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Digitally remastered by Joe Lopes (1988 RCA Studios, New York, New York).
20 years before the neo-swing craze, songwriters August Darnell and Stony Browder conceived this cinematic disco recreation of a '30s/ '40s nightclub floor show, complete with Latin rhythms worthy of Xavier Cugat and Carmen Miranda. The two had a secret weapon in the considerable vocal abilities of singer Cory Daye, who could handle all their slithery slighty-out-of-tune melodies (and lyrics) in an ingratiating "trouper" style. Add to the mix the nimble marimba work of "Sugarcoated" Andy Hernandez and you have what was, in retrospect, a truly class act to hit the 1976 charts and a crowning achievement of the disco era.
Actually the word-drunk DR. BUZZARD harks back not so much to Busby Berkeley extravaganzas as to the hip camaraderie of the vocalese trio Lambert, Hendricks & Ross, especially in the way two male principals prepare the way for a dazzling leading lady to lead the conga line in finger-poppin' style.
Dr. Buzzard's Original Savannah Band includes: Corey Day (vocals); Stoney Browder (piano); August Darnell (bass); Sugar Coated Andy Hernandez (marimba,
Good music will always be. This music takes me back to my youth!What an enchanting and nostalgic sound.This is one of my all time favorite album. Guillermo Submitted by elciddd (Miami, fl. USA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Yowzah Yowzah Remember Disco? Augie Darnell and Stony Browder got it right. Great retro sound with slammin beats. Who else gave you an AfroCuban beat with some French lyrics thrown in. If you remember disco, you should get this. Submitted by SpshlD99 (Bowie, MD) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
The Fantastic! I recommend it to all music's lover. It's a pure delight. Submitted by a reviewer (Valencia, Spain) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
GET THIS! Treat yourself to a great time! Disco lives as long as we can still purchase gems like this! Keep the party rocking, you deserve it! Submitted by smakdad (SCOTT DEPOT, WV) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
i bought it way back and played it and sing it almost daily. depending on the mood but the LP has been sitting alongside abby road , the wall and all the other greats. Submitted by marcelnz (new zealand (ex holland)) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
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