THE 175th MIX FOR F.S.V.B

Here's the 175th Mix Selection for F.S.V.B, it Called "Hit it and Quit it!" and contains Various Funk Artists and Bands from the 70's & 80's, Its been Mixed by HeavySoulBrutha , and it Features some Great Tracks by amongst others: Curtis Mayfield, Funkadelic, Sly and the Family Stone, Bootsy Collins, Johnny "Guitar" Watson and James Brown amongst others!

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

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WHO'S THE GREATEST FUNK BASS PLAYER # 3 LARRY GRAHAM

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, it has been Running for a Few Week'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 3..............LARRY GRAHAM 

This Week's Bass Player is my Second Favorite Player of All-Time...Larry Graham, not only a Great Bass Player of Funk Record's but he also Recorded One of the All-Time Great Soul Ballads!  

Larry Graham Jr was Born on the 14th August 1946, in Beaumont Texas USA, He is a Musician, Songwriter and Record Producer, as well as Playing the Bass, he Plays the Keyboards, and also a Great Singer!

He Moved to California when he was 3 Years Old, to be Raised by his GrandMother, as his Mother was an  Piano Player in a Band, who were Touring the World!

Not to long later he was Moved again with his Family to Hawaii, again a few Years Later, he was Re-United with his Mother and they Moved to Oakland, California.

In 1961 he Joined his Mother in her Band, she was also Teaching him how to Sing, in the Early Days, Larry Graham used to Cover Ballads, by the Likes of Billy Eckstein and Tony Bennett. 

He Joined Sly and the Family Stone, after a Request from Sly Stone in 1966!

The First Album (on Epic Records) from Sly and the Family Stone was Released in 1967, and Called "A Whole New Thing" it was Not a Big Seller!

It was the Following Year on 27th April 1968 that Sly and the Family Stone had their Break Through Album, it was called "Dance To The Music" and the Title Track was a Hit in the USA, both Pop and R&B Charts!

Larry Graham Featured on a Total Of 5 Albums with Sly and the Family Stone, before Leaving in late 1972!

The following Year of '73, Larry Graham was Producing an Album for a Band named "Hot Chocolate" (Not the English Band) he was asked to Join the Band and they had a Name Change to "Graham Central Station" 

GCS Released their Debut Album in 1974, it was Called "Graham Central Station" the Album reached the Top 20 on the US R&B Chart!

Larry Graham and GCS went on to Release a Total Of 7 Albums up until 1979, before Larry Graham Decided to go Solo and put GCS on the Back Burner for a Few Years!

By 1980 Larry Graham Released his First Solo Album, on Warner Brother Records, it was entitled "One in a Million You" it was a big Hit in the US, Reaching Number 1 on the R&B Chart and Number 9 on the Hot 100 Chart!

The Biggest Single on the Album was the Great "Sam Dees" Track, "One in a Million You" it Reached Number 1 on the US R&B Chart and Number 9 on the US Pop 100 Chart.

This is One of my Favorite All-Time Tracks!

Larry Graham went on to Release a further 4 Albums on Warner Brothers Records.

By the Early 1990's he was back Touring with Graham Central Station.

In 1998 GCS Released their First Album in 10 Years, on NPG Record Label (New Power Generation), which was Owned By Prince, who also Co-Produced with Larry Graham.

Larry Graham and GCS are still Recording, with their Latest Album being Released in September of this Year entitled "Raise Up" again Featuring "Prince" a Great Comeback Album!

Larry Graham describes his Bass playing as Thumpin' and Pluckin' check out these Great Videos, on how to Play the Bass, and the Great Record "One in a MillionYou"







A few Great Tracks from Larry Graham and GCS.



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THE 134th MIX FOR F.S.V.B

Here's the 134th Mix Selection for F.S.V.B, Its been Mixed by DJ Blick, its called, Early 80's British Dance and Funk, there's some Classic Brit Funk on here, Featuring Freeez, Beggar & Co, Hi-Tension, Light of the World and Surface Noise!

Play below or to Download Press Here!

  

Full Track Listings

00:00 - Beggar & Co - (Somebody) Help Me Out - 1981
07:18 - Freeez - Southern Freeez - 1981
12:55 - Hi-Tension - British Hustle - 1978
19:26 - Beggar & Co - Mule (Chant No 2) - 1981
25:48 - Light Of The World - I Shot The Sheriff - 1980
31:38 - Touchdown - Ease Your Mind - 1982
37:22 - Surface Noise - The Scratch - 1980
42:08 - Touch - Keep On - 1982
47:02 - The Scratch Band - Your Place Or Mind - 1981
51:14 - Direct Drive - Don't Depend On Me - 1982
55:38 - Hi-Tension - Searchin' - 1978
59:52 - Beggar & Co - Rising Son - 1981
64:46 - Freeez - Keep In Touch - 1981
71:30 - Light Of The World - Time - 1980

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THE 133rd MIX FOR F.S.V.B

Here's the 133rd Mix Selection for F.S.V.B, Its been Mixed by DJ Blick, its called, Early 80's British Dance and Funk, Volume 1, there's some Classic Brit Funk on here, Featuring Heatwave, Loose Ends, I level, David Joseph and Second Image!

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00:00 - Heatwave - Gangsters Of The Groove - 1980
05:32 - Pink Rhythm (John Rocca) - Can't Get Enough Of Your Love - 1985
08:51 - Total Contrast - Be With You Tonight - 1983
12:45 - Richard Jon Smith - Baby's Got Another - 1983
15:27 - Galaxy - Dancing Tight (Dance Mix) - 1983
18:57 - Richard Jon Smith - Love Is What I'm After - 1983
22:22 - Loose Ends - Don't Hold Back - 1983
26:48 - K.I.D. - Don't Stop - 1981
31:20 - Paul Hardcastle - Guilty (Extended Version) - 1984
37:38 - T.C. Curtis - You Should Have Known Better - 1985
43:48 - Delay Line - Keep That Smile - 1985
46:53 - Galaxy - Head Over Heels - 1982
50:35 - Shakatak - Down On The Street (Dance Mix) - 1984
54:34 - I Level - Give Me - 1982
59:29 - Five Star - All Fall Down - 1985
63:54 - Richard Jon Smith - Don't Go Walkin' Out That Door - 1982
67:34 - David Joseph - You Can't Hide (Your Love From Me) - 1983
73:06 - Second Image - Star - 1982

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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!

THE 115TH MIX FOR F.S.V.B

Here's the 115th Mix selection for F.S.V.B, Its been Mixed by DJ Kumbi, its called "1980/1989 RnB Mix 11", there's some Classic 80's Soul and Dance on here, including: Loose Ends, Change, Jody Whatley, Teddy Pendergrass, and After 7!

Press play button below or to Download go to WebPage!

THE 112th MIX FOR F.S.V.B

Here's the 112th Mix selection for F.S.V.B, Its been Mixed by George the DJ, its called "Cameo Vs Gap Band, there's some Classic Funk on here, by 2 of the Best Funk Bands, including Candy, Party Train, Word Up, Burn Rubber, Attack Me With Your Love and Oops Upside Your Head!

Press play button below or to Download press Kadoo and go to WebPage  to see Complete Track Listings!

Check out George's Page!