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80s pop classic of the day: "Something About You" by Level 42 (1985) 
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 Dem's ma' boys!!!!
... " I've got six things on my mind --you're no longer one of them." - Paddy McAloon, Prefab Sprout | |
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paligap said: Dem's ma' boys!!!!
... well,I'm glad somebody remembers them  | |
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Yes Lawd!! I've been Groovin' to these DVDs:   
... " I've got six things on my mind --you're no longer one of them." - Paddy McAloon, Prefab Sprout | |
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BTW, Davideye, an Earth Wind and Fire connection: their third album, "Standing In The Light" was produced by Verdine White and Larry Dunn... " I've got six things on my mind --you're no longer one of them." - Paddy McAloon, Prefab Sprout | |
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The only song I know by them is "Something About You"  | |
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paligap said: BTW, Davideye, an Earth Wind and Fire connection: their third album, "Standing In The Light" was produced by Verdine White and Larry Dunn...
Wow..how does that album sound? | |
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it still sounds like Level 42 (I mean, there aren't any phoenix horns, or anything like that), a funky, jazzy sound with a liitle pop sheen in the production ...it does sound kind of like "Raise"-era Earth Wind and Fire...Larry and Verdine had heard a tape of the band while they were touring england, dug their sound and thought it would be cool to produce them , give more of a professional polish to their sound. In a 1983 interview with Rock N Soulmagazine, Maurice White said, "There's a group out called Level 42 that is BAD!! You should check out their bass player. He''s a monster!"
           
... [Edited 10/17/05 6:41am] " I've got six things on my mind --you're no longer one of them." - Paddy McAloon, Prefab Sprout | |
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paligap said: it still sounds like Level 42 (I mean, there aren't any phoenix horns, or anything like that), a funky, jazzy sound with a liitle pop sheen in the production ...it does sound kind of like "Raise"-era Earth Wind and Fire...Larry and Verdine had heard a tape of the band while they were touring england, dug their sound and thought it would be cool to produce them , give more of a professional polish to their sound. In a 1983 interview with Rock N Soulmagazine, Maurice White said, "There's a group out called Level 42 that is BAD!! You should check out their bass player. He''s a monster!"
cool...I may have to track that album down.Thanks for the info | |
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I think World Machine is still their best album, though...(the one with "Something about You") ... " I've got six things on my mind --you're no longer one of them." - Paddy McAloon, Prefab Sprout | |
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Great song!
DavidEye said: The only song I know by them is "Something About You"
You probably know Lessons in Love as well. It was a big hit for them. Similar sound to Something About You. Check out a sound sample of it from their greatest hits. You'll know it. They started out as a fusion group, so you might wanna explore at least their greatest hits. Might be to your liking. | |
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RipHer2Shreds said: Great song!
DavidEye said: The only song I know by them is "Something About You"
You probably know Lessons in Love as well. It was a big hit for them. Similar sound to Something About You. Check out a sound sample of it from their greatest hits. You'll know it. They started out as a fusion group, so you might wanna explore at least their greatest hits. Might be to your liking. Hmm...I didn't recognize it,but it sounds like a great song
I may have to get their Greatest Hits. | |
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Mark King, one of the most Brilliant self taught bassists i ever heard.... well besides me of course  j/k | |
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TheRealFiness said: Mark King, one of the most Brilliant self taught bassists i ever heard.... well besides me of course
j/kMeshell Ndegeocello once said that Mark was one of her favorites...Jack Bruce was a fan, too... ... [Edited 10/17/05 7:08am] " I've got six things on my mind --you're no longer one of them." - Paddy McAloon, Prefab Sprout | |
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paligap said: I think World Machine is still their best album, though...(the one with "Something about You")
yep. I don't have their entire catalouge, but from the albums I own I definitly have to agree Vanglorious... this is protected by the red, the black, and the green. With a key... sissy! | |
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I love that song!!! | |
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This song was a favorite of mine as a kid. I only recently figured out that Level 42 had some good jazzy tunes when they first debuted. | |
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CinisterCee said: This song was a favorite of mine as a kid. I only recently figured out that Level 42 had some good jazzy tunes when they first debuted.
Starchild is a CLAAAASSSIIICCCCC | |
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TheRealFiness said: CinisterCee said: This song was a favorite of mine as a kid. I only recently figured out that Level 42 had some good jazzy tunes when they first debuted.
Starchild is a CLAAAASSSIIICCCCC  I found a really good remastered two-fer at the used store.
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I'm gon' play some now on NewPowerRadio.
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paligap said: Dem's ma' boys!!!!
... I knew you'd take full advantage of this opening.
Kenji says... 
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theAudience said: paligap said: Dem's ma' boys!!!!
... I knew you'd take full advantage of this opening.
Damn straight, !! They don't come up that often, so...
btw, tell Kenji, no problem! " I've got six things on my mind --you're no longer one of them." - Paddy McAloon, Prefab Sprout | |
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Mark King is mostly doing illustrations for rock albums now. All you others say Hell Yea!!  | |
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actually, Mark is still touring with a new version of the group, and they're currently recording a new album, with input from the original line up...they were open to doing a US tour, but it's hard to get venues here in the US to agree to any dates....
... [Edited 10/17/05 13:26pm] " I've got six things on my mind --you're no longer one of them." - Paddy McAloon, Prefab Sprout | |
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Jeez, that had to one of my all time favorite songs at the time. And still is. I'm sure there were several remixes, but one in particular was played non-stop in my CD player. | |
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Had to BE. Brought back such good memories I couldn't type straight. | |
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I remember I've bought the World Machine LP in 1986 :nostalgia: I think that the band's creativity declined after the 2 brothers left the band
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paligap said: ...
I think World Machine is still their best album, though...(the one with "Something about You") ... Ditto! | |
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i love this song. Space for sale... | |
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Oh my God!!!
I LOVE LEVEL 42!!!! Leaving Me Now and It's Over are the greatest break up songs ever!!! [Edited 10/17/05 18:15pm] | |
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