Here's a jam for u. Who in here remembers the cut "Misdemeanor" by Foster Sylvers? This song is killing! From 73, great bassline, good production, good vocals. Foster was 11 when he cut this and they tried to pump him as the next MJ. Foster had the girl voice and the afro, but it took more than that to overthrow a teenage Michael. But I always dug this song. Who else in here digs this, or better still, who remembers it?!

Regan says "Let's Take It To The Stage"!

Thanks. Now that squeaky shrill voice is stuck in my head.


I don't know whether to be more embarassed by the proclivities of orgers towards poppy r&b or the fact that I know all these songs they bring up.

I like that song. Foster was the mah (or boy) back in the mid-70's with his bros and sisters. A mini Jackson 5 they were.

Also their song "Fools Paradise" is my favorite Sylvers song of All-Time.

LittleBLUECorvette said:

Cool song, yeah. I never thought The Slyvers could touch The J5 though.

PFunkjazz said:

Sorry about that, player.

This was discussed a while ago! This is a classic 45 in my house. And i have it on like 4 CDR's.

Love tracks, set backs
All can come back
Pick up on the fact

(Take in stride) Love and devotion
(Don’t confide) In the tracks of lost emotions
(Let it glide) It’s gonna subside, she stole my heart

But it’s just a misdemeanor
(You got to get over it)
Oh, he loved her from the start

(What you gonna do) When I think I’m in love
And I catch my girl doin’ me wrong
(Too bad ) It’s just enough to set it back in the start
Like when you get your first ticket for illegal parking

(But don’t you know) It’s no big deal
(Take it slow) She’s not for real
(Let it go) But you know until she stole my heart

But it’s just a misdemeanor
(You got to get over it)
Oh, he loved her from the start

Love tracks, set backs
All can come back
Pick up on the fact

(Take in stride) Love and devotion
(Don’t confide) In the tracks of lost emotions
(Let it glide) It’s going to subside, she stole my heart

But it’s just a misdemeanor
(You got to get over it)
Oh, he loved her from the start

(What you gonna do) Well, I can’t let her go
And my friends all tell me when I’m playin’ the fool
(Too bad) She makes me feel so out of place
Like when you run a red light and find yourself pullin’ over

(But don’t you know) It’s no big deal
(Take it slow) She’s not for real
(Let it go) But you know until she stole my heart

But it’s just a misdemeanor
(You got to get over it)
Oh, he loved her from the start
You’re what I need

Love tracks, set backs
All can come back
Oh, she stole his heart

It’s just a misdemeanor
(You got to get over it)
Oh, he loved her from the start
You’re what I need

Love tracks, set backs
All can come back
Oh, she stole his heart

It’s just a misdemeanor
(You got to get over it)
Oh, he loved her from the start
You’re what I need

Love tracks, set backs
All can come back
Oh, she stole his heart

It’s just a misdemeanor
(You got to get over it)
Oh, he loved her from the start
You got to get over it

Love tracks, set backs
All can come back
Oh, she stole his heart

It’s just a misdemeanor
(You got to get over it)
Oh, he loved her from the start
You’re what I need

Love tracks, set backs
All can come back

paisleypark4 said:

Thanks for the lyrics...I love this song, just never what the hell they were saying

Damn! I was 6 years old when that joint came out. Timeless track and still sounds nice today. Vocal arrangement is tight!

Love & Light,

Quietsoul

this song! Did those Slyvers men have the biggest 'fros, or what?

Oh, Man that takes me back !!

this cut was pressed on 2 different labels the original is on pride and the 2nd pressing is on MGM lil tidbit Jerry Butler Produced the sylvers on pride it was his label and if memory serves me it was jerry who discovered them

IF I'M THINKING ABOUT THE RIGHT SONG, DID SOMEBODY A FEW YEARS AGO SAMPLE MISDEMEANOR TO A RAP SONG "IT'S GETTING FUNKY"?

debbiedean2 said:

yes indeed they did but I dont remember the name of the group

SquarePeg said:

The D.O.C. "It's Funky Enough" is what y'all are thinking about, a 1989 Dr. Dre production.

Yknow "Misdemeanor" is such a great song, I also like the jazz version by Ahmad Jamal. Parts of that version were looped by Black Moon and GangStarr.

CinisterCee said:

Exactly.

Great song! Timmy Gatling (former member of Guy) did a decent version of "Misdemeanor" on his 1989 debut album, Help.

I swear, I wanna cover this song once I get my band together.

Love this song, particularly its percussion track! And yeah, I can't help but think of The D.O.C. everytime I listen to it.