FUNKY-SOUL-VINYLS CLASSIC SOUL AND FUNK ALBUMS OF THE 60's 70's and 80's # 16

In this Series of Posts, I will writing about a Particular Classic Soul/Funk Album from the 60's 70's and 80's

The one's that stand out in my Mind, as The Best Soul/Funk/Jazz/R&B Albums ever Released. All of them, I purchased on Vinyl many Years ago and also now have them on CD or Digital Download today.

You may have a Differing view (as we all do) on these Choices, but these are my Favorites!

Number 16.........JEFFREY OSBORNE.........SELF-TITLED

Starting His Musical Career in 1970 with an already Formed  Band called LTD, Jeffrey Osborne was Primarily a drummer.


The Band were made up of lots of different Musicians, including several from  another Band Named "Love Men Ltd"  Later Jeffrey Osborne began sharing Vocals in the Band with his Brother Billy.


By 1978 Jeffrey Osborne was Promoted to Lead Singer, and after a Few Years of Chart Success in late 1980, Jeffrey Osborne decided to Leave the Band and go Solo.


He Signed to A&M Records the following Year, and had His Self-Titled Debut Album Released in 1982. Jeffrey Osborne Co-Wrote most of the Album.

The Album was produced by Jazz Keyboard Player George Duke, checkout the Musicians on the Album, it Featured some of the Biggest Names in Soul and Jazz Music!


The First 4 Tracks on Side 1 were some of the Best Tracks Jeffrey Osborne Ever Recorded and are Featured on Most of His Best/Greatest Hits Albums!


If I had to Pick My Favorite, it would be Track 3.


                  

The Album Reached Number 49 on the US Pop Chart and Number 3 on the US R&B Chart. 


The Album contained 3 Single Releases:
1. I Really Don't Need No Light : US Pop 39 and US R&B 3
2. On The Wings Of Love: US Pop 29 and US R&B 13 (also  Charted in the UK at Number 11 Pop)
3. Ennie Meenie: US Pop 76


                       Full Track Listing:

1. "New Love" (4:10) (Geoffrey Leib)
2. "Eenie Meenie" (4:23) (Raymond Lee Pounds, Michael Sembello)
3. "I Really Don't Need No Light" (3:40) (Jeffrey Osborne, David "Hawk" Wolinski)
4. "On The Wings of Love" (4:00) (Osborne (lyrics), Peter Schless (music))
5. "Ready for Your Love" (3:59) (Osborne, Ron Kersey)
6. "Who You Talkin' To?" (3:51) (Osborne, Tony Maiden)
7. "You Were Made to Love" (3:11) (Osborne, Len Ron Hanks)
8. "Ain't Nothin' Missin" (4:09) (Osborne, Leib, Michael Dorian)
9. "Baby" (4:18) (Osborne, Jamaal Franklin)
10. "Congratulations" (2:56) (Osborne, Jeffrey Kerr)

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•                 Album Personnel:
• Jeffrey Osborne - vocals, percussion on "New Love"
• Larry Williams - tenor saxophone
• George Duke - keyboards
• Bobby Lyle - Fender Rhodes
• Bobby Martin - French horn
• David T. Walker - guitar
• Michael Sembello - guitar
• John Barnes - keyboards
• Paulinho Da Costa - percussion
• Lynn Davis - background vocals
• Charles Fearing - guitar
• Steve Ferrone - drums
• Gary Grant - trumpet
• Jerry Hey - trumpet
• Louis Johnson - bass
• Abraham Laboriel, Sr.- bass
• Arif Mardin - orchestration
• Lew McCreary - trombone
• Ernie Watts - tenor saxophone

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Checkout and Download All of Jeffrey Osborne's Albums!

Download the Debut Album.

THE 126th MIX FOR F.S.V.B

Here's the 126th Mix Selection for F.S.V.B, Its been Mixed by DJ Mike Pantelli, its called "Sweet Grooves" this particular Mix is from a "Philadelphia International Records Special" there are 4 Parts and here is  the 4th and Final Part, there's some Classic Soul Music on here Featuring Stylistics, Spinners, Sharon Paige, MFSB, Trammps, Delfonics, Major Harris and New York City, 27 Classic Philly Tracks!

Press play button below to Listen or to Download Press the Share Button and go to Mike's WebPage  also for more Great Music, see Mike's Podomatic Page! 

01. THE STYLISTICS – PEOPLE MAKE THE WORLD GO ROUND

02. THE WHISPERS – WILL YOU BE MINE
03. THE SPINNERS – COULD IT BE I’M FALLING IN LOVE
04. THE FUTURES – AIN’T NO TIME FA NOTHIN’
05. JEAN CARNE – DON’T LET IT GO TO YOUR HEAD
06. ARCHIE BELL & THE DRELLS – DON’T LET LOVE GET YOU DOWN
07. BILLY PAUL – LET ‘EM IN
08. THE THREE DEGREES – TAKE GOOD CARE OF YOURSELF
09. MAJOR HARRIS – THIS IS WHAT YOU MEAN TO ME
10. SHARON PAIGE – NEW TO ME
11. THE STYLISTICS – WE SHOULD BE LOVERS
12. MFSB – SEXY
13. THE INTRUDERS – I’LL ALWAYS LOVE MY MAMA
14. THE JACKSONS – ENJOY YOURSELF
15. JOHNNY WILLIAMS – IT’S SO WONDERFUL
16. SOUL SURVIVORS – WHAT IT TAKES
17. THE TRAMMPS – LOVE EPIDEMIC
18. TAPESTRY – IT’S NOT THE WORLD THAT’S MESSED UP
19. VINCENT MONTANA JNR & THE PHILLY SOUND ORCHESTRA – THAT’S WHAT LOVE DOES
20. NEW YORK CITY – I’M DOIN’ FINE NOW
21. THE SPINNERS – THEN CAME YOU FT. DIONNE WARWICK
22. THE DELFONICS – DIDN’T I BLOW YOUR MIND THIS TIME
23. MFSB – K-JEE
24. DEXTER WANSEL – I’LL NEVER FORGET
25. FRANTIQUE – STRUT YOUR FUNKY STUFF
26. LOU RAWLS – SEE YOU WHEN I GET THERE
27. MFSB – LOVE IS THE MESSAGE

SECOND CHEF and PRINCE PHILLIP MITCHELL

As I said in Previous Post, I was back in Full-Time Work at the "Kings Casino" I Enjoyed Working there, and I got on Great with the First and Second Chefs!


I Remember within a Few Month's of being there, Peter the Head Chef had been around our House to Meet Susan, Nathan and Natalie, Susan Really Liked Him I recall, we had also been around His Flat.


A few Months within starting at "Kings" Peter was off on his Holidays to America, He asked me to do the "Second Chef's Work, whilst Steve was going to be in "Head Chef" in Charge, of course I agreed to this!

I remember having more responsibilities at Work and Working a Few more Hours.


Why I remember this so Clearly was when Peter returned to Work, he asked if He could Pop round to see Susan and the Kids, this He did, and to our Surprise He had Brought us all Presents from His Holiday!

He got the Kids, Natalie a "Air Hostess" Doll and Nathan a "Model Airplane" I remember he brought Susan, a "Big Cuddly Toy" and He got me, an Album and a 12" Single.


The Album was The Weather Girls "Success" but I cannot think what the 12" was!  


We were all really Surprised by this, but then Peter was a "Nice Bloke" and a Good Friend to Me and Susan!


We Last saw "Peter" about 15 Years ago, when we Invited Him around Our House, some 12 Year's after I had last Worked with Him.
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As for some Music, a Great Track from the 1979 by "Prince Phillip Mitchell" called "I'm So Happy" it was on the Album "Top of the Line"

What a Great Track this is, Written by P.P.M, I still Play this on a Regular Basis Now, why was this Bloke, Never a Big Success!


It was from his second Album out of 4, and it was on the "Atlantic Record Label"

Over the Years, Prince Phillip Mitchell Wrote several Song's that were Recorded by other Artist's including: Mel and Tim, Millie Jackson, Joe Simon, Candi Staton and Norman Connors. 









Checkout some of His other Great Music!


Have a Read of this 2001 Interview with Prince Phillip Mitchell. 


Download the Album, Press "save file to" option.

THE 125th MIX FOR F.S.V.B

Here's the 125th Mix Selection for F.S.V.B, Its been Mixed by DJ Mike Pantelli, its called "Sweet Grooves" this particular Mix is from a "Philadelphia International Records Special" there are 4 Parts (I will Feature the others over the Coming week's)and here is Part 3, there's some Classic Soul Music on here Featuring the Great O'Jays, over 20 Classic Tracks!

Press play button below to Listen or to Download Press the Share Button and go to Mike's WebPage  also for more Great Music, see Mike's Podomatic Page! 

01. BACKSTABBERS
02. SUNSHINE

03. CRY TOGETHER
04. HELP SOMEBODY PLEASE
05. LET ME MAKE LOVE TO YOU
06. JUST WANT TO SATISFY YOU
07. FAMILY REUNION
08. (THEY CALL ME) MR LUCKY
09. NOW THAT WE FOUND LOVE
10. 992 ARGUMENTS
11. GIVE THE PEOPLE WHAT THEY WANT
12. THE BIG GANGSTER
13. MY FAVOURITE PERSON
14. TIME TO GET DOWN
15. BETCHA DON’T KNOW WHAT COMES AFTER THAT
16. USED TO BE MY GIRL
17. BRANDY (I REALLY MISS YOU)
18. LET LIFE FLOW
19. DARLIN’ DARLIN’ BABY (SWEET & TENDER LOVE)
20. TIME TO GET DOWN
21. FOR THE LOVE OF MONEY
22. I LOVE MUSIC
23. LOVE TRAIN
24. PUT OUR HEADS TOGETHER

FUNKY-SOUL-VINYLS CLASSIC SOUL AND FUNK ALBUMS OF THE 60's 70's and 80's # 15

In this Series of Posts, I will writing about a Particular Classic Soul/Funk Album from the 60's 70's and 80's

The one's that stand out in my Mind, as The Best Soul/Funk/Jazz/R&B Albums ever Released. All of them, I purchased on Vinyl many Years ago and also now have them on CD or Digital Download today.

You may have a Differing view (as we all do) on these Choices, but these are my Favorites!

Number 15...........SLAVE..........SHOWTIME

In 1981 My Favorite Band of All-Time, Dayton Funk Band "Slave" Released their 6th Album on the Cotillion Record Label, Produced by Jimmy Douglass.


It was the Last album to Feature "Steve Arrington" before He left to Form His Own Band "Hall of Fame" the Following Year!


The Album Reached Number 46 on the US Billboard Pop Album Chart and Number 7 on the Us Billboard Soul Album Chart.


The Track list, as follows:

1. "Snap Shot" 4:43 ( Adams,  Arrington,  Carter, Douglass,  Miller)
2. "Party Lites" 4:55 (Adams, Arrington, Carter, Webster)
3. "Spice of Life" 4:57 (Douglas, Carter, Arrington)
4. "Smokin" 5:25 ( Carter, Webster, Arrington)
5. "Wait for Me" 5:18 (Adams, Arrington, Carter, Webster)
6. "Steal Your Heart" 5:24 (Adams, Arrington, Carter, Douglass, Webster)
7. "For the Love of U" 5:08 (Adams, Arrington, Carter, Carter, Miller, Webster)
8. "Funken Town" 3:46 ( Carter, Webster, Miller, Johnson, Parker, Carter, Arrington)

Slave Personal for the Album:

• Danny Webster: lead and rhythm guitar, percussion, lead and backing vocals
• Kevin Johnson: rhythm and lead guitar
• Sam Carter: keyboards, percussion, vocals
• Charles Carter: flute, saxophone, keyboards
• Mark Antone Adams: bass guitar, keyboards, vocals
• Steve Arrington: drums, percussion, vocals
• Roger Parker: drums, percussion
• Delburt Taylor: keyboards, flute, trumpet, flugelhorn, vocals
• Floyd Miller: trumpet, trombone, percussion

What a Fantastic Album this was, Probably "Slave's" Best!


All Track's were Uptempo, apart from One (Track 7) and that was Probably the Weakest Track on the Album!


Which was The Best Track, I would probably say "Wait For Me"
but they are all Great, but as I Love the "Bass" with the Late "Mark Adams" being my Favorite Bass Player,  I also Liked "Smokin"


The Album had 3 Singles Released: Tracks 1, 5 and 2, with "Snap Shot" gaining the Highest Chart Placing!

One thing I always remember about this Particular Album, My Parents went to USA on Holiday in '81 and they Brought it back for me!


The only Trouble was, on the Journey back from Holiday, the Suitcase must have Been "Really Hot" on the Aeroplane, Because the First Track on the Album was "Warped" so that Meant Track 1 on Both Sides "Was Unplayable" Snap Shot and Wait For Me!


Luckily these were The Single Releases, so I got them that Way.


What a Fantastic Album and to think its now 31 Year's Old!

Play or Download the Album!