Ohio Players Love Rollercoaster 1976 Disco Funk

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This was their second song to hit #1 on the pop and R&B charts in 1976. I remember hearing "Skin Tight" a funky soulful song that espoused the charms of a woman with "skin tight britches" and then heard "Fire" and I was funkin along right with them. They lost their mojo and their chart fortunes declines when they tried to make their music more contemporary. Too bad, cos for one long funky stretch, they were the kings! Now, I want to clear up any misconception of murder on the love rollercoaster. The myth goes that the model on the cover was arguing with someone who murdered her during the recording. While this makes for attention grabbing stories, the simple truth is that Billy Beck did what comes naturally when you are on a rollercoaster, you scream! He utilized a vocal technique where he inhaled the scream, the same as Minnie Riperton and Mariah Carey do so they can perform those pyrotechnical vocals. The premise of the rumor does make for an intriguing possibility for a murder mystery. Proof of this statement is in Fred Bronson's Billboard Book of #1 Hits.

CAROL WILLIAMS 'MORE' SALSOUL ORCHESTRA 2/28/76

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RELEASED 2/28/76 SALSOUL12 INCH Carol Williams was the first female artist signed to the new disco label Salsoul Records. She worked with producer Vince Montana, Jr. and the Salsoul Orchestra. Her most notable recording, "More'", was very popular at a time when disco was just breaking into the mainstream and is widely seen as an early disco classic. More was the first 12 inch commercial single that one could buy in stores all over the world It went to number 4 on the dance club play billboard charts in 1976. The success of "'More" led to the Lectric Lady album, released in 1977 and featuring the hits Come Back and the club classic "Love is You". This was sampled in 2000 by Italian DJ Spiller in a track called Groovejet (If This Ain't Love) which reached number 1 in the UK & AUS music charts and sparked renewed demand for the original.carol's success at salsoul put her in demand as a major disco act traveling the world performing at all the major disco clubs like studio 54 and odyssey 2001 and etc. she did a lot of TV specials like the legendary performance at roseland with the salsoul orchestra which was on television for a hole year in 1977 promoting an album completion called SALSOUL DISCO BOOGIE. Not long after the release of her album, Williams parted company with Salsoul in 1978 she signed with Canadian label Roy B. Quality Records she recorded a duet with singer producer Tony Valor love has come my wayit got a lot of club play witch led to the 1979 album reflections <b>...</b>

78s - Vogue Picture Record - I Love You (For Sentimental Reasons) - Art Kassel

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This is a fantastic jazz record by Art Kassel and His Orchestra recorded in 1947. It has been recorded by many artists, and has been in the top ten a number of times. "(I Love You) For Sentimental Reasons" is a popular song. The music was written by William Best, with lyrics by Deek Watson. The song was published in 1945. * The biggest-selling version, by Nat King Cole was released by Capitol Records as catalog number 311. It first reached the Billboard magazine Best Seller chart on November 22, 1946 and lasted 12 weeks on the chart, peaking at #1.[1] * The recording by Eddy Howard was released by Majestic Records as catalog number 7204. It first reached the Billboard magazine Best Seller chart on January 10, 1947 and lasted 5 weeks on the chart, peaking at #6. [1] * The recording by Dinah Shore was released by Columbia Records as catalog number 37188. It first reached the Billboard magazine Best Seller chart on January 10, 1947 and lasted 4 weeks on the chart, peaking at #6. [1] * The recording by Charlie Spivak was released by RCA Victor Records as catalog number 20-1981. It first reached the Billboard magazine Best Seller chart on January 10, 1947 and lasted 14 weeks on the chart, peaking at #7.[1] List of known recorded versions * Nat King Cole (1946) * Charlie Spivak (1946) * Ella Fitzgerald (1947) * Eddy Howard (1947) * Art Kassel (1947) * Django Reinhardt (1947) * Dinah Shore (1947) * Smiley Lewis (1954) * The Rivileers (1954) * Sam Cooke (1958) * Jesse Belvin <b>...</b>

Rose Royce - You're On My Mind 1976

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Biography by Craig Lytle Rose Royce -- the Los Angeles-based group comprised of Henry Garner (drums), Terral "Terry" Santiel (congas), Lequeint "Duke" Jobe (bass), Michael Moore (saxophone), Rose Norwalt (lead vocals), Kenny Copeland (trumpet, lead vocals), Kenji Brown (guitar, lead vocals), Freddie Dunn (trumpet), and Michael Nash (keyboards) -- was actually formed by Copeland and Garner. Both were preparing for graduation from high school, and contemplating their careers. Joined by Dunn and Moore, the two decided to go the route of the music business under the name Total Concept Unlimited (and later as Magic Wand). They auditioned for Edwin Starr, and he hired them as his backup band. The group's association with Starr enabled them to interact with numerous music industry personalities. One in particular was Motown producer Norman Whitfield. Whitfield gradually became associated with the group by hiring them for recording sessions; the group also worked with Yvonne Fair, the Undisputed Truth, and the Temptations through Whitfield's influence. After a couple of years of seasoning, the group began production on their debut album under Whitfield's supervision. Also during this time, MCA Records was seeking an artist for the soundtrack to the movie Car Wash. Whitfield convinced executives that the band was more than competent for the job. So the material that Whitfield had assembled for the group's debut album became the soundtrack's material. The movie Car Wash and the <b>...</b>

Breezin' - George Benson (1976)

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"Breezin'" is a hit single and title track from an album by jazz/soul guitarist George Benson, written by Bobby Womack. The album marked the beginning of Benson's most successful period commercially. "Breezin'" topped both the Pop and R&B album charts in Billboard and spun off two hit singles, the title song (which has become a jazz standard) and "This Masquerade". George Benson (born March 22, 1943 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) is an American musician, whose recording career began at the age of twenty-one as a jazz guitarist. He is also known as a pop, R&B, and scat singer. This one-time child prodigy topped the Billboard 200 in 1976 with the triple-platinum album, "Breezin'". By the mid to late 1970s, as he recorded for Warner Bros. Records, a whole new audience began to discover Benson for the first time. "Breezin'" was a significant album in terms of popular music history - the first jazz release to go Platinum. This channel is dedicated to the classic jazz music you've loved for years. The smokin' hot, icy cool jams that still make you tap your feet whenever you hear them . . . Cool Jazz is here! For music videos of the Old School funk, go to: www.youtube.com/djbuddyloveold school To check out videos from The Roots Of Rap, go to: www.youtube.com/djbuddyloveraproots To explore the world of The DJ Cafe, go to: www.youtube.com/djbuddylovedjcafe If you love jamming to some great Classic Rock, check out: www.youtube.com/djbuddyloveclassrock Check out my newer music videos <b>...</b>

THE TOP BILLBOARD ADULT CONTEMPORARY HITS OF THE 70's - YEAR BY YEAR COUNTDOWN!

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I APOLOGIZE TO VIEWERS OF MY CHANNEL, BUT THE YOUTUBE POLICE MUTED THE MUSIC IN MY VIDEO, EVEN THOUGH I ONLY PLAY A SMALL CLIP OF EACH SONG. I DECIDED TO KEEP THE VIDEO POSTED AND I HAVE INCLUDED A LINK UNDER EACH SONG TITLE BELOW WHICH WILL LEAD YOU TO ANOTHER YOUTUBE VIDEO WHERE THE AUDIO WAS PERMITTED FOR SOME REASON. HOPE THAT HELPS! During the 70's I was a teenager; however, I listened to a lot of Adult Contemporary music because I was still living home with my mother. Surprisingly, I enjoyed her music as much or even more than the "hip" music on the pop stations. This video will list the Number 1 songs on the Adult Contemporary charts from 1970 through 1979. How many of these songs do you remember? Did you notice that Al Stewart's "Time Passages" was the Number 1 song of 1978 and also of the entire decade? It was Number 1 for 10 weeks! Did you also notice who sang the Number 1 Adult Contemporary song of 1973? 1970- The Carpenters - We've Only Just Begun www.youtube.com 1971- Bobby Goldsboro - Watching Scotty Grow www.youtube.com 1972 - Neil Diamond - Song Sung Blue www.youtube.com 1973 - Helen Reddy - Leave Me Alone (Ruby Red Dress) www.youtube.com 1974 - John Denver - Annie's Song www.youtube.com 1975 - Olivia Newton-John - Something Better To Do www.youtube.com 1976 - Captain and Tennille - Muskrat Love www.youtube.com 1977 - Carly Simon - Nobody Does it Better www.youtube.com 1978 - Al Stewart - Time Passages (SONG OF THE DECADE) www.youtube.com 1979 - Maxine <b>...</b>

DENIECE WILLIAMS-i found a love

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Born June Deniece Chandler in 1950 (some sources list her birth year as 1951) in Gary, Indiana, Williams' career began in the 1970s when she became a backup vocalist for Stevie Wonder as part of "Wonderlove", along with Minnie Riperton. She left Wonder in 1975 and teamed up with producer Maurice White, who was the leader of Earth, Wind & Fire. After signing to Columbia Records, her 1976 debut album entitled This Is Niecy was released. The single "Free" reached #2 on the Black Singles chart, #25 on the Billboard Hot 100, and #1 on the British Singles chart. The album also featured "Cause You Love Me Baby" (which charted separately on the R&B chart as the flip side of "Free") and "That's What Friends Are For". She also shared a #1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart with pop singer Johnny Mathis in 1978 with the duet "Too Much, Too Little, Too Late". The duet also topped the Black Singles and Adult Contemporary charts. Williams also topped the dance charts with her disco single "I've Got The Next Dance". Williams moved on to the American Recording Company (ARC) in the early 1980s where she scored the top ten R&B smash hit "Silly." in 1981. The following year, famed producer Thom Bell helped Williams score another #1 R&B chart-topper with her remake of The Royalettes' "It's Gonna Take a Miracle," which became a Top 10 pop hit as well, reaching #10. In 1984, Williams released the album Let's Hear It for the Boy, in which the title track reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and <b>...</b>

Rose Royce - Still in Love 1982

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From the 1982 Album Stronger Than Ever Biography by Craig Lytle Rose Royce -- the Los Angeles-based group comprised of Henry Garner (drums), Terral "Terry" Santiel (congas), Lequeint "Duke" Jobe (bass), Michael Moore (saxophone), Rose Norwalt (lead vocals), Kenny Copeland (trumpet, lead vocals), Kenji Brown (guitar, lead vocals), Freddie Dunn (trumpet), and Michael Nash (keyboards) -- was actually formed by Copeland and Garner. Both were preparing for graduation from high school, and contemplating their careers. Joined by Dunn and Moore, the two decided to go the route of the music business under the name Total Concept Unlimited (and later as Magic Wand). They auditioned for Edwin Starr, and he hired them as his backup band. The group's association with Starr enabled them to interact with numerous music industry personalities. One in particular was Motown producer Norman Whitfield. Whitfield gradually became associated with the group by hiring them for recording sessions; the group also worked with Yvonne Fair, the Undisputed Truth, and the Temptations through Whitfield's influence. After a couple of years of seasoning, the group began production on their debut album under Whitfield's supervision. Also during this time, MCA Records was seeking an artist for the soundtrack to the movie Car Wash. Whitfield convinced executives that the band was more than competent for the job. So the material that Whitfield had assembled for the group's debut album became the soundtrack's <b>...</b>

TINA CHARLES - I LOVE TO LOVE ( REMIX )

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Tina Charles - I Love To Love REMIX ,Legendary UK Disco Diva Tina Charles signed her first major record deal with CBS at the tender age of 15. By the time she was in the early 20s, Charles sold over 20 millions albums worldwide. She is best known for her international hits "I Love to Love (But My Baby Just Loves to Dance)", "Dance Little Lady" and "You Set My Heart on Fire". Tina Charles is currently riding a brand new wave of success in the US with the song "Higher" by Sanny X. Higher reached the Billboard Dance & Club Play Chart's Top 5 in August '06"This has set the tone for the dawn of a new era for our beloved songstress as the wheels turn gracefully towards "A New BeginningTina Hoskins was born on March 10, 1954 in London, England. Proud parents Hilda and Charles knew intuitively that she was an exceptional child. Tina was to follow in her fathers footsteps into the entertainment world. Her father Charles Hoskins was himself an Actor. Tina started singing before she could walk however started to hit the right notes during her time at Coroner Academy of Arts and Drama. At age 15, Tina recorded three singles with CBS at Chapels Studio in London, one of the songs Good To Be Alive had the backing vocals of a then unknown session singer called Reg Dwight, later known as Elton John. It was around that time that she took on her fathers first name and became Tina Charles. It wasn't until 5000 Volts released I'm On Fire that thing really started to happen. As the story goes <b>...</b>

OC Smith Son of Hickory Holler's Tramp

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OC Smith (June 21, 1932November 23, 2001) was an American musician. Born Ocie Lee Smith in Mansfield, Louisiana, Smith moved with his parents to Little Rock, Arkansas, before their divorce saw Smith and his mother move to Los Angeles, California. After completing a psychology degree at Southern University, Smith joined the Air Force, and served throughout the US, Europe and Asia. While in the Air Force, Smith began entering talent contests and toured with Horace Heidt. On his discharge in July 1955, Smith went into jazz music to pay the bills. Smith gained his first break as a singer with Sy Oliver and made an appearance on Arthur Godfrey's Talent Scouts. His success on that show led to a recording contract with Cadence Records. Smith's debut release was a cover of the Little Richard hit "Tutti Frutti" in December 1955. The song was not a hit, but convinced MGM Records to sign Smith to a solo contract, resulting in three more releases, but still no hits. In 1961, Smith was recruited by Count Basie to be his vocalist, a position he held until 1965. He also continued to record with different labels, but a hit remained elusive. By 1968, Smith's then label, Columbia Records, was ready to release him from his recording contract, when he entered the charts for the first time with "Son of Hickory Holler's Tramp", which reached number 2 in the UK Singles Chart[1] and also broke the Top 40 in the United States. In 1976 Kenny Rogers revived the hit as a country song. Smith changed <b>...</b>

Wild Cherry - Wild Cherry - Play That Funky Music (1976)

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One-hit wonders Wild Cherry was led by Rob Parissi (singer, guitarist, songwriter), who originally formed the group in 1970. Influenced by the likes of the Yardbirds and Sly & the Family Stone (and named after a flavor of cough drops), the group played around their hometown of Pittsburgh, PA, and even inked a recording contract with Brown Bag Records (led by former Grand Funk Railroad manager Terry Knight). But the group never issued any albums for the label and split up in 1975. Understandably dejected, Parissi turned his back entirely on music, selling all the band's equipment and for a while, managing a local steakhouse. But it wasn't long before Parissi's interest in music returned and he formed a new version of Wild Cherry with a whole new lineup, including Mark Ausec (keyboards), Bryan Bassett (guitar), Allen Wentz (bass), and Ronald Beitle (drums). The group was still mostly rock-based and with the public's attention shifting to more dance-oriented styles (namely disco), the group was accosted nightly between sets by fans who wanted them to "Play that funky music." It wasn't long before Parissi took heed and penned a song under the same title, an infectious ditty that merged funk and rock together. The quintet entered a studio shortly thereafter to record the track (although they felt that a cover of the Commodores song "I Feel Sanctified" stood more of a chance of becoming a hit). A friend of an engineer at the studio overheard the track, eventually bringing it to <b>...</b>

Play That Funky Music - Wild Cherry (1976)

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"Play That Funky Music" is a funk rock disco song recorded by the rock band Wild Cherry and written by lead vocalist and guitarist Robert Parissi. The song hit number one on the Billboard Hot 100 on September 18, 1976 and was also number one on the Hot Soul Singles chart. The single was certified double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America for shipments of over two million records. The autobiographical song was inspired by the times, and the song's unforgettable title and chorus came from drummer Ron Beitle's observation during a break between sets at the 2001 Club in Pittsburgh. The group was mostly a hard rock outfit, but the disco era was really gaining steam and many of the group's loyal followers were asking for more dance songs. While taking a break between sets, Ron uttered the now-classic line, "Play some funky music, white boy". Lead singer Robert Parissi decided they should, and wrote down the phrase on a bar order pad. They later recorded it in Cleveland with a disco sound. The song sold over two million copies, but was Wild Cherry's only hit. "Play That Funky Music was listed at #73 on Billboard's Greatest Songs of All Time. Thischannel is dedicated to all the great 'old school' R&B music I grew up with, the stuff that originally made me tap my feet and want to be a DJ. Funk, soul, disco, R&B, dance, hip-hop, rap, jazz, pop . . . 60s, 70s, 80s . . . whatever you call it, it's all 'old school' and it's all here! See my videos featuring the <b>...</b>

Rose Royce - Best Love (Album Version)

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From the 1982 Album Stronger Than Ever My favorite song of the album so i had to post it :) For another gr8 version check scaniafunk's post watch?v=P8x1ma-bG8s Biography by Craig Lytle Rose Royce -- the Los Angeles-based group comprised of Henry Garner (drums), Terral "Terry" Santiel (congas), Lequeint "Duke" Jobe (bass), Michael Moore (saxophone), Rose Norwalt (lead vocals), Kenny Copeland (trumpet, lead vocals), Kenji Brown (guitar, lead vocals), Freddie Dunn (trumpet), and Michael Nash (keyboards) -- was actually formed by Copeland and Garner. Both were preparing for graduation from high school, and contemplating their careers. Joined by Dunn and Moore, the two decided to go the route of the music business under the name Total Concept Unlimited (and later as Magic Wand). They auditioned for Edwin Starr, and he hired them as his backup band. The group's association with Starr enabled them to interact with numerous music industry personalities. One in particular was Motown producer Norman Whitfield. Whitfield gradually became associated with the group by hiring them for recording sessions; the group also worked with Yvonne Fair, the Undisputed Truth, and the Temptations through Whitfield's influence. After a couple of years of seasoning, the group began production on their debut album under Whitfield's supervision. Also during this time, MCA Records was seeking an artist for the soundtrack to the movie Car Wash. Whitfield convinced executives that the band was more than <b>...</b>

Rose Royce - Please Return Your Love To Me 1981

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From the 1981 Album Jump Street Biography by Craig Lytle Rose Royce -- the Los Angeles-based group comprised of Henry Garner (drums), Terral "Terry" Santiel (congas), Lequeint "Duke" Jobe (bass), Michael Moore (saxophone), Rose Norwalt (lead vocals), Kenny Copeland (trumpet, lead vocals), Kenji Brown (guitar, lead vocals), Freddie Dunn (trumpet), and Michael Nash (keyboards) -- was actually formed by Copeland and Garner. Both were preparing for graduation from high school, and contemplating their careers. Joined by Dunn and Moore, the two decided to go the route of the music business under the name Total Concept Unlimited (and later as Magic Wand). They auditioned for Edwin Starr, and he hired them as his backup band. The group's association with Starr enabled them to interact with numerous music industry personalities. One in particular was Motown producer Norman Whitfield. Whitfield gradually became associated with the group by hiring them for recording sessions; the group also worked with Yvonne Fair, the Undisputed Truth, and the Temptations through Whitfield's influence. After a couple of years of seasoning, the group began production on their debut album under Whitfield's supervision. Also during this time, MCA Records was seeking an artist for the soundtrack to the movie Car Wash. Whitfield convinced executives that the band was more than competent for the job. So the material that Whitfield had assembled for the group's debut album became the soundtrack's material <b>...</b>

maxine nightingale right back where we started from disco 1975 purrfection mix

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First signed to Pye Records in the early 1970s, she recorded such singles as "Love on Borrowed Time", while appearing in productions of Hair, Jesus Christ Superstar, and Savages. In 1975, she switched labels to United Artists, and with the collaboration of record producers J. Vincent Edwards and Pierre Tubbs, she recorded the album Right Back Where We Started From. United Artists took time trying to gain her recognition in the United States and scheduled her appearances on American Bandstand and The Mike Douglas Show. As a result, "Right Back Where We Started From" rose to #2 in the US Billboard Hot 100 in the beginning of May 1976. It was also included in the 1977 Paul Newman cult classic "Slap Shot", but was not used in the DVD re-release. Here is a one of a kind disco mix for you! I wish I could have gotten a hold of the master tape, I really wanted to pull the saxophone up in the mix too...awesomely sung awesomely produced a true classic in the northern soul genre that was a smash hit! Man we had great taste in music back then! I think that the Doobie Brothers "What A Fool Believes" clipped the piano riff from here.

Van McCoy Love At First Sight

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A GEM! In 1975, McCoy released to low expectations the mostly instrumental LP Disco Baby for the Avco (later H&L) label. It should be noted, however, that the title song, "Disco Baby", was written by David Weiss and Hugo & Luigi, and performed by the Stylistics. Unexpectedly, a single called "The Hustle" from the album, written about the dance of the same name and recorded last for the album, went to the very top of both the Billboard pop and R&B charts (also #3 in Britain) and won a Grammy. The album was also Grammy nominated. McCoy, then regarded a disco hitmaker, never repeated the success of the song, although the singles "Party", "That's the Joint", and "Change with the Times" got significant airplay. The latter reached #6 in the Billboard R&B chart and was a Top 40 hit in the UK. There were no further major sellers in the USA, despite a series of follow-up albums, From Disco to Love (the 1975 reissue of Soul Improvisations), The Disco Kid (1975), The Real McCoy (1976), Rhythms of the World (1976), My Favorite Fantasy (1978), Lonely Dancer (1979), and Sweet Rhythm (1979)). However, he hit the UK top 5 again in 1977 with the instrumental hit "The Shuffle".

This Masquerade - George Benson (1976)

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"This Masquerade" is a song written by Leon Russell. The song first appeared on the B-side of the single for Russell's 1972 hit "Tight Rope". The song has also been recorded by many other artists, such as Helen Reddy, The Carpenters, Shirley Bassey, Sergio Mendes & Brasil '77, No Mercy, Robert Goulet, and Kenny Rogers. Possibly the most notable version of the song was a top-ten pop and R&B hit for jazz guitarist/vocalist George Benson, who recorded it on his 1976 signature album "Breezin'". He had used his vocals infrequently on songs earlier in his career, notably his rendition of "Here Comes The Sun" on the "Other Side Of Abbey Road" album. Benson's recording of "This Masquerade" reached number ten on the Billboard Hot 100 and number three on the Hot Soul Singles chart. Benson also won the Grammy Award for Record of the Year with his version of the song. This channel is dedicated to the classic jazz music you've loved for years. The smokin' hot, icy cool jams that still make you tap your feet whenever you hear them . . . Cool Jazz is here! For music videos of the Old School funk, go to: www.youtube.com/djbuddyloveold school To check out videos from The Roots Of Rap, go to: www.youtube.com/djbuddyloveraproots To explore the world of The DJ Cafe, go to: www.youtube.com/djbuddylovedjcafe If you love jamming to some great Classic Rock, check out: www.youtube.com/djbuddyloveclassrock Check out my newer music videos and other fun stuff at: www.youtube.com/djbuddylove3000 <b>...</b>

Donna Summer - Unconditional Love

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Donna Summer (born LaDonna Adrian Gaines December 31, 1948) is an American singer-songwriter and musician who gained prominence during the disco era of music. Summer was trained as a gospel singer prior to her introduction in the music industry, as were many then-contemporary music artists. However, Summer's notable songwriting capabilities, in addition to her collaborations with producer-songwriters Giorgio Moroder and Pete Bellotte, were able to set her apart from rivals in the industry. Though she is most notable for her disco hits, Summer's repertoire has expanded to include contemporary R&B, rock, mainstream pop, and even gospel. Summer is one of the most successful female recording artists of the 1970s and 1980s, and still holds the record for having three consecutive double albums hit #1 on the Billboard charts. She also became the first female artist to have four number-one singles in a twelve-month period. According to her official MySpace page, Summer has sold over 130 million records worldwide. Born in the Dorchester neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts, she was one of seven children raised by devout Christian parents. She sang in church, and in her teens joined a funk group called The Crow, so named because Donna was the only black member of the group. At eighteen, Gaines left home and school to take up a supporting role in the Broadway musical, Hair. Unsuccessful in getting a part on Broadway, she was offered the European Tour when the show moved to Germany <b>...</b>

Goodnight, My Love By Lou Rawls

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Lou Rawls was an American soul, jazz, and blues singer known for his smooth vocal style. Frank Sinatra once said that Rawls had "the classiest singing and silkiest chops in the singing game". He released 75 albums, sold more than 40 million records and appeared as an actor in both movies and TV. He earned 13 Grammy Nominations (3 Grammy awards), 1 Platinum Album, 5 Gold Albums and a Gold Single. He first gained prominence with "Love Is a Hurtin' Thing" which reached #1 on the 1966 Billboard R&B chart. His 1976 "You'll Never Find Another Love Like Mine" reached #1 on both the R&B and Easy Listening charts. "Lady Love", released in 1978, peaked at #24 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #21 on the R&B charts. "Lady Love" is still an airplay staple today on adult standards and smooth jazz radio stations. In 1980 he began the "Lou Rawls Parade of Stars Telethon" which benefits the United Negro College Fund. Now known as "An Evening of Stars" the event has raised over $200 million in 27 shows for the fund through 2006. In 2004 Rawls was honored by the United Negro College Fund for his more than 25 years of charity work. In 1982 Rawls received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. This selection is from his 1990 album "It's Supposed to Be Fun" released both on vinyl and as a CD.

Couldn't Get It Right - Climax Blues Band (1976)

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Climax Blues Band, originally known as the Climax Chicago Blues Band, was formed in Stafford, England in 1968. The original members were guitarists Peter Haycock and Derek Holt, keyboardist Arthur Wood, bassist Richard Jones, drummer George Newsome, and vocalist and harmonica player Colin Cooper. In 1970, the group shortened its name to the Climax Blues Band due to pressure from the American band Chicago Transit Authority, later known simply as Chicago. The band has released at least seventeen albums and had a Top 10 hit with "Couldn't Get It Right", which reached #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1977. Led by Cooper, the former frontman of the R&B group the Hipster Image, the Climax Chicago Blues Band was one of the leading lights of the late 1960s UK blues boom. Prior to the release of 1969's "Plays On", Jones left the group, prompting Holt to move to bass. In 1970 they moved to the Harvest Records label, at the same time shifting towards a more rock-oriented sound on "A Lot Of Bottle". Around the release of 1971's "Tightly Knit", Newsome was replaced by John Cuffley. Upon Wood's exit in the wake of 1972's "Rich Man", they continued on as a quartet, also dropping the "Chicago" portion of their name at that time. In 1974 the Climax Blues Band issued "FM Live", a document of a New York radio concert. 1975's "Stamp" was their commercial breakthrough, and 1976's "Gold Plated" fared even better, spurred on by the success of the hit single "Couldn't Get It Right". By the mid <b>...</b>