A much needed Black Music thread.

[Smallcock]

In 1983, a classic song was created that contained no chorus, no melody, no harmony, no bridge, no bass line, no guitars, no horns, and no singing. Just two MC's rapping over a staccato beat and record scratching. That was all it took to set the world on fire for B-Boys the world over. Truly one of a kind.

 

[K Douglas]

In 1983, a classic song was created that contained no chorus, no melody, no harmony, no bass line, no guitars, and no singing. Just two MC's rapping over a staccato beat and record scratching. That was all it took to set the world on fire for B-Boys the world over. Truly one of a kind.

One of the greatest hip hop songs ever. My 2nd fav Run DMC song after Peter Piper.

 

[K Douglas]

In honor of the late great Bill Withers who passed away today at 81. RIP.

 

[ogibowt]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_B3SJbqAlc

this song has been covered by everyone from the Rolling Stones to Otis Redding

OV Wright...That's How Strong My Love Is

 

[ogibowt]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7UFYiqSwMOU

the incomparable Candy Staton performing the same song live

 

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[xmontrealer]

I had the good fortune of seeing the Trammps live at The Limelight disco in Montreal in the late 70's. Disco Inferno was part of their set.

The Limelight was the premier disco in Montreal, and probably Canada as well. The famous Robert Ouimet was the primary DJ. You can find interviews with Robert on Youtube reminiscing about The Limelight back in the day. It didn't matter if you were were straight or gay, the Limelight had the best music, best sound and light systems, a mainly French crowd with its heightened fashion sense, and of course Robert as its amazing DJ. His musical taste, sense of what was right to play at the time, and creative mixing skills, were legendary.

Here is a disco/beach music hit by the Trammps - "Hold Back The Night"

 

[xmontrealer]

And here is an extended disco version of the same song, with some performance video footage of the group:

 

[xmontrealer]

Some Trammps very early disco. First heard it at Don Juan's in Montreal, a primarily straight & English disco on Rue Stanley just north of de Maisonneuve that was very popular around 1974 through 1980. Recorded in 1972, I did not hear it before 1974.

"Zing Went The Strings Of My Heart":

 

[xmontrealer]

One more disco classic from the Trammps:

"Where Do We Go From Here?"

 

[ogibowt]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzr1Rfn-P4Y

old school blues but it was a love song with lots of soul
Elmore James..It Hurts Me Too...………….covered by numerous artists including Eric Clapton and the Rolling Stones

 

[WoodPeckr]

 

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[Insidious Von]

 

[Insidious Von]

Willie Dixon standard, covered my many...I saw him perform it at The Brunswick House.