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Thread started 05/27/04 11:42am

Maze

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70s jazz funk gem of the day: Blackbyrds "Rock Creek Park"

standout track from their fantastic City Life album from 1975
anyone here to join me on the dancefloor fro

Nostalgia just ain't what it used to be
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Reply #1 posted 05/27/04 11:45am

DavidEye

"Doing it in the park...doing it after dark...oh yeah...Rock Creek Park....oh yeah....Rock Creek Park"

headbang that song is da shit!!
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Reply #2 posted 05/27/04 3:03pm

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Yes, Ndeed smile ! I'll take that, Walkin' in Rhythm and Mysterious Vibes...
" I've got six things on my mind --you're no longer one of them." - Paddy McAloon, Prefab Sprout
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Reply #3 posted 05/27/04 3:05pm

Byron

paligap said:

Yes, Ndeed smile ! I'll take that, Walkin' in Rhythm and Mysterious Vibes...

"Walkin' In Rhythm"!!!...Damn, love that song. music

It's been so long since I've seen her....
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Reply #4 posted 05/27/04 3:06pm

Byron

DavidEye said:

"Doing it in the park...doing it after dark...oh yeah...Rock Creek Park....oh yeah....Rock Creek Park"

headbang that song is da shit!!

I used to live next to Rock Creek Park...beautiful place. This song would get worn out every summer by everyone for that reason alone.. lol
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Reply #5 posted 05/27/04 6:38pm

paligap

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Byron said:

DavidEye said:

"Doing it in the park...doing it after dark...oh yeah...Rock Creek Park....oh yeah....Rock Creek Park"

headbang that song is da shit!!

I used to live next to Rock Creek Park...beautiful place. This song would get worn out every summer by everyone for that reason alone.. lol



True! biggrin I'm in DC, In fact, I still pass by Rock Creek Park everyday,and Yup, every summer you're gonna hear that tune!
" I've got six things on my mind --you're no longer one of them." - Paddy McAloon, Prefab Sprout
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Reply #6 posted 05/27/04 6:44pm

Supernova

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I don't remember it.
This post not for the wimp contingent. All whiny wusses avert your eyes.
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Reply #7 posted 05/28/04 11:23am

DavidEye

Do you guys remember their 1976 jam "Happy Music"? Too funky!!
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Reply #8 posted 05/28/04 11:43am

BRO915

My favorite track from them is Dreaming Of You from the 1977 album...Action..

That song is a masterwork.....!!!!!

Byrd's trumpet takes after the verses is just too sweet!!!!
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Reply #9 posted 05/28/04 1:57pm

Byron

paligap said:

Byron said:


I used to live next to Rock Creek Park...beautiful place. This song would get worn out every summer by everyone for that reason alone.. lol



True! biggrin I'm in DC, In fact, I still pass by Rock Creek Park everyday,and Yup, every summer you're gonna hear that tune!

Yes!!..lol...I used to live in D.C., and every summer on my way to Virginia for my summer job, I'd drive thru Rock Creek Park, and that song would get played without fail on one radio station or another.. lol

Damn, I gotta go back and visit...
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Reply #10 posted 05/28/04 2:18pm

Handclapsfinga
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Supernova said:

I don't remember it.

omg gasp omg
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Reply #11 posted 05/28/04 2:19pm

Handclapsfinga
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DavidEye said:

Do you guys remember their 1976 jam "Happy Music"? Too funky!!

music...music...mu-sic on my miiiiind...dancing jig
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Reply #12 posted 05/28/04 6:50pm

Supernova

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Handclapsfingasnapz said:

Supernova said:

I don't remember it.

omg gasp omg

biggrin I might remember it if I heard it, but the title doesn't ring a bell.
This post not for the wimp contingent. All whiny wusses avert your eyes.
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Reply #13 posted 05/29/04 3:46am

SteamForest

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Good stuff!! biggrin
I will do today what you won't, so tomorrow I can do what you can't.
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Reply #14 posted 05/29/04 3:53am

PurpleCharm

headbang dancing jig
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