K.C. & the Sunshine Band - Do It Good

​Today Marks The 52nd Anniversary of KC & the Sunshine Band’s Debut Studio Album “Do It Good” Originally Released on April 12, 1974.

 

“Do It Good” is the debut album by the American funk and disco group KC and the Sunshine Band released in 1974 on TK Records.

 

The album failed to chart upon it's release. Four songs were released as singles, "Blow Your Whistle", "Queen of Clubs", "Sound Your Funky Horn" and "I'm a Pushover".

 

"Blow Your Whistle" reached #27 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Soul Singles.

 

"Queen of Clubs" reached #25 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Soul Singles, and at #66 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.

 

"Sound Your Funky Horn" reached #21 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Soul Singles.

 

"I'm a Pushover" reached #57 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Soul Singles.

 

The album had little mainstream impact in the United States despite the popularity of the songs "Sound Your Funky Horn" and "Queen of Clubs".

 

The album was re-issued in 1978 with the title Queen of Clubs. The record had a new cover that featured a playing card with the Queen of Clubs on the front (the record label still gave the album title as Do It Good).

 

The album was remastered and reissued with bonus tracks in 2012 by Big Break Records.

 

Track-listing

 

1. Do It Good

2. Sound Your Funky Horn

3. Baby I Want Your Lovin'

4. Queen of Clubs

5. Blow Your Whistle

6. I'm a Pushover

7. You Don't Know

8. I Need a Little Lovin'

9. All My Love

10. I'm Gonna Do Something Good to You

11. Why Don't We Get Together

12. Queen of Clubs (Single Version)

13. I'm a Pushover (Single Version)

 

By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology.©

Ray Parker Jr & Raydio - A Woman Needs Love

​Today Marks The 45th Anniversary of Raydio’s 4th Studio Album “A Woman Needs Love” Originally Released on April 11, 1981.

A Woman Needs Love is a 1981 album by American funk and R&B vocal group Raydio, Released by Arista Records.

 

The album peaked at #1 on the US Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart and at #13 on the US Billboard 200 chart.

 

Four songs was released from the album in 1981, “A Woman Needs Love (Just Like You Do)". "Still in the Groove", "That Old Song" and "It's Your Night".

 

“A Woman Needs Love (Just Like You Do)" peaked at #1 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, #4 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #11 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart.

 

“A Woman Needs Love” was the band’s biggest pop hit in the form of the title track.

 

"Still in the Groove" Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.

 

"Still in the Groove" is a sequel to the previous album's "For Those Who Like to Groove".

 

"That Old Song"peaked #26 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, #21 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #7 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart.

 

"It's Your Night"reached #73 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.

 

The was certified gold by the RIAA.

 

“A Woman Needs Love” is the last and final album by Raydio.

 

Track-listing

All songs written by Ray Parker Jr.

 

1. "A Woman Needs Love (Just Like You Do)"

2. "It's Your Night"

3. "That Old Song"

4. "All In the Way You Get Down"

5. "You Can't Fight What You Feel"

6. "Old Pro"

7. "Still In The Groove"

8. "So Into You"

 

By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology.©

The Deele - Street Beat

​Today Marks The 43rd Anniversary of The Deele's Debut Album "Street Beat” Originally Released April 11, 1983.

 

Street Beat is the debut album by Cincinnati, Ohio funk band The Deele released on SOLAR Records.

 

The album peaked at #78 on the

Billboard Pop Albums chart and at #9 on the Top Soul Albums chart.

 

Three singles were released from the album, "Just My Luck", "Body Talk and "I Surrender".

 

"Just My Luck" peaked at #25 on the Billboard The Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs songs chart.

 

"Body Talk" peaked at #77 on the Billboard Hot 100 and at #10 on the Billboard R&B singles chart.

 

"I Surrender" peaked at #66 on the Billboard R&B singles chart.

 

The album was produced by Midnight Star member Reggie Calloway.

 

In the 2016 at the BET Honors, The Deele featuring Babyface and Reid reunited on stage performing "Body Talk" and their smash hit "Two Occasions"with their old bandmates on stage, The performance led to a more permanent reunion of the classic Deele lineup that has continued to the present.

 

Tracklisting

 

1. Body Talk

2. Surrender

3. Just My Luck

4. Sexy Love

5. Street Beat

6. Video Villain

7. Crazy 'Bout 'Cha

8. Working (9 To 5)

 

By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology .©

T-Connection - Magic

​Today Marks The 49th Anniversary of  T-Connection’s Debut Studio Album “Magic” Originally Released on April 10, 1977

 

“Magic” was the first album by the funk band T-Connection. The album was released in 1977 on Dash Records.

 

Two singles were released from the album, “Disco Magic" and "Do What You Wanna Do"

 

“Disco Magic" reached #10 on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart.

 

The second single "Do What You Wanna Do" peaked at #on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart, #15 on the Billboard Hot R&B Songs chart and at #46 on the Billboard Hot 100.

 

Track-listing

All tracks composed by Theophilus Coakley; except where noted.

 

1. "Do What Ya Wanna Do"

2. "Disco Magic"

3. "Go Back Home"

4. "Got to See My Lady"

5. "Crazy Mixed Up World"

6. "Mothers Love"

7. "Monday Morning"

8. "Peace Line"

 

By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology. ©

Slave - Slave

​Today Marks The 48th Anniversary of Slave’s Debut Self-titled Album “Slave” Originally Released April 10, 1977.

 

Slave is the debut self-titled debut studio album by the Dayton, Ohio R&B/funk band Slave. It was released in 1977 through Cotillion Records.

 

The album peaked at number 22 on the Billboard 200 and number six on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.

 

The album was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America on June 14, 1977.

 

Two singles were released off the album. the album’s lead single, "Slide" and "You And Me"

 

The album’s lead single, "Slide", peaked at #1 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Soul Singles chart, and at #32 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song also reached #58 in Canadian Singles Chart.

 

The album’s second single "You And Me" failed to chart on the Billboard charts.

 

Recording sessions took place at Century Sound Studios in Sayreville, New Jersey. Production was handled by Jeff Dixon.

 

Track-listing

 

All tracks are written by Stephen C. Washington, Mark Hicks, Mark Leslie Adams, Daniel Webster, Tom Dozier, Floyd Miller, Tom Lockett Jr., Orion Wilhoite and Carter Bradley

 

1. "Slide"

2. "Screw Your Wig on Tite"

3. "Party Hardy"

4. "Son of Slide"

5. "You and Me"

6. "Love Me"

7. "The Happiest Days"

8."Separated"

 

By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology.©