Betty Davis - Nasty Gal

Today Marks The 49th Anniversary of Betty Davis’ 3rd Studio Album “Nasty Gal” Originally Released on June 3, 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 S.O.S. Band - S.O.S

Today Marks The 44th Anniversary of The S.O.S. Band’s Debut Studio Album “S.O.S.” Originally Released on June 2, 1980.

“S.O.S.” is the debut studio album by R&B/funk band The S.O.S. Band released in 1980 on Tabu Records.

The album peaked at #2 on the U.S. Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart and at #12 on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart.

Three singles were released from the album "Take Your Time (Do It Right)", "S.O.S. (Dit Dit Dit Dash Dash Dash Dit Dit Dit)" and "What's Wrong with Our Love Affair?".

"Take Your Time (Do It Right)" peaked at #1 on both of the U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and the U.S. Billboard Dance Club Songs charts. The song also rose to #3 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.

"S.O.S. (Dit Dit Dit Dash Dash Dash Dit Dit Dit)" reached #20 on the U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and at #54 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.

"What's Wrong with Our Love Affair?" reached

#87 on the U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.

The album was a hit at nightclubs and "Take Your Time (Do It Right)" became a disco classic.

Track-listing

1. S.O.S. (Dit Dit Dit Dash Dash Dash Dit Dit Dit)

2. What's Wrong with Our Love Affair?

3. Open Letter

4. Love Won't Wait for Love

5. Take Your Time (Do It Right)

6. I'm in Love

7. Take Love Where You Find It

8. S.O.S. (Reprise)

By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology.

Breakwater - Splashdown

Today Marks The 44th Anniversary of Breakwater’s Sophomore Studio Album “Splashdown” Originally Released on June 1, 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. 

The Meters - New Directions

Today Marks The 47th Anniversary of The Meters 8th Studio Album “New Directions” Originally Released in June 1,1977.

“New Directions” is the eighth and studio album by the funk band the Meters, released in 1977 on Warner Bros. Records.

Upon release the album failed to reach the Billboard charts.

The song “Be My Lady” was released as a single from the album. The song reached #78 on both the U.S. Billboard Hot R&B Singles and the Billboard Hot 100 charts.

The album was the band's only album recorded outside New Orleans. The album features the Oakland-based Tower of Power horn section.

Track-listing

1. No More Okey Doke

2. I'm Gone

3. Be My Lady

4. My Name Up in Lights

5. Funkify Your Life

6. Stop That Train

7. We Got the Kind of a Love

8. Give It What You Can

9. Be My Lady (Single version)

10. All I Do Every Day (Previously Unreleased)

By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology 

The Fatback Band - Let's Do It Again

Today Marks The 52nd Anniversary of The Fatback Band’s Debut Studio Album “Let's Do It Again” Originally Released on June 1, 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. 

Ozone - Li'l Suzy

Today Marks The 42nd Anniversary of Ozone’s 4th Studio Album “Li'l Suzy” Originally Released on June 1, 1982.

“Li'l Suzy” is the fourth studio album by American funk/R&B group Ozone released on June 1, 1982, by Motown Records.

The album failed to reach the Billboard charts in 1982. The album’s title track “Lil' Suzy” was released as the only single from the album.

“Lil' Suzy” reached #45 on the U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and at #152 on the U.S. Billboard Dance Club Songs chart.

Track-listing

1. Let The Ozone Take Your Mind

2. Comin' After Your Love

3. You'll Never Know How Much (I Love You)

4. Ain't Got Far To Go

5. Funkin' On The One (Make Your Body Move)

6. Li'l Suzy

7. Aerobic Jamercise

8. She's A Ten

9. I'm Not Easy

10. Shake It Down

By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology

James Brown - Soul Syndrome

Today Marks The 44th 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.