Sheila E. - The Glamorous Life

​Today Marks The 42nd Anniversary of Sheila E’s Debut Studio Album “The Glamorous Life” Originally Released on June 4, 1984. 

“The Glamorous Life” is the debut studio album by the singer, percussionist Sheila E. It was released in 1984 by Warner Bros. Records.

 

The album peaked at #7 on the U.S. Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums charts and at #28 on the

U.S. Billboard 200.

 

Two songs were released from the album, the title track “The Glamorous Life” and "The Belle of St. Mark".

 

“The Glamorous Life” peaked #1 on the U.S. Billboard Dance Club Songs chart, #7 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and at #9 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Black Singles chart.

 

"The Glamorous Life" was written by Prince, The track earned two Grammy Award nominations and three MTV Award nominations.

 

"The Belle of St. Mark" was the second single from the album it reached #34 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and at #68 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Black Singles chart.

 

Track-listing

 

1. The Belle of St. Mark

2. Shortberry Strawcake

3. Noon Rendezvous

4. Oliver's House

5. Next Time Wipe the Lipstick Off Your Collar

6. The Glamorous Life

 

By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology.©

L.T.D. - Love to the World

​Today Marks The 50th Anniversary of L.T.D.’s 3rd Studio Album “Love to the World” Originally Released on June 4, 1976.

“Love to the World” is the third studio album by Los Angeles, California Funk-Soul band L.T.D. released in 1976 on A&M Records.

 

The album peaked at #7 on the U.S. Billboard Top Soul LPs chart, and at #52 on the U.S. Billboard Top LPs chart.

 

Two songs were released as singles from the album "Love Ballad" and the album’s title track “Love to the World”.

 

"Love Ballad" peaked # 1 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Soul Singles chart, and at #20 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.

 

"Love to the World" reached #27 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Soul Singles chart, and at #91 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.

 

Track-listing

 

1. Love to the World

2. Time for Pleasure

3. Love Ballad

4. Get Your It Together

5. Let the Music Keep Playing

6. The Word

7. Love to the World Prayer

 

By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology.©

Breakwater - Splashdown

​Today Marks The 46th Anniversary of Breakwater’s Sophomore Studio Album “Splashdown” Originally Released on June 4, 1980.

“Splashdown” is the second studio album by Philadelphia funk/soul band, Breakwater released in 1980 by Arista Records.

 

The album reached #34 on the U.S. Billboard US Black Albums chart.

 

Three singles were released from the album “Splashdown Time”, “Say You Love Me Girl” and "Release The Beast".

 

“Splashdown Time” reached #59 on the U.S. Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and #62  on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.

 

“Say You Love Me Girl” reached #79 on the U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.

 

"Release The Beast" was the third single from the album it failed to chart on the Billboard charts.

 

Track-listing

 

1. Splashdown Time

2. Love of My Life

3. Release the Beast

4. The One in My Dreams

5. You

6. Say You Love Me Girl

7. Let Love In

8. Time

 

By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology.©

Betty Davis - Nasty Gal

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Today Marks The 51st Anniversary of Betty Davis’ 3rd Studio Album “Nasty Gal” Originally Released on June 4, 1975.

 

“Nasty Gal” is the third studio album by American funk musician Betty Davis. It was released in 1975 on Island Records.

 

“Nasty Gal” was Betty Davis' first album on a major label It failed commercially upon release, and after the failure of this album Island Records shelved her planned follow-up album. shortly after this album's release. Davis felt pressured by the label and abandoned her music career altogether.

 

The album was reissued on Light in the Attic Records in 2009 on CD, and again in 2018 on colored vinyl in conjunction with record club Vinyl Me, Please, which has rekindled interest in the album by music critics and fans, generating favorable retrospective reviews.

 

Track-listing

 

1.  Nasty Gal

2. Talkin Trash

3. Dedicated to the Press

4. You and I

5. Feelins

6. F.U.N.K.

7. Gettin Kicked Off, Havin Fun

8. Shut Off the Light

9. This Is It!

10. The Lone Ranger

 

By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology.©

The Fatback Band - Let's Do It Again

​Today Marks The 54th Anniversary of The Fatback Band’s Debut Studio Album “Let's Do It Again” Originally Released on June 2, 1972.

“Let's Do It Again” is the debut album by American funk/disco band The Fatback Band released in 1972 on Perception Records.

 

Upon its release the album failed to chart on the U.S. Billboard charts.

 

The song "Street Dance" was released as a single from the album it reached #26 on the U.S. Billboard Soul Singles chart.

 

Track-listing

 

1. Street Dance

2. Free Form

3. Take A Ride (On The Soul Train)

4. Wichita Lineman

5. Baby, I'm A Want You

6. Let's Do It Again

7. Goin' To See My Baby

8. Give Me One More Chance

9. Green Green Grass Of Home

 

By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology.©

The Blackbyrds - Cornbread, Earl and Me

​Today Marks The 51st Anniversary of The Blackbyrd’s “Cornbread, Earl and Me (Soundtrack) Originally Released on June 1, 1975.

“Cornbread, Earl and Me (Soundtrack)” is a movie soundtrack track that features The Blackbyrds and was composed by jazz musician Donald Byrd. The album was released in 1975 on Fantasy Records.

 

The Blackbyrds provided the soundtrack for the 1975 blaxploitation film Cornbread, Earl and Me, which featured the movie debut of Larry Fishburne.

 

The soundtrack peaked at #19 on the U.S. Billboard R&B Album charts, #39 on the U.S. Billboard Jazz Album charts and at #150 on the U.S. Billboard 200.

 

Track-listing

 

1. Cornbread

2. The One-Eye Two-Step

3. Mother / Son Theme

4. A Heavy Town

5. One-Gun Salute

6. The Gym Fight

7. Riot

8. Soulful Source

9. Mother / Son Talk

10. At The Carnival

11. Candy Store Dilemma

12. Wilford's Gone

13. Mother / Son Bedroom Talk

14. Courtroom Emotions

15. Cornbread

 

By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology.©

James Brown - Soul Syndrome

​Today Marks The 46th Anniversary of James Brown’s 50th Studio Album “Soul Syndrome” Originally Released on June 1, 1980.

“Soul Syndrome” is a studio album by American musician James Brown, released in 1980 by TK Records.

 

The album reached #63 on the U.S. Billboard Top Black Albums chart.

 

Two singles were released from the album “Rapp Payback (Where iz Moses)” and “Stay with Me”.

 

“Rapp Payback (Where iz Moses)” reached number #48 on the U.S. Billboard R&B Singles chart and at #65 on U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart.

 

"Rapp Payback (Where Iz Moses)" is a disco reworking of his 1974 song "The Payback". Released as a two-part single on TK Records.

 

“Stay with Me” reached #80 on the U.S. Billboard R&B Singles chart .

 

Track-listing

 

1. Rapp Payback (Where Iz Moses)

2. (Do the) Mashed Potatoes"

3. Funky Men

4. Smokin' & Drinkin'

5. Stay With Me

6. Honky Tonk

7. Rapp Payback (Where Iz Moses?)" (12" Single Version)

8. Rapp Payback (Where Iz Moses?)" (Part II - 12" Single Version)

 

By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology.©