Today Marks The 51st Anniversary of Ramsey Lewis’ 43rd Studio Album “Sun Goddess” Originally Released on December 1, 1974.
“Sun Goddess” is a jazz album by Ramsey Lewis, released on Columbia Records in 1974.
The album peaked at #1 on both the U.S. Billboard Top Soul Albums chart and the .U.S. Billboard Jazz Albums charts, The album also reached #12 on the U.S. Billboard Top Pop Albums chart
Two songs were released as singles the album’s title track “Sun Goddess” and “Hot Dawgit”.
“Sun Goddess” reached #20 on the U.S. Billboard Soul Singles chart and at #44 on the U.S. Billboard Pop Singles chart.
“Hot Dawgit” reached #50 on the U.S. Billboard Pop Singles chart and at #61 on the U. S. Billboard Soul Singles chart.
Ramsey Lewis wanted to head in a new musical direction in the 1970s. As the mid-70s approached, he reunited with Maurice White, who at that time was with his own band, Earth, Wind & Fire. Members of EW&F including White played on the album sessions, while Philip Bailey added vocals.
The album became a crossover hit, It was certified gold in the United States by the RIAA.
The model on the album cover was Susan Leigh Scott, now Susan Maxon.
Track listing
1. Sun Goddess
2. Living for the City
3. Love Song
4. Jungle Strut
5. Hot Dawgit
6. Tambura
7. Gemini Rising
By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology.©
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