ROBERT WINTERS & FALL – “Magic man” (1981)

BEYOND CLASSIC! The essence of sensual smoothness. I still remember the day when I first heard this hit single on the radio back in 1981. Need I say more?

Download file below (320 kbps) – Total time 4:27

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GENAI – “Heaven on earth” (1999)

GENAI is a duo comprised of female singer Ginai K. Johnston and male multi-instrumentalist Oliver Wendel. Both born in Chicago met each other in Hawaii in 1996. Here’s the title track taken from their debut album released on Videoarts Music in 1999. Hawaii-flavored Jazzy Soul at its best.

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FREDA PAYNE – “I get carried away” (1974)

Genius work from Freda Payne. A sublime tune arranged by Gene Page and produced by McKinley Jackson. Taken from her fantastic LP “Payne & pleasure” released on ABC Records in 1974.

Download file below (320 kbps) – Total time 4:16
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HARVEY SCALES – “We got to stop meeting like this” (1991)

Real Soul excellence!!! The first time I heard this tune was about 6 years ago on the Terry Peters show on Internet Radio “Soul24-7.com” and I was totally blown away. Co-arranged by Melvin Griffin & McKinley Jackson. Released as a 12” single on Earthtone Records in 1991.

Download file below (320 kbps) – Total time 6:07

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SHELLIE JACOBS – “I get high (on your memory)” - 1980

One of the most beautiful compositions written by the songwriting duo of Pam Swayer & Marilyn McLeod. This great remake was released only on 7” single on Venture Records in 1980. Magical production and arrangement by the legendary Tony Camillo. Note that the original version was recorded by Freda Payne in 1977.

Download file below (320 kbps) – Total time 2:51
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CHAPTER 8 – “So in love” (1988)

The original group of CHAPTER 8 was founded back in 1972 by Michael J. Powell & David B. Washington. However they recorded only 3 albums in 1979, 1985 and 1988 respectively. Here’s a wonderful stepper taken from their 3d LP “Forever” released on Capitol records in 1988. Lead vocals by Gerald Lyles and Valerie Pinkston.

Download file below (320 kbps) – Total time 5:14
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MAXI ANDERSON – “Glory glory” (1977)

Maxi Anderson is one of my all-time favorite session singers. She recorded one and only self-titled solo LP on Blue Note Records in 1977. The track I’ve chosen is co-written by the great Skip Scarborough (who also wrote the classic “Lover to lover” included on the same LP). Produced by the famous brothers Gene & Billy Page. Pure class!!!

I wish you all a happy new decade.

Download file below (320 kbps) – Total time 4:14
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PAULINHO DA COSTA – “You can love me” (1991)

Brazilian percussionist Paulinho Da Costa is definitely the most recorded musician of modern times. He has participated in thousands of recording sessions including 4 solo projects.

Here is a joyous mellow track featuring Darryl Phinnessee and Myrian Rios on lead vocals taken from Paulinho’s 4th solo LP “Breakdown” released on A&M Records in 1991.

Download file below (320 kbps) – Total time 3:44

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SYREETA WRIGHT – “There’s nothing like a woman in love” (1981)

Sweet and sexy. A song of unique quality that flows like fine vintage wine. Taken from her excellent LP “Set my love in motion” released on Tamla/Motown Records in 1981.

Download file below (320 kbps) – Total time 4:28

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WILLIAM ROBINSON – “Prime time” (1983)

Born blind William Robinson scores here with a majestic soulful gem which came out only as a 12” single on CBS' subsidiary label Coast To Coast in 1983. He became the lead singer for the group B.T. Express, in 1980, and shifted into music production around 1997.

Download file below (320 kbps) – Total time 7:30
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RENA SCOTT – “Touch the love in your heart” (1979)

Impeccable production from James Mtume & Reggie Lucas. Also flawless backing vocals by Tawatha Agee, Gwen Guthrie and Brenda White. Taken from her classic debut LP “Come on inside” released on Buddah Records in 1979.

Download file below (320 kbps) – Total time 3:22
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BURT BACHARACH – “Sexual me, sexual you” (1999)

This is a dreamy soulful instrumental from Burt Bacharach - one of the greatest composers of all time. Taken from the wonderful film soundtrack “Isn’t she great” released on Decca Records in 1999.

Download file below (320 kbps) – Total time 3:13
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DAVID PEASTON – “Keshia is Rudy" (1987)

David Peaston performs a Jazzy-Soul gem dedicated to beautiful actress Keisha Knight Pulliam who portrayed little Rudy Huxtable in the legendary TV sitcom “The Cosby Show” in the ‘80s. Dave Valentin is featured on the flute. Written, arranged and produced by Stu Gardner.

Download file below (320 kbps) – Total time 5:25

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GAMES UNLIMITED – “Seduction” (1999)

Every erotic move is dictated by Nubiana as she takes you on a sensuous voyage of erotic discovery. Written & produced by the great Jazz pianist Dennis Bell. Released on independent label Guava Jamm Entertainment in 1999.

Download file below (320 kbps) – Total time 7:34

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DONNY GERRARD – “He’s always somewhere around” (1976)

Donny Gerrard started his career as the lead singer of the Vancouver-based Pop group Skylark. Here’s a wonderful Soul stepper written by Tom Brock. Taken from his self-titled debut LP released on Greedy Records in 1976.

Download file below (320 kbps) – Total time 3:09
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NATALIE COLE – “I wanna be that woman” (1988)

Here’s an amazing mid-tempo released only as a B-side on 12” single in 1988. Written & produced by Reggie Calloway. Natalie’s voice glows wonderfully throughout this rare groove.

Download file below (320 kbps) – Total time 5:27

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JON LUCIEN – “Sweet control” (1991)

Killer Soul stepper from the late Jon Lucien. His singing captures the essence of romance with his rich and expressive voice. Note that this exceptional composition is co-written by Dianne Quander, Jeff Lorber and Stephanie Spruill. Taken from his album “Listen love” released on PolyGram Records in 1991.

Download file below (320 kbps) – Total time 5:05
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ANNE MARIE – “Love is amour in French” (1977)

Here’s an obscure Sexy mid-tempo Disco gem, at times sleazy, with vocals in English and French. Taken from her self-titled LP released on Wow Records in 1977 only in Canada.

Download file below (320 kbps) – Total time 5:05

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BRECKER BROTHERS feat. Will Lee – “What can a miracle do” (1976)

Bassist Will Lee sings a wonderful mellow track co-written by Luther Vandross. Taken from Brecker Brothers’ LP “Back to back” released on Arista Records in 1976. Note that this song was also recorded by Dionne Warwick in 1983.

Download file below (320 kbps) – Total time 4:17
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GEORGE HATZINASIOS feat. Mando – “Zise ti zoi” (1984)

Well, this is one of the very few soulful moments of contemporary Greek music. Composer & arranger George Hatzinasios teams up with Mando – one of the finest female vocalists in Greece - and create a smooth sound which is warm and subtle! To be honest that was a tough choice for my Blog, but believe me, it’s really worth posting. Looking forward to your comments. Enjoy!

Download file below (320 kbps) – Total time 3:45
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