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Category Archives: Soul, Funk & Disco
TIM BUCKLEY – Greetings from L.A. – (MCA) – 1974
There has been much written about Jeff Buckley and there is no shortage of reviews on him. Forty-four years after his death, Tim Buckley probably remains best known as father of the late Jeff Buckley but to the self-consciously aware … Continue reading
LEN BARRY – Ups and Downs – (Buddah) – 1972
Len Barry is one of the great forgotten blue eyed soul singers of the 60s. Check out my other posts for biographical detail on him. Barry’s strength comes from his voice and his ability to find the pop and soul … Continue reading
EDWIN STARR – Clean – (20th Century Fox Records) – 1978
I’m not a big soul fan but there are individual soul songs I find magnificent. “War” (1970) by Edwin Starr in one of them. Starr’s career had its highs and lows. The soul ground had changed in the 70s as … Continue reading
TIM BUCKLEY – Look at the Fool – (DisCreet) – 1974
Tim Buckley seems to be one of those acts that floats in and out cult favour from time. I think he is out at the moment but I could be wrong. I've got a few Tim Buckley albums in the … Continue reading
GLADYS KNIGHT & THE PIPS – Imagination – (Buddah) – 1973
When talking about Gladys Knight & The Pips "Neither One of Us" (1973) album which immediately preceded this I said, "Gladys Knight and the Pips came through the Motown factory in the 60s with a few top 20 pop hits … Continue reading
DIANA ROSS – Baby It’s Me – (Motown) – 1977
I don’t think I’m a sensitive new age male or a metrosexual though I’m well acquainted with my sensitive side and don’t mind expressing the same. I can say I like Broadway soundtracks, film musicals, 60s girl groups, Melanie LPs … Continue reading
GEORGE & GWEN McCRAE – Together – (RCA) – 1975
what Frank is listening to #214 – GEORGE & GWEN McCRAE – Together – (RCA) – 1975 Foxy music for foxy people. Who's foxy? I'm foxy. Are you foxy? allmusic: Along with wife Gwen McCrae, … Continue reading
MANU DIBANGO – Soul Makossa – (Atlantic) – 1972
This is one I picked up some time ago (15 years ?) and have listened to but was never convinced I should keep. My ear for jazz has, however, improved since my youth and I find this album improves, accordingly, … Continue reading
FANCY – Wild Thing – (Atlantic) – 1974
what Frank is listening to #153 – FANCY – Wild Thing – (Atlantic) – 1974 I thought I wouldn't have to spend too much brain time on this album as I thought it was going to be totally frivolous and disposable. Having said … Continue reading
KOOL & THE GANG – As One – (De-Lite) – 1982
Ooooh , I approached this album with trepidation. Disco and funk has it's place … but not in 1982. Allmusic: Formed as a jazz ensemble in the mid-'60s, Kool & the Gang became one of the most inspired and … Continue reading
