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Crown Heights Affair

Real Name:William Anderson, Arnold 'Muki' Wilson, Ray Rock, Phillip Thomas, Stan Johnson, Darryl Gibbs, James Baynard, Julius Dilligard Jr., Bert Reid
Profile:This US disco group, was formed in New York City in the early 70s, by bass player and later manager Donnie Linton . The group was initially known as the Nue Day Express. They took their new name from a district of their native Brooklyn. The group comprised Nue Day Express members Donnie Linton (Bass) ,Philip Thomas (vocals), William Anderson (guitar/vocals), and Raymond Rock (drums/percussion/vocals), alongside James "Ajax" Baynard (trumpet/vocals), Stan Johnson (keyboards), Darryl Gibbs (saxophone) and Julius Dilligard Jnr. (vocals). Arnold "Muki" Wilson later replaced Linton on bass and vocals. The group was initially signed by RCA Records, for whom they recorded a self-titled album in 1974 and enjoyed regional hit singles with "Super Rod" and "Leave The Kids Alone".

A number of personnel changes then ensued, with brothers Bert Reid (Bertram Charles Reid Jnr., 25 October 1956, New York, USA, d. 12 December 2004, New York, USA; tenor saxophone/vocals) and Raymond Reid (trombone/vocals) replacing Gibbs and Dilligard, and Johnson and Baynard making way for Howie Young and Tyrone Demmons respectively. The new look group switched labels to De-Lite Records, then home of Kool And The Gang, and recorded their second studio album. Under the guidance of producers/writers Freida Nerangis and Britt Britton and managers Thomas Nerangis and Donnie Linton , Crown Heights Affair leapt to the forefront of commercial funk, recording four hit R&B/pop singles from their first two De-Lite albums - "Dreaming A Dream", "Every Beat Of My Heart", "Foxy Lady" and "Dancin'".

De-Lite's subsequent worldwide pact with PolyGram Records saw the unit break internationally, with "Galaxy Of Love" hitting the UK Top 30 and "I'm Gonna Love You Forever' the Top 50 in 1978. Trumpeter James Baynard had by this point returned to the line-up in place of Demmons, while for 1979"s Dance Lady Dance, Skip Boardley was brought in to share lead vocals with Philip Thomas. The influence of new producer Bert DeCoteaux and the emerging songwriting abilities within the band consolidated their position in 1980, with "You Gave Me Love' reaching the UK Top 10. The single featured on the album Sure Shot, recorded without keyboard player Howie Young. While this represented the peak of their chart success, Crown Heights Affair continued to churn out competent singles and albums for much of the next decade. Bert Reid departed to pursue a production career before the release of 1982"s Think Positive, which featured the group's last US R&B hit, "Somebody Tell Me What To Do". Reid's brother Raymond and William Anderson also emerged as in-demand producers in the early 80s for Donnie Linton Management, which ultimately led to their departure from Crown Heights Affair in 1986. Bert Reid died of lung cancer in December 2004 . T.D.link
URLs:http://www.myspace.com/crownheightsaffair
Members:Arnold "Muki" Wilson, Bert Reid, Darryl Gibbs, James Baynard, Philip Thomas, Phillip Thomas, Ray Rock, William Anderson
Name Variations: All | Crown Heights Affair | Crown Heights Affair, The | Crown Heights Special
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Releases:
Crown Heights Affair (LP, Album)   RCA Victor 1974
Leave The Kids Alone / Rip - Off (7")   RCA 1974
You Can't Bend My Super Rod / Super Rod (7", Promo)   RCA Italiana 1974
Dreaming A Dream (LP)   De-Lite Records 1975
Dreaming A Dream (7")   De-Lite Records 1975
Dreaming A Dream (7")   Polydor 1975
Dreaming A Dream (7", Dou)   Polydor 1975
Dreaming A Dream (LP)   Polydor 1975
Every Beat Of My Heart ◄ (2 versions)   De-Lite Records 1975
Foxy Lady (LP, Album)   De-Lite Records 1975
Foxy Lady (7", Single, Promo, Mono)   De-Lite Records 1975
Foxy Lady (7", Single)   Polydor 1975
Foxy Lady / Picture Show (7")   De-Lite Records 1975
Dancin' (7")   Barclay 1976
Dancin' (Special Disco Version) / Love Me (Special Disco Version) (12", Promo)   De-Lite Records 1976
Dancin' / Love Me (12")   De-Lite Records 1976
Dancin' / Love Me (7")   De-Lite Records 1976
Do It The French Way / Sexy Ways (12", Promo)   De-Lite Records 1976
Do It Your Way (Album) ◄ (2 versions)   De-Lite Records 1976
Sexy Ways / French Way (12", Promo)   De-Lite Records 1976
(Do It) The French Way (7")   De-Lite Records 1977
Dancin (Special Disco Mix) / Dreaming A Dream (Goes Dancin) (12", P/Mixed)   De-Lite Records 1977
Dance Lady Dance / The Rock Is Hot ◄ (6 versions)   De-Lite Records ... 1978
Dream World (12", Promo)   Mercury 1978
Dream World (Album) ◄ (4 versions)   De-Lite Records ... 1978
Galaxy Of Love (12")   Mercury 1978
Galaxy Of Love / Cherry (7")   Barclay 1978
Galaxy Of Love / Cherry (7")   Mercury 1978
I'm Gonna Love You Forever / Say A Prayer For Two (12")   Mercury 1978
I'm Gonna Love You Forever / Say A Prayer For Two (7")   Mercury 1978
Say A Prayer For Two / Galaxy Of Love (7")   De-Lite Records 1978
Dance Lady Dance (Album) ◄ (4 versions)   De-Lite Records ... 1979
Sure Shot (12", Promo)   De-Lite Records 1980
Sure Shot (Album) ◄ (4 versions)   De-Lite Records ... 1980
You Gave Me Love (Single) ◄ (8 versions)   De-Lite Records ... 1980
You've Been Gone / Far Out (12")   De-Lite Records 1980
Let Me Ride On The Wave Of Your Love (12", Promo)   De-Lite Records 1982
Love Rip Off / Your Love Makes Me Hot (12")   De-Lite Records 1982
Somebody Tell Me What To Do (12")   De-lite Records 1982
Somebody Tell Me What To Do (12", Promo)   De-lite Records 1982
Somebody Tell Me What To Do (12", Promo)   De-lite Records 1982
Think Positive! (Album) ◄ (4 versions)   De-Lite Records ... 1982
Is It As Good As It Looks (7")   Polarvox Oy 1983
Rock The World (12")   De-Lite Records 1983
Rock The World!!! / Heavy Lovin' / Say A Prayer For Two / Galaxy Of Love (12", Promo)   De-Lite Records 1983
Struck Gold (Album) ◄ (2 versions)   De-Lite Records ... 1983
Make Me The One ◄ (4 versions)   City Beat ... 1986
I'll Do Anything ◄ (7 versions)   SBK Records ... 1989
You Gave Me Love / Galaxy Of Love (Maxi) ◄ (4 versions)   Old Gold (2) ... 1990
Every Beat Of My Heart / Say A Prayer For Two / I'm Gonna Love You Forever (Comp) ◄ (2 versions)   Unidisc ... 1991
Dreaming A Dream / You Gave Me Love (7")   Collectables 1994
Essential Dancefloor Artists Volume 1 (CD)   Deepbeats 1994
Dance In Dream World (2xCD, Comp)   Snapper Music 1997
Dreaming A Dream (Remixes) (12")   Vapour Music 2001
Galaxy Of Love / Far Out (12")   Castle Music 2001
The Best Of Crown Heights Affair - Dreaming A Dream (2xCD)   Castle Music 2001
100% Essential New York Disco (CD)   Metro 2003
Dreaming A Dream (Goes Dancin') (12", RE)   Unidisc  
I Got Something For Ya (12")   DJ's Choice  
Say A Prayer For Two / Don't Turn Your Back On Me (12")   Elektra  
Production:
80s Groove Sessions (2xCD, Comp) You Gave Me Love Sessions 2006
Tracks Appear On:
Hustle Hits (LP) Dreaming A Dream, Ever... De-Lite Records 1975
Disco Express Vol. 1 (LP, Comp) Sex Trip RCA 1976
Disco Express Volumen 1 (LP) Viaje Sexual (Sex Trip) RCA 1976
Disco Hustle (2xLP, Comp) Dreaming A Dream Adam VIII Ltd. 1976
Disco Motion (LP, Comp, Mixed) Dreaming A Dream Common Wealth Records 1977
Starship (The De-Lite Superstars) (2xLP) Dreaming A Dream (Disc... De-Lite Records 1977
The Best Disco In Town ◄ (2 versions) Dancin' Tee Vee Records ... 1977
Eurohits Vol. 2 (LP) Dancin' CNR Records 1978
Saturday Night Disco (LP) Dancin, Foxy Lady, Eve... De-Lite Records 1978
Boogie Bus (LP) Galaxy Of Love Phonogram 1979
Disco Express (LP, Comp) Sex Trip Pickwick 1979
And Now, Funk! (LP) Dance, Lady, Dance Som Livre 1980
Disco '81 (LP) You Gave Me Love Som Livre 1980
Roll On: 16 Great Disco Hits (LP, Comp) You Gave Me Love Polystar Records 1981
The Dance Decade 1973-1983 (Comp) ◄ (2 versions) Galaxy Of Love Street Sounds 1983
Volume 7 Program 2 (2x12") You Gave Me Love Disconet Program Service 1984
June 86 - Previews (LP, Comp) Make Me The One DMC 1986
Upfront 1 (Comp) ◄ (2 versions) Make Me The One (U.S. ... Serious Records (2) 1986
Flyguys Rock The Underground (Comp) ◄ (3 versions) I'll Do Anything SBK Records 1989
March 89 - Mixes 1 (12") You Gave Me Love DMC 1989
Best Of 12 Inch Gold (Volume 15) (Comp) ◄ (3 versions) You Gave Me Love Old Gold (2) 1990
Classic Disco Dance (12") You Give Me Love SPC 1990
Best Of 12 Inch Gold (Volume 19) (CD, Comp) Galaxy Of Love Old Gold (2) 1991
Rhythm Divine 2 (2xCD) You Gave Me Love Dino Entertainment 1991
Rhythm Divine 2 (2xLP) You Gave Me Love Dino Entertainment 1991
Soul Years 1980 (2xCD, Comp) You Gave Me Love Knight Records Ltd 1991
Star-Funk Vol. 14 (CD, Comp) Love Ripoff Unidisc 1992
Star-Funk Vol. 18 (CD, Comp) Somebody Tell Me What ... Unidisc 1993
Star-Funk Vol. 7 (CD, Comp) Your Love Makes Me Hot Unidisc 1993
Star-Funk Vol. 9 (CD, Comp) I Struck Gold Unidisc 1993
Funkymania (CD, Comp) You Gave Me Love Dig It (Italia) 1994
Hot Hits Of The 70's - Volume Two (CD) Galaxy Of Love Castle Communications 1994
Star-Funk Vol. 23 (CD, Comp) You Gave Me Love (94 1... Unidisc 1994
Check Out The Groove (CD, Comp) You Gave Me Love Music Club 1995
Disco Top 100 (4xCD) Dancin' Arcade 1995
Essential Dancefloor Classics Volume 2 (CD, Comp) Use Your Body & Soul (... Deepbeats 1995
Check Out The Groove (CD, Album) You Gave Me Love Castle Pulse 1996
Dance Floor Classics (3xCD, Comp) Galaxy Of Love, You Ga... Castle Communications 1996
Eighties Soul Weekender (Comp, Album) ◄ (2 versions) Galaxy Of Love Dino Entertainment ... 1996
Funky Mix Party (2xCD, Comp, Mixed) Put Me In Gear MCA Records 1996
Sequel Soul Cellar (CD) You Gave Me Love Sequel Records 1996
Star-Funk Vol. 30 (CD, Comp) Dancin Unidisc 1996
Star-Funk Vol. 31 (CD) Foxy Lady Unidisc 1996
Star-Funk Vol. 32 (CD, Comp) Galaxy Of Love Unidisc 1996
Disco Mania (CD) Galaxy Of Love Crimson 1997
Disco Mania (Cass) Galaxy Of Love Crimson 1997
Super Rare Disco : Volume 1 (CD, Comp) Dreaming A Dream Robbins Entertainment 1997
Super Rare Disco : Volume Two (CD, Comp) Every Beat Of My Heart Robbins Entertainment 1997
What A Feeling! (2xCD, Comp) You Gave Me Love Sony Music TV, Columbia 1997
12" Dance Party Anthems (2xCD) You Gave Me Love Sequel Records 1998
12" Disco Classics (2xCD, Comp) Galaxy Of Love Sequel Records 1998
Disco Nights Volume 1 (CD, Comp) You Gave Me Love Unidisc 1998
Pop Mixes 188 (12") You Gave Me Love (RKL ... DMC 1998
David Mancuso Presents The Loft ◄ (2 versions) Say A Prayer For Two (... Nuphonic 1999
Whistle Bump (CD, Promo) Say A Prayer For Two Raya 1999
7 Live #4 (CD) Dreaming A Dream (Roma... DMC Publishing 2000
Corné Klijn's Disco Classics Party 2 (2xCD) You Gave Me Love WEA, Warner Music (Benelux) 2000
Disco Box Vol. 8 - Beat Box (CD) Dreaming A Dream Disco Box 2000
Larry Levan Live At The Paradise Garage (3xLP) Dreaming A Dream Strut 2000
Live At The Paradise Garage (2xCD, Mixed) Dreaming A Dream Strut 2000
Classics Funky Music Volume 5 (2xVinyl, Comp) Love Rip Off Unidisc 2001
Dazzle Me! Disco De-Lites From New York City 1974 -81 (Comp) ◄ (2 versions) Galaxy Of Love, Dreami... Castle Music 2001
Disco Generation (3xCD) Foxy Lady Disky 2001
IG Culture Presents Inspirations (Comp) ◄ (2 versions) Far Out Karma Giraffe 2001
The Disco Dogs Present Lost, Rare & Classic Club Anthems Volume 1 (LP) Dreaming A Dream Disco Dog Records 2001
Comprehensive School Classics (2xCD, Comp) You Gave Me Love (12" ... Castle Music 2002
Tony Blackburn - Soul Survivor (2xCD, Comp) You Gave Me Love Jazz FM Records 2002
70's Groove (3xCD) Galaxy Of Love Decadance Recordings 2003
80's Groove (3xCD) You Gave Me Love Decadance Recordings 2003
Live At The Legendary Paradise Garage (2xCD, Comp, Mixed, RE) Dreaming A Dream Garage Records, Garage Records 2003
On The Real Side - The Modern End Of Northern Soul (2xLP, Comp) Every Beat Of My Heart... Earmark 2003
Party People Present - Boogie Nights (2xCD, Album, Comp) You Gave Me Love Party People 2003
Funky Collector - Volume 18 (CD) Put Me In Gear Airplay Records 2004
Super Disco Funk (CD) You Gave Me Love Music Club 2004
Ferry Maat's Soul Show: Saturday Night Grooves (3xCD) Dancin' Disky 2005
80s Groove 2 Sessions (2xCD, Comp) Far Out Sessions 2006
80s Groove Sessions (2xCD, Comp) You Gave Me Love Sessions 2006
Grand 12-Inches 3 (4xCD, Comp, Fat) You Gave Me Love (12" ... Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Netherlands) 2006
Loft Classics Volume XVI (12") Say A Prayer For Two Loft Classics 2007
Nish Nash Nosh Vol.3 - Mixed By Peter Jay (CD, Comp, Mixed, Promo) Dreaming A Dream Nish Nash Nosh Corp. 2007
Boogie Times Presents The Great Collectors Vol. 9 (CD, Comp, RM) Make Me The One Boogie Times Records 2008
Ultimate Disco Party (3xCD, Comp) Galaxy Of Love Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Germany) 2008
Unemployed ][: Electric Boogaloo And Other Galactic Funk (2xCDr, Mixed, Promo) Dreaming A Dream (Disco) The Basement Labs 2008
Maxi Disco Action ! (12") Dance Lady Dance CNR  
The Best Of Disco Music (CD) Sure Shot Pandisc (2)  
Unofficial Releases:
F.D.J.D.R. - Fusion (Disco Mix) (12", Ltd, Mixed, red) Dancin' Not On Label 1978
Break Down (12", Mixed) You Gave Me Love, You ... Alto Nostalcià 1980
Breakdown (12", S/Sided, Mixed, blu) You Gave Me Love, You ... Rollo Records 1980
I Feel Love / Master Medley / Put Your Body In It (12") You Gave Me Love C.S. 1980
MP (12", S/Sided, Mixed) You Gave My Love Not On Label 1981
25 Best Of '82 - All Aboad (12", Mixed) Dancin' Illusion Records (7) 1983
Midtown Mix (12", Mixed) Dancin' Top Rank Records (2) 1983
Special Dreams Vol. 6 (CD) Heart Upside Down Not On Label 1998
Untitled (12") Far Out Space Dust Disco Classics 2002
Classic Jams (12") Dreaming A Dream House Party 2004
Funky Nassau / Dreaming A Dream (12") Dreaming A Dream (Fric... Replay Records (2) 2004
Classics Mix (LP, Mixed) You Gave Me Love DJ Worldwide Inc.  
Family Tree / You Gave Me Love (12") You Gave Me Love R & S Records, Inc.  
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