PATRICE RUSHEN & HOWARD SMITH – “Closer to you” (1987)

Fantastic ballad co-written by Patrice Rushen and Sheree Brown exclusively for the movie “Hollywood shuffle” directed by Robert Townsend in 1987. This great melody is heard during a romantic scene in the movie and also at the closing credits but only for about 1.5 minutes. Never released officially until today so we hope to be available in the near future from a Soul label…..perhaps Expansion Records?

 

Download file below (320 kbps) – Time 2:11

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SEX O’CLOCK U.S.A. – “Get it up baby” (1976)

Great mellow Disco number taken from an obscure movie soundtrack released only in France and Canada in 1976. Music by Mort Shuman.

Download file below (320 kbps) – Time 3:46
http://www17.zippyshare.com/v/84235510/file.html

ROBERTA FLACK – “Loving you” (1981)

Roberta Flack + Marcus Miller = Killer Groove! Taken from the Soundtrack LP “Bustin’ loose” released on MCA Records in 1981. Note that the same song was re-recorded by Marcus on his debut LP “Suddenly” in 1983 but this version here is a knockout.

Download file below (192 kbps) – Total time 5:53

http://www.mediafire.com/?p9q94n9e79mim6p

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

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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SONJA MARIE - "And I gave my love to you" (1995)

Brilliant combination of sensual poetry, Jazzy-Soul melody and polished production. Sonja Marie has such a beautiful and soothing voice. This unique track is co-written and produced by Babyface. Also featuring Patrice Rushen playing a great piano solo!!! Taken from the famous film soundtrack “Waiting to exhale” released on Arista Records in 1995.

Download file below (320 kbps) – Total time 4:46

http://www21.zippyshare.com/v/57453146/file.html

LEON WARE - "Girl, girl, girl (Sonny & Virginia)" - 1974

Leon Ware is synonymous with Mellow Perfection. Here is a rare gem he performed for the movie soundtrack “The education of Sonny Carson” released on Paramount Records in 1974. Many thanks to my Italian friend Costa for his excellent rip.

Listen below:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BOBRQ5xSpYY

LIONEL RICHIE & DIANA ROSS - "Dreaming of you" (1981)

A totally overlooked gem by Lionel & Diana from 1981. This joyous soulful track appeared only on the 1981 film soundtrack "Endless love" released on Mercury Records.

Download file below (192 kbps) - Total time 4:30

http://www33.zippyshare.com/v/4113699/file.html  

DeETTA LITTLE & NELSON PIGFORD - "You take my heart away" (1976)

A stellar mellow groove written and produced by legendary composer & conductor Bill Conti. An overlooked Soul gem taken from the famous 1976 film soundtrack "Rocky" released on Liberty Records. It's worthy to note that the following year of 1977, singer Nelson Pigford composed the classic "It's ecstasy when you lay down next to me" for Barry White.

Download file below (320 kbps) - Total time 4:43

http://www4.zippyshare.com/v/68118817/file.html  

FRANKIE BLEU - "Moses theme" (1979)

Philly sound MASTERPIECE!!! Written, arranged, produced and conducted by the great THOM BELL. The orchestration is beyond compare. The melody is pure heaven and guess what.......the singer is white!!! Taken from the brilliant 1979 movie soundtrack "The fish that saved Pittsburgh" released on Lorimar Records. Miss this LP at your peril.

Download file below (320 kbps) - Total time 4:38
http://www.mediafire.com/?vud79hzhxj84k9t