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Too Hot to Handle/Central Heating buy CD music The Isley Brothers entered the 1980s on a high note with GO ALL THE WAY, which, even though it was a huge success at the time, went for decades without a U.S. CD reissue. The album finds the Isleys in full-on slow-jam mode, delivering long, slowly unfurling, luxuriously romantic tunes like the hit "Don't Say Goodnight (It's Time For Love)." The fact that there are only six tracks here, each containing two parts, indicates the extent to which the Isleys take their time in letting the love vibes flow. Their last hurrah of the era, GO ALL THE WAY was the group's last Top 10 album for many years. The Isley Brothers kicked off their fourth decade with this Platinum, #1 album originally issued in 1980. Previously unreleased on CD in the U.S., Go All The Way is highlighted by #1 hit ballad "Don't Say Goodnight (It's Time For Love)" and finds The Isley Brothers embracing new technology while fortifying their proven strengths. Go All The Way features a half dozen extended fan favorites and chart hits (including "Here We Go Again" and the title track). One of their most melodic albums, all was not quite as harmonious behind the scenes for the 3 + 3 lineup at this point, as former Isley Brothers songwriter/keyboardist Chris Jasper reveals in the enlightening liner notes. Go All The Way was written at a time when business disagreements threatened to split the group in two. i˘â‚¬Ĺ"We younger guys were gonna do an album on our own in 1980,i˘â‚¬Âť Chris Jasper reveals in an exclusive new interview conducted for this reissue. i˘â‚¬Ĺ"I just started writing some music. I didni˘â‚¬â„˘t have any idea that Ronald would end up singing it when I wrote it. i˘â‚¬Âť Writing outside the 3 + 3 framework paid artistic dividends, as the fresh and energetic Go All The Way boldly moved The Isley Brothers sound out of the i˘â‚¬â„˘70s and into the i˘â‚¬â„˘80s. Go All The Way has been digitally remastered from the first generation tapes by 3 time Grammy Award winner Joe Palmaccio, who previously oversaw the reissues of The Isley Brothersi˘â‚¬â„˘ CDs 3 + 3, Live It Up, The Heat Is On and Harvest For The World on Legacy. Liner Note Author: Jeremy Holiday. Recording information: Bearsville Studios, New York, NY. Photographer: Jim Houghton. Arrangers: Chris Jasper; Ernie Isley; Marvin Isley; O'Kelly Isley; Ronald Isley; Rudolph Isley. The Isley Brothers: Ronald Isley, Rudolph Isley (vocals); Ernie Isley (guitar, drums, congas, timbales, percussion); Chris Jasper (keyboards, drums, congas, timbales, percussion); Marvin Isley (percussion); O'Kelly Isley. Personnel: The Isley Brothers (vocals); Kelly Isley (vocals).

Too Hot to Handle/Central Heating songs Digitally remastered two-fer from the Funk legends containing a pair of their original albums appearing for the first time on CD: Loveshine (1978) and Candy (1979). These two albums contain the singles 'So Easy', 'Shake & Dance With Me', 'Chase Me' and 'Let Me Put Love On Your Mind'. Formed by high school classmates Michael Cooper and Louis McCall in 1969 Con Funk Shun had a real purple patch during the late '70s and early '80s, releasing 13 albums total. Both Loveshine and Candy were co-produced by Skip Scarborough, who also produced tracks for Earth Wind & Fire, LTD and Blue Magic amongst others. Con Funk Shun remains one of the most sampled bands in R&B and Hip Hop. Cherry Red. 2010.

Too Hot to Handle/Central Heating album for sale Rick James's third album in 18 months may have spread the funk a little thin (or saturated the market), since Fire It Up was not as effective as his first two efforts. The usual mix of rock and R&B had some disco added, which dulled the music's edge and made it more formulaic. At the same time, James's single-entendre come ons, notably the album's biggest single, "Love Gun," were beginning to sound less provocative than just smutty. James had all the weapons for success in his arsenal, but he hadn't yet figured out a unified plan of attack, and Fire It Up was a holding action. ~ William Ruhlmann Additional Tracks Recording information: The Record Plant, Sausalito, CA. Photographer: Ron Slenzak. Arranger: Rick James . Personnel: Rick James (acoustic guitar, piano, harpsichord, organ, drums, timbales, percussion); Tom McDermott (acoustic guitar, electric guitar, 6-string guitar, 12-string guitar, hand claps); Danny LeMelle (flute, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, harpsichord, hand claps); J. Cliff Ervin (trumpet, flugelhorn, hand claps); John Ervin (trombone, hand claps); Greg Levias (Fender Rhodes piano, keyboards, hand claps); Levi Ruffin (synthesizer, hand claps, percussion, background vocals); Oscar Alston (bass guitar); Lanise Hughes (drums); Jackie Ruffin, Lisa Sarna (hand claps, background vocals); Winston L. Allen, California St. Clair, Rachelle L. James, Susie Ervin (hand claps); Shondu Akiem (percussion); Pat Henderson, Maxine Waters, The Colored Girls, Julia Waters (background vocals). Liner Note Author: Michael Veal .

Too Hot to Handle/Central Heating CD music Leon Sylvers produced one of the finest uptempo hits Gladys Knight & the Pips ever made in "Save the Overtime for Me." It was the kind of jubilant, celebratory, rousing performance that had marked their best Motown singles, and it put some fresh life into what had become a stagnant group. The rest of this album wasn't that good, but it hardly mattered. They got a follow-up number five single, another chart hit with a third release, and were back in the game. ~ Ron Wynn Digitally remastered edition of this 1983 album from the veteran Soul outfit. Visions gave the group a #1 R&B hit in America with 'Save The Overtime (For Me)'. Knight's performances throughout this album are nothing short of stunning. Listen to the way she handles 'Hero', with a bravura aplomb that really does indicate that she had a grasp of bringing the Gospel approach to Soul, while never sacrificing her sensuality. And 'Heaven Sent' is tailor made for her vocals. 10 tracks. Liner Note Author: Bob Fisher. Photographer: Bob Seidemann.

Too Hot to Handle/Central Heating buy CD music Though the songwriting team Ashford & Simpson have one of the most enviable resumes in all of popular music, having written hits for Marvin Gaye, Ray Charles, and Diana Ross, their solo releases on Motown and Warner Brothers, though artistically rewarding, were only fitfully successful until the release of this blockbuster LP. The memorable title track, a snappy synth-led ode to the joys of marriage, carried SOLID to the top of the R&B charts in late 1984. Digitally remastered and expanded reissue of this classic 1985 Soul album, from one of the finest Pop music writing/producing teams of all time. There are four bonus tracks, all singles from the period, including 'Solid' (Special Club Mix), 'Babies' (12" Mix' and 'Outta The World' (Dub Version). Within the expanded booklet, there is a UK discography, sleeve notes and images of the duo from the period. Ashford & Simpson are better known as the incredible songwriting/producer team, behind so many hits for the likes of Ray Charles, Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell, Diana Ross, Chaka Khan and many others. Cherry Pop. 2009.

Too Hot to Handle/Central Heating songs While soul purists recoiled in horror, the Spinners climbed off the ropes and soared back into the spotlight by recasting themselves as a modified dance/crossover band with soul/R&B influences. It worked in the short run, as their remake of the Four Seasons' "Working My Way Back to You," mixed with their own wailer, "Forgive Me Girl," made a nice sandwich at number two pop and number six R&B. It took nearly a year, but they were revived. While they wore the formula out with a similar follow-up, it gave them a fresh start and the necessary credibility to eventually return to their customary sophisticated soul. ~ Ron Wynn Personnel: The Spinners (background vocals); Gerry Niewood, Jeff Mironov, Rubens Bassini, Allan Schwartzberg, Steve Love. Audio Remasterer: Joe Reagoso. Liner Note Author: Joe Reagoso. Unknown Contributor Role: John Edwards . Arranger: Michael Zager. The Spinners: Henry Fambrough, Billy Henderson, Bobbie Smith, Pervis Jackson, John Edwards. The Spinners (US): Bobbie Smith, Henry Fambrough, Pervis Jackson, John Edwards , Billy Henderson.