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YEP! YEP! GUY 20th anniversary appreciation thread 
Twenty years ago today, "Groove Me" -- the debut single for this seminal New Jack Swing group -- was released. Producer/songwriter Teddy Riley, lead singer Aaron Hall and drummer/designated dancer Damion "Crazy Legs" Hall were one of the most dominant and influential acts in soul music in the late 1980s and early 1990s, between Riley's outside production works and the group's two chart-topping albums (each selling more than two million copies apiece). The group abruptly disbanded in 1991, but not before setting an indelible imprint on soul music. [Edited 5/19/08 18:35pm] | |
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I wore this cassette out! Not a bad song on that debut album. The slow jams still can't be touched! Bye Bye Baby! I also want 2 thank U 4 reminding me that I'm getting older  | |
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One of my all-time favorites.
Groove Me 'Round and 'Round (Merry Go 'Round of Love) Teddy's Jam I Like Spend the Night From Do the Right Thing: My Fantasy Girl I like A piece of your love when you spend the night When you groove me everything is right Call me crazy 'cause I'm in a daze 'Round and 'round and then it pays To jam with Ted and the rest of Guy Had a love and I said goodbye Don't clap, just D-A-N-C-E with my fantasy  "Whitney was purely and simply one of a kind." ~ Clive Davis | |
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Interesting that 2 of the non-singles became classics in their own right ("Piece of My Love" and "Goodbye Love"). "Whitney was purely and simply one of a kind." ~ Clive Davis | |
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We can spend the night tonight oww oww oww oww!  Don't laugh at my funk
This funk is a serious joint | |
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Yeah, GUY was arguably my favorite act from that period. In addition to its self-titled debut, "The Future" was also another album packed with jams:
"Wanna Get with U:" "Let's Chill:" "Do Me Right:" Not one, but TWO slamming versions of "D-O-G Me Out:" "Let's Stay Together:" "Teddy's Jam II:" [Edited 5/19/08 19:33pm] | |
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Don't forget this one:
Her "Whitney was purely and simply one of a kind." ~ Clive Davis | |
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Alex, I recently created a two-disc 20th anniversary playlist of GUY's music. I included Aaron Hall's solo hit, "Don't Be Afraid:"
DISC ONE: Intro (from "GUY III") Her Groove Me (extended version) Dancin' Let's Stay Together Where Did the Love Go (interlude) Why You Wanna Keep Me from My Baby Goodbye Love Smile I Like Teddy's Jam (extended version) Wanna Get with U Don't Clap ... Just Dance (extended version) D-O-G Me Out (Wrecks N Effect version with rap) Don't Be Afraid Spend the Night (extended remix version) DISC TWO: D-O-G Me Out (extended canine mix version) Do Me Right (extended club version) Tell Me What You Like (from "New York Undercover") Don't Be Afraid (Nasty Man's Groove) Don't be Afraid (Sex You Down interlude) Let's Chill (extended remix version) Piece of My Love Tease Me Tonite 'Round and 'Round (Merry Go Round of Love) (extended version) Teddy's Jam 2 My Fantasy (from "Do the Right Thing") (extended version) Do It I Like (extended remix version) Let's Stay Together (extended rap version) New Jack City (from "New Jack City") [Edited 5/20/08 3:23am] | |
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LittleAmy said: Alex, I recently created a two-disc 20th anniversary playlist of GUY's music. I included Aaron Hall's solo hit, "Don't Be Afraid:"
DISC ONE: Intro (from "GUY III") Her Groove Me (extended version) Dancin' Let's Stay Together Where Did the Love Go (interlude) Why You Wanna Keep Me from My Baby Goodbye Love Smile I Like Teddy's Jam (extended version) Wanna Get with U Don't Clap ... Just Dance (extended version) D-O-G Me Out (Wrecks N Effect version with rap) Don't Be Afraid Spend the Night (extended remix version) DISC TWO: D-O-G Me Out (extended canine mix version) Do Me Right (extended club version) Tell Me What You Like (from "New York Undercover") Don't Be Afraid (Nasty Man's Groove) Don't be Afraid (Sex You Down interlude) Let's Chill (extended remix version) Piece of My Love Tease Me Tonite 'Round and 'Round (Merry Go Round of Love) (extended version) Teddy's Jam 2 My Fantasy (from "Do the Right Thing") (extended version) Do It I Like (extended remix version) Let's Stay Together (extended rap version) New Jack City (from "New Jack City") [Edited 5/20/08 3:23am] I WANANANNANANITI I WANNAITIWANNIT I WANNIT MINE  [Edited 5/20/08 7:36am] Straight Jacket Funk Affair
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I remember this album being
all the rage with my big cousins but I don't remember much about the album except for the singles and the fact that Mary sampled "Piece Of My Love" I need to find this album pronto because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind." | |
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DirtyChris said: I remember this album being
all the rage with my big cousins but I don't remember much about the album except for the singles and the fact that Mary sampled "Piece Of My Love" I need to find this album pronto I know..both Mary and Mariah sampled it horribly..I think Mariah sampled HER sample and just played it over and over again Straight Jacket Funk Affair
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paisleypark4 said: DirtyChris said: the fact that Mary sampled
"Piece Of My Love" I need to find this album pronto I know..both Mary and Mariah sampled it horribly..I think Mariah sampled HER sample and just played it over and over again which MiMi track are you speaking of?  because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind." | |
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I am glad to see Teddy making some new music with Snoop Dogg. I hope gets back in the game more.
Guy was a great group. | |
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DirtyChris said: I remember this album being
all the rage with my big cousins but I don't remember much about the album except for the singles and the fact that Mary sampled "Piece Of My Love" Mary sampled "Goodbye Love" on "Don't Go." Guy doesn't have many tracks that weren't singles. I need to find this album
pronto  What's taking you so long? They released a deluxe version recently with some of the 12" mixes.  "Whitney was purely and simply one of a kind." ~ Clive Davis | |
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AlexdeParis said: DirtyChris said: I remember this album being
all the rage with my big cousins but I don't remember much about the album except for the singles and the fact that Mary sampled "Piece Of My Love" Mary sampled "Goodbye Love" on "Don't Go." Guy doesn't have many tracks that weren't singles. I need to find this album
pronto What's taking you so long? They released a deluxe version recently with some of the 12" mixes. wooopsee 
goes to show you how foggy I am about GUY in general you know, I liked "Don't Be Afraid" but outside of that I never really cared for Aaron Hall's voice... funny cuz I always liked Charlie Wilson's voice ehh... one of those things I can't explain  because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind." | |
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I never knew the exact dates for this albums release. Hiwever, for some reason this morning I put in my cassette tape with "Teddy's Jazz". Then right after that I found my cassette tape of Jodeci's clone, which is "I'm Still Waiting (jazz version)". I guess it been a New Jack Swing/ Uptown Rcords kind of day around here.I'm sick and tired of the Prince fans being sick and tired of the Prince fans that are sick and tired! | |
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Adisa said: I never knew the exact dates for this albums release. Hiwever, for some reason this morning I put in my cassette tape with "Teddy's Jazz".
Then right after that I found my cassette tape of Jodeci's clone, which is "I'm Still Waiting (jazz version)". I guess it been a New Jack Swing/ Uptown Rcords kind of day around here.I LOVE Guy and saw Aaron at an old school concert back in January (he REALLY needs to keep his shirt on at ALL times  ) Don't forget his song I Miss You. I'll never forget how the girl died at the end of the video.  I'm Still Waiting is also one of my faves from this period. I have the 12" single of this and was jamming that jazz version a few days ago.  | |
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SCNDLS said: Adisa said: I never knew the exact dates for this albums release. Hiwever, for some reason this morning I put in my cassette tape with "Teddy's Jazz".
Then right after that I found my cassette tape of Jodeci's clone, which is "I'm Still Waiting (jazz version)". I guess it been a New Jack Swing/ Uptown Rcords kind of day around here.I LOVE Guy and saw Aaron at an old school concert back in January (he REALLY needs to keep his shirt on at ALL times ) Don't forget his song I Miss You. I'll never forget how the girl died at the end of the video. I'm Still Waiting is also one of my faves from this period. I have the 12" single of this and was jamming that jazz version a few days ago. I didn't know Jodeci had an uptempo remix of "I'm Still Waiting" until last year. Nice track as well. They were obviously trying to duplicate the success of the "Come And Talk To Me" remix. But I digress. This thread is a tribute to Guy.
I love a few cuts from the "Guy III" cd, particularly "Not A Day". I also love how Teddy's pun in paying homage to the late great Roger Troutman on "Teddy's Jam III".  I'm sick and tired of the Prince fans being sick and tired of the Prince fans that are sick and tired! | |
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DirtyChris said: paisleypark4 said: I know..both Mary and Mariah sampled it horribly..I think Mariah sampled HER sample and just played it over and over again which MiMi track are you speaking of? "The One" remix featured on the "Remixes" album. Cuz im scared And im nervous I dont wanna be hurt Straight Jacket Funk Affair
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paisleypark4 said: DirtyChris said: which MiMi track are you speaking of? "The One" remix featured on the "Remixes" album. Cuz im scared And im nervous I dont wanna be hurt oh wow... I never heard that
will check for it  because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind." | |
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DirtyChris said: paisleypark4 said: "The One" remix featured on the "Remixes" album. Cuz im scared And im nervous I dont wanna be hurt oh wow... I never heard that
will check for it she has so many remixes they are basically collectables at this point Straight Jacket Funk Affair
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paisleypark4 said: DirtyChris said: oh wow... I never heard that
will check for it she has so many remixes they are basically collectables at this point right... didn't really hear many of the remixes from the Charmbracelet era I'm listening to the "My All/Stay A While Child" remix right now... now THIS is what you call a remix  because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind." | |
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DirtyChris said: paisleypark4 said: she has so many remixes they are basically collectables at this point right... didn't really hear many of the remixes from the Charmbracelet era I'm listening to the "My All/Stay A While Child" remix right now... now THIS is what you call a remix I love the instrumental and the 'without rap' version Straight Jacket Funk Affair
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isn't amazing that these guys took music to another level? yet their career didn't last past 2 lp's but it helped music groups stay in the business longer than them? not after their break up, but the group itself couldn't outlast what they started. I have no regrets though, they were reaaly good. nipsy | |
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