Disco Classics: the Greatest Disco Anthems [Import]

Disco Classics: the Greatest Disco Anthems [Import]

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Product Description
UK two disc compilation from Ministry Of Sound features legendary artists such as Diana Ross, Sister Sledge, Candi Staton, Donna Summer, Rose Royce, Chic, Sylvester, & more. 2004.

Tracks:

I'm Back
I Can Understand It
Down And Dirty
One Way Bus
Pretty Words Don't Mean A Thing (Lie To Me)
Con-Funk-Shun
Never Can Say Goodbye
Honeybee
Do The Granny
Theme From Buck And The Preacher
Come And Dream Some Paradise (Theme From Gordon's War)
Damn
I've Got Dreams To Remember
Lonely Room
We've Got To Pull Together
Patiently
Serenade For A Jive Turkey
Grandaddy

Customer Reviews:

MUSR HAVE CD.......2001-09-19

EVERY CUT IS WORTH LISTENING TO OVER AND OVER.

Soul musicianship at its finest..........2001-08-26

New Birth was originally culled from five groups in the Louiseville, Kentucky music scene; The Niteliters, a savagely good funk band of rhythmic and 'horny' melodicism, singer Allen Frey, a quartet of male singers named the Now Sound, and a quartet of female voices entitled The Mint Juleps. They were discovered by Harvey Fuqua of the Moonglows, and over time (and some whitteling out of excessive members) became just one comprehensive and very good group, The New Birth. This compilation seeks to achieve, in its scope, to capture and display these fine musicians at their finest (and slightly harder) funk moments, and boy, what an ensemble of sounds! The element I have always admired of New Birth is how a mesh of talented individuals could come together and equally exhibit their individuality within a tight, musical atmosphere, both instrumentally and vocally. The opening title 'We're Back' is from an older Warner Bros lp released in 1982, and though is a solid funk/disco tune, thankfully the rest of the project focuses on their 1970's RCA/Buddah catalogue. 'I Can Understand It' sets of the tone of those times with the deadly rhythm work of Robin Russell on drums and the magnificence of Leslie Wilson on lead vocals. This rehash of Bobby Womack's original track breathes life and danceability, as well the perfect weaving of the very different vocal styles of the singers assembled, who make a fantastic backing chorus to support the lead vox and create the perfect tension for this six-minute climactic opus. Not only one to fare soul/funk tunes well, down-home groove talents are displayed on the slow-roll of 'Down and Dirty', 'Damn' and the now classic (and highly ifluential) 'Con-Funk-Shun'. The instrumentals mainly belong to one of the five Nite Liters albums released in the first past of the 70's, and after that group disbanded the remaining musicians combined with two vocalists became the New Birth. The singers in question were the aforementioned Allen Frey and Londee Wiggins, and at a later date they would also be joined by Michagin brothers Melvin and Leslie Wilson and Ann Bogan to share vocal duties. But more on that later :) 'Pretty Words don't mean a thing (lie to me)' featuring Tanita Gaines from the Mint Juleps on lead duties is a wonderful call-and-response slice of finger-wagging 'watch for him' brashness that definately makes its point clear. Ditto for 'One Way Bus' which also features Ms. Gaines. These two tracks possess big wholloping 60's style arrangements that are too irrestable to ignore. Next up is one of my slower-tempo personal favourites, 'Never Can Say Goodbye', a cover of the Jackson 5 track. New Birth always had a knack of outshining the original tunes, and this is no exception. Londee's naturally high girlish reaches and sighs create a perfect and timeless pop moment. On 'Patiently', a song she also co-wrote, her fragile delivery is gorgeous with an intro complete with wailing wind samples and the crisp clap of a snare, with back-up addlibs swirling around her voice as it quietly makes its way elsewhere. Than there is Ann Bogan; her focused wails and tart delivery on the self-penned 'Honey Bee' are just, well, awesome, you know? On the male front, Leslie pretty much headed most of the lead vocal duties, and his gospel inflected, vibrato rich honeyed sound adds the perfect resin to the blues of 'Lonely Room', the groove romp of 'Come and dream some paradise' and definately stands out on the shared vocal duties of the explosive 'Buck and the Preacher Man'. When Allen Frey gets his rare turn to deliver his versatile tone, he sure as hell does on the the same track as well as the incomporable 'I've got dreams to remember'. Pretty much this is a perfect compilation, and combined with its partner, 'The Very Best of the New Birth Inc. -Where Soul Meets Funk' makes for an excellent insight into the evolution of these talented groovers and their musical collaborations together in whateva hybrid was there at the time. A must have. (Props to A. Scott Galloway for an excellent accompanying essay as well).

Jermaine Jackson - Greatest Hits & Rare Classics

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Jermaine Jackson - Greatest Hits & Rare Classics
Jermaine Jackson
Manufacturer: Motown
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Tracks:

Daddy's Home
That's How Love Goes
You're in Good Hands
Let's Be Young Tonight
You Need to Be Loved
Castles of Sand
Where Are You Now
You're Supposed to Keep Your Love for Me
Let's Get Serious
Little Girl Don't You Worry
You Like Me Don't You
I'm Just Too Shy
Let Me Tickle Your Fancy
Paradise in Your Eyes
Very Special Part
Burnin' Hot

Greatest Dance Classics of All Time, Vol. 1

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A Must Have! Disco Lives, Baby!
One Track Treasure

Greatest Dance Classics of All Time, Vol. 1
Joe Causi Presents
Manufacturer: Jellybean Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Grand 12 Inches, Vol. 2
Grand 12 Inches, Vol. 1

ASIN: B00005IAGN
Release Date: 2001-05-22

Tracks:

Ain't Nothing Gonna Keep Me From You - Teri Desario
I'm Caught Up (In A One Night Love Affair) - Inner Life
Just An Illusion - Imagination
Must Be The Music - Secret Weapon
Unexpected Lovers - Lime
Feels Like I'm In Love - Kelly Marie
Memory - Menage
Ain't No Mountain High Enough - Inner Life
The Harder They Come - Rockers Revenge
Date With The Rain - Eddie Kendricks
Love Magic - John Davis & The Monster Orchestra
Planet Rock - Afrikka Bambaata/Soul Sonic Force

Album Description

Jellybean Recordings and Brooklyn's Own Joe Causi is proud to present the classic dance compilation of all time. This continuous mix dance album features the best in disco dance classics compiled by WKTU's own on-air personality Joe Causi. Join your host, Brooklyn's Own Joe Causi as he takes you back to a time when the only thing that mattered was how high your hair was and how great those polyester pants and chiana shirts looked on you. Joe Causi can be heard as host of New York's KTU Studio 54 Clubhouse every Sunday night-you will feel the heat of the dance floor and the pulse of the city in one mammoth collection. Keep your eyes open for this truly phenomenal dance collection.

Customer Reviews:

A Must Have! Disco Lives, Baby!.......2001-06-21

Joe Causi is my favorite WKTU DJ and the collection he has put together with Jellybean is a must have for all who have survived the 70's. PLANET ROCK! Come on, need I say more? Ok, "Ain't Nothing Gonna Keep Me From You" by Teri DeSario! "Date With The Rain" by Eddie Kendricks is also a great track. Dance the night away in your favorite platforms. I hope this series of CDs continues for a long time!

One Track Treasure.......2001-06-15

Teri DeSario's "Nothing's Gonna Keep Me From You" is worth this entire CD. This is an extended version (6+ minutes) and while the track is a classic, the mastering on this particular compilation is disappointing. Not only is there (minimal) static throughout the recording, but the levels have been engineered too high. It's as if the track was dubbed from an LP. Otherwise a great find, as DeSario's voice is pure and angelic. This is a great Barry Gibb song (non-Bee Gees).

Brooklyn's Own Joe Causi presents Greatest Dance Classics of All Time, Vol. 1

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Eclectic mix
Great Classic Disco!

Brooklyn's Own Joe Causi presents Greatest Dance Classics of All Time, Vol. 1
Joe Causi Presents , and Various Artists
Manufacturer: Jellybean
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00008GYGU
Release Date: 2001-05-22

Tracks:

Ain't Nothing Gonna Keep Me From You - Teri Desario
I'm Caught Up (In a One Night Love Affair) Inner Life Feat. - Jocelyn Brown
Just An Illusion - Imagination
Must Be The Music - Secret Weapon
Unexpected Lover - Lime
Feels Like I'm In Love - Kelly Marie
Memory - Menage
Aint' No Mountain High Enough
The Harder They Come - Rockers Revenge
Date With The Rain - Eddie Kendricks
Love Magic - John Davis & The Monster Orchestra
Planet Rock - Afrika Bambaataa & The Soulsonic Force

Customer Reviews:

Eclectic mix.......2004-02-13

Overall, a good collection of songs that don't typically make it to current disco compilations. However, customers should know that the tracks (sound as if they) were taken from an LP. Jellybean Benitez is credited as mixing the songs, so it would makes sense that he used LP's instead of digital sources (as most DJ's do), but some songs have not aged well on vinyl! (For example, the version of Kelly Marie's "Feels Like I'm In Love" is the original US Remix with the added horn instrumentation. There is some distortion with her vocals and the omnipresent string section because it's taken from an old record.)

But, this is not a "sit down and analyze" CD - it's for dancing! Enjoy, you'll have fun with this collection!

Great Classic Disco!.......2003-07-18

I love it! I am now searching for Vol. 2.

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