A much needed Black Music thread.

[K Douglas]

Heatwave was a funk/disco band from the mid to late 70's. Their most recognizable member is songwriter/keyboardist Rod Temperton, who penned a few of Michael Jackson's classic songs including Thriller, Rock With You and Off The Wall. Really an underrated band they put out classics like Boogie Nights, Groove Line and this one, which is a personal favorite

 

[K Douglas]

Came across this artist when putting together my Quiet Storm playlist. He was part of the Philly soul collective of the 70's. This is one of the earlier Quiet Storm releases

 

[K Douglas]

Billy Ocean was big in the 1980's but for some reason falls under the radar. So many hits including Caribbean Queen, Get Out of My Dreams, Get Into My Car and Suddenly. But this one is my ATF song of his, his earliest hit record from 1981

 

[K Douglas]

Great lyrics on this classic from 1971

 

[ogibowt]

Dougie, thanks for dropping in and posting some tunes

 

[K Douglas]

Dougie, thanks for dropping in and posting some tunes

Same my friend. Those ones you've recently posted going to have a listen to when I get a chance as I'm not familiar with a few.

 

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[K Douglas]

an upbeat, simple, positive, optimistic song

I really dig this track!

 

[ogibowt]

another 60,s soulster who died too young

 

[ogibowt]

i have this album in my collection and years ago i did an imprint of it on a white tshirt.....i can no longer fit into it lol..

 

[ogibowt]

my favourite Gladys Knight song

 

[xmontrealer]

Whether I'm a good, bad or indifferent lover, here's how the best ladies make me feel:

 

[K Douglas]

This may have been posted in the past but just came across my twitter feed this past week. The chemistry between Marvin and Tami was undeniably great.

 

[K Douglas]

This remake by Luther Vandross and Cheryl Lynn was pretty damn impressive too.