O’Bryan - Be My Lover

​Today Marks The 42nd Anniversary of O'Bryan’s 3rd Studio Album “Be My Lover” Originally Released on May 18, 1984.

“Be My Lover” is the third studio album by Soul, Funk singer O'Bryan released in 1984 on Capitol Records.

 

The album peaked at #3 on the U.S. Billboard Black LPs chart, and at #64 on the U.S. Billboard Top LPs & Tapes chart.

 

Three songs were released as singles from the album, "Lovelite", "Breakin' Together" and "Go On And Cry".

 

"Lovelite" peaked at # 1 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Black Singles chart.

 

"Breakin' Together" reached #32 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Black Singles chart.

 

"Go On And Cry" reached #62 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Black Singles chart.

 

"Lady I Love You" was another fan favorite, although the song wasn't released as an official single it received heavy rotation on urban radio stations abroad the United States.

 

"You’re Always On My Mind” was another fan favorite off the album.

 

The album was produced by O’Byan and was executively produced by Don Cornelius.

 

Tracklist

 

1. Lovelite

2. Be My Lover

3. You Gotta Use It

4. Go On And Cry

5. Breakin' Together

6. You're Always On My Mind

7. Too Hot

8. Lady I Love You

 

By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology.©

The Fatback Band - Tasty Jam

​Today Marks The 45th Anniversary of The Fatback Band’s 15th Studio Album “Tasty Jam” Originally Released on May 18, 1981.

Tasty Jam  is the fifteenth studio album by American funk/disco band The Fatback Band released in 1981 on Spring Records.

 

The album reached #17 on the U.S. Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart and at #102 on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart.

 

Two singles were released from the album “Take It Any Way You Want It” and “Kool Whip”

 

“Take It Any Way You Want It” reached #19 on the U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.

 

 “Kool Whip” reached #64 on the U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.

 

Track-listing

 

1. Take It Any Way You Want It

2. Wanna Dance (Keep Up The Dance)

3. Keep Your Fingers Out The Jam

4. Kool Whip

5. High Steppin' Lady

6. Get Ready For The Night

 

By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology.©

The Gap Band - Gap Band IV

​Today Marks The 44th Anniversary of The Gap Band’s  6th Studio Album “Gap Band IV” Originally Released on May 17, 1982.

“Gap Band IV” is the sixth studio album by the Gap Band, released in 1982 on Total Experience Records.

 

The album peaked at #1 on the U.S. Billboard Top Soul Albums chart and at #14 on the U.S. Billboard Pop Albums chart.

 

The album released three hit singles "Early in the Morning", "You Dropped a Bomb on Me" and "Outstanding".

 

"Early in the Morning" peaked at #1 on the U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, #13 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Dance/Disco Club Play charts and at #24 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.

 

"You Dropped a Bomb on Me" peaked at #2 on the U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, #31 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #39 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Dance/Disco Club Play charts.

 

"Outstanding" peaked at #1 on the U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, #24 on the the U.S. Billboard Hot Dance/Disco Club Play charts and at #51 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.

 

“Gap Band IV” achieved platinum status, and is considered their most successful commercially released album.

 

Track-listing

 

1. Early in the Morning

2. Season's No Reason to Change

3. Lonely Like Me

4. Outstanding

5. Stay with Me

6. You Dropped a Bomb on Me

7. I Can't Get Over You

8. Talkin' Back

 

By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology.©

Ohio Players - Back

​Today Marks The 38th Anniversary of The Ohio Players 16th Studio Album “Back” Originally Released on May 16, 1988. 

“Back” is the final studio album by Dayton, Ohio Jazz, Funk band The Ohio Players released in 1988 on Track Records.

 

The album reached #55 on the U.S. Billboard Top Black Albums chart.

 

Two songs were released as singles from the album, "Sweat" and "Let's Play (From Now On)".

 

"Sweat" reached #50 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Black Singles chart.

 

"Let's Play (From Now On)" reached #33 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Black Singles chart.

 

The band supported the album by headlining a SOS Racisme show during the New Music Seminar and with a North American tour.

 

Tracklist

 

1. Get 2 the Good Part

2. Sweat

3. From Now On (Let's Play)

4. Show Off

5. Just to Show My Love

6. I'm Madd!

7. Vibe Alive

8. Rock the House

9. Just a Minute

Reputation

Try

 

By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology.©

The Fatback Band - Fired Up 'N' Kickin'

​Today Marks The 48th Anniversary of The Fatback Band’s 10th Studio Album “Fired Up 'N' Kickin'” Originally Released on May 15, 1978.

“Fired Up 'N' Kickin'”  is the tenth studio album by American funk/disco band The Fatback Band released in 1978 on Spring Records.

 

The album reached #17 on the U.S. Billboard Top Black Albums chart and at #73 on the U.S. Billboard Top LPs & Tape chart.

 

Two singles were released from the album, "I Like Girls" and "I'm Fired Up".

 

"I Like Girls" peaked at #9 on the Billboard Hot R&B Singles chart and at #101 just below the Billboard The Hot 100 chart.

 

"I'm Fired Up" was the second single it failed to crack the Billboard charts.

 

Track-listing

 

1.  I'm Fired Up

2. Boogie Freak

3. Get Out On The Dance Floor

4. At Last

5. I Like Girls

6. Snake

7. Can't You See

 

By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology.©

Con Funk Shun - Loveshine

​Today Marks The 48th Anniversary of Con Funk Shun’s 4th Studio Album “Loveshine” Originally Released on May 15, 1978.

“Loveshine” is the forth studio album by Vallejo, California funk band Con Funk Shun released in 1978 on the Mercury Records label.

 

The album peaked at #10 on the U.S. Billboard Top Black Albums chart and at #32 on the U.S. Billboard Billboard Top LPs & Tape chart.

 

The album released two singles “Shake and Dance with Me" and "So Easy".

 

"Shake and Dance with Me" peaked at #5 on the U.S. Billboard Best Selling Soul Singles chart and at #60 on the Billboard Hot 100.

 

"So Easy" reached #28 on the U.S. Billboard Best Selling Soul Singles chart.

 

The album “Loveshine” was certified gold by the RIAA in 1978.

 

Track-listing

 

1. So Easy

2.Magic Woman

3. Shake And Dance With Me

4. Make It Last

5. Loveshine

6. When The Feeling's Right

7. I Think I Found The Answer

8. Wanna Be There

9. Can't Go Away

 

By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology.©