Savvy - Mizz Mean (1986)

Raw boogiebeat style from Savvy! A lost gem on the legendary 'Out Of Hand' label.

Captain Sky - Wonder Worm (1978)

Captain Sky entered this world as Daryl Cameron on July 10, 1957 in Chicago Illinois. In January 1977 he began conceptualizing Captain Sky. The concept of Captain Sky is representative of authority (Captain) and height (Sky),elements which he feels are essential for success in business and in his life as a man. Once the concept of Captain Sky and the product (Wonder Worm) had been completed Daryl contacted Eddie Thomas of Thomas and Associates in Chicago. Eddie, an expert promotion man with a long tract record in the industry, recognized Daryl's talent and accepted the responsibility of handling and placement in the market. Wonder Worm (AVI records) became a reality and a huge success.

Bar-Kays - Freakshow On The Dance Floor (1984)

Freakshow, baby, baby on the Dancefloor - it's just a hairshow !

Duck Sauce - Barbra Streisand vs. Original plus REAL ORIGINAL !!!

do you think that's the original by Frank Farian's BONEY M. ??????????!!!

the truth: the very real original comes from germany in 1973

Nighttrain - Hallo Bimmelbahn

Cee-Lo Green - Closet Freak (2001)

some kind of p-stuff..........GREAT!

Roger Troutman on "Soul In The City"

Interview Part ONE


Interview Part TWO

From the great Canadian TV-show "Soul In The City" which aired on MuchMusic there and on Sky Channel in Europe for those who had cable TV when it was in its infancy. The host, Michael Williams, was a really good interviewer who actually liked the music and was into the artists he talked to. I have not seen anyone do a better job as a VJ/Host than he did. This is from 1987 when Roger released his "Unlimited" album. Thanks to MISSFUNKYFLYY!

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Orlando Johnson - Chocolate City (1982)

Italo-Boogie on its highest level.

Midnight Star - Tuff (1981)

A great groove here are in a bumping, stepping, or boogie-oriented mode -- post-disco with plenty of west coast R&B touches.

Bar-Kays - Let's Have Some Fun (1976)

The Bar-Kays definitely groove as one on this track-- with amazing choppy guitar, bumping basslines, and brassy horns - all wrapped up with some wonderfully warm production!

Niteflyte - All About Love (1979)

A beautiful jazzy modern soul track -- and quite possibly the best tune by this legendary combo! There's a joyous, upbeat feel here that's totally great -- miles from mainstream soul of the time, in a way that's always made the record a favorite for fans of the Free Soul scene -- who've kept it strong for years.

Cerrone - You Are The One (1982)

The maestro of French disco is still going strong here -- recording at his home turf of Trident Studios, and serving up the usual batch of extended club-happy grooves!

Whispers - The Solar Years

The Track was produced by Leon Sylvers and has a tight 80s groove sound that's very nice........

Solar Record Video 1978/1986

S.O.L.A.R. Records (acronym for Sound of Los Angeles Records) was founded in 1977. The "SOLAR sound" was a collective effort, with artists working on each other's sessions and artists encouraged to be creative. Leon Sylvers III was the main producer behind the trademark SOLAR sound: funky, progressive dance music infused with soul and disco.

Super-Wolf - Super-Wolf Can Do It (1980)

Super-Wolf sampled this track by Denise Lasalle's "I'm So Hot". Super-Wolf was Jackson, Tennessee's rap legend back in the 1980's. Super-Wolf had one of the first hits in rap history with this regional favorite "Super-Wolf Can Do It".

G.Q. - Disco Nights & Sad Girl (1979) [live in 1980]

GQ began as Sabu & the Survivors in 1968. They had two Top 10 R&B and Top 20 pop hits, as well as a number one R&B single in 1979, with "Disco Nights (Rock-Freak)" also peaking at #12 pop; the single also won GQ an American Music Award. All their hits were on Arista from 1979 to 1982. 4 gold records & 3 platinum records.

Rick James - Bustin Out (1979)

One of the greatest track of the end of the 70s -- written, arranged, and produced by the Super Freak himself -- with that bass-heavy punk-funk groove that Rick virtually invented!

Ohio Players - Fire (1975)

One of the biggest tunes ever for Ohio Players -- a track that took their earlier funk sound and targeted firmly at the mainstream with a lean, mean groove that a million other groups copied at the time!

Whispers - In The Raw (1981)

Classic Dance Solar material by The Whispers produced by Leon Sylvers with a tight 80s groove.

Lakeside - Something About That Woman (1981)

This cut comes from Lakeside's 6th album (and the fifth for Solar Records -- the west coast powerhouse for uptempo soul! ). The track's a great one !

Instant Funk - Bodyshine (1979)

Instant Funk was one of the late disco era's greatest groups, and they really shine on this sesson of their own -production by Bunny Sigler, and remixing by Larry Levan.

Stephanie Mills - Sweet Sensation (1980)

A winner from Stephanie Mills and the hitmaking team of Reggie Lucas and Mtume -- two musical partners who really helped Mills find her groove! The sound here is catchy and contemporary, relaxed and grooving - in a mode that lets Stephanie's vocals flow nicely over the top.

Lakeside - It's All The Way Live (1978)

A late 70s number from the bass heavy LA band that would go on to become one of the biggest 80s groove acts.

Dynasty - Satisfied (1979)

A nice track from "Dynasty" -- very much in the Solar funky soul mode!

Randy Hall - I've Been Watching You (1984)

produced by Ray Parker, Jr. -- this clip was filmed in New Orleans, and watch the moment when the fireworks go off............

Shalamar - Take That To The Bank (1978)

Great early groove from Shalamar -- recorded at a time when the trio was really grooving at their best! "Take That To The Bank" -- an amazingly warm little groove, complete with keyboards that flow nicely next to the rhythms, and these great vocal parts that trade back and forth with a wonderfully soulful feel!

Teddy Pendergrass (R.I.P.)

Brick - Dazz (1976)

Great stuff! "Dazz" is the group's super-huge hit, and a stone classic! The track's got a percolated funky groove that's ensured the tune a long long life - and which has lead to more than a few samples over the years! "Dazz," topped the R&B charts and was number-three pop in 1976.