You’ll feel like you’re spending an afternoon in New York’s Central Park or on a Californian Coast? Put on your skates and dance all afternoon until the sun goes down. This mix is all about that groove. We thank our subscribers for their loyalty and support!
The Jugglers
That’s the Joint – Funky 4+1
Funky 4 + 1 was a group from The Bronx, New York, composed of Jazzy Jeff, Sharon Green, D.J. Breakout, Guy Williams, Keith Keith, The Voice of K.K. and Rodney Stone. They were the first hip hop group to receive a record deal, as well as the first to perform live on national television. The group was also notable for being the first to have a woman MC, Sha-Rock.
Double Dutch – The Fatback Band
Active in the 1970’s and 80’s – they released an impressive 22 albums in two decades time, at labels Spring Records, Event Records Inc., Perception Records and Cotillion. They were the band concept of innovative drummer Bill Curtis that wished to merge the “fatback” jazz beat of New Orleans into a funk band. From 1977.
Play That Funky Music – Wild Cherry
A song written by Rob Parissi and recorded by the band Wild Cherry. The single was the first released by the Cleveland-based Sweet City record label in April 1976 and distributed by Epic Records. The performers on the recording included lead singer Parissi, electric guitarist Bryan Bassett, bassist Allen Wentz, and drummer Ron Beitle with session players Chuck Berginc, Jack Brndiar (trumpets), and Joe Eckert and Rick Singer (saxes) on the horn riff that runs throughout the song’s verses.
The Jugglers – Average White Band
“Show Your Hand” is the first album by Scottish funk band Average White Band, likely recorded at R.G. Jones Studios, Wimbledon, London and released in 1973 by MCA Records.
Ma Quale Idea – Pino D’Angiò
From Napoli. He is best known for his hit 1980 song, “Ma Quale Idea”, which sold over 2 million copies in Europe. The bassline of the track was taken from “Ain’t No Stoppin’ Us Now” by McFadden & Whitehead.
How Long (Has This Been Goin’ On) – Bobby Womack
Starting in the early 1950s as the lead singer of his family musical group the Valentinos and as Sam Cooke’s backing guitarist, Womack’s career spanned more than 60 years. From “Home Is Where The Heart Is”, 1976.
Rock with You – Michael Jackson
A song recorded by Michael Jackson. It was written by Rod Temperton and produced by Quincy Jones. It was first offered to Karen Carpenter, while she was working on her first solo album, but she turned it down. It was released on November 3, 1979.
Sexy Eyes – Dr. Hook
A song by Dr. Hook, released as a single in early 1980. It was the second of three singles from their LP “Sometimes You Win”. In the United States, the single reached No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Until The Morning Comes – Ray Parker Jr., Raydio
Ray Erskine Parker Jr. is an American musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer. As a solo performer, he wrote and performed the theme song to the 1984 film Ghostbusters. He also performed with his band, Raydio, and with Barry White.
Heed the Warning – Chaka Khan
From the amazing “What Cha’ Gonna Do for Me” from 1981.
Do What You Wanna Do – T-Connection
“Do What You Wanna Do” is the debut 1977 single by Nassau, Bahamas based group, T-Connection.
Take A Shot – The Fantastics!, Sulene Fleming
Formerly known as Reverend Cleatus & The Soul Saviours, featuring Sulene Fleming who worked for Incognito, Mother Earth.
Ring My Bell – Anita Ward
Beginning her professional music career in the late 1970s, Ward is best known for this 1979 million-selling hit.
Shake Your Groove Thing – Peaches & Herb
Peaches & Herb is a vocal duo. Herb Fame has remained a constant as “Herb” since the duo was created in 1966; seven different women have filled the role of “Peaches”. Linda Greene Tavani, the third “Peaches”, who appeared on the duo’s biggest hits “Shake Your Groove Thing”….
Get Down Tonight – KC & The Sunshine Band
The band was formed in 1973 by Harry Wayne Casey (KC), a record store employee and part-timer at TK Records in Hialeah, Florida. KC originally called the band KC & The Sunshine Junkanoo Band, as he used studio musicians from TK and a local Junkanoo band called the Miami Junkanoo Band. He was introduced to Richard Finch, who was engineering records for TK, and the Casey-Finch musical collaboration began. They were soon joined by guitarist Jerome Smith and drummer Robert Johnson, both TK studio musicians. The rest ist history!
Mr. Policeman – Rick James
“Street Songs” is the fifth studio album by Rick James, released in April 1981. The fifth song on the album, “Super Freak”, was also one of James’ biggest hits. Rick James died 2004. His autopsy found alprazolam, diazepam, bupropion, citalopram, hydrocodone, digoxin, chlorpheniramine, methamphetamine and cocaine in his blood. A man like horse!
Rock with you…
- That’s the Joint – Funky 4+1
- Double Dutch – The Fatback Band
- Play That Funky Music – Wild Cherry
- The Jugglers – Average White Band
- Ma quale idea – Pino D’Angiò
- How Long (Has This Been Goin’ On) – Bobby Womack
- Rock with You – Michael Jackson
- Sexy Eyes – Dr. Hook
- Until The Morning Comes – Ray Parker Jr., Raydio
- Heed the Warning – Chaka Khan
- Do What You Wanna Do – T-Connection
- Take A Shot – The Fantastics!, Sulene Fleming
- Ring My Bell – Anita Ward
- Shake Your Groove Thing – Peaches & Herb
- Get Down Tonight – KC & The Sunshine Band
- Mr. Policeman – Rick James
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