Time off for some holidays

As you know, summer in Greece means HOLIDAYS. So, I will be off for about 4 weeks and then I’ll get back for more “essensual” grooves for your listening pleasure so stay tuned !!!

While I’m away, I provide you here below a surprise download – one of my well-kept secrets (15 minutes long) – Jazzy, kinky, sleazy, downright sexy….

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

Whoever donates 5€ by PayPal, will be entitled to be informed about artist and title of this extremely rare track only by email.

CRAIG T. COOPER - "When you love somebody" (1996)

This is an imaginative Soul-Jazz groove which utilizes perfectly the combination of 2 classic Soul standards: Marvin Gaye’s “Sexual healing” and Teddy Pendergrass’ “When somebody loves you back”. It features Julie Delgado on female backing vocals.

Craig T. Cooper is a top-notch Jazz guitarist/producer/ songwriter having produced numerous quality soulful projects for many artists such as Krystol, Denise Stewart, Whispers and many others.

This great track is taken from his 1996 CD album “A romantic letter” released on Sin-Drome Records.

Download file below (320 kbps) - Total time 5:06

http://www22.zippyshare.com/v/58384349/file.html 

EDITH LEFEL - "Mon ange" (2002)

One of the most elegant women ever lived. Although she passed away in 2003 at the age of 39, today she's still considered as the finest artist of "Zouk-Love" music derived from French Antilles.

Born in French Guyana, at 3 she moved to Martinique and at 14 she finally moved to Paris France. She recorded 5 wonderful studio albums and she collaborated with many other notable Caribbean artists such as Malavoi.

The track I've chosen, is taken from her last album entitled "Si seulement" recorded in 2002 and released on Creon Music. Soulful Caribbean finesse at its best.

Download file below (320 kbps) - Total time 3:26

http://www39.zippyshare.com/v/53951582/file.html  

TEDDY PENDERGRASS - "You're my choice tonight" (1984)

Brilliant work from "Teddy Bear". Written, arranged and produced by Luther Vandross & Marcus Miller. This track was also the theme song for the 1984 movie "Choose me" starring Lesley Ann Warren with Keith Carradine. Taken from his lovely 1984 LP "Love language" released on Elektra Records.

Download file below (320 kbps) - Total time 4:48
http://www.divshare.com/download/17346496-fa9

FREDDY COLE - "Secret world" (1983)

Warm & mellow Jazzy Soul from Nat King Cole’s brother Freddy. Although it was recorded for a small independent label, the overall sound is very professional. Taken from his rare 1983 LP “Like a quiet storm” released on Dinky Records.

Download file below (320 kbps) - Total time 4:00

http://www32.zippyshare.com/v/87868889/file.html 

DONNA McGHEE - "Make it last forever" (1978)

Amazing slow-burning SEXY mid-tempo arranged by Patrick Adams. The strings arrangement sounds a lot like Barry White providing an engaging soulful setting for Donna’s sultry vocals. It’s the title track from her 1978 LP released on independent label Red Greg Records.

Download file below (320 kbps) - Total time 8:20

http://www28.zippyshare.com/v/12723737/file.html 

ENGELBERT HUMPERDINCK - "I love making love to you" (1976)

Believe it or not, this is a classy Soul stepper co-written and produced by Bobbi Eli (MFSB’s guitarist) !!!! Timeless melody with a Philly-Sound instrumentation taken from his 1976 LP “After the lovin'” released on Epic Records.

Many thanks to my friend/collector Souldennis for introducing this majestic track to me.

“Maxim” magazine has Humperdinck listed as being number 5 on its top ten "Living Sex Legends" list, as he is reputed to have slept with over 3000 women!!!!

The download is no longer available.

YOKO HATANAKA - "More sexy" (Moa sekushi) - 1981

The “Mystery track” is finally here. One of the sexiest Rare Grooves ever recorded in Japan!!! Taken from her ultra-rare 1981 LP “Hakujitsumu” released on Victor Records only in Japan.

Note that this porn-orientated mellow groove was heard for the first time in the 1980 rare Japanese movie “Ai no hakujitsumu” (Love daydream) directed by Koyu Ohara. It’s worthy to note that Yoko Hatanaka was also the leading actress in this film!!!

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

http://www.divshare.com/download/17346153-c66

CLIFF DAWSON - "Don't hide away from love" (1982)

Brilliant 2-Step Soul magic in a style that sounds like Whispers at their best!!! Especially the last minute of the track becomes very erotic thanks to a great vocal interplay between Cliff and Ullanda McCullough. Taken from his only 1982 self-titled LP produced by Lionel Job and released on Boardwalk Records.

Download file below (320 kbps) - Total time 4:56
http://www.divshare.com/download/17378589-309

KAREN CARPENTER - "My body keeps changing my mind" (1979)

Magical Blue-eyed Soul-Boogie from the late Karen Carpenter. This track is a part of her only solo self-titled album she recorded in 1979 but remained unreleased until 1996. Buy this CD album while you can - it also includes 2 Fantastic original gems written by the great Rod Temperton!!!

Download file below (320 kbps) - Total time 3:41

http://www11.zippyshare.com/v/24683826/file.html  

CRYSTAL WINDS - "Love ain't easy" (1982)

This is what RARE GROOVE is all about. Amazing door bell intro, inspired mellow changes, snappy rhythm, soulful vocals, funky instrumentation, you name it - simply awesome!!! CRYSTAL WINDS are Paul Coleman and Cortez Brown from Chicago. The track is taken from their only 1982 LP "First flight" released on Cash Ear Records.

Download file below (320 kbps) - Total time 4:00

http://www28.zippyshare.com/v/17413778/file.html 

HIROSHI SATOH feat. Lynn Davis - "Lady of the Nile" (1987)

Japanese musician Hiroshi Satoh teams up with US session songstress Lynn Davis for this irresistible stepper written by Maxi Anderson!!! Taken from his rare 1987 LP "Future file" released on Alfa Records only in Japan.

Download file below (320 kbps) - Total time 4:57
http://www.divshare.com/download/17346283-a49

NANCY WILSON - "I loved you all the time" (1980)

Here's another great composition from Leon Ware performed by one of the finest Soul-Jazz female singers of all time - Miss Nancy Wilson. Taken from her 1980 LP "Take my love" released on Capitol Records.

Download file below (320 kbps) - Total time 3:48

http://www12.zippyshare.com/v/23432612/file.html  

LES McCANN - "If there's anything better than love" (1979)

Pure class!!! An overlooked stepper by Jazz pianist Les McCann. Co-written by Leon Ware and Les himself. The arrangement is made by the legendary Bobby Martin. Taken from his 1979 LP "Tall, dark & handsome" released on A&M Records.

Download file below (320 kbps) - Total time 4:26

http://www44.zippyshare.com/v/71539243/file.html 

KIMIKO KASAI - "Whisper love" (1984)

Ethereal Modern Soul gem! Very erotic performance by Japanese singer Kimiko Kasai. The track is co-written by keyboardist Randy Waldman and produced by Richard Rudolph. Check also the wonderful sax playing by Larry Williams. Taken from her 1984 LP "Love talk" released on CBS/Sony Records only in Japan. The album features a first-rate lineup of session musicians like Nathan East, John Robinson, Lee Ritenour, Paul Jackson Jr. and Paulinho Da Costa.

Download file below (320 kbps) - Total time 5:15
http://www.divshare.com/download/17346310-eb0

BARRY WHITE - "You're the one I need" (1979)

This artist needs no introduction. This track in particular is truly magnificent. It's taken from his overlooked 1979 LP "The message is love" released on Unlimited Gold Records.

Download file below (320 kbps) - Total time 4:20

http://www37.zippyshare.com/v/92529232/file.html  

PAULETTE McWILLIAMS - "Main squeeze" (1977)

One of my favorite session Soul singers of all time! This exquisite track is taken from her 1977 debut LP "Never been here before" released on Fantasy Records. Please note that in 2007 she released her 2nd solo album entitled "Flow" only in Japan.

Download file below (320 kbps) - Total time 5:27
http://www.mediafire.com/?et5fsdybi48igis

TATSURO YAMASHITA - "Amaku kiken na kaori" (1982)

Excellent stepper from Japanese musician/songwriter/singer Tatsuro Yamashita. This song can be found only as a bonus track on the CD album "For you" released on BMG Records in Japan.

Download file below (320 kbps) - Total time 3:17
http://www.divshare.com/download/17346367-86f

MARGIE JOSEPH - "Come and make love with me" (1983)

Quite simply a wonderful song with a very catchy chorus. Taken from her 1983 LP "Knockout" released on HCRC Records.

Download file below (320 kbps) - Total time 4:13
http://www.mediafire.com/?zu9ocm1woxy

THE TRAMMPS - "Tom's song" (1975)

A classy instrumental gem which appeared only as a flip side on the 7" single "Hold back the night" on Buddah Records in 1975. The whole style sounds like MFSB at its best!!!!!

Download file below (320 kbps) - Total time 3:14
http://www.4shared.com/mp3/KG6ilp3E/THE_TRAMMPS_-_Toms_song__1975_.html