dance Dance Dance (1964)

Enoch Light Discotheque Dance Dance Dance RS 33-873

Command records 1964  RS 33-873

notes:

Enoch Light And His Orchestra – Discotheque: Dance Dance Dance is 
a classic 1964 Command Records album that captures the energetic 
sound of the early American discotheque era. Issued as Command RS 33-873, 
this highly arranged dance LP combines big-band brass, guitars, organ,
 bass, drums and percussion with contemporary pop, R&B, 
jazz and dance-craze material.

Produced by Enoch Light and arranged by Lew Davies, the album was
 designed specifically for dancing, with a strong rhythmic pulse and
 the spectacular stereo-conscious production for which Command Records 
was famous. The repertoire includes versions of “Night Train,”
 “Watermelon Man,” “I Want To Hold Your Hand,” “And I Love Her,” “Ya Ya,”
 “Dream Lover,” “If I Had A Hammer” and “C’Mon And Swim.”

Rather than the later 1970s meaning of the word “disco,” this record 
documents the much earlier discotheque culture of the mid-1960s, 
when dances such as the Frug, Watusi, Swim and Jerk were becoming 
part of popular culture.

For collectors of rare vinyl, Command Records, lounge, easy listening, 
jazz-pop, instrumental soul and vintage dance music, RS 33-873 is
an especially interesting example of Enoch Light's sophisticated studio approach.

credits:

Enoch Light – conductor
Phil Bodner – alto saxophone, flute
Al Casamenti – guitar
Tony Mottola – guitar
Dick Hyman – organ
Bob Haggart – bass
Bucky Pizzarelli – bass
Osie Johnson – drums
Bobby Rosengarden – drums / percussion

Recorded in 1964.
Fine Recording Studios, New York City, New York.
Produced / originated by: Enoch Light
Arrangements: Lew Davies
Associate producers: Julie Klages and Robert Byrne
Recording chief / engineer: Fred Christie

tracklist:

A1        Dream Lover    2:14
A2        Down By The Riverside    2:46
A3        Tintarella Di Luna (Magic Color Of The Moonlight)    2:14
A4        Hello, Dolly! (Bossa Nova)    2:05
A5        If I Had A Hammer
Guitar – Tony Mottola
Organ – Dick Hyman
    2:24
A6        C'Mon And Swim
Alto Saxophone – Phil Bodner
Organ – Dick Hyman
    1:47
A7        Night Train    2:27
B1        I Want To Hold Your Hand    2:44
B2        And I Love Her    2:27
B3        Ya Ya    2:40
B4        Lemon Merengue
Flute – Phil Bodner
    1:50
B5        Watermelon Man
Organ – Dick Hyman
    2:52
B6        I Want To Be Happy    2:14

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The Best of Soul Train Vol. 3 – Classic Soul, R&B & Funk

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 The Best of Soul Train Vol. 3 – Classic Soul & R&B

 

 

 

 

Time Life      25393-X

notes:

This third volume is particularly interesting because
 it combines classic Soul Train performances with
 the dancers and visual culture that made the program unique.
 From The O'Jays' Love Train and Stevie Wonder's medley 
to Aretha Franklin, Teddy Pendergrass, Lou Rawls and 
The Jackson 5, the DVD documents an important
 part of the history of American soul and R&B television.

For collectors of classic soul, funk, R&B and Soul Train
 memorabilia, The Best of Soul Train Vol. 3 is an interesting 
Time Life release that preserves performances from 
one of the most influential music television programs of its era.

credits:

Line-up / Featured Artists
Stevie Wonder
Aretha Franklin
Smokey Robinson
Teddy Pendergrass
The Commodores
Lou Rawls
L.T.D.
The Jackson 5
Jermaine Jackson
The O'Jays
Soul Train Dancers
Don Cornelius — host
Musicians & Performances

The O'Jays
“Love Train”

Stevie Wonder
“My Cherie Amour / Sir Duke / I Wish / These Three Words” — medley

Aretha Franklin
“I Was Made for You”
“Respect”

Aretha Franklin & Smokey Robinson
“Ooo Baby Baby”

Teddy Pendergrass
“The Whole Town's Laughing at Me”
“I Don't Love You Anymore”

The Commodores
“Brick House”

Lou Rawls
“You'll Never Find Another Love Like Mine”
“From Now On”

L.T.D.
“Love Ballad”

The Jackson 5
“I Want You Back”
“Corner of the Sky”
“Lookin' Through the Windows”

Jermaine Jackson
“Daddy's Home”

September 21, 1991 — Episode 671: The O'Jays and Stevie Wonder
December 1, 1979 — Episode 314: Aretha Franklin and Smokey Robinson
November 5, 1977 — Episode 235: Teddy Pendergrass
December 15, 1979: Commodores
Other performances from the Soul Train archive.
Studio / Location

The performances were produced for Soul Train, the syndicated 
American television music program created and hosted by Don Cornelius.

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Quartette Trés Bien – Sky High (Decca DL 4715, 1965)

Quartette Trés Bien – Sky High | Decca Jazz LP DL 4715

DECCA RECORDS 1965                            DL24715  

notes:

Sky High is one of the most distinctive recordings by the
 St. Louis jazz group Quartette Trés Bien. Released by Decca 
in 1965, the album combines soulful piano, acoustic bass, 
drums and African-influenced percussion to create a lively
 blend of jazz, Latin rhythms and popular-song standards.

Led by pianist Jeter Thompson, the quartet developed a 
highly recognizable sound, with Richard Simmons on bass,
 Albert St. James on drums and Percy James on congas and bongos.
 The strong rhythmic emphasis and percussion give the album 
a warm, sophisticated groove that places Sky High comfortably 
within the soul-jazz and Latin-jazz territory of the mid-1960s.

Credits :

Line-up / Musicians
Jeter Thompson – piano
Richard Simmons – bass
Albert St. James – drums
Percy James – congas, bongos / African percussion

 The Sky High sessions were recorded in 
New York City on April 28 and 29, 1965.

    Producer – Milt Gabler

Tracklist:

A1        Shangri-La 5:50
Written-By – Matty Malneck, Robert Maxwell
A2        Invitation 5:12
Written-By – Bronislau Kaper*, Paul Francis Webster
A3        Kubah 8:08
Written-By – Jeter Thompson
A4        Say April  2:35
Written-By – Albert St. James
B1        I Can't Get Started  6:06
Written-By – Ira Gershwin, Vernon Duke
B2        Ruby  5:22
Written-By – Heinz Roemheld*, Mitchell Parish
B3        Blues For The Congo  5:32
Written-By – Albert St. James 4:39
B4        Fly Me To The Moon (In Other Words)
Written-By – Bart Howard

 

 

 

 

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The Best of Soul Train Volume 2 – Soul, Funk & R&B

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 The Best of Soul Train Volume 2 – Time Life DVD

 

 

 

 

 DVD 2010  25392-X

 

 notes:

The Best of Soul Train Volume 2 is a Time Life DVD release 
from 2010, presenting performances preserved from the 
archives of Soul Train, the landmark American music and 
dance television program created by Don Cornelius.

The cover states that the program ran for more than 
thirty-five years and featured many of the most important
 names in soul and R&B. Volume 2 includes performances such as:

Line-up / Musicians

Because this is a TV-performance compilation,
the musicians vary by performance:

Bill Withers – vocals; Use Me, Lean on Me
Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes – vocals/group; If You Don't Know Me by Now
The Commodores – vocals and instrumental ensemble; Still,
 Three Times a Lady, Sail On
Curtis Mayfield – vocals, guitar; Pusherman, Superfly
War – vocals and instrumental ensemble; The Cisco Kid
The Main Ingredient – vocals/group; Everybody Plays the Fool
James Brown – vocals; Get on the Good Foot, Try Me, 
Sex Machine, Super Bad
Soul Train Dancers – featured in selected performances
The release also contains more than 60 minutes of bonus 
features, including interviews with Don Cornelius, 
Cuba Gooding Sr. and Eric Casem.

Recording Dates / Original Broadcasts

Bill Withers    Use Me    Episode 37 – Nov. 4, 1972
Bill Withers    Lean on Me    Episode 37 – Nov. 4, 1972
Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes    If You Don't Know Me by Now    Episode 37 – Nov. 4, 1972
The Commodores    Still    Episode 316 – Dec. 15, 1979
The Commodores    Three Times a Lady    Episode 316 – Dec. 15, 1979
The Commodores    Sail On    Episode 316 – Dec. 15, 1979
Curtis Mayfield    Pusherman    Episode 45 – Jan. 6, 1973
War    The Cisco Kid    Episode 45 – Jan. 6, 1973
The Main Ingredient    Everybody Plays the Fool    Episode 45 – Jan. 6, 1973
Curtis Mayfield    Superfly    Episode 45 – Jan. 6, 1973
James Brown    Get on the Good Foot    Episode 49 – Feb. 10, 1973
James Brown    Try Me    Episode 49 – Feb. 10, 1973
James Brown    Sex Machine    Episode 49 – Feb. 10, 1973
James Brown    Super Bad    Episode 49 – Feb. 10, 1973

The songs were written by their respective original songwriters
 rather than specifically for the DVD. Key credits include:

Use Me – Bill Withers
Lean on Me – Bill Withers
If You Don't Know Me by Now – Kenny Gamble & Leon Huff
Still – Lionel Richie
Three Times a Lady – Lionel Richie
Sail On – Lionel Richie
Pusherman – Curtis Mayfield
The Cisco Kid – Papa Dee Allen & Harold Brown, with songwriting 
credits associated with War
Everybody Plays the Fool – Rudy Clark, J.R. Bailey & Ken Williams
Superfly – Curtis Mayfield
Get on the Good Foot – James Brown & Fred Wesley
Try Me – James Brown
I Got the Feelin' / Sex Machine-related repertoire – 
James Brown and collaborators
Super Bad – James Brown

Recorded: Live television performances for Soul Train, 1972–1979
Studio: Soul Train television production studios; 
various recording locations


The Best Of Soul Train DVD 2    
    Bill Withers–    Use Me    
    Bill Withers–    Lean On Me    
    Harold Melvin And The Blue Notes–    If You Don't Know Me By Now    
    Commodores–    Still    
    Commodores–    Three Times A Lady    
    Commodores–    Sail On    
    Curtis Mayfield–    Pusherman    
    War–    The Cisco Kid    
    The Main Ingredient–    Everybody Plays The Fool    
    Curtis Mayfield–    Superfly    
    James Brown–    Get On The Good Foot - Part 1    
    James Brown–    Try Me    
    James Brown–    Get Up I Feel Like Being Like A Sex Machine (Part 1)    
    James Brown–    Super Bad (Part 1 & Part 2)    
        The Best Of Soul Train DVD 2: Bonus Features    
    Don Cornelius–    Interview    
    Cuba Gooding, Sr.*–    Interview    
    Eric Casem–    Interview

 

 

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The Best of Soul Train – Vol. 1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 The Best of Soul Train Vol. 1 – Time-Life DVD | Soul & Funk

 

 

 

 

on Time-Life DVD 2010  Vol. 1

 

 notes:

The Best of Soul Train – Vol. 1 is the first volume in Time-Life's collection
 celebrating the legendary American television program Soul Train. 
Released in 2010, this DVD presents historic performances 
from some of the most important names in soul, R&B and funk.

The program features The Isley Brothers, Graham Central Station, 
Barry White, Love Unlimited Orchestra, Marvin Gaye,
 Sly & the Family Stone, Earth, Wind & Fire, Gladys Knight & the Pips,
 The O'Jays and Aretha Franklin,
 alongside performances by the Soul Train Dancers.

The DVD also includes more than 65 minutes of bonus features,
 with interviews featuring Don Cornelius, Smokey Robinson and
 Brian McKnight. The approximate running time is 180 minutes. 
The complete Best of Soul Train collection documents performances 
originally broadcast during the show's influential years.

credits:

Because this is a compilation of original television performances, 
the DVD does not represent a single recording session with one
 fixed studio line-up. The musicians are the touring/band personnel 
accompanying each featured artist during their respective Soul Train appearances.

Notable performing groups include:
The Isley Brothers: Ronald Isley, Rudolph Isley and O'Kelly Isley, 
with the group's contemporary touring musicians.
Graham Central Station: the band led by Larry Graham, 
featuring Graham's distinctive bass-driven funk sound.
Love Unlimited Orchestra: the large ensemble associated with 
Barry White, responsible for the orchestral arrangement of “Love's Theme.”
Sly & the Family Stone: the ensemble led by Sly Stone, 
combining soul, funk, rock and psychedelic influences.
Earth, Wind & Fire: the group led by Maurice White, known 
for its large horn, percussion and rhythm-section sound.

Original Broadcast / Recording Dates

The performances were recorded for television on different 
dates rather than in one recording session. The documented 
episodes represented on Volume 1 include:

Episode    Original broadcast    Featured artists
Episode 33    October 7, 1972    Gladys Knight & the Pips, The O'Jays
Episode 56    April 14, 1973    Aretha Franklin
Episode 89    February 16, 1974    Marvin Gaye
Episode 105    June 29, 1974    Sly & the Family Stone, Earth, Wind & Fire
Episode 119    December 14, 1974    The Isley Brothers, Graham Central Station
Episode 142    May 24, 1975    Barry White, Love Unlimited Orchestra
Episode 314    December 1, 1979    Aretha Franklin

Songwriters

Some of the principal compositions performed 
on the DVD were written by:

“That Lady” – O'Kelly Isley, Rudolph Isley, Ronald Isley
“Summer Breeze” – Seals & Crofts (James Seals, Dash Crofts)
“Release Yourself” – Larry Graham
“Can't Get Enough of Your Love, Babe” – Barry White
“Love's Theme” – Barry White
“What Am I Gonna Do with You” – Barry White
“You're the First, the Last, My Everything” – Barry White, 
 Peter Radcliffe, Tony Sepe
“Come Get to This” – Marvin Gaye
“Distant Lover” – Marvin Gaye, Sandra Greene, Marvin Tarplin
“Let's Get It On” – Marvin Gaye, Ed Townsend
“I Want to Take You Higher” – Sly Stone
“Dance to the Music” – Sly Stone
“Mighty Mighty” – Maurice White and Al McKay
“I Heard It Through the Grapevine” – Norman Whitfield, Barrett Strong
“Back Stabbers” – Leon Huff, Gene McFadden, John Whitehead
“Respect” – Otis Redding
“Rock Steady” – Aretha Franklin

 

 

 

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Bo Diddley – The Black Gladiator (Checker LPS-3013, 1970)

Bo Diddley – The Black Gladiator | Checker LPS-3013

 

 

Checker Records 1970 – LPS-3013

 

 notes:

Released in June 1970, The Black Gladiator was Bo Diddley’s 
14th studio album and appeared on the Checker label as LPS-3013. 
The sessions took place on January 26–27, 1970, at Ter-Mar Studios in Chicago.

The album captures Bo Diddley experimenting with the psychedelic
 and funk-oriented sounds that were emerging around the Chess/Checker
 operation at the beginning of the 1970s. The record has been compared 
with the contemporary psychedelic blues projects of Muddy Waters 
and Howlin’ Wolf, while retaining Diddley’s unmistakable guitar, 
vocals and rhythmic approach.

The ten-track LP includes “Elephant Man,” “You, Bo Diddley,” “Black Soul,”
 “Power House,” “If the Bible’s Right,” “I’ve Got a Feeling,” “Shut Up, Woman,”
 “Hot Buttered Blues,” “Funky Fly” and “I Don’t Like You.”

credits:

Line-up / Musicians
Bo Diddley (Ellas McDaniel) – vocals, guitar
Chester Lindsey – bass
Bobby Alexis – organ
Clifton James – drums
Cookie Vee – tambourine, vocals

A&R – Phil Chess
Composed By – Bobby Alexias, Cornelia Redmond, Kay McDaniel
recorded : January 26–27, 1970.
Ter-Mar Recording Studios, Chicago, Illinois.
Engineer – Malcom Chisholm

tracklist:

Composed By – Bobby Alexis, Cornelia Redmond, Kay McDaniel

A1        Elephant Man    4:28    
A2        You, Bo Diddley    3:30    
A3        Black Soul    2:47    
A4        Power House    2:50    
A5        If The Bible's Right    3:08    
B1        I've Got A Feeling    2:46    
B2        Shut Up, Woman    3:40    
B3        Hot Buttered Blues    3:44    
B4        Funky Fly    2:55    
B5        I Don't Like You    3:10    

 

 

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Mr. James Brown – Gettin' Down To It (King Records KSD 1051, 1969)

James Brown – Gettin' Down To It | King KSD 1051

King Records 1968 ‎– KSD 1051

notes:

Gettin' Down To It is a distinctive side of James Brown, 
released by King Records in May 1969 as catalog KSD 1051.
 Rather than concentrating on his explosive funk sound,
Brown explores jazz standards and romantic ballads
 with the intimate backing of the Dee Felice Trio.

The album was recorded at King Studios in Cincinnati,
 Ohio, between December 1968 and March 1969, 
with James Brown producing. The core trio features
 Dee Felice on drums, Frank Vincent on piano and
 Lee Tucker on bass. Lee Garrett and Kenny Poole
 are also credited with guitar on selected tracks, 
while Marva Whitney contributes vocals.

The repertoire includes “Sunny,” “That's Life,”
“Strangers in the Night,” “Willow Weep for Me,” 
“Cold Sweat,” “There Was a Time,” “Chicago,” 
“(I Love You) For Sentimental Reasons,”
 “Time After Time,” “All the Way,” 
“It Had to Be You” and “Uncle.”

A fascinating collector's LP, Gettin' Down To It reveals
 Brown's ability to move away from his familiar hard-funk
 formula and into a sophisticated soul-jazz and
 jazz-ballad setting. 
The album reached No. 99 on the Billboard Top LPs chart in 1969

credits:

James Brown – vocals, producer
Frank Vincent – piano
Lee Tucker – bass
Dee Felice – drums

Additional guitar:
Lee Garrett – guitar on “There Was a Time”
Kenny Poole – guitar on “There Was a Time” and “Uncle”

Guest vocal:
Marva Whitney – vocals on “Sunny”

The album was recorded between December 1968 
and March 1969 at King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio. 
The recording sessions were produced by James Brown,
 with Dave Harrison credited for audio

tracklist:

A1        Sunny
Vocals – Marva Whitney
Written-By – Bobby Hebb
    3:19
A2        That's Life
Written-By – D. Kay*, K. Dean*
    4:27
A3        Strangers In The Night
Written-By – Kaempfert*, Singleton*, Snyder*
    3:22
A4        Willow Weep For Me
Written-By – A. Ronell*
    4:42
A5        Cold Sweat
Written-By – J. Brown*, A. Ellis*
    5:02
A6        There Was A Time
Written-By – B. Hobgood*, J. Brown*
    2:58
B1        Chicago
Written-By – F. Fisher*
    2:52
B2        (I Love You) For Sentimental Reasons
Written-By – Z. Watson*, W. Best*
    7:20
B3        Time After Time
Written-By – Styne-Cahn*
    2:40
B4        All The Way
Written-By – J. Van Heusen-S. Cahn*
    3:41
B5        It Had To Be You
Written-By – Kahn*, Jones*
    2:43
B6        Uncle
Written-By – F. Vincent*
    2:34

 

 

 

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Earl Van Dyke & The Soul Brothers – That Motown Sound (1965)

Earl Van Dyke – That Motown Sound (Motown 631, 1965)

 Motown records 1965  M 631

notes:

Earl Van Dyke (July 8, 1930,  September 18, 1992) was an African 
American soul musician, most notable as the main keyboardist
 for Motown Records' in-house Funk Brothers band during the late 
1960s and early 1970s. Van Dyke, who was born in Detroit, Michigan, 
United States, was preceded as keyboardist and bandleader of the 
Funk Brothers by Joe Hunter. In the early 1960s, he also recorded as 
a jazz organist with saxophonists Fred Jackson and Ike Quebec 
for the Blue Note label.
Earl Van Dyke & The Soul Brothers – That Motown Sound is a classic 
1965 Motown instrumental soul album recorded at Hitsville U.S.A. 
in Detroit. Led by legendary keyboardist Earl Van Dyke, the LP
 showcases the musicians who helped define the distinctive 
Motown sound, including members of the Funk Brothers.

Released in June 1965 on Motown Records as MT-631 in mono
 and S-631 in stereo, the album transforms Motown hits such
 as “Nowhere to Run,” “Come See About Me,” “My Girl,”
 “How Sweet It Is,” “Try It Baby” and “Money (That's What I Want)”
 into tight instrumental performances.

The sessions were recorded at Hitsville U.S.A. during early 1965,
with production associated with William “Mickey” Stevenson and Harvey Fuqua.

credits:

Earl Van Dyke – organ, piano; leader
James Jamerson – bass
Benny “Papa Zita” Benjamin – drums
Uriel Jones – drums
Richard “Pistol” Allen – drums
Robert White – guitar
Joe Messina – guitar
Eddie “Chank” Willis – guitar
Johnny Griffith – keyboards
Jack Ashford – percussion, vibes, tambourine
Eddie “Bongo” Brown – bongos, congas
Eli Fontaine – saxophone on associated sessions

The recordings used for the LP came from Motown's Detroit 
sessions at Hitsville U.S.A. during early 1965. Surviving session 
documentation places Earl Van Dyke recordings associated with
 the album on several dates, including January 21, February 6
 and February 18, 1965. The sessions were produced by Motown 
staff producers including William “Mickey” Stevenson, Henry Cosby 
and Harvey Fuqua, depending on the recording.

Studio: Hitsville U.S.A., Detroit, Michigan — particularly Studio A
 (“The Snakepit”), the principal recording room used by the Funk Brothers.

tracklkist:

A1        Nowhere To Run
Written-By – Holland-Dozier-Holland
2:58
A2        Come See About Me
Written-By – Holland-Dozier-Holland
2:39
A3        You're A Wonderful One
Written-By – Holland-Dozier-Holland
3:11
A4        How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)
Written-By – Holland-Dozier-Holland
2:50
A5        My Girl
Written-By – White*, Robinson*
2:44
A6        All For You
Written-By – Cosby*, Hunter*, Stevenson*
2:55
B1        Too Many Fish In The Sea
Written-By – Holland*, Whitfield*
2:17
B2        Try It Baby
Written-By – B. Gordy, Jr.*
2:47
B3        The Way You Do The Things You Do
Written-By – Rogers*, Robinson*
2:39
B4        Can I Get A Witness
Written-By – Holland-Dozier-Holland
2:41
B5        Can You Jerk Like Me
Written-By – Hunter*, Stevenson*
2:32
B6        Money (That's What I Want)
Written-By – Gordy*, Bradford*
2:15

 

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Junior Walker & The All Stars – Moody Jr. (Soul Records S 733L)

Junior Walker & The All Stars – Moody Jr. | Soul S 733L

Soul records 1971   S 733L

 

 notes:

Moody Jr. is one of the notable early-1970s albums by Junior Walker & The All Stars,
 released on Motown's Soul Records imprint. Issued as Soul S 733L, 
the album combines Walker's gritty tenor saxophone sound with 
soulful vocals, deep funk grooves and the polished studio 
production associated with the Motown organization.

Produced by Johnny Bristol, Moody Jr. features ten tracks 
ranging from the soulful “Way Back Home” and “Me And My Family” 
to the funky “Groove Thang”, “Walk In The Night” and the title track
 “Moody Junior.” The album also includes interpretations of 
“I Don't Want To Do Wrong,” “Still Water (Love),”
 and the Jackson 5 hit “Never Can Say Goodbye.”

Junior Walker's powerful tenor saxophone remains the central 
voice of the record, while the All Stars provide the tight guitar, 
keyboard and drum foundation that made the group one of 
Motown's distinctive instrumental soul acts. The album 
reached No. 22 on the Billboard R&B LP chart, confirming 
Walker's continuing popularity during the early 1970s.

credits:

Junior Walker (Autry DeWalt II) – tenor saxophone, vocals, piano
Willie Woods – guitar
Vic Thomas – organ, keyboards
James Graves – drums

Additional studio musicians: Motown's studio musicians 
were used on various recordings by Junior Walker & The All Stars. 
For earlier documented sessions, James Jamerson is credited on bass.

Recording Dates

The Moody Jr. material was recorded during 1971, 
with sessions taking place in Detroit and Los Angeles. 
The surviving Motown session documentation identifies 
Hitsville-GW / Los Angeles for several tracks.

Documented examples include:

“Way Back Home” (vocal) – completed October 6, 1971, at Hitsville-GW; 
produced by Johnny Bristol and arranged by Dave Van DePitte.
“Me And My Family” – recorded at Hitsville-GW / Los Angeles; 
produced by Johnny Bristol.
“Groove Thang” – recorded at Hitsville-GW / Los Angeles; 
produced by Johnny Bristol, with arrangements by H.B. Barnum and Willie Shorter.
“Walk In The Night” – recorded at Hitsville-GW / Los Angeles; 
produced by Johnny Bristol and arranged by H.B. Barnum and Willie Shorter.
“Moody Junior” – recorded at Hitsville-GW / Los Angeles and produced by Johnny Bristol.

  Recording Studio

Hitsville U.S.A. / Hitsville-GW, Detroit, Michigan was an important 
recording location for the album sessions, with some tracks also
 documented as being recorded in Los Angeles.

Studio: Hitsville-GW, Detroit / Los Angeles sessions
Producer: Johnny Bristol
Arrangers: Willie Shorter, H.B. Barnum, 
Dave Van DePitte on “Way Back Home” 

tracklist:

A1        Way Back Home    
W. Felder, J. Bristol, G. Knight    
A2        I Don't Want To Do Wrong    
J. Bristol, G. Knight, W. Guest, M. Knight, C. Schaffner    
A3    Bristol's Way    
J. Bristol    
A4 Don't Blame The Children    M. McLeod, 
J. Bristol    
A5    Me And My Family    
G. Knight, J. Bristol    
B     Groove Thang    
J. Bristol    
B2    Still Water Medley    
W. Robinson, F. Wilson    
B3 Never Can Say Goodbye    
C. Davis    
B4    Walk In The Night
    J. Bristol, M. McLeod    
B5 Moody Junior
    J. Bristol

 

 

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