JEANIE TRACY – “Come make love to me” (1982)

Smooth Soul simplicity soothing your senses. Taken from her debut LP “Me and you” released on Fantasy Records in 1982.

Download file below (320 kbps) – Total time 4:10
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GERIO SCHUBACH – “Dividas do coracao” (1990)

Absolutely magical! This superb soulful Bossa Nova was released only as a flip side of his 7” single “MegaBrasil” on Carrere Records in 1990. It’s worthy to note that this single came out only in France !!!

Download file below (320 kbps) – Total time 3:57

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MAGIC LADY – “I just wanna be free” (1980)

Beautiful Soul ballad produced and arranged by the great Michael Stokes. Magic Lady is a female trio including Michael’s wife Linda Stokes. Taken from their debut self-titled LP released on Arista Records in 1980.

Download file below (320 kbps) – Total time 4:17
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JACKIE JACKSON – “Thanks to you” (1973)

Sigmund Esco “Jackie” Jackson is the second child in the legendary Jackson family. Here’s a delightful overlooked gem taken from his self-titled debut solo LP released on Motown Records in 1973.

Download file below (320 kbps) – Total time 3:04
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ANN PEEBLES feat. Donald Bryant – “Mon belle amour” (1981)

Exceptional 2-Step magic written and produced by Homer Banks and Chuck Brooks. Released only on 7” single on Hi Records in 1981.

Download file below (320 kbps) – Total time 3:40
http://www.4shared.com/mp3/glR_R_2M/ANN_PEEBLES_feat_Donald_Bryant.html

TONY WARREN – “Fool for love” (1993)

Here’s a wicked Soul tune co-written by Dee Harvey and co-produced by Bobby Lyle. Taken from Tony’s CD album “Rhapsody of love” released “Turn on productions” indie label in 1993.

Download file below (320 kbps) – Total time 4:36
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JUDY ANTON – “Living in the city” (1980)

Smooth Jazzy Soul surprise from an obscure female artist. Produced and arranged by Makoto Matsushita. Taken from her LP entitled “Smile” released on Continental Records in 1980 only in Japan. Wonderful sax by Takeshi Itoh. Enjoy!!!

Download file below (320 kbps) – Total time 6:05
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JOHNNY GILL – “I found love” (1985)

Here’s a classic melody co-written by Deniece Williams & Monte Seward. Strings arranged and conducted by Gene Page. Taken from his 2nd LP entitled “Chemistry” released on Atlantic Records in 1985.

Download file below (320 kbps) – Total time 3:25

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CHANAEL – “Comme quand l’amour” (1989)

This lovely French lady never recorded an album. I’m sure you’re gonna love this “single only” release she recorded back in 1989 on CBS Records. An engaging sensuous mid-ballad totally overlooked until today !

Download file below (320 kbps) – Total time 3:42

http://www23.zippyshare.com/v/50244193/file.html

TYRONE DAVIS – “Never stopped loving you” (1980)

Deep Soul meets subtle sophistication setting a new level of music perfection. Truly inspired melody performed by one of the greatest singers of our time. Taken from his LP “I just can’t keep on going” released on Columbia Records in 1980.

Download file below (320 kbps) – Total time 3:51
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LINDA TILLERY – “Secrets” (1985)

Linda Tillery is one of the most underrated Soul vocalists. Here’s a wonderful tune co-written by the multi-talented Brazilian guitarist Ray Obiedo. It’s the title track taken from her third solo LP released on 411/Redwood Records in 1985.

Download file below (320 kbps) – Total time 4:31
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THE DRAMATICS – “Welcome back home” (1980)

The legendary harmonies of The Dramatics are best showcased here on this divine ballad taken from their 1980 LP “10½” released on MCA Records. Production is by L.J. Reynolds and Ron Banks, both great vocalists who later established a solo career in 1981 and 1983 respectively.

Download file below (320 kbps) – Total time 6:38
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BRANDI WELLS – “Fantasy” (1981)

Here's a lovely tune by the late Philly-born Brandi Wells. She co-wrote it with her husband/songwriter Terry Price and producer Nick Martinelli. Taken from her debut LP “Watch out” released on WMOT Records in 1981.

Download file below (320 kbps) – Total time 5:24
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L.J. HAMILTON – “I trust your love” (1990)

Tasty “indie” stepper from unknown L.J. Hamilton taken from his obscure 3-track-EP entitled “Trust equals love” released on Unity Records in 1990.

Download file below (320 kbps) – Total time 3:34
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GLORIA GAYNOR – “You can exit” (1978)

What a smooth sexy treat!!! It has been almost 32 years since this sublime track got released and it sounds better with each passing day. Taken from her classic LP “Love tracks” released on Polydor Records in 1978 produced by Dino Fekaris & Freddie Perren.

Download file below (320 kbps) – Total time 5:16

http://www55.zippyshare.com/v/64578405/file.html

WALTER JACKSON – “The meeting” (1978)

Real Soul scorcher from the late Walter Jackson taken from his LP “Send in the clowns” released on Chi-Sound Records in 1978.

Download file below (320 kbps) – Total time 4:02
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JEFF TYZIK feat. LANI GROVES – “Sweet nothings” (1982)

Serious-delirious groove!!! Trumpeter Jeff Tyzik teams up with exceptional session singer Lani Groves creating a divine smooth funky dancer. Will Lee is featured on slap bass. Taken from Jeff’s LP “Radiance” released on Capitol Records in 1982.

Download file below (320 kbps) – Total time 5:07

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CYNDA WILLIAMS – “Harlem blues” (Acapulco version) - 1990

I have always been a big fan of Spike Lee movies. Here’s a beautiful Jazzy performance by actress Cynda Williams taken from the 1990 soundtrack “Mo’ better blues” released on Columbia Records.

Note that this song is a remake of W.C. Handy’s classic and this original adaptation is arranged by great musician Raymond Jones (original member of the group CHIC!)

Download file below (320 kbps) – Total time 4:48

http://www2.zippyshare.com/v/87952868/file.html

CHAMPAIGN – “Try again” (1983)

One of my favourite classic Soul slow jams taken from their LP “Modern heart” released on CBS Records in 1983.

Download file below (320 kbps) – Total time 3:48
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NICHOLAS – “The closer I get to you” (1983)

Wonderful remake of the MTUME’s 1978 classic which was also a big hit by Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway. This version here is treated in a soulful Gospel fashion second to none. Check out the spoken intro. Taken from their LP “Words can’t express” released on Word/Epic Records in 1983.

Download file below (320 kbps) – Total time 6:12
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