Soul Iberica Band - Funky Flamenco (When Philly Goes To Barcelona) b/w African Song (1976) - single

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Soul Iberica Band was a production/creation from Jean Kluger a Belgian record producer, songwriter and musical composer. He wrote widely for the French, Flemish and German pop music markets.

Kluger has written music for numerous bands since the early 1970s, including Bananarama, The Gibson Brothers, Ottawan, and Sheila B. Devotion and has collaborated with many other producers, notably Daniel Vangarde. The song “Funky Flamenco” (When Philly Goes To Barcelona)  is a instrumental, funky, disco song, released in the summer from 1976.

A - Funky Flamenco (When Philly Goes To Barcelona)  
Written-By – Daniel Vangarde, Jean Kluger 
B - African Song  
Written-By – Daniel Vangarde, Nelly Byl 

Label:  Pink Elephant Records
Genre:  Instrumental, Funky, Disco
Catalog#   PE 22143

℗ 1976

Black Uhuru - The Great Train Robbery b/w The Great Train Robbery (Instrumental) (1986) - single

Black Uhuru are a Jamaican reggae group formed in 1972, initially as Uhuru (Swahili for 'freedom'). The group has undergone several line-up changes over the years, with Derrick "Duckie" Simpson as the mainstay. They had their most successful period in the 1980s.
They signed in 1986 to RAS Records and moved in a different direction with the album “Brutal” and the single "The Great Train Robbery", the latter recorded with New York dance producer Arthur Baker. Although these alienated much of their roots reggae following, “Brutal” was nominated for a Grammy and "The Great Train Robbery" gave them their second UK hit single.

A - The Great Train Robbery (3:59)
Written-By: Delroy "Junior" Reid / Producer: Arthur Baker, Dr. Dread
B - The Great Train Robbery (Instrumental) (3:30)
Written-By: Delroy "Junior" Reid / Producer: Arthur Baker, Dr. Dread

Label:  Munich Records
Genre:  Electronic, Reggae, Dub
Catalog#  MR 733

℗ 1986

Georgio - Bedrock b/w Bedrock (Instrumental) (1987) - single

Georgio Allentini is an African-American funk and dance music singer / songwriter / keyboardist / guitarist from San Francisco, California. He goes by the stage name Georgio.
He was much more successful on the Hot Dance Music/Club Play charts. In 1987 he had several songs charting, such as the song “Bedrock”.

A - Bedrock (4:08)
Producer, Arranged By, Written-By: Georgio
B - Bedrock (Instrumental) (4:25)
Producer, Arranged By, Written-By: Georgio

Label:  Motown Records
Genre:  Electronic, House
Catalog#  ZB 41813

℗ 1987

Jess Roden Band - All Night Long b/w Jump Mama (1976) - single

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

He formed The Jess Roden Band (originally Iguana - based in Southampton). The initial album sessions were with Steve Smith (and featured Steve Winwood on Hammond) but these were eventually discarded in favour of producer Geoff Haslam with whom the group's first two studio albums were recorded. The second studio album from Jess Roden Band, “Play It Dirty . . Play It Class” featured the no charts record “All Night Long”.

Always a major touring draw, the band never achieved significant record sales and disbanded in early 1977 just after the release of their live album, “Blowin'”.

A - All Night Long
Written-By:  Jess Roden / Produdec-By: Geoffrey Haslam
B - Jump Mama
Written-By:  Jess Roden / Produdec-By: Geoffrey Haslam

Label:  Island Records
Genre:  Blues, Rock
Catalog#  17479 AT

℗ 1976

Gene Maltais - Rock And Roll Beat b/w The Raging Sea (1976) - single

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gene Maltais, Born May 21, 1933 in Concord, New Hampshire. New Hampshire is a great state with beautiful mountains, lakes, skiing and fishing. How you gonna be a rockabilly star in this beautiful country? Well, maybe by being inspired by Johnny Ray, Gene Vincent, Buddy Holly, etc.

Recording-wise, apart from an isolated demo session in 1965, Gene did not return to the studio until 1975 and it was for a session in Belgium supervised by Mac Bouvrie.
Three sides were laid down with “Rock And Roll Beat/The Raging Sea” being issued on Monopole 452.

A - Rock And Roll Beat (2:15)
Written-By: Gene Maltais / Eagle Production supervision Mac Bouvrie
B - The Raging Sea (1:50)
Written-By: Gene Maltais / Eagle Production supervision Mac Bouvrie

Label:  Monopole Records
Genre:  Rock & Roll
Catalog#  S. 452

℗ 1976

The Jamaican Survivers - Theme From The Maffia b/w Alcatraz (1977) - single

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Theme From The Maffia is adapted from Alvin Cash & The Crawlers - Twine Time / The Bump.

Belgian singer/producer Lou Depryck used this rhythm for his song "Kingston, Kingston" as sung by Lou & The Hollywood Bananas in 1979.

A - Theme From The Maffia (2:25)
Written-By: L. Candor
B - Alcatraz (2:15)
Written-By: L. Candor

Label:  Maffia Records
Genre:  Instrumental, Ska
Catalog#  MR 801

℗ 1977

Mary MacGregor - Mama b/w Good Together (1977) - single

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mary Macgregor (born 6 May 1948) is an American singer, best known for singing the 1976 song "Torn Between Two Lovers". Her follow up single “Mama” was known for the theme from The Jordaches in 1977.

 

A - Mama (3:19)
Written-By: S. Fergusan / Produced-By: Peter Yarrow, Barry Beckett
B - Good Together (2:51)
Written-By: G.Larsan / Produced-By: Peter Yarrow, Barry Beckett

 

Label:  Ariola America Records
Genre:  Easy Listening
Catalog#  17826 AT

 

℗ 1977

Watsonian Institute feat. Johnny Guitar Watson - Master Funk b/w The Institute (1978) - single

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In 1978, Johnny "Guitar" Watson's backup band decided to record a project as the Watsonian Institute. “Master Funk” is the only LP that was released under that name, and for all intents and purposes, this is very much a Johnny "Guitar" Watson album. In addition to doing all of the producing and arranging, the late singer/guitarist wrote most of the material and contributed his share of lead vocals. So not surprisingly, his stamp is all over “Master Funk”.

A - Master Funk (4:40)
B - The Institute (4:08)

Written-by: Johnny Guitar Watson
Producer: Johnny Guitar Watson

Label:  DJM Records
Genre:  Funk
Catalog#  DJS 19005

℗ 1978

Dean Friedman - Lydia b/w Well, Well Said The Rocking Chair (It's Gonna Be Alright) (1978) - single

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dean Friedman is an American singer-songwriter who plays piano, keyboard, guitar and other instruments, including the harmonica.

From his second album “Well Well Said the Rocking Chair” (1978) his one hit wonder song “Lydia”. Dean Friedman said of this song: "I wrote it about a lovely young lady I dated when I was just starting out in the music biz, but I used her roommates name to protect the not-so-innocent."

A - Lydia  (4:47) 
B - Well, Well Said The Rocking Chair (It's Gonna Be Alright)  (4:36)

Written-By – Dean Friedman
Producer – Rob Stevens

Label:  Lifesong Records
Genre:  Soft Rock, Ballad
Catalog#  100.597

℗ 1978

Turf - Crime Of Passion b/w You´re The Violin (1980) - single

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Zaanse symfonische rockformatie, actief vanaf begin jaren zeventig, met 'boegbeeld' zanger/ componist/ toetsenist Willem Henneke, drummer Frank Henneke, gitarist Rob Haccou en basgitarist Klaas de Vries, Henk Kreeft en Ron Sahupala.

In 1980 brengen ze het album “Crime Of Passion” met de twee singles “Crimes Of Passion” en “Sorrento” voor Ariola records uit. Bezetting met Henneke (zang, alle composities behalve groepscompositie 'You're the violin), Haccou (gitaren), De Vries (basgitaar), Ben Rozema (drums), Fred van Gelderen (saxofoon) en toetsenist Ton Oosthuyze.

A - Crime Of Passion  (3:30)
Written-By: P. Admiraal, W.F. Henneke / Producer: Martin Duiser
B - You're The Violin  (3:45)
Written-By: B. Rozema, F. van Gelderen, K. de Vries, R. Haccon, T. Oosthuyze, W.F. Henneke / Producer: Martin Duiser

Label:  Ariola Records
Genre:  Pop
Catalog#  101804

℗ 1980

Blue Feather - It´s Love b/w Love Me Tonight (1981) - single

Nederlandse funkgroep, broers Edward en Ronald Brouwer, Jan Willem Weeda en de broers Dirk En Lex Nusink
De enige plaat die enigzins de charts bereikte was "It´s Love" die bereikte de Tipparade in 1981.

A - It´s Love (4:00)
Written-By: E. Brouwer, J.W. Weeda, R. Brouwer / Producer: Roy Beltman
B - Love Me Tonight (4:05)
Written-By: E. Brouwer, J.W. Weeda, R. Brouwer / Producer: Roy Beltman

Label:  Mercury Records
Genre:  Funk
Catalog#  6017159

℗ 1981

Secret Service - Flash In The Night b/w Watching Julietta (1981) - single

Secret Service is a Swedish new wave/pop band, popular in the early 1980s. In 1979, Ola Håkansson, former vocalist of Ola & the Janglers and then a publishing manager at Sonet Records, teamed up with Tim Norell and Ulf Wahlberg to write a few songs that they submitted to the Melodifestivalen, a popular Swedish song contest. They did not win but decided to continue working together and changed their band's name from Ola+3 to Secret Service. Besides Ola Håkansson (vocals), Tim Norell and Ulf Wahlberg (keyboards), the original lineup also included Tony Lindberg (guitars), Leif Paulsen (bass) and Leif Johansson (drums). Norell, who penned along with Håkansson most songs of the band, did not however appear with them on stage or on the album covers. Secret Service's first single "Oh Susie" became a hit in Sweden and several other countries in Europe, in South America and Australia. Their album of the same title included another hit, "Ten O'Clock Postman", which went gold in Sweden. Other successes followed, with their synthpop number "Flash in the Night" in 1982 (their greatest success) hitting charts all over continental Europe.

A - Flash In The Night (3:47)
Written-By: Björn Håkanson, Tim Norell / Producer: Secret Service
B - Watching Julietta (3:43)
Written-By: Björn Håkanson, Tim Norell / Producer: Secret Service

Label:  Ultra Phone Records
Genre:  Electronic, Synth-pop
Catalog#  613314

℗ 1981

Paul Davidson - Midnight Rider b/w The Organization - Organized Version (1976) - single

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“Midnight Rider" is a popular and widely covered song by The Allman Brothers Band from their 1970 album entitled Idlewild South. Many other versions have been recorded as well,

In early 1976, a reggae version by the Jamaican singer, Paul Davidson, on the Tropical Records label, reached #10 in the UK Singles Chart.

A - Paul Davidson - Midnight Rider  
Producer, Arranged By: Pluto Shervington / Written-By: Greg Alman 
B - The Organization - Organized Version  
Arranged By: The Organization / Producer, Written-By: K.Anderson

Label:  Pink Elephant Records
Genre:  Reggae
Catalog#  PE 22156

℗ 1976

Animotion - Obsession b/w Turn Around (1984) - single

A  Obsession (3:58)
Written-By – H. Knight, M. Des Barres
B  Turn Around (3:54)
Written-By – B. Wadhams
 
Label:  Mercury Records
Genre:  Electronic Disco, Synth-pop
Catalog#  880266-7

The Trammps - Move b/w Truly Wonderful (1984) - single

A. Move (3:45)  
Written-By – R. Benater, T. Lam, Wando Lam 
B  Truly Wonderful (3:57) 
Written-By – Bruce Gray, E. Curry 

Label:  Injection Label
Genre:  Disco, Soul
Catalog#  134646

The Kinks - Come Dancing b/w Noise (1982) - single

A - Come Dancing 3:59)
Producer, Written-By – Ray Davies
B - Noise (4:27)
Producer, Written-By – Ray Davies

Label:  Arista Records
Genre:  Pop, Rock
Catalog#  105092

Breakfast Club - Right On Track (Local Mix) b/w Right On Track (1987) - single

 

A - Right On Track (Local Mix)  

Mixed By – Ian Eales
Recorded By – Joe Chiccarelli, Michael Frondelli
Remix – Stephen Bray
Remix, Mixed By – Michael Verdick 

B - Right On Track (4:05)

Remix – Jellybean for Jellybean

 

Label:  MCA Records

Genre:  Electronic Pop
Catalog#  258392-7

Buckner + Garcia - Pac-Man Fever b/w Pac-Man Fever (Instrumental) (1981) - single

Buckner + Garcia were a musical duo consisting of Jerry Buckner and Gary Garcia from Akron, Ohio. However, the duo is best known for the song "Pac-Man Fever," which became a large novelty hit in 1982, peaking at No. 9 in the United States.
It earned a million-selling Gold-certified 45. Later the same year, after the song became a hit, the duo signed a record deal with Columbia/CBS Records.
According to interviews, the duo never wanted to become a novelty act known for songs based on video games, but when it signed with the label, the company insisted on a full album of video-game songs, although the duo had intended to write a more varied collection of pop music.
They complied despite their misgivings and released "Pac-Man Fever", a full album consisting entirely of songs about arcade video games.

Tracklist 

A - Pac-Man Fever  (3:55)
      Written-By – G. Garcia, J. Buckner

B - Pac-Man Fever (Instrumental)  (4:00)
      Written-By – G. Garcia, J. Buckner

Companies, etc. 
Phonographic Copyright (p) – CBS Inc.
Copyright (c) – CBS Inc.
Published By – BGO Music, Inc.

Credits 
Producer – Buckner & Garcia

Notes
Release: 1981
Genre: Electronic, Rock
Style: Pop Rock, Synth-pop
Label: CBS Records
Catalog# 2055

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Yoko Ono - Walking On Thin Ice b/w It Happened (1981) - single

"Walking On Thin Ice" is a New Wave/dance song by Yoko Ono, released in 1981. She and John Lennon concluded the recording of the song on December 8, 1980. It was upon their return from the recording studio to The Dakota (their home in New York City) that Lennon was murdered by Mark David Chapman. Lennon was clutching a tape of a final mix when he was shot. Lennon's lead guitar work on the track, which he recorded on 8 December 1980, was his final creative act. At the end of January 1981, "Walking on Thin Ice" was released as a single and became Ono's first chart success in the US and gaining major club/underground scene. The lyrics talk of the unpredictability of life and death of "throwing the dice in the air" and reach the conclusion, "when our hearts return to ashes, it will be just a story....". On the version included on 1992's Onobox, a new intro was added, where John Lennon can be heard remarking "I think you just cut your first number one, Yoko."
The B-side, "It Happened," was a slower, mellow track about acceptance - from Ono's vaults that was originally recorded for A Story and had already seen limited release in Japan as the B-side to "Yume O Moto", but was remixed for inclusion on the single. Much like the A-side, the lyrics have a new haunting quality given Lennon's murder: "It happened at a time of my life/When I least expected... And I know there's no return, no way". In the essay on the back of the single, Ono talks about how Lennon picked out this track from her old tapes and marked it as a hit. She said "No way!" to which he responded "I'll make it a hit". He was murdered hours later.

A - Walking On Thin Ice (5:58)
Writer (s): Yoko Ono / Produced by: John Lennon, Yoko Ono, Jack Douglas
B - It Happened  (5:06)
Writer (s): Yoko Ono / Produced by: John Lennon, Yoko Ono, Jack Douglas

Label:  Geffen Records
Genre:  New Wave, Dance
Catalog#  GEF 79202

Gino Vannelli - The Longer You Wait b/w Bandito (1982) - single

Gino Vannelli (born June 16, 1952) is a Canadian singer, songwriter, musician and composer. "The Longer You Wait" which should have been the first release from the album "Twisted Heart". But the album was not released at all. It was a release between the albums "Nightwalker" 1981 and "Black Cars" 1985.






A - The Longer You Wait  (3:33)
writer (s): Gino Vannelli / Produced by: Gino Vannelli, Joe Vannelli, Ross Vannelli
B -  Bandito  (2:46)
writer (s): Gino Vannelli / Produced by: Gino Vannelli, Joe Vannelli, Ross Vannelli

Label:  Ariola Records
Genre:  Pop, Jazz
Catalog#  104113

© 1982