tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34078682012-01-28T13:52:46.067+01:00Sounds of the 70sMr Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16171415603589588501noreply@blogger.comBlogger1811100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407868.post-79370145937913492662012-01-28T11:57:00.003+01:002012-01-28T12:01:59.971+01:00Monster Boogaloo track extract from one the most amazing LP of the decade, by Bobby Valentin 1971 on Fania records. The LP includes 3 huge boogaloo hits side by side, pure joy...Bobby Valentin - Funky big feet (1971) join on SOUNDCLOUD !Mr Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16171415603589588501noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407868.post-59382394882053280982012-01-06T17:27:00.003+01:002012-01-06T17:30:56.573+01:00let's rock 2012 properlyGladys Knight _ It's the same old song (1979)Arranged by Gene Page Mr Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16171415603589588501noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407868.post-57683708125935225382012-01-06T10:33:00.003+01:002012-01-06T10:37:15.476+01:00Super cool instrumental Disco track by this act produced by Michael and Brenda SuttonFinished touch - Mighty good friends (1979) Original motown vinyl rip Join me on SoundCloud!Mr Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16171415603589588501noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407868.post-20286654363659793932011-12-08T16:55:00.002+01:002011-12-08T16:58:23.040+01:00Super cool and loving track by the magic couple (in life) Syreeta and G.C. Cameronthe entire lp is nice...Syreeta & GC Cameron - let's make a deal (1977) Join the blog on Soundcloud! More than 250.000 plays!Mr Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16171415603589588501noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407868.post-13741024393086523492011-12-03T06:37:00.007+01:002011-12-03T06:45:39.462+01:00super cool instrumental funky R&B track by this black and white band... Notice the Crusaders feel in it..The memphis horns - Keep On Doin' it (1976) Join the blog on Soundcloud!Mr Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16171415603589588501noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407868.post-16887653551110908702011-11-26T10:05:00.002+01:002011-11-26T10:08:36.091+01:00I discovered this track in the early 90s in London, a golden era in its own when the best DJs were starting to dig hard into the 70s music and revive itThis is a 70s soul jazz / free soul anthem that needs little comment, dated 1969John Klemmer - Free Soul (1969) Join the blog on SoundClound.com !Mr Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16171415603589588501noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407868.post-42679653690320501492011-11-12T07:25:00.005+01:002011-11-12T07:35:17.797+01:00Initially released by the Yarbirds in 1965, this song was covered in 1978 by Chilly, a German Euro-Disco band. Among the 00's edits made out of it, I find this one pretty goodChilly - for your love (1978) - OOFT simple edit join the blog onMr Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16171415603589588501noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407868.post-91702481956232776582011-11-04T20:54:00.003+01:002011-11-04T21:00:51.604+01:00Splendid recent cover of this JORGE BEN (Brasil all time greatest singer / composer) trackRosalia de Souza (2009) - Carolina Carol Bela (Jorge ben 1975) Mr Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16171415603589588501noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407868.post-4210841423284947202011-10-22T10:14:00.002+02:002011-10-22T10:17:45.536+02:00Gospel inspired TRUTH only produced one album, that includes 2 disco gemms, this one and International Dancer (compiled by Joey Negro lately)Truth - Coming home (1980) Mr Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16171415603589588501noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407868.post-62282607215436779222011-10-22T10:12:00.001+02:002011-10-22T10:14:39.014+02:00Gilberto Gil - Palco (Edit) 1982 Mr Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16171415603589588501noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407868.post-51280493663436986962011-10-09T13:17:00.001+02:002011-10-09T13:19:40.035+02:00Here is the happy result of a partnership of SOUNDSOFTHE70S.BLOGSPOT and master editer DISCOTECH who performed this splendid dancefloor oriented edit of a track I supplied.This song is a GEORGE DUKE production, no joke! Thanks to Discotech for his amazing editing skills, hoping for more partnership. A taste of honey - Rescue me (1980) Discotech edit for SOUNDSOFTHE70S.BLOGSPOT Mr Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16171415603589588501noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407868.post-43606389176187734472011-09-25T00:36:00.003+02:002011-09-25T00:41:12.212+02:00Originally formed in 1969 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, The Joneses were a five-piece vocal group whose members also played instruments. The group first achieved success in 1974 with the club hits Sugar Pie Guy and Hey Babe (Is The Get t in' Still Good?). Their debut album, Keepin up with the Joneses was released by Mercury in the same year.After the release of their debut, The Joneses briefly Mr Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16171415603589588501noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407868.post-14329884047453040102011-09-24T11:53:00.004+02:002011-09-24T12:00:03.906+02:00I love to think that the 70s history is made of families who produced musical geniuses, the first of all being the Jackson family.I discovered Edmund Sylvers recently in this nice LP. The Sylvers was a great 70s band but none of the brothers knew the success of the peer Jackson brothers... fate !Here a super groovy track who could have been sung by Michal Jackson, don't you think?Edmund Sylvers -Mr Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16171415603589588501noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407868.post-20637654737956207752011-09-11T14:19:00.006+02:002011-09-11T17:03:18.794+02:00From the super cool LP Double or Nothing by Lani Hall (1979), here is an edit of a track that would perfectly fit into a Adult Oriented Rock (AOR) mixLani Hall - Magic Garden 1979 (Northern Rascal edit) Mr Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16171415603589588501noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407868.post-67943801498933637302011-09-10T22:03:00.001+02:002011-09-10T22:06:12.653+02:00Wikepdia says:"Davis Eli "David" Ruffin was an American soul singer and musician most famous for his work as one of the lead singers of the Temptations from 1964 to 1968 (or the group's "Classic Five" period as it was later known). He was the lead voice on such famous songs as "My Girl" and "Ain't Too Proud to Beg. Known for his unique raspy and anguished tenor vocals, Ruffin was ranked as one ofMr Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16171415603589588501noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407868.post-40912541686690667702011-08-26T23:45:00.004+02:002011-08-27T00:02:00.933+02:00
let's go back to work in a good mood... here is my treat for you guys : a sublime pumped-up edit of this classic track from the all-time favorite THE CRUSADERS lp STREET LIFE of 1979
the editing job is just awsome, I wish there were more edits of this quality around..
The Crusaders - My Lady (Todd Terje edit) 1979
Sounds of the 70s.blogspot, authority in authenticity
Mr Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16171415603589588501noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407868.post-50897960565774565702011-08-07T16:40:00.002+02:002011-08-07T16:41:45.028+02:00Monster early 80s funk track to enlight your summerZalmac - Dreamin (1982) buy on Beatport Mr Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16171415603589588501noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407868.post-4211777691697982092011-08-07T11:58:00.005+02:002011-08-07T12:01:56.597+02:00Ultracool and funky track by Joao Bosco, one of the biggest 70s Brasilian composerJoao Bosco - Cobra Criada (1979) Mr Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16171415603589588501noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407868.post-91796396953009193332011-08-06T09:22:00.003+02:002011-08-06T09:24:29.898+02:00Sunbear - Let Love Flow For Peace (1977) Splendid soft funk track, full of amazing loops!enjoy Mr Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16171415603589588501noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407868.post-86242777827896260462011-07-23T08:53:00.001+02:002011-07-23T08:54:59.191+02:00One of my all time favorite track, by Arthur Verocai Brazilian 70s godArthur Verocai - Presente Grego (1972) Mr Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16171415603589588501noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407868.post-35460135680324129532011-07-22T21:15:00.004+02:002011-07-22T23:32:52.069+02:00Trippy cover, but super good boogaloo ! Also appeared in compilation Big Ol Bag o Boogaloo Latin blues band - Take a trip Mr Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16171415603589588501noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407868.post-52344613414301863602011-07-22T21:13:00.001+02:002011-07-22T21:14:58.163+02:00Summer 1974 in NY city... do you feel it? "Electric" latin funk at its bestCortijo & his time machine - La Verdad (1974) Mr Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16171415603589588501noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407868.post-17525084354255749912011-07-17T14:51:00.003+02:002011-07-17T16:00:02.213+02:00Super cool disco funk rock by Earl Young (MFSB, Salsoul drummer)Ripped with Accuphase HIFI 1979 equipmentThe Atlanta Disco Band - I am trying (1975) Mr Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16171415603589588501noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407868.post-60963446075914318082011-07-17T14:40:00.000+02:002011-07-17T14:42:30.140+02:00When latin NY funky latin 70s vibes meet rock'n'roll ! Bobby Valentin - Good lovin' (fania records) Mr Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16171415603589588501noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407868.post-5625390323399392942011-07-17T10:41:00.001+02:002011-07-17T10:43:40.326+02:00Kicking boogaloo track from the ultra hard to find ON TOP Lp by Mongo Santamaria.Mongo Santamaria - Puchi's boogaloo (Fania records) Mr Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16171415603589588501noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407868.post-78659268649602006242011-07-16T08:13:00.003+02:002011-07-16T08:35:55.835+02:00Pure late 60s NY funky latin groove !Kako & his orchestra - Live it up (1967) Mr Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16171415603589588501noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407868.post-84266304146984914342011-07-05T19:16:00.004+02:002011-07-05T19:20:23.698+02:00Super lovely duet by 70s master Norman ConnorsNorman Connors - Anyway you want (1980) Mr Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16171415603589588501noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407868.post-72824488813422171192011-06-18T21:25:00.004+02:002011-06-18T22:08:51.460+02:00Another exclusive soundsofthe70s nugget find:Extract from the excellent Sun 1980 album (all LPs from this band are good), this track is a completely overviewed and superb piece of Disco Jazz Funk that competes with best Jazz Funk tracks from the 70sSun - The quest (instrumental) Capitol records 1980ripped with ACCUPHASE hifi material for original 70s feel Mr Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16171415603589588501noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407868.post-41786396529687048332011-06-11T21:07:00.004+02:002011-06-11T21:09:39.645+02:00Super dope and deep R&B/soul track by this 70s act quite similar to Average White Band in essence.Kokomo - Rise & Shine (1975) Soundsofthe70s.blogspot.com, authority in authenticityMr Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16171415603589588501noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407868.post-15474226463463871912011-06-02T09:11:00.003+02:002011-06-02T09:19:32.692+02:00Genius 70s crossover soul, amazingly well arranged by Brad Shapiro's crew !Brandye - I love the way you love (1978) Mr Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16171415603589588501noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407868.post-35696544163396762382011-05-28T00:43:00.003+02:002011-05-28T00:46:36.890+02:00Disco jazz funk at its best...Webster Lewis - Touch my love (1978) Mr Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16171415603589588501noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407868.post-85055579040500472402011-05-26T23:18:00.001+02:002011-05-26T23:20:52.044+02:00I guess I have not much to comment here, this is just PURE soul...Martha Reeves & the Vandellas - I Want You Back (1971) Mr Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16171415603589588501noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407868.post-85600666981379629862011-05-21T10:23:00.001+02:002011-05-21T10:25:28.096+02:00Feeling like New York Chinatown in 1977? Here you are, from a Latin Funk perspective !Jose Mangual - Chinatown (1977) Mr Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16171415603589588501noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407868.post-1829960965092882472011-05-20T22:18:00.003+02:002011-05-20T22:21:10.613+02:00Great track by Lamont Dozier, and funky edit by DannyBlueLamont Dozier - Ain't Never had it so good 1981 (DannyBlue Edit) Mr Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16171415603589588501noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407868.post-68579803724539100022011-05-14T18:48:00.003+02:002011-05-14T18:52:16.418+02:00Fantastic uplifting track by this great DISCO FUNK act, made famous with the classic Love isn't really my gameBrainstorm - Hangin'on (Tabu records 1977) Sounds of the 70s .blogspot, authority in authenticityMr Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16171415603589588501noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407868.post-90355085622590607462011-05-06T21:37:00.007+02:002011-05-08T08:59:38.556+02:00I have so much energy to spend that I felt like passing on some of it to you guys (and girls) who have been following me in the past months/yearsThis hard to find track should do... loud playing recommended, Voyage - I love you dancer (instr.) 1981 Mr Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16171415603589588501noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407868.post-3575074360559190902011-05-01T10:28:00.003+02:002011-05-01T10:32:27.997+02:00Short notice to announce that more the blog has passed the 500.000 hits, slowly but surely !There has been remarkably few file deletion due to the fact that all the tracks posted here are 100% out of print, which makes the blog so special and vintage !Mr Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16171415603589588501noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407868.post-78066543216111778292011-04-30T08:16:00.004+02:002011-05-28T00:48:26.739+02:00Incredibly funky track from High Inergy for MOTOWN, 1979, from their 3rd and best LPHigh Inergy - Voulez vous (Gordy Mortown 1979)Original vinyl rip mp3 320kpbs Mr Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16171415603589588501noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407868.post-32239277494313212162011-04-29T23:36:00.006+02:002011-04-29T23:55:47.360+02:00Slow boogie as I love it.... deep and stirring !From genius Grey & Hanks, 2 legendary composers who defintely left their groovy imprint in the 70s music landscape !Candy Bowman covered the track the same year.Grey & Hanks - I'm calling on you (1981) Sounds of the 70.blogspot : authority in authenticityMr Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16171415603589588501noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407868.post-45678701600040960672011-04-20T22:43:00.004+02:002011-04-20T22:53:49.043+02:00Monster RAW soul by Soul Diva Gloria Jones, more famous for her Tainted Love hit.Gloria Jones - Tin Can people (1973) Sounds of the 70s.blogspot, authority in authenticityMr Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16171415603589588501noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407868.post-46092872028096057472011-04-17T10:57:00.002+02:002011-04-17T11:00:03.317+02:00As you may hav noticed in my blog, I have a huge collection of Brazilian 70s music. I will start posting some of my all time favorite track from Brazil, I hope you will enjoy them as I do.This track is from a very very obscure band, performing for the OST of a "novela" movie from the 70sA Tribo - Sei la (Tema de Maria) from the OST Assim na terra como no ceu (1971) Mr Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16171415603589588501noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407868.post-80218507990438871582011-04-02T07:27:00.003+02:002011-04-02T07:33:55.905+02:00Extract from this unsual and great compilation gathering 70s funk and library themes from SpainMarquez - Melao (1977) "Sounds of the 70s .blogspot, authority in authenticity"Mr Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16171415603589588501noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407868.post-3692875016281374512011-03-13T00:36:00.005+01:002011-04-02T07:32:37.523+02:00The biggest disco compilation ever released is now for saleno more comment, just grab it, now...Kocky - Just keep on dancing "sounds of the 70s .blogspot, authority in authenticity"Mr Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16171415603589588501noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407868.post-3753582798343260912011-03-12T09:06:00.009+01:002011-03-13T00:34:20.491+01:00Fantastic rare groove of this 70s Diva, written by Grey & Hanks, produced and arranged (once again) by Bert de Coteaux! Check out the taskforce here...Backing Vocals - Brenda White , Gwen Guthrie , Ullanda McCullough Bass - Bob Babbitt Congas - Jimmy MallinDrums - Jimmy Young Engineer [Mastering] - Joe Gastwirt Engineer [Recording] - Douglas Epstein , Godfrey Diamond , Harvey Goldberg , Neil Mr Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16171415603589588501noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407868.post-54219913882136312722011-03-06T15:52:00.005+01:002011-03-06T16:01:05.860+01:00Sublime track from the same 1976 Motown LP that produced ´"Dont leave me this way" Magic..Thelma Houston - Dont't know why I love you (Motown 1976)Accuphase vinyl rip 320 kbps "Sounds of the 70s .blogspot, authority in authenticity"Mr Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16171415603589588501noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407868.post-20663377424178723582011-03-03T21:54:00.003+01:002011-03-03T21:57:36.850+01:00Dee Dee Bridgewater at her best... I love this track and need an edit. Soundcloud talents, go!Dee Dee BridgewaterLonely disco dancer (Elektra 1980) Mr Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16171415603589588501noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407868.post-75103673269816319302011-02-19T18:40:00.004+01:002011-02-19T18:45:38.097+01:00Splendid track by William Bell from his 1976 LPWilliam Bell - Relax (Mercury 1976)original vinyl rip Mr Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16171415603589588501noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407868.post-36127486448397764672011-02-05T22:26:00.003+01:002011-02-05T22:29:00.455+01:00Let's keep on playing the Jazz-Funk I love.... Now is the turn of Mike Mandel, with this great track from his Vanguard 1980 LP Utopia Parkway. Mike Mandel - The glider (1980) vinyl rip Personnel:Bass - Wilbur Bascomb Drums - Brian Brake Guitar - Jeff Layton, Steve Kahn Keyboards - Mike Mandel Saxophone - George Young Trombone - Barry Rogers Trumpet - Alan Rubin , Jon FaddisMr Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16171415603589588501noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407868.post-65517229599726674772011-01-30T16:39:00.006+01:002011-01-30T18:27:36.202+01:00Heavy weight deep jazz-funk track from the 1976 LP "In a special way" by maestro Gene Harris.Personnel list is impressive:Gene Harris . pianoChuck Rainey, Verdine White : bassHarvey Mason : drums, percussionJames Gadson : drumsMyuto Correa, Phillip Bailey : percussionJohn Rowin, Al McKay : electric guitarLee Ritenour : electric & acoustic guitarCharlotte Politte : electric piano, synthesizerJerryMr Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16171415603589588501noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407868.post-13413852126719476222011-01-16T15:04:00.005+01:002011-01-16T15:09:24.097+01:00Superb instrumental version of this legendary 70s track. Many nice loops here!Smiling Faces Sometimes" is a soul song written by Norman Whitfield and Barrett Strong for the Motown label. The song was originally recorded by The Temptations in 1971. Producer Norman Whitfield had the song re-recorded by The Undisputed Truth the same year, resulting in a number-three Billboard Hot 100 position for Mr Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16171415603589588501noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407868.post-23338663102366640592011-01-08T10:07:00.004+01:002011-01-08T10:10:07.307+01:00Sweet and funky, from 1978 debut LP by Rachel Sweet. Another highly sampled track.Rachel Sweet - It's so different (1978) Mr Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16171415603589588501noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407868.post-72020500540902508982011-01-06T00:10:00.004+01:002011-01-06T00:14:13.193+01:00I know this is a mega classic (from 1981), but it is still SO GOOD time after time (especially when re-edit) that it deserved a postChaka Khan - Fate 1981 (todd Terje edit) Mr Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16171415603589588501noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407868.post-46383458591422294442011-01-05T23:11:00.005+01:002011-01-05T23:42:31.797+01:00Amazing video telling the story of the greatest studio of 70s music history: SIGMA SOUND STUDIO PhiladelphiaDimitri from Paris presents "Get Down With The Philly Sound" from BBE Music on Vimeo.Mr Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16171415603589588501noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407868.post-18665807562188290022010-12-29T22:12:00.003+01:002010-12-29T22:19:00.250+01:00Obscure and killer 70s Latin Disco cover of Joe Bataan song, apparently arranged by the French Disco project formed around Pezin (teledisco), here for Fania recordsW.R.L.CJohnny's no good (Fania records, 1975) Mr Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16171415603589588501noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407868.post-48963535119109555232010-12-19T17:53:00.000+01:002010-12-19T17:54:57.386+01:00Monster edit by RAY MANG from the superb Mangled Again Compilation.. Can anyone recognize the original sampled here? It is a hit, but I cannot locate it...Ray MangCan't keep running Mr Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16171415603589588501noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407868.post-49196382189459264342010-12-18T18:10:00.004+01:002010-12-18T18:26:46.913+01:00I love this latin funk cover of Tighten Up by Archie Bell and the Drells... enjoyvisit Fania website and store for more!Orchestra Harlow presents Ismael MirandaHorsin' Up (1968) Mr Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16171415603589588501noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407868.post-64078692194094226352010-12-11T17:02:00.010+01:002010-12-11T17:29:19.332+01:00I am breaking many rules recently, posting not strictly 70s music but also music rooted in the 70s directly or not.Of all the contemporary brazilian bands Democustico ranks very very high. This band is just stunning, a mix of electro sounds created by Roc Hunt from FarOut Records and one of the deeper voices of the contemporary scene, Gabriela Geluda. The band fuses a huge amount of influences Mr Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16171415603589588501noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407868.post-47127939897130134402010-12-10T23:34:00.009+01:002010-12-11T17:02:12.757+01:00Hip hop is not really coming from the 70s but it owes a lot to the period given the extensive use of samples in most tracks. Although lousy samples are quickly boring, subtle samples can really give any 70s track the best refresh it could hope.DJ Seiji from Japan does an amazing job in the "Crate diggaz" mix series, by mixing in sequence pairs made of an original 70s track and a hip hop track Mr Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16171415603589588501noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407868.post-15327196115898494692010-12-06T11:23:00.005+01:002010-12-11T00:05:53.457+01:00Thanks to TJ Gorton, the Dj being the great 70s blog Americanathlete.blogspot I discovered this incredible mix of super cool 70s soft-rock, done by Matthew Hamilton aka Dj AOR DISCO from London.As the title suggests, this is perfect music for driving on a beautiful Californian road, or just dreaming of it.. Just great!01. Intro 02. BILL HOUSE – you’re no better than a common thief>>>Brooke ShieldMr Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16171415603589588501noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407868.post-29817863360739512042010-12-05T17:07:00.004+01:002010-12-05T17:15:01.396+01:00Splendid track from the 1980 LP arranged by Ashford & Simpson (again!..) Groove flows as usual with this magic combination of talentsGladys Knoght and the PipsGet the love (1980)Vinyl Rip with 1979 Accuphase HiFi system Mr Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16171415603589588501noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407868.post-63764514283352406922010-12-05T10:18:00.003+01:002010-12-05T17:11:04.016+01:00Nice Disco Boogie track mixed by tony Humphries, not litteraly 70s (1982) but feeling like it... and feeling goodStargaze - You can't have it (1982)mixed by Tony Humphries Mr Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16171415603589588501noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407868.post-63724754928940300172010-12-04T12:26:00.003+01:002010-12-04T12:30:16.513+01:00SOUNDSOFTHE70S has been covering a wide spectrum of 70s beats and sounds from worldwide, but Bollywood was missing as India produced a few 70s gemms too. Enjoy this super funky 70s bollywood track extract from a rare Bollywood compilation.O.P. Nayyar - Title music(India, bollywood 70s) Mr Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16171415603589588501noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407868.post-46441971136654446972010-11-20T19:25:00.002+01:002010-11-20T19:29:13.005+01:00ABSOLUTELY MONSTER track from JAZZ FUNK master Airto Moreira, who spread gemms during the 70s and the 80s. This track is from 1989 actually, but it sounds damm 70s so I have no shame posting it!Sampled by Basement Jaxx in their first albumAirto MoreiraSamba de Flora (1979) Mr Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16171415603589588501noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407868.post-83975823111345206462010-11-13T18:42:00.003+01:002010-11-13T18:52:47.176+01:00 Top notch pop rock 1979 track from Robert Palmer, one the rare rock singer who incorporated and played with old skool funk/blues sounds from players like the MetersRobert Palmer Love Stop 1979 Mr Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16171415603589588501noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407868.post-10526960201276596782010-10-30T12:10:00.008+02:002010-10-30T22:09:08.519+02:00Hi FolksSo far I never posted any video on the blog. I will start today and will break the rule twice, as the video I want you to watch is not 70s focused, although it is related to the 70s indirectly.This short documentary, sponsored by the fashion brand Diesel, was made by Orlando Von Einsiedel. It shows how skate is helping rebuild society in Kabul Afganistan. The topic and the images are Mr Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16171415603589588501noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407868.post-85218492591685953772010-10-30T06:41:00.011+02:002010-10-30T22:10:10.606+02:00Great disco at Soundsofthe70s today with this special pick:Alton McClain - More of you 1979 (Polydor)Robert Brookins / Madeline Carroll / Terry Mc FaddenGuitars: Paul M. Jackson / Wah Wah Watson / L. Marlo HendersonPercussion : Jack AshfordDrims: James GadsenBass: Nathan L. WattsOriginal 1979 US pressing LP vinyl rip with 1979 Accuphase (Japan) HIFI system"More of you" is a great 1979 disco trackMr Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16171415603589588501noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407868.post-84700919447200819082010-10-23T10:04:00.005+02:002010-10-24T13:35:34.045+02:00Super cool 1979 Jazz-Funk-Disco-Reggae from Airto Moreira best album from where also comes the legendary "Toque de Cuica" track.Airto Moreira - Movin on up (Warner 1979)arranged by Marcos Valle and Airto Moreira Mr Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16171415603589588501noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407868.post-53581145450645427882010-09-30T23:16:00.016+02:002010-10-16T05:50:55.160+02:00Hi folks. I gathered here some nice piece of 70s music to warm your home (and soul) now that cold is coming. I am listening a lot of soul jazz lately, some nuggets are included here. I hope you will enjoy this set and the cover.Sounds of the 70s presentINTERIOR GROOVESa compilation for home and soul1 - Eddie Harris - That Is Why You're Overweight (Soul jazz)2- Gwen McCrae - I Got Nothing To Lose Mr Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16171415603589588501noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407868.post-33190308176921858492010-09-26T10:05:00.005+02:002010-09-27T20:33:01.318+02:00Mongo Santamaria is one of the funkiest 70s conguero ever. In 1978, he did one of the best move in his career by teaming up with William Allen, genius producer of Roy Ayers infamous Don't stop the feeling.The result is a superb crossover of latin, funk and disco as only the 70s could give birth. See by yourself with this amazing track.Mongo Santamaria Hey you sexy thingfrom the album A la Carte, Mr Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16171415603589588501noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407868.post-84405521420335135692010-09-17T22:55:00.008+02:002010-09-19T09:54:10.232+02:00Jimmy RuffinToo busy to think about my baby (Motown 1966)fantastic pure Motown sound from 1966, inicitally issued under another title ("i know how to love her"), and then sung by Jimmy Ruffin's brother David Ruffin, lead singer of the Temptations... Majors tricks..Composed by Norman Whitfield and Barett Strong, no less.I love the intro... pure genius Mr Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16171415603589588501noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407868.post-37246933233982490972010-09-12T09:11:00.005+02:002010-09-12T10:01:36.622+02:00I read this today on MSNBC website:"WASHINGTON — The number of people in the U.S. who are in poverty is on track for a record increase on President Barack Obama's watch, with the ranks of working-age poor approaching 1960s levels that led to the national war on poverty (...) some 45 million people in this country, or more than 1 in 7, were poor last year"I love the 60s and 70s but how sad is it Mr Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16171415603589588501noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407868.post-39392237057162011582010-09-11T05:26:00.008+02:002010-09-12T09:05:31.057+02:00Incredible rendition of this 70s composition, to my opinion one of the deepest ever written in the decade. The original song was composed by Leonard Caston and Terri McFaddin and included in their one and only Motown LP in 1974 (great LP by the way). I recommend listening to the original before or after listetning to this version. Original track can be heard hereThis track is well know to disco Mr Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16171415603589588501noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407868.post-41450738344121213822010-09-05T21:12:00.004+02:002010-09-05T21:50:46.504+02:00Today on the menu another Soul Jazz gemm, by guitarist Howard roberts, from his 1967 LP Jaunty jolly & guilty.The theme is Walk Tall, written by Joe Zawinul while playing in the Cannonball Aderley Quintet.Amazing theme, absolute groove.Howard RobertsWalk tall - 1967 Mr Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16171415603589588501noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407868.post-32723823076073239992010-08-29T19:55:00.003+02:002010-08-29T20:02:37.372+02:00monster version of this top classic by George Gershwin, composed in 1935. This version by Johnny Watson comes from the 1967 LP "2 for the price of one" he did with Larry WilliamsSo SOUL JAZZ !Larry Williams and Johnny Watson Summertime (1967) Mr Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16171415603589588501noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407868.post-51250496905913766742010-08-21T10:34:00.004+02:002010-08-29T20:03:20.518+02:00hi folksI will start my own recipe of musical ingredients to complement the one from the SOUL KITCHEN soundtrack ingredient one : GREEN ONIONS, this time the cover of Mongo Santamaria of this legendary track written by Booker T. and the MG´s delicious...watch the movie by the way...Mongo Santamaria - Green Onions Soul Bag - Columbia 1968 Mr Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16171415603589588501noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407868.post-8000482281812228592010-08-15T09:16:00.005+02:002010-08-29T20:03:43.350+02:00Super cool instumental DISCO track by Bob Crewe, versatile musician/songwriter better known for the hit Lady Marmelade he also composed.Monster horn section as usual with Bob Crewe...Disco Tex & the Sex-o-LettesHot Lava (1976) Mr Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16171415603589588501noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407868.post-62985494268300669982010-07-17T17:28:00.008+02:002010-07-18T06:47:39.680+02:00Times are changing... I felt like like compiling 70s tracks talking about changes, all sorts of changes, sentimental, cultural and social...Past only become past when changes occur, individuals, people and nations must constantly evolve (and learn from their mistakes). The idea of progress, change, is actually what defines History and gives it a direction either good or bad.Only dumbs and loosersMr Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16171415603589588501noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407868.post-58208048544280102642010-07-03T10:48:00.013+02:002010-07-20T08:34:38.744+02:00From the 1975 album The legendary zing album by the Trammps, one of these monster tracks with a built-in groove that smoothly builts up again and again. Note that this LP is considered the first Disco LP ever edited, by the band who would later sing the huge Disco Inferno. "Prior to their disco fame the Trammps released Rubber Band as a single in 1975 on Buddah a real soul gem that has featured Mr Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16171415603589588501noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407868.post-43403419756943773162010-07-03T10:06:00.002+02:002010-07-03T10:14:27.158+02:004 years and half later (yet...) Sounds of the 70s shows 400.000 hits and not a single file deletion. This is why you won't find big hits here, music is free, rare and good (occasionaly...) stay tunedMr Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16171415603589588501noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407868.post-39641946290102511042010-06-20T09:32:00.015+02:002010-06-20T09:50:40.295+02:00Angela Bofill became Dave Gruisin favorite in the late 70s and this fortunate cooperation gave birth to 2 great albums in 1978 (Angie) and 1979 (Angel of the night) mixing jazz, soul and disco vibes in a very rich and delicate way.so 70s...Angela Bofill - What I wouldn't dofrom Angel in the Night (Arista 1979)Orginal vinyl rip - 320 kbps EAC mp3 Mr Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16171415603589588501noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407868.post-49661204038961314282010-06-12T10:08:00.003+02:002010-06-12T10:17:31.705+02:00Does this monster bass ring a bell to you?....Locksmith, Far beyondUnlock the funk - Arista 1980 (produced by Harvey Mason)Orginal vinyl rip - 320 kbps EAC mp3 Mr Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16171415603589588501noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407868.post-36984920847362603222010-06-05T08:34:00.006+02:002010-06-06T13:15:09.665+02:00Another majestic production by Gene Page for Nancy Wilson, dated 1974, is the track Streetrunner from the LP All in love is fair. Nancy wilson is at her pick again here, backed by really deep strings arrangments that give her energy to release profound vibesA very beautiful piece of 70s music...Nancy Wilson - Streetrunnerfrom the 1974 RCA LP All in love is fairOriginal vinyl rip - 320 Kbps EAC Mr Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16171415603589588501noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407868.post-41846143628379760402010-05-22T20:06:00.007+02:002010-05-22T20:20:54.574+02:00Do you recognize the intro? If not, then I know for sure that you never listened to any EBONY disco mixes... Great track from this RCA soul band rare LP, under the command of genius 70s arranger and composer BERT DE COTEAUX (The one behind Marlena Shaw much acclaimed and downloaded "Think about me" track I posted earlier).Rhythm - Are you ready for this RCA (1976)Orginal vinyl rip - 320 kbps EAC Mr Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16171415603589588501noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407868.post-77246346861665349392010-05-08T20:32:00.010+02:002010-05-08T21:58:52.618+02:00As you noticed I am hooked up on Divas... so let's keep on with the serie since I can see that I am not the only one here in this moodLet me present you Merry Clayton, most famous for being the other part of the Rolling Stone Gimme Shelter duet with Mick Jagger in 1969.The track I suggest today is a cover of a classic Bob Dylan composition, but as you will see, in a splendid soul rendering, from Mr Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16171415603589588501noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407868.post-75864267438046346782010-05-01T14:53:00.010+02:002010-05-02T17:55:17.140+02:00A brief post for a great track from Jerry Butler in a much more Disco Funk than usual, surely because of the presence of Michael Sutton on the composing. Great piece of 70s music!Jerry Butler - I don't want nobody to know (Motown 1976)Original Accuphase system vinyl ripping & 320 EAC kbps mp3 Mr Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16171415603589588501noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407868.post-37011610549695736782010-04-10T22:38:00.007+02:002010-04-11T18:33:04.412+02:00I was searching for a theme for the first 2010 compilation and realised that I still had to give my definition of 70s "love" songs. By love songs I do not refer to cheesy orchestral 70s disco but rather to deep songs from soul to jazz that reveal either in joy or pain love sentiments from their composers. The 70s were again a huge territory for many songwriters to express in words and notes Mr Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16171415603589588501noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407868.post-48732017621476436952010-03-26T23:22:00.008+01:002010-03-27T08:55:29.415+01:00SPECIAL MONSTER DISCO POSTThis week Obama had a major reform passed on the American Congress, a reform that will change the balance of power between the people and a greedy insurance system, unwilling to assume any risk inherent to the business. Obama definitely entered in History by achieving this, following a social trend iniciated in the 60s (Medicaid, 1964) and the 70s.To celebrate in a 70s Mr Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16171415603589588501noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407868.post-24688371167394685842010-03-21T11:05:00.007+01:002010-03-21T12:04:12.792+01:00One of the best labels in re-edition of super-hard-to-find 60s/70s music (ace records) has strike again with a splendid compilation of material composed by the trio Nick Ashford, Valerie Simpson and Josephine Armstead. These 3 genius met in NY in the mid-60s (they were 20 years old) before they separate and that Ashford and Simpson left to Detroit for Motown (you know the rest of their success, Mr Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16171415603589588501noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407868.post-39332821114064312702010-03-13T09:14:00.007+01:002010-03-13T09:42:34.541+01:001979, Capitol records, Hollywood : it had to be disco.Freda Payne jumps late on this train with the "Hot" LP. I picked the track that best meet with my expectations from this Capitol period. The song builts up perfectly, in a Patrick Adams way, backed by a nice strings section, James Gadson on the beatbox and Lee Ritenour on the guitar.Freda Payne - Savin'it (Capitol 1979)320kbps mp3 original Mr Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16171415603589588501noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407868.post-730190247049058972010-03-06T19:29:00.017+01:002010-03-30T22:20:42.288+02:00In a previous post I presented the "Hits, remixes and rarities" compilation of (Nickolas) Ashford & (Valerie) Simpson Warner Bros years.I feel I need to pay more tribute to this extraordinary couple who ranks so so high within the category of the 70s multi-talented composers-musicians-singers. Besides their own hits they composed dozens of 70s anthems like "Ain't no mountain high enough", "The Mr Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16171415603589588501noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407868.post-50565225474818412542010-02-27T09:11:00.010+01:002010-03-05T23:24:42.479+01:00Splendid slow boogie track from the very nicely produced 1981 "What about us" LP by Champaign, a septet black&white band that only scored well with this album. This song, with a higher pitch, has been sampled in hip hop on several ocasions. Killer bass as you noticed (and ugly LP cover too...).Champaign - I'm on fire (Columbia 1981) mp3 320kbps Mr Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16171415603589588501noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407868.post-85601217830050561532010-02-13T13:38:00.010+01:002010-02-14T10:49:56.166+01:00Hi folks. Quick post, extract from this great 1976 RCA album by one of the greatest brazilian diva, Claudia, better known for here 1971 lp "Jesus Christo". I picked a track that shows the very funky touch of this fabulous artist who always managed to get surrounded by edgy musicians. My definition of Brasil funk.Claudia - Ana cor de cana (1976) 320kbps Mr Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16171415603589588501noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407868.post-23741011915006341842010-02-07T20:02:00.008+01:002010-02-07T20:16:51.234+01:00Many 70s artists became famous for the few hits that made the charts, leaving aside from airwaves and discos huge chuncks of their production. This somehow inevitable comercial approach of music, focused on hits, led to great results but also left in the dark very valid tracks that for some contextual reasons never succeed to become anthems. The hip-hop scene, in search of multi-million dollars Mr Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16171415603589588501noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407868.post-19332844978115308792010-01-30T15:53:00.007+01:002010-01-30T20:38:30.339+01:00I ran across a fantastic re-edit of all time 70s disco classic "Ring my bell" by Anita Ward while surfing in the SoundCloud network. Behind this great revival is Laurie (a.k.a Laurie Laptop) a dj/musician/producer from Manchester who strangely seems to be more into ambient/electro than disco music...I encourage you to encourage him to keep on re-editing disco! Listen and you will understand why..Mr Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16171415603589588501noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407868.post-16842238343658505922010-01-30T08:24:00.006+01:002010-01-30T09:27:24.067+01:00The 70s are a bottomless pit of musical gemms, as shows this spectacular and unexpected compilation made in Japan on the roots of Scandinavian soul jazzfunk and boogie. The land of Abba and its neighbours was also home of one the finest musicians in jazz, soul, a background that for sure explains the quality of today's music from this scene. I chose a track by former Abba guitarist Lasse Mr Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16171415603589588501noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407868.post-24394963238728108462010-01-05T22:08:00.012+01:002010-01-06T15:49:14.778+01:00To start the year well, here is my proposalFrom the 1975 RCA rarest LP of this east cost blues/soul artist, a precious hard-to-dig funky gemm that I love from A to Z, intro, clavinet, chorus, horns...Rory Block - Lovin'of your life (RCA 1975) Rory Block - Lovin' Of Your Life SOUNDSOFTHE70s.blogspot by soundsofthe70s.blogspot download on the right arrow and share your emotions (if any)Mr Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16171415603589588501noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407868.post-9111589452260871532010-01-05T21:53:00.003+01:002010-01-06T12:29:19.081+01:00Hi folks and happy new year to you all. In 2010 I hope to be able to bring to you nice 70s tracks, hand-picked and hand-ripped. The 70s is a huge cellar of nice funky track to uplift us and make us relax, to face the so many calamities that the world is facing. I hope 2010 will bring REAL change, not the sort of cosmetic ones that we have seen so far, especially regarding the banking and Mr Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16171415603589588501noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407868.post-54625675612873901252009-12-12T18:21:00.016+01:002009-12-19T22:58:45.844+01:00Sounds of the 70s Christmas compilation is ready to go!..I hope you will enjoy listening to it as much as I did gathering these 15 great tracks as a tribute to all the 70s divas who, like diamonds, are eternal.1 Brenda Russel - A little bit of love 2 Phyllis Hyman - If You Ever Change Your Mind 3 Rena Scott - We can make it better 4 Donna Washington - Going for the glow 5 Patti York - He's comin'Mr Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16171415603589588501noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407868.post-57343354920002096672009-12-05T17:42:00.006+01:002009-12-06T08:01:50.218+01:00Given the justified success of the previous post I will go on with with the 70s Divas seriesNancy Wilson's name naturally shows up in the 70s ladies hall of fameI chose I'm in love, a splendid track from her 1978 Lp Music on my mind on Capitol, a rather hard to find record, never released on CD. This track is deep, you will understand what I mean as of the intro, which is itself a amazing piece Mr Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16171415603589588501noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3407868.post-27682720709798910662009-11-14T11:02:00.008+01:002009-11-14T20:48:44.210+01:00Among 70s divas, Marlena Shaw stands high. Her out of print Just a Matter of Time LP (1976) is a shiny demonstration of her talent.I thought I needed to share this opinion with this splendid track, Think about me, which I discovered in a Dj Muro mix recently. Definitely splendid.Marlena Shaw - think about me (1976) Accuphase original LP rip, 320kbps mp3 Lame encoding Marlena Shaw - Think Mr Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16171415603589588501noreply@blogger.com8