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Larry Elgart - Flight Of The Condor 1981 Lp

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Larry Elgart (born March 20, 1922) is an American jazz bandleader. Larry has recorded many albums since 1953. Also Larry along with his brother Les have recorded many albums. Larry's biggest exposure came in 1982, with the smash success of a recording called " Hooked on Swing ". The instrumental was a medley of swing jazz. One year ago released an album entitled " Flight of the Condor " on RCA Records. Great musicians participated on the album as Marcus Miller on bass, Jorge Dalto and Dunn Pearson on piano and rhodes, Larry Elgart on alto saxophone, Dave Tofani on tenor saxophone and flute, John Faddis and Marvin Stamm on trumpets and many other artists. Vocals by Patti Coyle Dunham. Produced by Larry Elgart. I have chosen two great instrumentals entitled " Wait for the night " and " Silverlocks ". Note: The above posted tracks are not played in full

Ray "Slyy" Latney - It's Your Day Sugar Ray 1980

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Ray Slyy started out with Chuck Brown of The Soul Seachers. In 1980 he was influenced by Sugar Ray Leonard's matches with Roberto Duran . He wrote the song entitled " It's Your Day Sugar Ray ". He launched his career when It was played on the airwaves during the Olympics. It was recorded at Bias Recording Springfield. He released it as 7 inch on his own label called “ Slyy’s Cabbit Inc ”. Also the song of the other side entitled “ Someday ” was dedicated to Minnie Riperton. Horns & Strings arranged by Rodney Brown. Produced by Wayne Davis Then he collaborated with his cousin Frankie Beverly and Al Johnson. He released a single as Rayy Slyy entitled " Hey You (You Got To Give It Up) " on Salsoul Records in 1982. Frankie Beverly and Al Johnson helped him as arrangers. Produced by himself. Note: The above posted track is not played in full

Harold's Return

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Harold's career as a crossover balladeer has spanned over 30 years. A popularly featured artist in Milwaukee's leading entertainment venues, including the famous Cotton Club, from the late '70s to '90s, Harold has excited and delighted audiences throughout the midwest and south with performances described as “sizzling” by reviewers. With vocals as impeccably phrased and articulated as they are passionate and inspiring, Harold returns nostalgic, timeless innocence to romance Souldennis: Hello Mr.Harold Harold : Hey Dionisis Souldennis: Where were you born and raised? Harold : I was born is Tennesse, and raised in Wisconsin. Souldennis: When did you start singing and since when you've been recording? Harold : I was a young teenager when I first started singing. Souldennis: You've been performing for many years at The Cotton Club instead of pursuing a recording career. Why is that? Harold : In fact my mother accompanied me m

Mix Samples-Show 18-2-2010 by Souldennis

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For third time I make mix samples-show. You can enjoy it. 1. Alex Malheiros - Papaia 1985 (Fantasy Lp) 2. Teodo'r - Love message 1984 (Shatter 12 inch) 3. Power - I can't stop 1982 (Malaco Lp) 4. Nina Simone - Touching And Caring 1985 (VPI Lp) 5. Jeffra - Caught you 1983 (Lovintide Production Lp) 6. Target - What I'm gonna do 1979 (Sunshine Lp) 7. Leo Robinson - To my hearth 1981 (Star Music 7 inch) 8. Ben Vereen - Dream love 1982 (Accord Lp) 9. Tyrone Burwell - Memories 1988 (Creative Funk Music 12 inch) 10. Harold - A Beautiful Sadness 2009 (Harold CD)

Willie Clayton - What a way to put it 1984

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Willie Clayton is an American singer-songwriter and producer. Born in the Deep South Indianola, Mississippi. He began performing gospel music in church as a youngster and then moved into the secular field as a lyricist, producer, and singer. Like many other American artists in the 1970’s, the young singer contracted to Hi Records in Memphis, where he worked with producer Willie Mitchell and the vaunted Hi rhythm section. Hi issued a series of fine Clayton efforts on its Pawn subsidiary, including " I Must Be Losin' You " , " It's Time You Made Up Your Mind " and " Baby You're Ready " but none of them hit. Finally, in 1984, Clayton enjoyed a taste of soul success when his " Tell Me " (produced by General Crook) and " What a Way to Put It " scored on to the R&B charts. The single " What A Way To Put It / So tied up " was released on Compleat Records in 1984. Arranged and conducted by Don Burnside . Donal

Crystal Clear - Oomph in my life 1980

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Crystal Clear was an obscure group. This group was formed by Morris Bailey. John Manship mentions on his site that is a female group. In fact is group of male and female members because in the early 80s they released mega rare 7 inch on A Major Label entitled " I Still Love You / No One Else Like You ". Both of them are performed with male vocals. The single " Oomph in my life " was released on Polydor Records in 1980. Arranged and conducted by Morris Bailey. Produced by Doug King & Morris Bailey. Composed by Morris Bailey & Pearl Scott. Discography : Crystal Clear - Stay with me / You're So Unreal 1980 (7 inch Polydor) Crystal Clear - Oomph in my life / Trademark 1980 (7 inch Polydor) Crystal Clear - I Still Love You / No One Else Like You (7 inch A Major Label) Crystal Clear - Rock and a hard place 1983 (7 inch Pretty Pearl) Note: The above posted single is not played in full Did Crystal Clear release any other records? If you

Cirt Gill & The JAM-A-DITTY BAND - Have a little faith in me 1980

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Cirt Gill & The JAM-A-DITTY BAND was formed by Cirt Gill. In 1979 released a 12" record entitled " Turn This Disco Out " on Jam-A-Ditty Records. This 12inch is actually funky dance music. It was recorded in 1979 and got airplay in many clubs in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Florida. The featured vocalist is Kevan Tynes , formerly a lead singer with the Mighty Majors from Greensboro, NC. The next year they released a 7" record entitled " Have A Little Faith In Me / Put The Music In Your Ear " featuring Jimmy Person on Jam-A-Ditty Records. Both of them were included on the album in 1983 under the name JPQ Quintessence on the same label. Charles Carlton and Jimmy Person on guitars, Cirt Gill on bass, Larry Clay on drums and Talib Din on keyboards. Lead vocal by Jimmy Person. Produced by Earl Gill. Note: The above posted track is not played in full.

Terri Gore - Movin on 1984 Lp

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Terri Gore with The Kruze Band This album one year ago was sold for 1000$ by Recordsbymail . However two months ago was sold for 224$ . Terri Gore from North Carolina is one of the best female vocalists of the Beach Music scene. She released this album on Sapphire Records and it was distributed by Galaxy LTD. The musicians were Alan Kaufman on keyboards, Chris Anderson, Andre Ferreri & Van Sachs on guitars, Doug Hawthorn on bass, Jim Brock on drums & percussion, Ray Alexander on trumpet, Phil Thompson on sax & flute, Mike Balogh on trombone, Nat Spier on baritone sax, Frank Portone on French horn, Ziad Rabie on tenor sax. Background vocals by Angela St.Clair, Sheila Kaufman & Debbie Dobbins. Produced and arranged by Alan Kaufman. I have chosen three tracks entitled " Movin on " , " I'm hurtin " and " Laugh, smile, and cry ". Also " Movin on " released as 7 inch on the same label. Terri has been awarded an un

June Millington - When wrong is right 81

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June Millington was born in the Philippines. She moved with her family to California when she was 13 years old. June along with her sister Jean Millington, they began playing in all-female bands. In 1969 they formed group called “ Funny ” together with drummer Alice de Buhr and keyboardist Nickey Barkley . Fanny was the first all-female rock band to be signed by a major record label and to gain international recognition. In 1973, June left from the group, with the band breaking up a short time later. Then June played guitar for other performers. In 1977 June along with her sister released album entitled " Ladies on the stage " on United Artist Records. It was a pop, soul and disco album with folk ballads. The next year she was producer on Mary Watkins jazz/soul album "Something moving" on Olivia Records. In 1981 she released first solo album entitled “ Heartsong ” on her own label, Fabulous Records. At the same label Leon Ware had released one of the best soul