Thursday, January 1, 2026

The Blackbyrds - The Blackbyrds

Today Marks The 52nd Anniversary of The Blackbyrds’s Debut Self-titled Album “The Blackbyrds” Originally Released on January 1, 1974.

 

“The Blackbyrds” is the debut album by the American  jazz-funk fusion group the Blackbyrds. released in 1974 on Fantasy Records.

 

The album peaked at #6 on U.S. Billboard Top Jazz Albums chart, #14 on the U.S. Billboard Top R&B Albums  chart and at #96 on the U.S. Billboard Top LPs & Tapes chart.

 

Two songs were released as singles from the album "Do It, Fluid" and "Gut Level".

 

"Do It, Fluid" reached #23 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Soul Singles chart and at #69 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart.

 

"Gut Level" peaked at #9 on the U.S. Billboard Dance Club Songs chart.

 

The album artwork is a section of the Vincent Van Gogh painting Wheatfield with Crows.

 

The album was produced by Larry Mizell and Donald Byrd with production supervision by Orrin Keepnews.

 

Track-listing

 

1. Do It, Fluid

2. Gut Level

3. Reggins

4. The Runaway

5. Funky Junkie

6. Summer Love

7. Life Styles

8. A Hot Day Today

 

By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology.©

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