Sunnysoul Posted September 28, 2007 Posted September 28, 2007 Was this played on the soul scene in the 70's ? Mecca perhaps ? Or has it ever been played to any great degree on the scene at any time since ? Appeared on one of Keb Darge's funk/disco compilation LP's a few years ago, was Keb the main man for playing/breaking this sound ?
Guest taffy Posted September 28, 2007 Posted September 28, 2007 Was this played on the soul scene in the 70's ? Mecca perhaps ? Or has it ever been played to any great degree on the scene at any time since ? Appeared on one of Keb Darge's funk/disco compilation LP's a few years ago, was Keb the main man for playing/breaking this sound ? think you'll find it was one of dr.bob jones's contributions on the album
Steve G Posted September 28, 2007 Posted September 28, 2007 Was this played on the soul scene in the 70's ? Mecca perhaps ? Or has it ever been played to any great degree on the scene at any time since ? Appeared on one of Keb Darge's funk/disco compilation LP's a few years ago, was Keb the main man for playing/breaking this sound ? Occasional plays really - been more of a funk record than a northern one. We've all dabbled with it from time to time...Steve
pikeys dog Posted September 28, 2007 Posted September 28, 2007 Tried it years ago and it didn't work then because its a Funk record.
Sunnysoul Posted September 28, 2007 Author Posted September 28, 2007 Tried it years ago and it didn't work then because its a Funk record. Yep, that's what I thought, but when playing it recently, got a great reaction from the soul crowd, so made me think it's a "just right for today" kind of record ... stylistically not so far removed from Gil Scott-Heron's "The Bottle" and records like that.
Val (Chunky) Posted September 28, 2007 Posted September 28, 2007 well it gets a few plays in my house
Harrogatesoul Posted September 28, 2007 Posted September 28, 2007 Yep, that's what I thought, but when playing it recently, got a great reaction from the soul crowd, so made me think it's a "just right for today" kind of record ... stylistically not so far removed from Gil Scott-Heron's "The Bottle" and records like that. And that's what it's all about isn't it? Trying a 45 - And getting a reaction good or bad. Just because it's labelled as a 'funk 45' doesn't mean it shouldn't be played! Great record. And there's one on Gemm for a bargain price too..... Rich
Jason S Posted September 28, 2007 Posted September 28, 2007 Oddly enough I put it on me new podcast thing...great tune!
Simon M Posted September 28, 2007 Posted September 28, 2007 (edited) Great tune , it certainly worked well on the early 80's London Modern scene , along with Veda Brown , Gwen Mcrae , Willi J ,Sweet Charles etc etc etc Edited September 28, 2007 by Simon M
Guest andyrattigan Posted September 28, 2007 Posted September 28, 2007 Great record that. I wouldn't consider it funk as such though. More a 7ts soul track with a funk edge to it. I wish more tracks like this were played at Northern nights. I would love a main room that mixed up traditional 6t's with funky soul, 7ts, r&b even a bit of funk.
Mal C Posted September 28, 2007 Posted September 28, 2007 (edited) This is a blinder of a track!! gets played constantly in my house, TUNE!!! Its funny what the soul collectors consider Funk, I used to play what I considered funk to a colleague (Funk collector - Ms Goldie) that I did a radio show show with and she always said What the F*** are you talking about, thats not funk... Just goes to show.. Mal:) Edited September 28, 2007 by Mal.C.
Harrogatesoul Posted September 28, 2007 Posted September 28, 2007 Not sure how to add it in the post. But here's the link. Rich
Guest Posted September 28, 2007 Posted September 28, 2007 (edited) I love the tune. I get to play this on my Soul Jazz show, considering it's an Weldon Irvine production. Truly a brilliant song. Interesting how regionally and internationally songs get put into different genres based on their composition. In my case we look to the producer for classification. Considering the personnel and Irvine's history, we consider this a Soul Jazz single. Much in the vain, as previously stated, as Gil Scot Heron. "Stand up and be counted, peace and freedom is my goal" - doesn't get much more powerful than that. Edited September 28, 2007 by SoulBoy74
Guest Posted September 28, 2007 Posted September 28, 2007 Oddly enough I put it on me new podcast thing...great tune! Jason - love the San Antonio Soul on your latest mix. Top mix as always mate.
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