The Contempo Story 1973-1977: The Original Home of Soul (3-CD)
by Various Artists
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CD Details
- Number of Discs: 3
- Released: August 24, 2018
- Originally Released: 2018
- Label: Cherry Red
Tracks on Disc 1:
- 1.Major LanceThe Right Track
- 2.Richie PittsEvery Couple's Not A Pair
- 3.Bob & EarlHarlem Shuffle
- 4.Oscar Toney Jr.Everything I Own
- 5.Oscar Toney Jr.Kentucky Bluebird
- 6.Major LanceAin't No Soul (Left In These Old Shoes) Live at the Torch
- 7.John Fred & His Playboy BandJudy In Disguise (With Glasses)
- 8.Freddie MackPeople (Part 1)
- 9.Jimmy ThomasYoung, Willing and Able
- 10.UltrafunkLiving For The City
- 11.The Armada OrchestraDo Me Right
- 12.The MasaiAcross The Tracks (Part 1)
- 13.J. J. BarnesTo An Early Grave
- 14.The ExcitersLivin' For Tomorrow
- 15.Melvin BlissReward
- 16.Major LanceGimme Little Sign
- 17.Jimmy ConwellCigarette Ashes
- 18.CymandeBrothers on the Slide
- 19.African Music MachineBlack Water Gold (Pearl)
- 20.UltrafunkSweet F.A.
- 21.UltrafunkKung Fu Man
- 22.The Armada OrchestraIt's The Same Old Song
- 23.The Incredibles (2)There's Nothing Else to Say Baby
- 24.Fontella BassIt's Hard To Get Back In
Tracks on Disc 2:
- 1.The ExcitersBlowing Up My Mind
- 2.Bettye SwannMake Me Yours
- 3.Doris DukeGrasshopper
- 4.The MontclairsI Need You More Than Ever
- 5.Black StashMighty Love Man Pt 1
- 6.Major LanceDon't You Know I Love You
- 7.Doris DukeA Little Bit Of Lovin'
- 8.The Armada OrchestraCochise
- 9.The OlympicsBaby Do The Philly Dog
- 10.Tami LynnI'm Gonna Run Away From You
- 11.Seeds of the EarthPlanting Seeds
- 12.Moses Dillard & The Lovejoy OrchestraTheme From LoveJoy
- 13.Ernie BushBreakaway
- 14.HoweefeelJust Can't Do Without Love (A Thousand Faces)
- 15.Banzai (2)Chinese Kung Fu
- 16.The Armada OrchestraFeel The Need In Me
- 17.UltrafunkSting Your Jaws (Part 1)
- 18.Oscar Toney Jr.Chicken Heads
- 19.The Armada OrchestraClassical Bump
- 20.Richard TempleThat Beatin' Rhythm
- 21.Juggy Murray JonesInside America (Part 1)
- 22.The Boogie Man Orchestra(Theme From) Lady, Lady, Lady (Are You Crazy For Me)
Tracks on Disc 3:
- 1.Mr. Superbad & The Mighty Super Power BandMr. Superbad
- 2.Sir Mack RiceIt Takes One to Know One
- 3.Dorothy MooreMisty Blue
- 4.The Armada OrchestraThe Love I Lost (Part 1)
- 5.Ted TaylorSteal Away
- 6.Dorothy MooreFunny How Time Slips Away
- 7.UltrafunkGotham City Boogie
- 8.Crown Heights AffairDancin'
- 9.Sparky And The Inner CitizensGolden Gate Get Down (Long Version)
- 10.King FloydBody English
- 11.J. J. BarnesShe's Mine
- 12.Dorothy MooreFor Old Times Sake
- 13.The Armada OrchestraPhilly Armada (Part 1)
- 14.Sam & DaveWhy Did You Do It
- 15.Rice And Beans OrchestraRice And Beans Theme
- 16.The Mike Conteh BandJump The Gun
- 17.J. J. BarnesHow Long
Product Description:
UK three CD collection. In 1970, Blues And Soul magazine founder John Abbey opened a record shop, Contempo Records, in Hanway Street, London, specializing in U. S. imports of soul and funk. In January 1973, Contempo launched as a label to issue black American recordings in the UK, as well as create home-grown equivalents. Between 1973 and 1978, the label issued around 150 singles and several albums, enjoying some mainstream success while catering for all aspects of black music demand, from Funk to the emerging Disco, Northern Soul to bluesy ballads. This 64-track box set is the first-ever retrospective of Contempo Records, which played such a vital role in popularizing this music for much of the 1970s. Curated with the full support of John Abbey, this set is a worthy tribute. Many of these tracks are new to CD, others have long been unavailable. Among the many highlights are some of Contempo's own recordings of legends Major Lance and J. J. Barnes, who were enjoying renewed popularity via the Northern Soul scene. Also included are quality 60s/Northern classics by Bob & Earl, The Incredibles, The Olympics, Tami Lynn, Richard Temple and Bettye Swann; high calibre Soul from established names like Oscar Toney Jr., Fontella Bass, The Exciters, Doris Duke; a bona fide hit in 'Misty Blue' by Dorothy Moore; top flight disco from Crown Heights Affair; and the recorded results of a reunited Sam And Dave. Deluxe 36 page booklet with fully detailed historical notes, which tell the story of how Contempo Records evolved and developed.
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