Chic - Real People

Today Marks The 44th Anniversary of Chic’s 4th Studio Album “Real People” Originally Released on June 30, 1980.

“Real People” is the fourth studio album by American R&B band Chic, released on Atlantic Records in 1980.

The album peaked at #8 on the U.S. Billboard Top R&B Albums chart and at #30 on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart.

Three songs were released as singles from the album "Rebels Are We”, the album’s title track "Real People" and "Chip off the Old Block".

"Rebels Are We” peaked at#8 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Soul Singles chart, #29 on the U.S. Billboard Disco Top 100 and at #61 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.

"Real People" reached #29 on the U.S. Billboard Dance Club Songs chart, #51 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Soul Singles chart and at #79 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.

"Chip off the Old Block" reached #79 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.

The album was one of four written and produced by Bernard Edwards and Nile Rodgers in 1980, the other three being Sister Sledge's Love Somebody Today, Sheila and B. Devotion's King of the World, and Diana Ross' multi-platinum selling album Diana.

“Real People” was released on CD by Atlantic Records/Warner Music in 1991. It was digitally remastered and reissued by Wounded Bird Records in 2003.

Track-listing

1. Open Up

2. Real People

3. I Loved You More

4. I Got Protection

5. Rebels We Are

6. Chip Off the Old Block

7. 26

8. You Can't Do It Alone

By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology

Sly & The Family Stone - Fresh

Today Marks The 51st Anniversary of Sly & The Family Stone’s 6th Studio Album “Fresh” Originally Released June 30, 1973.

“Fresh” is the sixth album by American funk band Sly & the Family Stone, released by Epic/CBS Records in June 1973.

The album peaked at #1 on the U.S. Billboard Top Soul Albums chart and at #7 on the U.S. Billboard Pop Albums chart.

Three songs were released as singles from the album "If You Want Me to Stay", "Frisky" and “If It Were Left Up to Me”.

"If You Want Me to Stay" reached #12 on the U.S. Billboard Pop Chart, and at #3 on the U.S. Billboard R&B Singles Chart.

"Frisky" reached #28 on the U.S. Billboard R&B Singles Chart and #79 on the U.S. Billboard Pop Chart.

“If It Were Left Up to Me” reached #57 on the U.S. Billboard R&B Singles Chart

“Fresh” was ranked number 186 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of the 500 greatest albums of all time.

Track-listing

1. In Time

2. If You Want Me to Stay

3. Let Me Have It All

4. Frisky

5. Thankful N' Thoughtful

6. Skin I'm In

7. I Don't Know (Satisfaction)

8. Keep on Dancin'

9. Qué Será, Será (Whatever Will Be, Will Be)

10. If It Were Left Up to Me

11. Babies Makin' Babies

By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology

 

Atlantic Starr - Atlantic Starr

 =Today Marks The 46th Anniversary of Atlantic Starr’s Debut Self-Titled Album “Atlantic Starr” Originally Released on June 30, 1978.

“Atlantic Starr” is the self-titled debut album by R&B/funk band Atlantic Starr released in 1978 on A&M Records.

The album reached #21 on the U.S. Billboard R&B/Soul charts and at #67 on the U.S. Billboard Top LPs & Tape chart.

Three songs were released as singles from the album "Stand Up", “Gimme Your Luvin'” and "Keep It Comin'".

"Stand Up" peaked at #16 on the U.S. Billboard Hot R&B Singles chart and at #26 on the U.S. Billboard Dance Club Songs chart.

“Gimme Your Luvin'” was the second single from the album it was released in the United Kingdom, The song reached #66 on the UK Singles chart.

"Keep It Comin'" reached #49 on the U.S. Billboard Hot R&B Singles chart.

The nine-piece band also had an impressive showing on the Billboard R&B charts with "(I'll Never Miss) The Love I Never Had" and "With Your Love I Come Alive".

The album was produced by Bobby Eli, founding member and lead guitarist of Philadelphia studio group MFSB.

Track-listing

1. Stand Up

2. Keep It Comin'

3. Visions

4. Being in Love With You Is So Much Fun

5. (I'll Never Miss) The Love I Never Had

6. Gimme Your Lovin'

7. With Your Love I Come Alive

8. We Got It Together

9. Don't Abuse My Love

10. Where There's Smoke There's Fire

By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology.

The Brothers Johnson - Winners

Today Marks The 43rd Anniversary of The Brothers Johnson’s 5th Studio Album “Winners” Originally Released on June 29, 1981.

“Winners” is the fifth studio album by American funk and R&B band The Brothers Johnson released in 1981 on A&M Records.

The album peaked at #10 on the U.S. Billboard Top Soul Albums chart and at #48 on the U.S. Billboard Pop Albums chart.

Two songs were released as singles “The Real Thing” and “Dancin' Free”

“The Real Thing” peaked at #11 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Black Singles chart and at #67 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.

“Dancin' Free” reached #51 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Black Singles chart.

Track-listing

1. The Real Thing

2. Dancin' Free

3. Sunlight

4. Teaser

5. Caught Up

6. In the Way

7. I Want You

8. Do It for Love

9. Hot Mama

10. Daydreamer Dream

By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology.

 

The Pointer Sister - So Excited

Today Marks The 42nd Anniversary of The Pointer Sisters’ 9th Studio Album “So Excited!” Originally Released on June 29, 1982.

“So Excited!” is the ninth studio album by the Pointer Sisters, released in 1982 on Planet Records.

The album reached #24 on the U.S. Billboard Top R&B Albums chart and at #59 on the U.S. US Billboard 200 chart.

Three songs were released as singles "American Music", “I'm So Excited” and “If You Wanna Get Back Your Lady”

"American Music" peaked at #9 on the U.S. Billboard Adult Contemporary chart, #23 on the U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and at #16 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.

“I'm So Excited” reached #28 on the U.S. Billboard Dance Club Songs chart, #30 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and #46 on U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.

“If You Wanna Get Back Your Lady” reached #44 on the U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, #48 on the U.S. Billboard Adult Contemporary chart and #67 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.

"See How the Love Goes", was supposed to be the actual third single from the album, However it was shelved due to its controversial subject matter.

Prince’s song “I Feel for You” was covered by the Pointer Sisters, They were the first artist to release a cover version of the song in 1983. Chaka Khan’s version was released in 1984 on the album of the same name.

The album was remastered and issued on CD with bonus tracks in 2010 by Big Break Records.

Track-listing

1. I'm So Excited

2. See How the Love Goes

3. All of You

4. Heart Beat

5. If You Wanna Get Back Your Lady

6. I Feel for You

7. Heart to Heart

8. American Music

9. I'm So Excited (12" Mix)

10. If You Wanna Get Back Your Lady (12" Mix)

By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology.

James Brown - Hell

Today Marks The 50th Anniversary of James Brown’s 38th Studio Album “Hell” Originally Released on June 28, 1974.

Hell is the 38th studio album by American musician James Brown. The album was released in 1974, by Polydor Records

The album peaked at #2 on the U.S. Billboard Soul Albums chart and at #35 on the U.S. Billboard Top LPs & Tape chart.

Three songs were released as singles in 1974, "My Thang", "Papa Don't Take No Mess" and "Coldblooded".

"My Thang" peaked at #1 on the U.S. Billboard R&B singles chart and reached #29 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.

"Papa Don't Take No Mess" peaked at #1 on the U.S. Billboard R&B singles chart and reached #31 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.

"Coldblooded" reached #99 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.

Track-listing

1. Coldblooded

2. Hell

3. My Thang

4. Sayin' It and Doin' It

5. Please, Please, Please (Remake)

6. When the Saints Go Marchin' In

7. These Foolish Things (Remind Me of You)

8. Stormy Monday

9. A Man Has to Go Back to the Cross Road Before He Finds Himself

10. Sometime

11. I Can't Stand It '76'" (Remake of "I Can't Stand Myself (When You Touch Me)")

12. Lost Someone (Remake)

13. Don't Tell a Lie about Me and I Won't Tell the Truth on You

14. Papa Don't Take No Mess

By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology.

Wild Cherry - Wild Cherry

Today Marks The 48th Anniversary of Wild Cherry’s Debut Self-Titled Album “Wild Cherry” Originally Released on June 27, 1976.

“Wild Cherry” is the debut studio album by Ohio Funk rock band Wild Cherry, released in 1976 on Epic Records.

The album peaked at #1 on the U.S. Billboard Hot R&B LPs and at #5 on the U.S. Billboard Top LPs chart.

The album released their hit song "Play That Funky Music" the band 's only major single.

"Play That Funky Music" peaked at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 on September 18, 1976; it was also No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Soul Singles chart. The single was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America for shipments of over 2 million records and eventually sold 2.5 million in the United States alone.

The album went platinum selling 1,000,000 units.

Track-listing

1. Play That Funky Music

2. The Lady Wants Your Money

3. 99½

4. Don't Go Near the Water

5. Nowhere to Run

6. I Feel Sanctified

7. Hold On

8. Get It Up

9. What in the Funk Do You See

By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology

 

Fat Larry's Band - Lookin' For Love

Today Marks The 45th Anniversary of Fat Larry's Band’s 4th Studio Album “Lookin' for Love” Originally Released on June 26, 1979.

“Lookin' for Love” is the fourth album by American R&B and funk band, The Fat Larry's Band released in 1979 on WMOT Records.

The album was released in the summer of 1979 it failed to reach the Billboard charts upon its release.

Three songs were released as singles from the album “How Good Is Love”, “Here Comes the Sun” and “Lookin' for Love Tonight”

“How Good Is Love” reached #78 on the U.S. Billboard R&B Singles chart.

“Here Comes the Sun”reached #39 on the U.S. Billboard Dance Chart Club Songs chart and at #44 on the U.S. Billboard R&B Singles chart.

“Lookin' for Love Tonight” reached #27 on the U.S. Billboard Dance Chart Club Songs chart and at #47 on the U.S. Billboard R&B Singles chart.

Track-listing

1. Lookin' For Love

2. Here Comes The Sun

3. Last Chance To Dance

4. Like To Get To Know You Better

5. Everything Is Disco

6. How Good Is Love

7. Hey Pancho It's Disco

By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology

Prince & The Revolution - Purple Rain

Today Marks The 40th Anniversary of Prince & The Revolution’s Movie Soundtrack “Purple Rain” Originally Released on June 25, 1984.

“Purple Rain” is the sixth studio album by Prince and the second album with his band The Revolution, it’s was released as a music soundtrack for his debut film “Purple Rain” it was released in 1984 on Warner Bros Records.

The album peaked at #1 on both the US Billboard Top R&B Albums and the US Billboard 200 charts.

Five songs were released as singles from the album "When Doves Cry”, "Let's Go Crazy", "Purple Rain", "I Would Die 4 U” and "Take Me with U".

"When Doves Cry” peaked #1 on the U.S. Billboard US Hot Black Singles, US Dance Club Songs and US Billboard Hot 100 charts.

"Let's Go Crazy" peaked #1 on the U.S. Billboard US Hot Black Singles, US Dance Club Songs and US Billboard Hot 100 charts.

"Purple Rain" peaked at #1 on U.S. Billboard Hot Rock Songs chart, #2 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and at #3 on the US Hot R&B Songs chart.

“"I Would Die 4 U” peaked at #8 on the US Billboard Hot 100, #11 US Hot R&B Songs chart and at #50 on the Billboard US Dance Club Songs chart.

"Take Me with U" reached #25 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Black Singles chart and at #40 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.

Purple Rain was considered Prince's commercial peak, with total sales standing at 25 million copies worldwide, making it one of the best-selling albums of all time.

The album was certified 13× Platinum in the United States by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

Prince & the Revolution won Grammy Awards for Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal and Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media, while Prince also won the Academy Award for Best Original Song Score for the film Purple Rain.

The album was re-issued on June 23, 2017. It is the first Prince album to be remastered and reissued, and was released in a variety of formats, including a 20-track Deluxe edition with unreleased bonus tracks and a 35-track Deluxe Expanded edition with additional B-sides, rarities and a live DVD of the Purple Rain Tour from 1985.

Track-listing

1. Let's Go Crazy

2. Take Me with U

3. The Beautiful Ones

4. Computer Blue

5. Darling Nikki

6. When Doves Cry

7. Baby I'm a Star

8. Purple Rain

By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology.

 

One Way - Shine on Me

Today Marks The 41st Anniversary of One Way’s 5th Studio Album “Shine on Me” Originally Released on June 24, 1983.

Shine on Me” is the fifth studio album by by the R&B Funk band One Way released in 1983 on MCA Records.

The album reached #27 on the U.S. Billboard Top R&B Albums chart and at #164 on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart.

Two singles were released from the album the title track "Shine on Me" and "Let's Get Together".

"Shine on Me" reached #24 on the U.S. Billboard US R&B Singles chart and at #42 on the US Dance Songs chart.

"Let's Get Together" reached #44 on the U.S. Billboard US R&B Singles chart.

Track-listing

1. Shine On Me

2. So Afraid It's Over

3. Didn't You Know It

4. Bring It Down

5. Sugar Rock

6. Let's Get Together

7. Together Forever

8. Shake It Till It's Tight

By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology

Slave - Just a Touch of Love

Today Marks The 45th Anniversary of Slave’s 4th Studio Album “Just a Touch of Love” Originally Released on June 23, 1979.

“Just a Touch of Love” is the fourth album by the American funk band Slave, released in 1979 on Cotillion Records.

The album peaked at #11 on the U.S. Billboard Top Soul Albums chart and at #92 on the U.S. Billboard Pop Albums chart.

Two singles were released from the album, the title track "Just A Touch Of Love " and "Funky Lady (Foxy Lady)".

"Just A Touch Of Love " peaked at #9 on the U.S. Billboard R&B Singles chart and at #26 on the U.S. Billboard Disco Club Play charts.

"Funky Lady (Foxy Lady)" reached #55 on the U.S. Billboard R&B Singles charts.

“Just a Touch of Love” was the band's second album with the vocals of Steve Arrington and Starleana Young. Vocalist Curt Jones joined the band at this time.

The song “Just a Touch of Love” was covered by R&B singer Keith Sweat in 1997. It was titled “Just a Touch” and appears on the album of the same name.

Track-listing

1. Just a Touch of Love

2. Are You Ready for Love?

3. Funky Lady (Foxy Lady)

4. Roots

5. Painted Pictures

6. Thank You

7. Shine

8. Warning

By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology.

 

Tom Browne - Love Approach

Today Marks The 44th Anniversary of Tom Browne’s Sophomore Studio Album “Love Approach” Originally Released on June 23, 1980.

“Love Approach”is the second studio album by American jazz/funk trumpeter Tom Browne released in 1980 on GRP Records.

The album reached #1 on both of the U.S. Billboard Hot R&B LPs and the U.S. Billboard US

Jazz Album charts. It also reached #18 on the U.S. Billboard Top LPs chart.

The album released the hit single "Funkin' for Jamaica (N.Y.)" it peaked at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Soul Singles chart and at No.9 on the U.S. Billboard Dance Club Songs chart.

The song "Forever More" from the album was heard as part of the beginning and end of the broadcast day on the NBC affiliate in Columbus, Ohio, WCMH-TV in the mid 1980s.

Track-listing

1. Funkin' for Jamaica (N.Y.)

2. Her Silent Smile

3. Forever More

4. Dreams of Lovin' You

5. Nocturne

6. Martha

7. Moon Rise

8. Weak in the Knees

By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology

KC & The Sunshine Band - Do You Wanna Go Party

Today Marks The 45th Anniversary of KC & The Sunshine Band’s 6th Studio Album “Do You Wanna Go Party” Originally Released on June 22, 1979.

“Do You Wanna Go Party” is the sixth studio album by the funk and disco group KC and the Sunshine Band it was released June 1979 on the TK Records label.

The album reached #19 on the U.S. Billboard Top R&B Albums chart and at #50 on the U.S. Billboard Billboard Top LPs & Tape chart.

Three songs were released as singles from the album the title track "Do You Wanna Go Party", "Please Don't Go" and "I Betcha Didn't Know That".

"Do You Wanna Go Party" peaked at #8 on the U.S. Billboard Hot R&B Songs chart and at #50 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.

"Please Don't Go" peaked at #1 on the U.S. Billboard Billboard Hot 100 and at #27 on the Adult Contemporary chart.

"Please Don't Go" was the band’s last number one hit in the United States.

"I Betcha Didn't Know That" reached #25 on the U.S. Billboard Hot R&B Songs chart.

Track-listing

1. Hooked On Your Love

2. I've Got The Feeling

3. Ooh, I Like It

4. Please Don't Go

5. I Betcha Didn't Know That

6. Que Pasa?

7. Do You Wanna Go Party

By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology.

 

Morris Day - It's About Time

Today Marks The 20th Anniversary of Morris Day’s 4th Studio Album “It's About Time” Originally Released on June 22, 2004.

“It's About Time” is the fourth solo album by R&B Funk singer Morris Day released in 2004 by Hollywood Records.

The album was released after a 12 year hiatus, Morris Day released four new songs with previous hits, recorded live with the modern line-up of The Time.

The live material was poorly edited to remove curse words and to fade abruptly between songs, removing most of the audience reactions. The patchiness of the album was not received well.

Track-listing

1. The Bird

2. Jungle Love

3. Gigolos Get Lonely Too

4. Cool

5. Ice Cream Castles

6. Get It Up / 777-9311

7. Girl

8. Fishnet

9. Ain't a Damn Thing Changed

10. In My Ride

11. Two Drink Minimum

12. Last Night

By Romie Rome For Musique Funkology.

The Kay-Gees - Find A Friend

Today Marks The 48th Anniversary of The Kay-Gees’ 2nd Studio Album “Find a Friend” Originally Released on June 21, 1976.

“Find a Friend” is the second studio album by American funk and disco group The Kay-Gees released in 1976 by Gang Records.

The album was produced by Khalis Bayyan aka Ronald Bell of Kool &The Gang for his production company K.G. Productions.

The song “Waiting at the Bus Stop (Part 1)” was the album’s lead single it reached #52 on the U.S. Billboard Hot R&B Singles chart.

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

Track-listing

1. Find a Friend (Prelude)

2. On the Money

3. Keep On Saying

4. I Believe in Music

5. Be Real

6. Together

7. Acknowledgement

8. Waiting at the Bus Stop

9. Inspiration

10. Thank You Dear Lord

11. Mr. Nothin'

12. S.T.P (Singing, Teaching & Preaching)

13. Find a Friend (Conclusion)

By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology.

 

The System - Sweat

 Today Marks The 41st Anniversary of The System’s Debut Studio Album “Sweat” Originally Released on June 19, 1983.

“Sweat” is the 1983 debut studio album by American American synth-pop, funk duo The System, The album was released in 1983 on Mirage Records.

The album reached #14 on the U.S. Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart and at #94 on the U.S. Billboard 200.

The album two commercially successful songs "It's Passion" and "You Are in My System".

"It's Passion" was their debut single it reached #23 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play charts.

"You Are in My System" peaked at #10 on the

U.S. Billboard R&B Singles Chart, #14 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart and at #64 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.

The album was produced by the duo David Frank and Mic Murphy.

Track-listing

1. Sweat

2. You Are in My System

3. It's Passion

4. Stand Up And Cheer

5. I Won't Let Go

6. Go For What U Know

7. Now I Am Electric

By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology.