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Destination (2) - Move On Up / Up Up Up - 07-Nov-08 08:25 AM
I am the 69th proud owner of this record here on discogs. I already knew "Move On Up / Up Up Up". A somewhat familiar classical disco-groove from back in the day. Who does not know the high pitched "Move On Up" lyrics of this song? A very good, but hardly surprising, song. No, what surprised me was the B-side of this remarkable 12". "Destination's Theme" can be compared with Santa Esmeralda's "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood", which was a huge hit in 1977. Both big orchestral productions and both featuring beautiful Spanish acoustic guitars. "Destinations Theme" is so much "sweeter". Not being boring at any moment of it's 7:28 minutes duration. The musical tension is built up beautifully, supported by the honey sweet vocals and the big string & horn sections. Climaxing in Spanish guitar play of which The Gypsy Kings would be jealous. I found myself spinning it over and over again.

Tavares - C'est La Vie - 27-Sep-08 01:52 AM
I found this record in a secondhand recordstore in Amsterdam. Mmmhh, Tavares, from the year 1987. That's late! House was already concurring the world and the funk/soul artists from the late 70's and early 80's were strugling to get noticed.
"C'est La Vie", I know this song. That's Robbie Nevil. Would this be a cover? I looked at the sleeve. There was the old pricesticker. In Holland, a famous one. From the import recordstore "Kareltje" in Utrecht. The price was 17.90 in Guilders. That meant it was an import record from the USA. Mmmhh, I better buy this record. Playing this song for the first time was a very nice experience. A heavy baseguitar-intro supported by drums. A nice built-up with other instruments. An english girl speaking french in the intro and in the break. I love it! Also vocoder voices used as background, probably the influence of producer Gene Page. The music sounds a bit electronic, but is still very funky. The main vocals are very soulful. There's a great break in this record. And yes, it is a cover of Robbie Nevil's "C'est La Vie. How well done! This record deserves to get noticed. Buy it, spin it and dance to it. Success guaranteed!

Cold Fire (2) - Too Cold - 09-Sep-08 01:48 AM
If you can get your hands on this record, you'll better take your chance. This is what Funk Soul & Disco is all about. Hustling, Freaking, Rocking, Streaking is exactly what it promises. It will make your body move all across the floor. Especially Guitars , Horns and Vocals are remarkable. Wonderful baselines! Of course two downtempo and a midtempo song is to be found on this record, but even those are very nice. The remainder of the songs are supergroovy. Probably this record is quite rare. Don't pass by the opportunity!

Phil Fearon & Galaxy - Everybody's Laughing (Sangria Mix) - 04-Sep-08 03:50 AM
I always thought, "Dancing Tight" is my favorite "Phil Fearon & Galaxy" song. I have to reconsider. This "Sangria Mix" of "Everybody's Laughing" is just wonderful. After hearing this song again after many years it brings me back to my summerholidays spent on the beaches of Spain (not only the beaches). Lauri and Phil did a great job in making this "Sangria Mix". The Master himself, Mr. Herb Powers Jr., had his hands in this production.
When you flip over the record you can find 2 wonderful instrumental versions. In the first, the skilled trumpetplay of Tom Browne is a great addition. In the second, the trumpet is substituted by a flute. Is that flute played by the famous Randy Muller? If so, you can really play! I can't decide which instrumental version is nicer. Especially the "Sangria Mix" but also the instrumental versions are all a 5/5 to me.

Change - The Glow Of Love / It's A Girl's Affair - 22-Aug-08 01:09 AM
"The Glow Of Love" by "Change" and sung by "Luther Vandross" became one of the most popular, covered and sampled dance songs with over forty licensed versions to date. In fact, "The Glow Of Love" is the number three all-time greatest dance/club hit recording, according Bill Board's 100th Anniversary issue. In an interview for Vibe Magazine (September, 2001) Wayne recalled Luther's recording session testimony as, "Wayne, this is the most beautiful song I've ever sung in my life".

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