THE 194th MIX FOR FSVB

Here's the 194th Mix Selection for F.S.V.B, it Called "80's Groove Special Part 2"  its been Presented by Mike Pantelli and it Features some Great Dance Tracks from the 80's, Artist's  Include: Denis Edwards, Enchantment, Glen Jones, Arthur Adams, David Joseph, Skyy, Change and The Gap Band amongst Others!  

                    For Full Track Listing, see Below

DENNIS EDWARDS FT. SIEDAH GARRET – DON’T LOOK ANY FURTHER
ALEXANDER O’NEAL – THE LOVERS
MELI’SA MORGAN – FOOLS PARADISE
CANDI SATON – YOU GOT THE LOVE
RAW SILK – DO IT TO THE MUSIC
ODYSSEY – INSIDE OUT
ENCHANTMENT – SOMEBODY’S LOVING YOU
GLENN JONES – I AM SOMEBODY
THE GAP BAND – BIG FUN
EARTH WIND & FIRE – FALL IN LOVE WITH ME
CENTRAL LINE – WALKING INTO SUNSHINE
ARTHUR ADAMS – YOU GOT THE FLOOR
RICHARD JOHN SMITH – SHE’S THE MASTER OF THE GAME
DAVID JOSEPH – YOU CAN’T HIDE YOUR LOVE
SKYY – LET’S CELEBRATE
DYNASTY – HERE I AM
BOBBY THURSTON – CHECK OUT THE GROOVE
COLONEL ABRAMS – I’M NOT GONNA LET
ROCKERS REVENGE – WALKING ON SUNSHINE
A TASTE OF HONEY – WE’VE GOT THE GROOVE
MIDNIGHT STAR – MIDAS TOUCH
JAMES INGRAM & MICHAEL MCDONALD – YAH MO BE THERE
MELBA MOORE – DON’T TAKE MY LOVE
CHANGE – A LOVER’S HOLIDAY

WHO'S THE GREATEST FUNK BASS PLAYER # 9 VERDINE WHITE

In this Series of Posts, I will Writing about the Artist's who are in My "Who's the Greatest Funk Bass Player" Poll. 

The Poll is over to the Right of the Blog, its been Running for a Few Month's, so if You haven't already Voted, Please do so!

In these Post's, I will write a few Facts, Figures, Stats and Interesting Stuff on the Artist in Question, I will also include a Playlist of their Greatest Songs.

I will Write a Post on Each Artist, One Every Other Week! 

ARTIST NUMBER 9..............VERDINE WHITE

Born on July 25th 1951, in Chicago IIIinois, Verdine White is the Bassist of Earth Wind and Fire.

His Older Bother is "Maurice White" who was the Founder of EW&F.

His Father "Verdine White Sr" was a Doctor and also Played the Saxophone in his spare time.

Verdine Grew up Listening to Miles Davis and John Coltrane  amongst others!

While still at School at the Age of around 15, Verdine  saw the Double Bass being Played in Music Classes and Decided that was what he wanted to Play!

Eventually he was taking Double Bass Lessons from Radi Velah of The Chicago Symphony Orchestra, this led to Advice from his Father and Maurice to take up the Electric Bass.

So at the Weekends he was also Learning the Electric Bass from "Louis Satterfield" who Worked for "Chess Records"

Satterfield was a Session Bassist and Trombonist at Chess, incidentally, Satterfield eventually became a Member of EW&F's Backing Horn Section "The Phenix Horns"

Verdine White later Begun Working the "Chicago Club Scene" with Various Local Bands.

In 1970 Maurice White had Moved to Los Angeles to Hopefully "Get a Record Contract" with his Band , which was called "Salty Peppers"

Maurice White was soon to Rename his Band "Earth Wind and Fire" and he also asked his Brother "Verdine" to Join him in L.A. which he did in June of 1970!

Earth Wind and Fire Started Working on their Debut Album, Straight Away and By February of 1971, it was Released!

It was Called "Earth Wind and Fire" it was a Moderate Hit, Reaching Number 172 on the Pop Album Chart and number 24 on the "Black Album Chart"

The Second Album was Released by November of the Same Year (1971) and called "The Need of Love" it had More Success, it Reached Number 89 on the Pop Album Chart, but it also Contained EW&F's First Pop Top 40 Hit Single "I Think About Lovin' You" 

After 2 more Albums, their 5th Album Release in 1974 Entitled "Open Our Eyes" Reached Number One on the US R&B Charts!

Then the Following Year in 1975, Earth Wind and Fire Released their 6th Album Entitled "Thats The Way of the World" this was to go to Number 1 on both US Pop and R&B Charts and this was to Start a Run of 8 Albums (over a 12 Year Period) up until 1987 to Achieve Very High Chart Placing on both the US Pop and R&B Album Charts.

EARTH WIND AND FIRE DISCOGRAPHY

19 Studio Albums

4 Live Albums

17 Compilations

62 Singles

           EW&F Albums have Achieved the Following  Status:

11 x Platinum Albums

3 x 3 Platinum Albums

2 x Double Platinum

9 x Gold Albums

And Their "Best of Volume 1" Achieved 5 X Platinum

EW&F have had 8  Number 1 US R&B Singles!

Their Biggest Ever Single was "Shining Star" which Reached Number One on both US Pop and US R&B Charts in 1975!

Verdine White and Earth Wind and Fire are Still going Strong to this Day and they have Won Numerous Awards over the Years, Far Too Many to Mention in this Post!

           Have a Listen to Earth Wind & Fires Greatest Hits

THE 174th MIX FOR F.S.V.B

Here's the 174th Mix Selection for F.S.V.B, it Called "Finally Got Myself Together!" and contains Various Soul Artists and Bands from the 60's & 70's, Its been Mixed by HeavySoulBrutha , and it Features some Great Tracks by amongst others: The Spinners, Four Tops, Stevie Wonder, Average White Band, Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes, Earth Wind & Fire, Rufus and The Impressions amongst others!

For a Full Track Listing and Download from HeavySoulBruthas Site Go Here!

Finally Got Myself Together! by Heavysoulbrutha on Mixcloud

THE 168th MIX FOR F.S.V.B

Here's the 168th Mix Selection for F.S.V.B, it Called "Brand New Day" and contains Various Soul Artists and Bands, Its been Mixed by EJ Flavors, and it Features some Great Tracks by   amongst others: Cameo, Donald Byrd, Earth Wind and Fire, The Sylvers,Brainstorm,Sun,Anita Baker and Vanessa Williams amongst others!

For a Full Track Listing and Download from EJ

Go Here or go to my 4 Shared Page,Press Below!

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Here's the 166th Mix Selection for F.S.V.B, it contains Various Funk Bands, Its been Mixed by EJ Flavors, and it Contains some Great Tracks, including amongst others: Slave, Ohio Players, Parliament, James Brown, Gap Band and Rick James amongst others!

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THE 102nd MIX FOR F.S.V.B

Here's the 102nd Mix selection for F.S.V.B, Its been Mixed by Nathan Blake, its called "Nathan Blake Does Earth Wind & Fire, there's some Classic EW&F on here, including: In The Stone, I Cant Let Go, Boogie Wonderland, Got To Get You Into My Life, Let's Groove and September !

Press play button below or to Download go to WebPage!

THE 57th MIX FOR FSVB

Here's the 57th Mix for F.S.V.B, Its been Mixed by Ray Bausa, there's some classic Soul Music Tracks on here, Its called Steppin' Out!

Its features Artistes including some Patrice Rushen, Gladys Knight & the Pips, Change, Earth Wind & Fire, Evelyn King, Maze, Tavares & Whispers.

Go to Webpage for Download!

WORKMATES & STANLEY TURRENTINE!

 I remember when I was working at Bransbys Meat Factory Around the middle of 1981, I used to Bike to work, I only lived about 10 minutes away, that was the only Good Thing about Working there!

Most of the Blokes who Worked on my Section, were Alright! One had a Motorbike, so of course He had loads of Long Hair, and Stunk of Grease! another 2 of them were Right Know it All's, come to think about it,  in fact 3 of them were like that!

The Chap who made the Sausages was a Right Big Head, and we had another one who Worked Next to me most of the time, how can I say it, he was the sort of Chap who Skived off alot (most of us did!) and was very Concerned who I had been Talking to and who I had been standing near the previous day!

One of the better places to Skive off was the Smoke House, although it was a bit Smelly, it was always Hot!

The 2 Chaps in Charge of the Smoke House were a bit Younger than me, their Names were "Robin and I cant remember the others name", but they were  Probably the 2 best Workers there!

There was plenty of  Overtime available there, but I never did any, because I Really Hated the place!

I always Regretted, Leaving my Previous Employment and starting Work there!

Music of that time, I remember Buying a Commercial Jazz Album, Called "Tender Togetherness" by Stanley Turrentine, (This was my First Album I had purchased by Stanley Turrentine) it was Produced by Larry Dunn of Earth Wind & Fire.

The Album Featured some Great Musicians, ie Several members of  EW&F including Philip Bailey and the "Phenix Horns", as well as Nathan East, Paulinho DaCosta, Ndugu Chancler, Have a Listen to a few of the Tracks, especially the EW&F Cover!

My Favorite is Hermanos, have a Listen!

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The 33rd FSVB Mix

Here's the 33rd Soul Mix for F.S.V.B, Its been Mixed by The Vertical Group , its called "Spring Classic", there's some classic Soul Tracks on here, including Isley Brother's, War, Earth Wind & Fire and New Birth.

Either press play to listen or press link to go to and download to your pc.

SPRINGCLASSIC from THE VERTICAL GROUP at Letsmix.com.

17th FSVB SELECTION SOUL/FUNK MIX

Here's the 17th Mix for F.S.V.B, Its been Mixed by The DJ Dennis J , its called "70's & 80's Old School Mix" there's some classic Funk/Soul Tracks on here, including the Commodores, Whispers, Barkays, Klymaxx and Earth Wind & Fire!

Either press play to listen or press link to go to The DJ Dennis's
Podomatic page and download to your pc.

see the podcast page for full track listing!

70's and early 80's Old School Disco and Funk Mix

The DJ Dennis J Podcast