Funk Deluxe – This Time (original 12 inch mix)
Released in 1984, Funk Deluxe self-titled record was one of the last long players album released on the legendary Salsoul imprint. Brainchild of former Brass Construction and Skyy musician Randy Muller, Funk Deluxe’s “This Time” is a timeless excursion into slick 80s boogie and funk. Carrying shades of Sharon Redd’s [...]
Silvetti – Silvia’s Picture
Sunshine glorious sunshine! Hope everyone had a great Easter and soaked up as many groovy rays as possible. As I’m back from my hols (boo!), let’s keep the “vacation” spirit going with a bit of Bebu Silvetti. Taken from Mr. Silvetti’s 1976 Salsoul LP, Worlds Without Words, ‘Silvia’s Picture’ is [...]
Curtis Mayfield – Tell Me Tell Me (How Ya Like To Be Loved)
Sorry for the lack of post action this month, my neck has been a right pain in the ne-…oh. Alongside the ice packs and chiropractor appointments, the sweet sounds of Curtis Mayfield’s forgotten disco track Tell Me, Tell Me have been aiding my recovery rather nicely. This rather rare track [...]
Groovy Ghosts of Yule: Vincent Montana Jr. & The Montana Sextet – God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
Our Christmas countdown wouldn’t be a Christmas countdown without at least one disco interpretation of a traditional English Christmas carol. This year’s effort comes from Mr. ‘Heavy Vibes’ himself, Vincent Montana and his Montana Sextet. The prolific disco producer is probably best known for his work with MFSB and for [...]
Single of the Day: Gaz – Synth He Sized Her (original Richie Rivera album mix)
Sometimes you just need some good old fashioned disco to help you through a cold and bleak day and this little Salsoul rocket from 1978 should do the trick. A perennial favourite of Lovefingers, this Richie Rivera mix is taken from Gaz’s self-titled album. Produced by three of Giorgio Moroder’s [...]
Double Exposure – Everyman (Danny Krivit re-edit)
I’ve decided to post this stupendous re-edit from Mr K himself after finding out that Strut (yes, those bad boys again) are going to release a follow up their 2003 Danny Krivit re-edit compilation, Edits By Mr. K. with the simply titled Edits By Mr. K Vol.2. It has inspired [...]
Single of the Day: Anthony White – Block Party
Strut released their magnificent Walter Gibbons compilation, Jungle Music, last week, so to celebrate the enigmatic talent of Gibbons, how about some stripped down disco from 1976? Yeah, go on then! Anthony White’s ‘Block Party’ was one of the first mixes that Walter did for Salsoul, the instrumental version of [...]
Single of the Day – Harry Thumann – Underwater
Start your week with a grandiose slice of disco from German synth pioneer Harry Thumann. Released in 1979, Underwater is a cult favourite amongst disco aficionados due to it’s bombastic and quite wacky nature. Huge Salsoul-style horns and strings blend seamlessly with the icy simplicity of Moroder-esque synths, resulting in [...]
Single of the Day – Paul Mauriat – Love Is Still Blue (long version)
It sure is Paul. It sure is. Anyway…. I’m off to Berlin for a few days, so to soften the blow here’s a easy-listening disco song for ya from light-music composer/conductor Paul Mauriat . Best known for his version of Andre Popp’s ‘Love Is Blue’, this is the 1973 ’disco’ version. When Salsoul [...]
Single of the Day – Luv You Madly Orchestra – Rocket Rock
The Luv You Madly Orchestra was a special Duke Ellington disco tribute band put together by producer Stephen James. Their self-titled debut LP was released in 1978 on the legendary Salsoul, but today’s SOTD is all about Walter Gibbons’ exceptional mixing duties on the 12″ single ‘Moon Maiden’ and this, its b-side. ‘Rocket Rock’ is more [...]