Professor Eddy

The Three Degrees When The Three Degrees signed to Roulette Records, after some years of struggling, Sheila Ferguson, Fayette Pinkney and new member Valerie Holiday immediately began recording material for their new label. The result of these sessions would be their 1970 wonderful psychedelic soul album Maybe . On the LP were covers of familiar tracks including Jimmy Webb’s MacArthur Park , Lynn Anderson’s Rose Garden , and Collage , which Joe Walsh (The Eagles) co-wrote. There was also the Hoagy Carmichael classic Stardust . Another cover was a song made famous by The Chantels, Maybe . The Three Degrees version would give them their biggest hit at that point of their career. In the years afterwards the three ladies were in search of a sound that would suit them best. When they eventually signed to Gamble and Huff’s Philadelphia International label, after a period of minor success, they instantly hit the jackpot with Dirty Ol’ Man in 1973. Enjoy this new episode of Best Of 70s ...

Unsplash ( Dane Deaner ) My dj-style can be described as relaxed Sunday morning music , music you can almost dance to , soulful pop or funky chill . This time I chose to call it mellow disco . Born in England of Dominican parents but raised in Canada, where she has returned to live, singer/songwriter Sharon Musgrave shot to prominence in 1991 whilst collaborating with William Orbit on the Bass-O-Matic project. They achieved international status with the hit Fascinating Rhythm , which Sharon co-wrote. An album soon followed, cementing the groups worldwide status as a credible dance act and Sharon’s ability as a writer. A world tour established Bass-O-Matic as an act that could cut it live. Her beautiful new album is called Sha’s Archive . With producer Gary Katz, Walter Becker and Donald Fagen gradually changed Steely Dan from a performing band to a studio project, hiring crème de la crème musicians to record their compositions. Though the band didn't perform live between ...

Amanda F Flickr The term techno pop was invented by German electro funk pioneers Kraftwerk. Their 1986 album Electric Café was originally called ‘Techno pop’. It's pop music with melodic electronic instruments, which fits perfectly in the Boombox series, so enjoy this new episode with Kraftwerk as the closing act! As Chaka Khan released her first solo album, I'm Every Woman , Rufus released 1978's Numbers , without Khan, and it went absolutely nowhere. Masterjam finds them back together, renamed Rufus and Chaka, with Quincy Jones as the producer. Khan had worked with Jones on his 1978 album, Sounds...And Stuff Like That . The most striking thing about Masterjam is that it doesn't sound like a trademark Rufus effort. Jones' production style is so strong that the band's individual sound is all but lost. It's nothing to worry about, since Jones was at his R&B/pop peak and Rufus couldn't do it any better on their own. Walk The Rockway is one ...

The Temptations (Michael Ochs) Though not an original member of the Temptations, Dennis Edwards, who has died last month, was a member of the group from 1968 until 1977, a period during which they scored some of their most memorable hits. His gritty, urgent lead vocal was in dramatic contrast to the sweeter tones of the singer he replaced, David Ruffin, and was perfect for tough and funky songs such as ‘Cloud Nine’ (1968), the apocalyptic ‘Ball of Confusion’ (1970) and the 1972 US chart-topper ‘Papa Was a Rollin’ Stone’. After trying to launch a solo career, Edwards made several reappearances with the Temptations during the 1980s, and during the 90s he formed the Temptations Review Featuring Dennis Edwards, with which he continued performing until last year. His most memorable solo effort was ‘Don’t Look Any Further’, a duet with Siedah Garret, recorded in 1984. The single was written by Franne Golde, Dennis Lambert and Duane Hitchings. It peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Black Si...

Unsplash I selected a couple of relaxed, groovy disco tracks, together with big orchestrated disco (Barry White style) and a little bit of Latin flavour as well, to create a ‘lounge’ feel. Both Moods and HIGH HØØPS have adopted a funky sound for some time now, so one would expect quite the vibes in a collaboration, which we have here with their "Comfortable". The release is Moods' second from his forthcoming debut album, and it's without question a standout, with his thick chords and gliding drums. Sip a glass of cold wine, beer or champagne and enjoy this new Smooth Sailing trip! Tracklist: Dabeull & Jordan Lee – Don’t Forget It (2018) Dax On Sax & PowerDress – Can’t Stop The Ride [Netflix & Chill Mix] (2018) Marvin Gaye – Let’s Get It On [Da Producers MPG Groove Mix] (2005) Alex Cortiz – Glamour Girl (2001) Moods Feat. HIGH HØØPS – Comfortable (2018) Funk LeBlanc – WWMMD (2018) Jaye P. Morgan – Can't Hide Love (1976) Side ...