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Rhino Records needs to continue their 'Phat Trax' series---what songs should be included on future volumes? I remember back in 1994 when Rhino Records released the first batch of 'Phat Trax' CDs.These CDs are essential if you're fan of Old School R&B and funk.There are so many rare,forgotten and hard-to-find jams spread throughout the seven volumes..."Ridin High" by Faze-O,"Thighs High" by Tom Browne,"Bon Bon Vie" by T.S.Monk,"We Got The Juice" by Attitude,"Shackles" by R.J.'s Latest Arrival,etc.In addition,alot of well-known jams are included as well,in their full-lengh versions.Volumes 1-5 were released first,then a few years later,they released Volumes 6 and 7.But why stop there?! They could keep this thing going.I can think of numerous other jams that could appear on future volumes.... "Imagination" by the BB&Q Band (1982) "Saturday Night" by ?? (you know....the song that goes "Sunday,Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday,Saturday,Saturday night we all party down") "Rock Creek Park" by the Blackbyrds (1976) "I Know You've Got Another" by the Reddings (1982) "Player's Ball" by Mazarati (1986) "Swing Low" by R.J.'s Latest Arrival (1985) any others? | |
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"Outlaw" by War (1982)
"I Don't Wanna Lose Your Love" by The Emotions (1976) "Mine All Mine" by Cashflow (1986) "The Last Dance" by George Clinton (1984) "I Need A Freak" by Sexual Harrassment (1983) "Let's Get Crackin' by Shock (1981) "Body Talk" by the Deele (1984) "Why Leave Us Alone" by Five Special (1979) "Love Has Come Around" by Donald Byrd (1981) "Freak-A-Ristic" by Atlantic Starr (1985) "She (I Can't Resist)" by Jesse Johnson's Revue (1986) "She's Just A Groupie" by Bobby Nunn (1982) "Radio Activity" by Royalcash (1983) "Freaky Behavior" by the Bar Kays (1981) "You Got The Power" by War (1982) "Electricity" by Midnight Star (1983) "Your Love Is On The One" by Lakeside (1980) "Get It Up" by the Time (1981) "I'm A Wonderful Thing,Baby" by Kid Creole and the Coconuts (1982) "Shake" by GQ (1981) "Welcome To The Club" by Brothers Johnson (1982) "Ai No Corrida" by Quincy Jones (1980) "Walking into Sunshine" by Central Line (1981) | |
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SoulAlive said: "Outlaw" by War (1982)
"I Don't Wanna Lose Your Love" by The Emotions (1976) "Mine All Mine" by Cashflow (1986) "The Last Dance" by George Clinton (1984) "I Need A Freak" by Sexual Harrassment (1983) "Let's Get Crackin' by Shock (1981) "Body Talk" by the Deele (1984) "Why Leave Us Alone" by Five Special (1979) "Love Has Come Around" by Donald Byrd (1981) "Freak-A-Ristic" by Atlantic Starr (1985) "She (I Can't Resist)" by Jesse Johnson's Revue (1986) "She's Just A Groupie" by Bobby Nunn (1982) "Radio Activity" by Royalcash (1983) "Freaky Behavior" by the Bar Kays (1981) "You Got The Power" by War (1982) "Electricity" by Midnight Star (1983) "Your Love Is On The One" by Lakeside (1980) "Get It Up" by the Time (1981) "I'm A Wonderful Thing,Baby" by Kid Creole and the Coconuts (1982) "Shake" by GQ (1981) "Welcome To The Club" by Brothers Johnson (1982) "Ai No Corrida" by Quincy Jones (1980) "Walking into Sunshine" by Central Line (1981) I'd buy your compilation!!! ... " I've got six things on my mind --you're no longer one of them." - Paddy McAloon, Prefab Sprout | |
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Get Down: Gene Chandler (1977)
Loose Caboose: Joe Tex (1979) Burnin' Hot: Jermaine Jackson (1979) Free World: Jesse Johnson's Revue (1985) PRINCE: Always and Forever
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LittleBLUECorvette said: Get Down: Gene Chandler (1977)
Loose Caboose: Joe Tex (1979) Burnin' Hot: Jermaine Jackson (1979) Free World: Jesse Johnson's Revue (1985) "Free World" (12" version) already appears on Volume 3 interestingly,it appears right after The Time's "777-9311". | |
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paligap said: SoulAlive said: "Outlaw" by War (1982)
"I Don't Wanna Lose Your Love" by The Emotions (1976) "Mine All Mine" by Cashflow (1986) "The Last Dance" by George Clinton (1984) "I Need A Freak" by Sexual Harrassment (1983) "Let's Get Crackin' by Shock (1981) "Body Talk" by the Deele (1984) "Why Leave Us Alone" by Five Special (1979) "Love Has Come Around" by Donald Byrd (1981) "Freak-A-Ristic" by Atlantic Starr (1985) "She (I Can't Resist)" by Jesse Johnson's Revue (1986) "She's Just A Groupie" by Bobby Nunn (1982) "Radio Activity" by Royalcash (1983) "Freaky Behavior" by the Bar Kays (1981) "You Got The Power" by War (1982) "Electricity" by Midnight Star (1983) "Your Love Is On The One" by Lakeside (1980) "Get It Up" by the Time (1981) "I'm A Wonderful Thing,Baby" by Kid Creole and the Coconuts (1982) "Shake" by GQ (1981) "Welcome To The Club" by Brothers Johnson (1982) "Ai No Corrida" by Quincy Jones (1980) "Walking into Sunshine" by Central Line (1981) I'd buy your compilation!!! | |
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"Superlove" by Skyy (1980)
"Anybody Wanna Party" by Gloria Gaynor (1979) "I'm Freaky" by O'Bryan (1983) "Posin' Til Closin'" by Heatwave (1980) "Sexy Dancer (12" version)" by Prince (1980) "Steppin' Out" by Kool and The Gang (1981) "Remote Control" by the Reddings (1980) "I'm In Love" by Evelyn Champagne King (1981) "Movin" by Brass Construction (1976) "Agony Of Defeet" by Parliament (1980) "Don't Let Go" by Isaac Hayes (1979) "Sling Shot" by Michael Henderson (1981) "In The Raw" by the Whispers (1982) "I've Just Begun To Love You" by Dynasty (1980) "I'm Ready" by Kano (1980) "Hurry Up And Wait" by the Isley Bros (1981) | |
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A Funky Space Reincarnation: Marvin Gaye (1979)
Backstrokin': Fatback Band (1980) LOvely One: Jacksons (1980) Sex-o-Matic: Bar-Kays (1984) Digital Display: Ready for the World (1984) Alice, I want You Just for Me: Full Force (1985) PRINCE: Always and Forever
MICHAEL JACKSON: Always and Forever ----- Live Your Life How U Wanna Live It | |
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LittleBLUECorvette said: A Funky Space Reincarnation: Marvin Gaye (1979)
Backstrokin': Fatback Band (1980) LOvely One: Jacksons (1980) Sex-o-Matic: Bar-Kays (1984) Digital Display: Ready for the World (1984) Alice, I want You Just for Me: Full Force (1985) "Backstrokin" already appears on Volume 2 but that's a cool list you came up with! | |
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Stone Jam: Slave (1980)
Hang-Tite: Keni Burke (1981) I Found Lovin': Fatback Band (1983) You Don't Stand Another Chance: Janet Jackson (1984) You Wear It Well: DeBarge (1984) High Fashion: Family (1985) Attack Me With Your Love: Cameo (1985) Strokin': Clerance Carter (1985) Static: James Brown (1988) PRINCE: Always and Forever
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"Let's Get Serious" by Jermaine Jackson (1980)
"You Got To (Keep On Bumpin)" by the Kay Gees (1974) "Let's Dance" by Pleasure (1976) "Happy Music" by the Blackbyrds (1976) "For Those Who Like To Groove" by Ray Parker Jr. and Raydio (1980) "Murphy's Law" by Cheri (1982) "High Hopes" by S.O.S Band (1982) "Cold Blooded" by Rick James (1983) "I Didn't Mean To Turn You On" by Cherelle (1984) "The Rain" by Oran 'Juice' Jones (1986) "Body Lovers" by Con Funk Shun (1981) "Fall In Love With Me" by Earth Wind and Fire (1983) "Time" by Stone (1981) "All Night Thing" by Invisible Man's Band (1980) "High" by Skyy (1980) "You're Too Late" by Fantasy (1981) "Try It Out" by Gino Soccio (1981) | |
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LittleBLUECorvette said: Stone Jam: Slave (1980)
Hang-Tite: Keni Burke (1981) I Found Lovin': Fatback Band (1983) You Don't Stand Another Chance: Janet Jackson (1984) You Wear It Well: DeBarge (1984) High Fashion: Family (1985) Attack Me With Your Love: Cameo (1985) Strokin': Clerance Carter (1985) Static: James Brown (1988) I like your list I've been strokin....that's what I've been doing....I've been strokin! | |
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"Phat Trax" is the absolute best compilation series out there and all the songs are either album versions or 12 Inch versions.
SoulAlive, most of the tracks you listed, I already have on other compilations that have come out since "Phat Trax". However, there is one very rare 12 Inch version I would really like to have....."Do It (Let Me See You Shake)" by The Barkays....not the album, but the 12 Inch. I couldn't even find it back when it was popular and the only place I heard it was on a Memphis radio station (where the Barkays are from). Andy is a four letter word. | |
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vainandy said: SoulAlive, most of the tracks you listed, I already have on other compilations that have come out since "Phat Trax". However, there is one very rare 12 Inch version I would really like to have....."Do It (Let Me See You Shake)" by The Barkays....not the album, but the 12 Inch. I couldn't even find it back when it was popular and the only place I heard it was on a Memphis radio station (where the Barkays are from).
well then,add that to the list speaking of rare 12" versions....an earlier volume of 'Phat Trax'(Volume 5?) includes GQ's "Disco Nights (Rock Freak)" but it's an odd version that I had never heard before.It sounds almost like a demo I don't remember hearing this version back in 1979.Does anyone what this version is? A rare remix? An early demo? A promo-only version? | |
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SoulAlive said: vainandy said: SoulAlive, most of the tracks you listed, I already have on other compilations that have come out since "Phat Trax". However, there is one very rare 12 Inch version I would really like to have....."Do It (Let Me See You Shake)" by The Barkays....not the album, but the 12 Inch. I couldn't even find it back when it was popular and the only place I heard it was on a Memphis radio station (where the Barkays are from).
well then,add that to the list speaking of rare 12" versions....an earlier volume of 'Phat Trax'(Volume 5?) includes GQ's "Disco Nights (Rock Freak)" but it's an odd version that I had never heard before.It sounds almost like a demo I don't remember hearing this version back in 1979.Does anyone what this version is? A rare remix? An early demo? A promo-only version? I have "Disco Nights (Rock Freak)" on several compilations and "Phat Trax" is the only one that has the long version. I had just assumed that it was GQs album version. Maybe it's a 12 Inch? Andy is a four letter word. | |
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Funkanova - Wood Brass & Steel Don't You Wanna Make Love Tonight - Shotgun Let's Rock and Roll- Atlantic Starr Runing From The Law - Stargard Never Get Away - Slave You Meet My Approval - Steve Arrington Too Hot To Be Cool - Ebonee Webb Sizzling Hot - Slave Perfect Fit - Jerry Knight Let's Get Up - Skyy Overnite Sensation - Jerry Knight Superheroes - 9th Creation Fun City - Vernon Burch I've Been Watching You - Midnight Star Can't Get Over Losing You - Junie Morrison Funk N' Bop - Mutiny Haboglabotribbin' - Bernard Wright Show Me Where You're Coming From - Carrie Lucas Burning Up - Mutiny Fantality - Osiris A Little love - Aurra ... ... " I've got six things on my mind --you're no longer one of them." - Paddy McAloon, Prefab Sprout | |
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vainandy said: I have "Disco Nights (Rock Freak)" on several compilations and "Phat Trax" is the only one that has the long version. I had just assumed that it was GQs album version. Maybe it's a 12 Inch?
No,it's not the album version I have GQ's debut album and the version of "Disco Nights" is similiar to the single version,it's just a few minutes longer.The version that appears on 'Phat Trax Volume 5' is something entirely different...it sounds kinda unfinished,like an early demo.It's missing the "oooompph" that you find on the regular version.The vocals sound flat. "Maybe it's a 12 Inch?" I find it hard to believe that they would release such a lame version as the 12".Back then,most 12" versions were excellent and really took the songs to new heights. | |
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paligap said: ...
Funkanova - Wood Brass & Steel Don't You Wanna Make Love Tonight - Shotgun Let's Rock and Roll- Atlantic Starr Runing From The Law - Stargard Never Get Away - Slave You Meet My Approval - Steve Arrington Too Hot To Be Cool - Ebonee Webb Sizzling Hot - Slave Perfect Fit - Jerry Knight Let's Get Up - Skyy Overnite Sensation - Jerry Knight Superheroes - 9th Creation Fun City - Vernon Burch I've Been Watching You - Midnight Star Can't Get Over Losing You - Junie Morrison Funk N' Bop - Mutiny Haboglabotribbin' - Bernard Wright Show Me Where You're Coming From - Carrie Lucas Burning Up - Mutiny Fantality - Osiris A Little love - Aurra "Overnight Sensation" by Jerry Knight | |
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vainandy said: "Phat Trax" is the absolute best compilation series out there and all the songs are either album versions or 12 Inch versions.
SoulAlive, most of the tracks you listed, I already have on other compilations that have come out since "Phat Trax". However, there is one very rare 12 Inch version I would really like to have....."Do It (Let Me See You Shake)" by The Barkays....not the album, but the 12 Inch. I couldn't even find it back when it was popular and the only place I heard it was on a Memphis radio station (where the Barkays are from). http://www1.gemm.com/sear...ar-Kays/D/ It is not known why FuNkeNsteiN capitalizes his name as he does, though some speculate sunlight deficiency caused by the most pimpified white guy afro in Nordic history.
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LittleBLUECorvette said: Get Down: Gene Chandler (1977)
Loose Caboose: Joe Tex (1979) Burnin' Hot: Jermaine Jackson (1979) Free World: Jesse Johnson's Revue (1985) Free World is already included on one of the Phat Trax compilations. **--••--**--••**--••--**--••**--••--**--••**--••-
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SoulAlive said: vainandy said: I have "Disco Nights (Rock Freak)" on several compilations and "Phat Trax" is the only one that has the long version. I had just assumed that it was GQs album version. Maybe it's a 12 Inch?
No,it's not the album version I have GQ's debut album and the version of "Disco Nights" is similiar to the single version,it's just a few minutes longer.The version that appears on 'Phat Trax Volume 5' is something entirely different...it sounds kinda unfinished,like an early demo.It's missing the "oooompph" that you find on the regular version.The vocals sound flat. "Maybe it's a 12 Inch?" I find it hard to believe that they would release such a lame version as the 12".Back then,most 12" versions were excellent and really took the songs to new heights. The version on the Phat Trax is the original 12" version. I have the promo 12" single and it contains the version you hear on the compilation. That was done a few times that I can think of for 12" versions in the late 70s and early 80s. One that immediately comes to mind is "Boogie Oogie Oogie" from A Taste of Honey. In my opinion, the single version kicks the 12" version's ass. Another that comes to mind is "Second Time Around" by Shalamar. The 12" version has all of the extra horns. **--••--**--••**--••--**--••**--••--**--••**--••-
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daPrettyman said: SoulAlive said: No,it's not the album version I have GQ's debut album and the version of "Disco Nights" is similiar to the single version,it's just a few minutes longer.The version that appears on 'Phat Trax Volume 5' is something entirely different...it sounds kinda unfinished,like an early demo.It's missing the "oooompph" that you find on the regular version.The vocals sound flat. "Maybe it's a 12 Inch?" I find it hard to believe that they would release such a lame version as the 12".Back then,most 12" versions were excellent and really took the songs to new heights. The version on the Phat Trax is the original 12" version. I have the promo 12" single and it contains the version you hear on the compilation. That was done a few times that I can think of for 12" versions in the late 70s and early 80s. One that immediately comes to mind is "Boogie Oogie Oogie" from A Taste of Honey. In my opinion, the single version kicks the 12" version's ass. Another that comes to mind is "Second Time Around" by Shalamar. The 12" version has all of the extra horns. Wow,thanks for the info.That "Disco Nights" 12" version is WHACK compared to the regular single and album versions. | |
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daPrettyman said: LittleBLUECorvette said: Get Down: Gene Chandler (1977)
Loose Caboose: Joe Tex (1979) Burnin' Hot: Jermaine Jackson (1979) Free World: Jesse Johnson's Revue (1985) Free World is already included on one of the Phat Trax compilations. Yep,it's on Volume 3 | |
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