Nuyorican Soul - Runaway [iTunes link], here sung by India and featuring musicians from the original recording of 1977, originally sung by Loleatta Holloway with the Salsoul Orchestra.
h/t to my girl, Whitney Day
Syrup - Sweat Shop [iTunes link]
Here’s one for the block parties and backyard BBQ’s.
Try not to dislocate your hip from all the funkin’.
See also:
A clip of my new favorite band Orgone — the Salsoul Orchestra of the 21st Century — performing a cover of the song at the Balcony Music Club, New Orleans, LA, April 26, 2010. Below or click here to view on YouTube:
You kids have your fun at The National show, mkay?
Double Exposure - Ten Percent
GAZ - Sing Sing (Special 12” Disco Mix)
Festive mood.
Instant Funk - I Got My Mind Made Up
Just try to deny it.
Salsoul Orchestra’s take on Earth, Wind & Fire’s Getaway.
I dare you to find a track with more balls, more funk, or more strut this morning.
When you hear the shear beauty of the cascading horns, the exclamations of the strings, and the make-you-wanna-move-your-ass-ness of the drums, don’t you just long for real music again?
