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Southern Cookin was an obscure soul / funk group who released one and only album on Polydor Records in 1979. Southern Cookin were Jimmy Jules , Gene Williams , Ronnie Dents , Alosia Joseph and Ann Johnson . Many collectors and fans of soul and funk music know Jimmy Jules from the mid 70s when he released an album entitled " Xtmas done got funky " under the name Jimmy Jules And The Nuclear Soul System with Jackie Spencer on his own label called Jim Gem Records .  At that time he also released a single entitled " The New Year / It's impossible " on his own label. Both of these songs were included on the album " Xtmas done got funky ". Jimmy Jules is a singer, a saxophone and trumpet player as well as a keyboards player. He was born in New Orleans. His real name is Charley C.Julien. He used a number of nicknames including God's Gem , St.John Icon and others. He started to use the name Jimmy Jules when he released a single in 196

Yes I know. This article is not rare. Everyone can find this song. However, the song " Seaside vibes " by the group Brick ,  I think it is one of the best soul/jazz/funk songs. I always wanted to present this song on my blog. It was included on the 1981 album entitled " Summer Heat " in 1981 on Bang Records. As I remember, I bought this album, between 2002-2003 in Athens. Several years later, I also bought the 12 incher entitled " Sweat (til you get wet) / Seaside vibes ". In fact this album that was the 5th album, is the best of Brick. It was recorded under the direction of the great Ray Parker J . Ray Parker Jr. was the producer. He also helped as a guitarist player and co-composer of some songs of the album. The lyrics of the song " Seaside Vibes " was written by Ray Ransom & Jimmy Brown and the music was written by Regi Hargis Hickman . All of them were members of the group along with Eddie Irons and Donald Nevin

Yuji Ohno is a japanese jazz musician. Ohno has composed great music for films and television series. He became known with the Japanese anime television series " Lupin III " specifically the 1977 series. At that time he released an album under the name Yuji Ohno & His Project   entitled " Proof of the man " on Atlantic Records in Japan.  At the same time " Proof of the man " was released as a single on the same label. I have chosen the instrumental version and not the vocal version because the instrumental version has a great sax tune. It was recorded at Sound City Studio & Mouri Studio in the late of June 1977. Arranged by Yuji Ohno and produced by Yuji Ohno and Ikuzo Orita .  It was written by Yuji Ohno.  Solo sax by  Jake Conception  from Philippines. Note: The above posted single is not played in full

Quiet Fire was an obscure group from San Diego. The lead singer of the group was Willie Steel . Another member of the group was Bobby Turner . The group released two singles. The first single entitled " Lost (without your love) / Your kind of love " in 1977. It was released on The Hit Machine Records from San Diego. " Lost (without your love) " was written by Willie Steel. It was produced by Willie Steel and Marty Kuritz. Enjoy this rarity. The second single entitled " It's a holiday / I've got everything I need " was released on RCA Records in 1979 as a 12 incher. I bought this record for the fantastic song " I've got everything I need ". This song was written by David Sanchez and Marty Kuritz. Marty Kuritz was also co-writer on " Lost (without your love) ". Produced and arranged by Clarence K. McDonald. The group collaborated with the songwriters Marty Kuritz and the late David Sanchez for many years. I had the p

Rojay North is an unknown singer, songwriter and actor. His real name is Robert J.Youngs . As an actor he appeared in various films and he was associated with Columbia, Universal and 20th Century Fox in the late 70s and early 80s. As a singer he released an album entitled " Punch Mellow " on his own label called Cherry Pie Records. It was recorded at " The Burbank Studios " Burbank, California. All the songs were written, produced and arranged by himself. I chose five songs entitled " I don't mind your change of mind ", " I love you in a very special way ", " Lovin ain't the same ", " Lovin and lovin " and " Don't confuse me ". Note: The above posted tracks are not played in full