Here's another strong addition to SPG's Old School Jams series. Twenty-six tracks (spread across a pair of discs), almost all of which were staples on urban radio throughout the late '70s and early '80s. Without exception, each pick has aged well, often thanks in part to rap producers who have used them for sample fodder. Disco (The Emotions' "Best of My Love," the Jacksons' "Blame It on the Boogie"), funk (Funkadelic's "[Not Just] Knee Deep"), electro (Afrika Bambaataa's "Planet Rock," Hashim's "Al Naafiysh [The Soul]"), and synthesized '80s R&B (Cameo's "Candy," Sylvia Striplin's "Give Me Your Love") are represented well. Several cuts are included in their extended (and often superior) mixes, making the compilation all the more appealing. ~ Andy Kellman
Performers include: Kool & The Gang, BT Express, Funkadelic, Mary Jane Girls, The Jacksons, Afrika Bambaataa, Tom Tom Club, Shalamar.
Personnel: Rick Iantosca (guitar, keyboards, programming).
Performers include: Kool & The Gang, BT Express, Funkadelic, Mary Jane Girls, The Jacksons, Afrika Bambaataa, Tom Tom Club, & Shalamar. 28 tracks.
Chris Frantz; Clarence McDonald; Aldo Marin; Frankie Beverly; Charles Mims, Jr.; James Bedford; Graingers; Kool & The Gang; Tim Stahl; John Guldberg; James Bonnefond; Jeff Lane; Jerry Calliste, Jr.; Khalis Bayyan; Larry Blackmon; Leon F. Sylvers III; Maurice White; Nickolas Ashford; Patrice Rushen; Ready For The World; Reggie Calloway; Rick James; Roy Ayers; Russ Titelman; Tina Weymouth; Valerie Simpson; Vaughan Mason; Betty Wright; Bill Withers
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great cd this cd was so great had all the old songs that i grew up on and i would recommend this cd to anyone. Submitted by tazmao69 (camarillo,ca) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo 1 of 1 found this helpful.
Great Collection This is one of the best collection I have, you should get this one at all cost. Very brilliant compilation and a must have. Submitted by realnby (Sterling, VA - USA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
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