A Taste of Honey - Another Taste

Today Marks The 45th Anniversary of A Taste of Honey’s 2nd Studio Album “Another Taste” Originally Released on June 18, 1979.

“Another Taste” is the second studio album by the American disco/funk band “A Taste of Honey" released in 1979 on Capitol Records.

The album reached #26 on the U.S. Billboard Soul LPs chart and at #59 on the U.S. Billboard Top LPs & Tapes chart.

Two songs were released as singles "Do It Good" and “Race”.

"Do It Good" peaked at #13 on the U.S. Billboard Hot R&B Singles chart, #72 on the U.S. Billboard Dance Club Songs chart and at #79 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart.

“Race” was the second single released from the album it failed to reach the Billboard charts.

The album was produced by Larry Mizell & Fonce Mizell and was co-produced by A Taste of Honey.

Track-listing

1. Do It Good

2. The Rainbow's End

3. Dance

4. I Love You

5. Race

6. Let's Begin

7. Take The Boogae Or Leave It

8. Your Love

By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology.

 

Klymaxx - Never Underestimate the Power of a Woman

 Today Marks The 43rd Anniversary of Klymaxx’s Debut Studio Album “Never Underestimate the Power of a Woman” Originally Released on June 17, 1981.

“Never Underestimate the Power of a Woman” is the debut album by all-female R&B Funk band Klymaxx. Released in 1981 on SOLAR Records.

The album was produced by Lakeside’s band members Stephen Shockley and Otis Stokes, both also contributed to some of the album’s song writing as well.

The album’s title “Never Underestimate the Power of a Woman” is taken from an American magazine last published by the Meredith Corporation.

Upon the album’s release it failed to reach the Billboard charts.

Two songs were released from the album the title track “Never Underestimate the Power of a Woman” and "I Want to Love You Tonight".

“Never Underestimate the Power of a Woman” reached #74 on the U.S. Billboard Hot R&B Song chart.

The second single "I Want to Love You Tonight" failed to reach the Billboard charts.

Track-listing

1. All Fired Up

2. I Wish You Would (Tell Me Something Good)

3. I Want to Love You Tonight

4. You're the Greatest

5. Never Underestimate the Power of a Woman

6. The Beat of My Heart (is for You)

7. No Words

8. Can't Let Love Just Pass Me By

By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology

Switch - Switch

Today Marks The 46th Anniversary of Switch’s Self-Titled Debut Album “Switch” Originally Released on June 17, 1978.

“Switch” is the first album by Ohio-based soul/funk band Switch released in 1978 on Gordy Records.

The album peaked at #6 on the U.S. Billboard Top Soul LPs chart and at #37 on the U.S. Billboard Top LPs & Tapes chart.

"There'll Never Be" was released as the album’s lead single it peaked #6 on the U.S. Billboard R&B Singles chart and at #36 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.

“"I Wanna Be Closer" was released as the album’s second single it reached #22 on the U.S. Billboard R&B Singles chart.

The album was produced and arranged by Switch band members Gregory Williams, Bobby DeBarge and Jody Sims. It was overseen by The Buley Brothers and was executively produced by Jermaine and Hazel Jackson.

Track-listing

1. I Wanna Be With You

2. There'll Never Be

3. I Wanna Be Closer

4. We Like To Party...Come On

5. Fever

6. You Pulled A Switch

7. It's So Real

8. Somebody's Watchin' You

By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology.

 

Cameo - Single Life

Today Marks The 39th Anniversary of Cameo’s 11th Studio Album “Single Life” Originally Released on June 17, 1985.

The album peaked at #2 on the U.S. Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart and No. 58 on the U.S. Billboard Pop Albums chart.

The album released three singles "Attack Me with Your Love", The album’s title track "Single Life" and the song “A Good-Bye”.

"Attack Me with Your Love" peaked at #3 on the US Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and at #39 on the US Billboard Dance Club Songs chart.

The album’s title track “Single Life” peaked at #2 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and at #26 on the US Billboard Dance Club Songs chart.

The third single “A Good-Bye” reached #76 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart

The album “Single Life” was Cameo’s seventh to be certified Gold by the RIAA for sales of over 500,000 copies.

Track-listing

1. Attack Me With Your Love

2. Single Life

3. I've Got Your Image

4. A Good-Bye

5. I'll Never Look for Love

6. Urban Warrior

7. Little Boys – Dangerous Toys

By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology. 

WAR - Why Can't We Be Friends?

Today Marks The 49th Anniversary of WAR’s 7th Studio Album “Why Can't We Be Friends?” Originally Released on June 16, 1975.

“Why Can't We Be Friends?” is the seventh studio album by American band War, released on June 16, 1975 by United Artists Records.

The album peaked at #1 on the U.S. Billboard Hot R&B LPs and at #8 on the U.S. Billboard Top LPs chart.

The album released two of their most popular songs as singles, the album’s title track “Why Can't We Be Friends?” and “Low Rider”.

“Why Can't We Be Friends?” Peaked at #6 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and at #9 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Black Singles chart.

“Low Rider” peaked at #1 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Black Singles chart and at #7 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.

The album “Why Can't We Be Friends?” was listed as one of Billboard’s number-one R&B albums of 1975.

Track-listing

1. Don't Let No One Get You Down

2. Lotus Blossom

3. Heartbeat

4. Leroy's Latin Lament (Medley)

5. Smile Happy

6. So

7. Low Rider

8. Why Can't We Be Friends?

By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology.

 

The Meters - Struttin'

Today Marks The 54th Anniversary of The Meters’ 3rd Studio Album “Struttin'” Originally Released on June 15, 1970.

Struttin' is the third studio album by the funk group The Meters, It was released in 1970 on Josie Records. The album is the band's first album featuring vocal performances.

The album reached #32 on the U.S. Billboard Hot R&B LPs and at #200 on the U.S. Billboard Top LPs chart.

Two songs were released as singles from the album “Chicken Strut” and “Hand Clapping Song”.

“Chicken Strut” peaked at #11 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Black Singles chart and at #50 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.

“Hand Clapping Song” reached #26 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Black Singles chart and at #89 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.

Track-listing

1. Chicken Strut

2. Liver Splash

3. Wichita Lineman

4. Joog

5. Go for Yourself

6. Same Old Thing

7. Hand Clapping Song

8. Darling Darling Darling

9. Tippi-Toes

10. Britches

11. Hey! Last Minute

12. Ride Your Pony

13. Funky Meters Soul (bonus track)

14. Meters Strut (bonus track)

By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology

 

Sun - Destination: Sun

Today Marks The 45th Anniversary of Sun’s 4th Studio Anniversary “Destination: Sun” Originally Released on June 15, 1979.

“Destination: Sun” is the fourth studio album by Dayton, Ohio funk band Sun released in 1979 on Capitol Records.

The album reached #17 on the U.S. Billboard Top Soul Albums chart and at #85 on the U.S. Billboard Pop Albums chart.

Two songs were released from the album as singles "Pure Fire" and "Radiation Level".

"Pure Fire" reached #65 on the U.S. Billboard Hot R&B Singles chart.

"Radiation Level" reached #25 on the U.S. Billboard Hot R&B Singles chart.

Destination: Sun’s album cover-art was designed by Japanese illustrator Shusei Nagaoka whose best known for music album cover art in the 1970s and 1980s. Artists for whom he illustrated covers include Electric Light Orchestra, Earth, Wind & Fire, Deep Purple, Space, Maze, George Clinton, Kitaro, Rose Royce, Caldera, and Pure Prairie League.

Track-listing

1. Radiation Level

2. Pure Fire

3. I Want To Be With You

4. Everybody Disco Down

5. Light Of The Universe

6. Deep Rooted Feeling (Stand Up)

7. Baby I Confess

8. Hallelujah Spirit

By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology. 

Mother's Finest - Another Mother Further

 Today Marks The 47th Anniversary of Mother’s Finest’s 3rd Studio Album “Another Mother Further “ Originally Released on June 15, 1977.

“Another Mother Further” is the third full-length studio album by Atlanta funk-rock group Mother's Finest. It was released in 1977 on Epic Records.

The album reached #134 on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart.

A total of four songs were released as singles “Baby Love”, “Piece Of The Rock”, “Dis Go Dis Way, Dis Go Dat Way” and “Thank You For The”.

The song “Baby Love” was released as a single, It reached #58 on the U.S. Billboard Top LPs & Tapes chart and at #79 on the U.S. Billboard Soul LPs chart.

Their song "Truth'll Set You Free" was covered by R&B group Labelle on their 2008 album, Back to Now, after Nona Hendryx and Joyce Kennedy performed it on the international Daughters of Soul tour in 2004.

Track-listing

1. Mickey's Monkey

2. Baby Love

3. Thank You for the Love

4. Piece of the Rock

5. Truth'll Set You Free

6. Burning Love

7. Dis Go Dis Way, Dis Go Dat Way

8. Hard Rock Lover

By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology.

Commodores - Hot on the Tracks

Today Marks The 48th Anniversary of The commodore’s 4th Studio Album “Hot on the Tracks” Originally Released on June 15, 1976.

“Hot on the Tracks” is the fourth studio album by the Commodores, released by Motown Records in 1976.

The album peaked at #1 on the U.S. Billboard Hot R&B LPs chart and at #12 on the U.S. Billboard Top LPs & Tapes charts.

The album was the band's first #1 album on the R&B albums chart.

Three songs were released as singles from the album, Just to Be Close to You", "Let's Get Started" and "Fancy Dancer".

“Just to Be Close to You" peaked at #1 on the U.S. Billboard R&B Singles chart and at #7 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.

"Let's Get Started" peaked at #3 on the U.S. Billboard Dance Club Songs chart.

"Fancy Dancer" peaked at #9 on the U.S. Billboard R&B Singles chart, #33 on the U.S. Billboard Dance Club Songs chart and at #39 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.

Track-listing

1. Let's Get Started

2. Girl, I Think the World About You

3. High on Sunshine

4. Just to Be Close to You

5. Fancy Dancer

6. Come Inside

7. Thumpin' Music

8. Captain Quickdraw

9. Can't Let You Tease Me

By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology.

The Pointer Sisters - Right Rhythm

Today Marks The 34th Anniversary of The Pointer Sisters’ 14th Studio Album “Right Rhythm” Originally Released on June 12, 1990.

“Right Rhythm” is the fourteenth studio album by the Pointer Sisters, released on June 12, 1990, by the Motown Records.

The album failed to reach the Billboard charts upon its release, The songs were released from the album "Friends' Advice (Don't Take It)", "After You" and "Insanity".

"Friends' Advice (Don't Take It)" reached #36 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Songs chart.

"After You" was the second single from the album it failed to reach the Billboard charts.

"Insanity" peaked at #11 on the U.S. Billboard Dance Club Songs chart and at #62 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Songs chart.

The Right Rhythm track "Billy Said Yes" featured background vocals by Issa Pointer, the daughter of Ruth Pointer: Issa Pointer would replace June Pointer in the group's membership in 2002.

Motown Records the group's Right Rhythm album in the summer of 1990, It would be the only album release by the Pointer Sisters on the Motown label .

Track-listing

1. Friends' Advice (Don't Take It)

2. Man With the Right Rhythm

3. Real Life

4. After You

5. You Knocked the Love (Right Outta My Heart)

6. Billy Said Yes

7. Insanity

8. What a Woman Wants

9. (We Just Wanna) Thank You

By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology

The Pointer Sisters - Black & White

Today Marks The 43rd Anniversary of The Pointer Sisters’ 8th Studio Album “Black & White” Originally Released on June 12, 1981.

“Black & White” is the eighth studio album by the Pointer Sisters, released in 1981 on the Planet Records.

The album peaked at #9 on the U.S Billboard .Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart and at #13 on the U.S.Billboard 200 chart.

Four songs were released as singles from the album "Slow Hand", "What a Surprise!", “Sweet Lover Man” and "Should I Do It".

“Slow Hand” peaked at #2 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and the US Cash Box Top 100. The song also peaked at #6 on the US Billboard Adult Contemporary and at #7 on the US Billboard Hot R&B Songs charts.

"What a Surprise!" reached #52 on the US Billboard Hot R&B Songs charts.

“Sweet Lover Man” was the third single from the album it failed to reach the Billboard charts.

"Should I Do It" reached #13 on the US Billboard Hot R&B Songs chart and at #19 on the US Billboard Adult Contemporary chart.

“Black & White” was certified Gold in September 1981. The album was remastered and issued on CD with bonus tracks in 2009 by Wounded Bird Records.

Track-listing

1. Sweet Lover Man

2. Someday We'll Be Together

3. Take My Heart, Take My Soul

4. Slow Hand

5. We're Gonna Make It

6. What a Surprise

7. Got to Find Love

8. Fall in Love Again

9. Should I Do It

10. Holdin' Out for Love

11. What a Surprise (Original Edit)

By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology.

The Emotions - Rejoice

Today Marks The 47th Anniversary of The The Emotions’ 4th Studio Album “Rejoice” Originally Released on June 10, 1977.

“Rejoice” is a studio album by American R&B vocal group The Emotions, released in June 1977 by Columbia Records.

The album peaked at #1 on the U.S. Billboard Top R&B Albums chart and #7 on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart.

Two hit singles were released from the album "Best of My Love" and "Don't Ask My Neighbors".

"Best of My Love" peaked #1 on both of the U.S. Billboard Hot Soul Singles chart and the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. The song also reached #11 on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart.

"Don't Ask My Neighbors" peaked at #7 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Soul Singles chart and at #44 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.

"Best of My Love" won a Grammy for Best R&B Performance By a Duo or Group with Vocals, and an American Music Award for Favorite Soul/R&B Single. "Best of My Love" has also been certified Platinum in the US by the RIAA.

The album was certified platinum in the United States by RIAA.

Track-listing

1. Best of My Love

2. A Feeling Is

3. A Long Way to Go

4. Key to My Heart

5. Love's What's Happenin'

6. How'd I Know That Love Would Slip Away

7. Don't Ask My Neighbors

8. Blessed

9. Rejoice

By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology.

Teena Marie - Congo Square

Today Marks The 15th Anniversary of Teena Marie’s 13th Studio Anniversary “Congo Square” Originally Released on June 9, 2009.

“Congo Square” is the thirteenth studio album by American singer and songwriter Teena Marie. was released on Stax Records.

“Congo Square” peaked at #4 on the US R&B Albums chart and #20 on the Billboard 200.

Two songs were released as singles from the album "Can't Last a Day" and You Baby".

"Can't Last a Day" Day", a duet with Faith Evans, peaked at #41 on the U.S. Billboard Adult R&B Songs chart and at #41 on the U.S. Billboard R&B singles chart.

“You Baby" reached #100 on the U.S. Billboard R&B singles chart.

The album features collaborations with Teena Marie's daughter Alia Rose—who records under the name of Rose LeBeau—and rapper MC Lyte, as well as Faith Evans, George Duke and Shirley Murdock.

“Congo Square” would be Teena Marie’s only album for the revived Stax label and the final album released before her death in late December 2010.

Track-listing

1. The Pressure" (featuring MC Lyte)

2. Can't Last a Day" (featuring Faith Evans)

3. Baby I Love You

4. Ear Candy 101

5. Lover's Lane" (featuring Howard Hewett)

6. Marry Me

7. You Baby

8. Milk N' Honey (featuring Gail Gotti and Rose LeBeau)

9. What U Got 4 Me

10. Rovleta's Jass

11. Congo Square (featuring George Duke)

12. Harlem Blues

13. Black Cool

14. Ms. Coretta

15. Soldier Boy (featuring Shirley Murdock)

16. The Rose N' Thorn

By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology

 

Con Funk Shun - Burnin' Love

Today Marks The 38th Anniversary of Con Funk Shun’s 11th Studio Album “Burnin' Love” Originally Released on June 9, 1986.

“Burnin' Love” is the eleventh studio album American R&B and funk band Con Funk Shun released in 1986 on Mercury Records.

The album reached #25 on the U.S. Billboard Top R&B Albums chart and at #121 on The Billboard 200 chart.

Two songs were released as singles “Burnin' Love" and "She's a Star".

“Burnin' Love" the album’s title track peaked at #8 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Black Singles chart.

"She's a Star" reached #80 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Black Singles chart.

Track-listing

1. Do Ya

2. Burnin' Love

3. How Long

4. Jo Jo

5. She's Sweet

6. She's A Star

7. It's Time Girl

8. You Make Me Wanna Love Again

By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology

James Brown - There It Is

Today Marks The 52nd Anniversary of James Brown’s 33rd Studio Album “There It Is” Originally Released on June 9, 1972.

“There It Is” is the 33rd studio album by American musician James Brown. His second release for Polydor Records.

The album peaked at 10 on the U.S. Billboard R&B charts and #60 on the U.S. Billboard 200.

The album contained five of his early-1970s hits. Four songs were released as singles from the album, "I'm a Greedy Man", "Talkin' Loud and Sayin' Nothing", "King Heroin" and the title track "There It Is".

"I'm a Greedy Man" peaked at #7 on the U.S. Billboard R&B Singles chart and at #35 on the U.S. Billboard Pop Singles chart.

"Talkin' Loud and Sayin' Nothing" peaked at #1 on the U.S. Billboard R&B Singles chart and #27 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.

"King Heroin" peaked at #6 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Soul Singles chart and at #40 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.

"There It Is" at #4 on the U.S. Billboard R&B Singles chart and at #43 on the U.S. Billboard Pop Singles chart.

Track-listing

1. There It Is, Part 1

2. There It Is, Part 2

3. King Heroin

4. I'm A Greedy Man, Part 1

5. I'm A Greedy Man, Part 2

6. Who Am I

7. Talking Loud and Saying Nothing

8. Public Enemy #1, Part 1

9. Public Enemy #1, Part 2

10. I Need Help (I Can't Do It Alone)

11. Never Can Say Goodbye

By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology. 

Fatback - On the Floor with Fatback

Today Marks The 42nd Anniversary of Fatback’s 17th Studio Album “On the Floor with Fatback” Originally Released on June 7, 1982.

“On the Floor with Fatback” is the seventeenth studio album by American funk and disco band Fatback released in 1982 on Perception Records.

The album reached #28 on the U.S. Billboard Top R&B Albums chart.

Two songs were released as singles "On the Floor" and "She's My Shining Star".

"On the Floor" reached #36 on the U.S. Billboard R&B Singles chart.

"She's My Shining Star" reached #76 on the U.S. Billboard R&B Singles chart.

Track-listing

1. On The Floor

2. U.F.O. (Unidentified Funk Object)

3. Burn Baby Burn

4. She's My Shining Star

5. Hip So Slick

6. Do It To Me Now

By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology.