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L. Heard

Real Name:
Larry Heard
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Larry Heard's musical influence can be heard in the songs of countless artists. For those who appreciate warm and passionate compositions, Larry's music is pure magic. He has been blessed with a unique gift that sends listeners into a blissful euphoric state.

One of his first releases in 1986 was a collaboration with singer Robert Owens, released under the group name Fingers Inc. The song 'Mystery of Love' instantly became a classic hit rising to #10 on the Billboard Dance charts. 1988 saw the release of the beautiful and groundbreaking double album set 'Another Side', showcasing the unstoppable talents of Larry, Robert and vocalist Ron Wilson.

Since then, he has released several dance/R&B/ambient albums that have kept fans satisfied while gaining waves of new listeners. For us who have heard his voice and music, we wouldn't have it any other way, he is already a legend.
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Discography

Releases:
You Rock Me / The Sun Can't Compare (12")   Alleviated Records 2006
Remixes:
Gallimaufry Gallery (12") Gallimaufry Gallery (C... Black Market International 1988
Black Market International EP (12") Looking For Black Market International 1993
Paradisco3000 Presents Chicago Boogie (CD, Mixed, Comp, Sli) Manhassett (Space Mix) Eskimo Recordings 2004
Production:
Bring Down The Walls (3 versions)   Trax Records 1986
It's Over (2 versions)   Underground 1986
Mystery Of Love (2 versions)   D.J. International Records 1986
The House Sound Of Chicago (LP, Comp) Mystery Of Love London Records 1986
A Love Of My Own (12")   Alleviated Records 1987
I'm Strong (2 versions)   Alleviated Records 1987
Slam Dance (12")   Alleviated Records 1987
Gallimaufry Gallery (12")   Black Market International 1988
Just Another Lonely Day (12")   Alleviated Records 1989
Never No More Lonely (12") Never No More Lonely, ... Jack Trax 1989
A Path (12", RE)   D.J. International Records 1991
Washing Machine (12", RE)   Trax Records 1998
Mix:
A Path (3 versions) A Path (Club Mix) D.J. International Records 1986
It's Over (2 versions)   Underground 1986
Mystery Of Love (2 versions)   D.J. International Records 1986
A Love Of My Own (12") A Love Of My Own (Inst... Alleviated Records 1987
Distant Planet (Remix) (12") Distant Planet (Club M... Jack Trax 1988
Best Of Gherkin Vol. 1 (2 versions) We're Gonna Work It Ou... Gherkin Records 1990
Appears On:
A Path (2 versions)   D.J. International Records 1986
Bring Down The Walls (4 versions)   Select Records (4) ... 1986
Mystery Of Love (2 versions)   D.J. International Records 1986
The House Sound Of Chicago (LP, Comp) Mystery Of Love London Records 1986
A Love Of My Own (12")   Alleviated Records 1987
I'm Strong (2 versions)   Alleviated Records 1987
Slam Dance (12")   Alleviated Records 1987
DJ Mega Track / Westside Jacks (7") Mystery Of Love Westside Records (2) 1988
Distant Planet (3 versions)   Jack Trax 1988
Gallimaufry Gallery (12")   Black Market International 1988
Just Another Lonely Day (12")   Alleviated Records 1989
Never No More Lonely (12")   Jack Trax 1989
What About This Love (12")   Alleviated Records 1989
Best Of Gherkin Vol. 1 (2 versions) Tar-Disc, Saturn V Gherkin Records 1990
It's The New (12")   Alleviated Records 1990
Black Market International EP (12") Dead End Alley Black Market International 1993
Can U Feel It / Bird In A Gilded Cage (10") Can U Feel It Trax UK, Trax UK 1996
U Used To Hold Me / Washing Machine (10") Washing Machine Trax UK, Trax UK 1996
Can You Feel It / Distant Planet (12")   Trax Records 1998
Washing Machine (2 versions)   Trax Records 1998
Best Of Old Skool: House (2xCD, Comp) Can You Feel It, Washi... Smart (UK) 2002
The Complete Can You Feel It (2 versions)   Trax Records 2002
Café Del Mar - The Best Of - Compiled By José Padilla (2xCD, Comp) Paradise (Tease Mix), ... Mercury 2003
Club Culture Club Compilation (Comp) (2 versions) Can You Feel It? (Acca... 541 2003
Serie Noire 2: Dark Pop And New Beat (CD, Sli) I'm Strong (Instr.) Eskimo Recordings 2003
Paradisco 3000 : Chicago Boogie Sampler 4/4 (12", Smplr) Beat It Eskimo Recordings 2004
Paradisco3000 Presents Chicago Boogie (CD, Mixed, Comp, Sli) I'm Strong (Vocal), Be... Eskimo Recordings 2004
Optimo Present Psyche Out (CD, Sli) Washing Machine Eskimo Recordings 2005
This Is Acid (2xCD, Comp) Can You Feel It Vendetta Records 2005
At The Controls (2xCD, Mixed, Comp) A Path (Instrumental Mix) Resist Music 2006
Legends Of House - Chicago Masters 1985 - 2006 (2xCD, Comp) Can You Feel It (Alter... Clearwater Music 2006
The Sound Of Chicago House 1985 - 2006 (Comp) (2 versions) Can You Feel It Clearwater Music ... 2006
Acid Masters - Legends Of House (2xCD, Comp, Dig) Washing Machine World Club Music 2007
Body Language Vol. 4 (Comp) (2 versions) The Sun Can't Compare ... Get Physical Music 2007
Blackout (12")   Ill Friction 2008
Fuse Presents Deetron (Sampler 2) (12", Smplr) A Path Music Man Records 2008
Stressed Out / Blackout (12") Blackout (LP Mix) Ill Friction 2008
Tracks Appear On:
Café Del Mar - The Best Of - Compiled By José Padilla (2xCD, Comp) Paradise (Tease Mix) Mercury 2003
Body Language Vol. 4 (Comp) (2 versions) The Sun Can't Compare ... Get Physical Music 2007
Unofficial Releases:
I'm Strong (12", Unofficial)   Alleviated Records (2) 1987
Untitled (2x12", Comp)   Jack Trax (2) 2008
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Larry Heard - The Calm & Chaos EP - So Much Joy (Repose) - Guidance Recordings 013
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Review by andrewchallinor (edited over 8 years ago)
I've been trying to think of a way to write a comment on Larry Heard without sounding like a sad trainspotting fan. I can't. Larry Heard's music is great, and every dance music enthusiast, in fact everyone, should have a listen. If you think that electronic music has no soul, then prepare to have your mind changed.

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