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THE_FORCE · 1st February 2010, 18:25

First of all, great to be amongst folks with superb taste in music - early 80's soul/funk is my real passion and there are some wicked tunes here !

Thought I'd throw a few into the mix, seeing as we're allowed to err on the funk side of things

:

The maestress ! Sharon Redd:

Followed by the Maestro - the man James Williams. The epitome of 80's funk - nuff said:

Then an ultra-classic - the man Toney Lee: not Phats & Small lol.

Then a slower jam with so much soul - instantly recognisable by the great Thelma Houston:

For some P-Funk, a George bomb: best played LOUD !

Lastly I thought I'd drop a pre-80's disco funk track that just makes you wanna dance on the tables

: DO IT GENE !

lj · 4th February 2010, 22:01

these are all great .. i think the one by thelma louise is my favorite. you got any more?

binalog · 5th February 2010, 06:24

Thelma Houston is best known for her 70s classic disco cover of ''Don't Me Leave This Way''. It was originally written by the legendary songwriting team, Gamble & Huff. This song soars through the gospel music-honed vocals of the Leland, Mississippi native.
She also sung the original "Saturday Night, Sunday Morning", later covered by T-Empo:

This is one of the very very few cases that i prefer the cover than the original-i also love so much Juliet Roberts' voice!

''You Used To Hold Me Tight'' was written by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis and it was a hit for Thelma back in '84, especially in R&B charts. Absolutely fantastic groove!

''Out Of My Hands'' was comeback song from her "Throw You Down" album in 1990. Fine example of the late 80s/early 90s swing beat era of R&B music. Still like it!

She resurfaced with the release of her album, A Woman's Touch in 2007.

THE_FORCE · 6th February 2010, 15:42

Great post Binalog on Thelma ! And I agree about the cover version. Juliet Roberts' vocals are lush and airy.

Lj some mo' fo' ya !

Crackin' tune this one - and check out ICE-T in his early days in the vid !:

An absolute stonker of a classic O'Jays tune:

Anyone who's heard Sgt. Slick's 'White Treble/Black Bass' will recognise this Ray Parker tune:

This one doesn't contain synth beats, but is such a dope tune it deserves to be here: (not so sure what the video's about mind ?

)

Back to some classic funk by the masterful Paul Hardcastle - one of my faves this one. Has been ever since I was a youngun' !

I know this last one is quite recent, but it's a little played Luther tune that deserves it's spot:

binalog · 8th February 2010, 17:20

Yo FORCE, you're definitely a soul m8 my brother! "Put Our Heads Together": wow! i can't tell you how much i love this 12"! And "Say You Love Me Girl"... clllasssic rare-groove! As for "Fly By Night" it brings so many sweet memories...

Here are some more from me:

the last Temptations fine tune; what a gem!!!

i posted earlier here "She's The Master Of The Game", for me the ultimate RJS tune. here's "In The Night", another great song by a great voice!

and an absolute classic 80s soul/funk tune by Robert Brookins. Robert sadly passed away last year, of a heart attack. he was only 44... may this excellent singer rests in peace...

binalog · 9th February 2010, 06:05

Just how did i forget this excellent 80s groove?!

and one by Curtis Hairston, who had a succesful 80s career both solo and as a member of Brooklyn, Bronx, and Queens Band (aka B. B. & Q. Band), but, unfortunately, he died too young, at the age of 35, in 1996. definitely a very talented singer...

THE_FORCE · 9th February 2010, 14:09

Binalog your taste is fly mate ! Lovin' all them tunes. I'm sittin' here at work playing them as loud as me laptop will let me lol. Superb thread.

In a similar vein to those don 80's tracks :

First up, one of my very favourite funk groups, and right up there with the best to emerge from good ole' Blighty - Total Contrast:

Then a killer tune from Sherrick - and sadly another singer that passed away at the age of 41.

Gonna go and round up some more goodies.

lj · 12th February 2010, 18:43

my favorite kashif tune wasn't on youtube, so i uploaded it myself:

can you see it? youtube tells me it might be blocked in some countries.

THE_FORCE · 26th February 2010, 13:59

I can see it lj, and wicked Kashif tune - as is the artist.

Couldn't let this thread disappear, so a few more !

A cracker from S.O.S, that peeps might recognise from the Ragga Twins don track 'The Killing':

Lucky to find this tune on Youtube really - THIS ONE'S A GROWER ! :

Another uplifting Funk classic, with some nice synths :

And always save the best till last.......

kaos · 26th February 2010, 14:08

kerode · 28th February 2010, 21:15

kerode · 28th February 2010, 21:24

kerode · 28th February 2010, 21:26

would of posted Gold In The Shade's Over you - [Classic Manchester Street Soul from 91] - but the quality on YT is v bad - anyway its a dope soul tune and rare as hen's teeth to boot - strictly heard in all late night inner city after hours jams back then

Warszawa Records · 12th March 2010, 20:14

billy1971 · 15th May 2010, 00:05

Essex Soul Boy stuff nice.

1st February 2010, 18:25	#61
THE_FORCE Roland 606 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: in a glass of Coqui 900 Posts: 128	First of all, great to be amongst folks with superb taste in music - early 80's soul/funk is my real passion and there are some wicked tunes here ! Thought I'd throw a few into the mix, seeing as we're allowed to err on the funk side of things : The maestress ! Sharon Redd: Followed by the Maestro - the man James Williams. The epitome of 80's funk - nuff said: Then an ultra-classic - the man Toney Lee: not Phats & Small lol. Then a slower jam with so much soul - instantly recognisable by the great Thelma Houston: For some P-Funk, a George bomb: best played LOUD ! Lastly I thought I'd drop a pre-80's disco funk track that just makes you wanna dance on the tables : DO IT GENE !
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4th February 2010, 22:01	#62
lj Roland 808 Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 713	these are all great .. i think the one by thelma louise is my favorite. you got any more?
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5th February 2010, 06:24	#63
binalog Roland 808 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Athens Posts: 559	Thelma Houston is best known for her 70s classic disco cover of ''Don't Me Leave This Way''. It was originally written by the legendary songwriting team, Gamble & Huff. This song soars through the gospel music-honed vocals of the Leland, Mississippi native. She also sung the original "Saturday Night, Sunday Morning", later covered by T-Empo: This is one of the very very few cases that i prefer the cover than the original-i also love so much Juliet Roberts' voice! ''You Used To Hold Me Tight'' was written by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis and it was a hit for Thelma back in '84, especially in R&B charts. Absolutely fantastic groove! ''Out Of My Hands'' was comeback song from her "Throw You Down" album in 1990. Fine example of the late 80s/early 90s swing beat era of R&B music. Still like it! She resurfaced with the release of her album, A Woman's Touch in 2007.
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8th February 2010, 17:20	#65
binalog Roland 808 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Athens Posts: 559	Yo FORCE, you're definitely a soul m8 my brother! "Put Our Heads Together": wow! i can't tell you how much i love this 12"! And "Say You Love Me Girl"... clllasssic rare-groove! As for "Fly By Night" it brings so many sweet memories... Here are some more from me: the last Temptations fine tune; what a gem!!! i posted earlier here "She's The Master Of The Game", for me the ultimate RJS tune. here's "In The Night", another great song by a great voice! and an absolute classic 80s soul/funk tune by Robert Brookins. Robert sadly passed away last year, of a heart attack. he was only 44... may this excellent singer rests in peace...
	Keep The Funk ALIVE! www.binalogproductions.gr Myspace Facebook Soundcloud Back Catalogue Binalog Frequency

9th February 2010, 06:05	#66
binalog Roland 808 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Athens Posts: 559	Just how did i forget this excellent 80s groove?! and one by Curtis Hairston, who had a succesful 80s career both solo and as a member of Brooklyn, Bronx, and Queens Band (aka B. B. & Q. Band), but, unfortunately, he died too young, at the age of 35, in 1996. definitely a very talented singer...
	Keep The Funk ALIVE! www.binalogproductions.gr Myspace Facebook Soundcloud Back Catalogue Binalog Frequency

6th February 2010, 15:42	#64
THE_FORCE Roland 606 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: in a glass of Coqui 900 Posts: 128	Great post Binalog on Thelma ! And I agree about the cover version. Juliet Roberts' vocals are lush and airy. Lj some mo' fo' ya ! Crackin' tune this one - and check out ICE-T in his early days in the vid !: An absolute stonker of a classic O'Jays tune: Anyone who's heard Sgt. Slick's 'White Treble/Black Bass' will recognise this Ray Parker tune: This one doesn't contain synth beats, but is such a dope tune it deserves to be here: (not so sure what the video's about mind ? ) Back to some classic funk by the masterful Paul Hardcastle - one of my faves this one. Has been ever since I was a youngun' ! I know this last one is quite recent, but it's a little played Luther tune that deserves it's spot:

9th February 2010, 14:09	#67
THE_FORCE Roland 606 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: in a glass of Coqui 900 Posts: 128	Binalog your taste is fly mate ! Lovin' all them tunes. I'm sittin' here at work playing them as loud as me laptop will let me lol. Superb thread. In a similar vein to those don 80's tracks : First up, one of my very favourite funk groups, and right up there with the best to emerge from good ole' Blighty - Total Contrast: Then a killer tune from Sherrick - and sadly another singer that passed away at the age of 41. Gonna go and round up some more goodies.
	Last edited by THE_FORCE; 26th February 2010 at 13:52..

12th February 2010, 18:43	#68
lj Roland 808 Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 713	my favorite kashif tune wasn't on youtube, so i uploaded it myself: can you see it? youtube tells me it might be blocked in some countries.
lj Roland 808 Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 713	http://www.myspace.com/cosmicrock

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28th February 2010, 21:26	#73
kerode Korg Vocoder Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 365	would of posted Gold In The Shade's Over you - [Classic Manchester Street Soul from 91] - but the quality on YT is v bad - anyway its a dope soul tune and rare as hen's teeth to boot - strictly heard in all late night inner city after hours jams back then
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