This album is a late birthday dedication to my brother JAY BIRD........the former high jump champion with the fists of fury!!
Track one of this b-day comp is a standout jam called "Sho' Nuff" by Sly, Slick & Wicked. This song was written and produced by the late, great James Brown. The group Sly, Slick & Wicked hailed from Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.A.
The original group comprised of:
John Wilson (Sly)
Charles Still (Slick)
and Mark Saxton (Wicked).
Sly, Slick & Wicked have recorded and released over 30 songs.
Although the line-up has changed from time to time, John Wilson (Sly) can be heard on each of those sides.
Charles Still (Slick) has been on all bar one.
Sly, Slick and Wicked were formed in 1970 in Cleveland, Ohio.
Eddie 'The Spoiler' Perrell (who recorded for the Stax Records label) produced the group in Cleveland during 1970.
The resulting recordings were taken to New York, with one of the tunes, 'Stay My Love b/w 'Surely'', being picked up by the Paramount label (a division of the Paramount Motion Pictures Company).
Sly, Slick and Wicked were then signed to the label on 22nd March 1971.
Prior to the release of the single, Paramount undertook a huge marketing campaign on the group, stating that they were the 'Hottest, Newest Group' at the time.
As a result, the single went straight to the number one slot an various music charts across the States.
By 1972, Mark Saxton had left the group and was replaced by Terry Stubbs, who became the new 'Wicked' between 1972 - 1978.
Terry went on to co-write the O'Jays hit, 'Have You Had Your Love Today'.
By 1973, 'The Godfather Of Soul', James Brown, (who had previously heard the group) signed them to his People label (a division of Polydor Records) and Sly, Slick & Wicked became part of his 'Family Of Soul'. The resulting single, 'Sho Nuff', was released on the label and was written by the band and produced by James Brown and Eddie Perrell.
'Sho Nuff' became a big success for the group, which led to an invitation, from Don Cornelius, to appear on the legendary music show 'Soul Train'.
1974 saw the group move to Shaker Records (owned by the soul legends, the O'Jays) and the resulting sides, 'Turn On Your Lovelight' and 'We Don't Have To Be Lovers', went on release across the globe.
The 1974 Shaker Records sides were highly successful and led to the group moving to the legendary Motown Records label.
1975 saw the group perform in front of 80,000 people at the Kansas City, Missouri, Royals Stadium at the Kool Jazz Festival.
Other acts on the bill included The Isley Brothers, The Ohio Players, New Birth & Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes among others....Quite a line-up!
Sly, Slick and Wicked released their first album for the Motown Records label, in 1976, entitled 'Sly, Slick and Wicked'.
By 1979, the band had relocated to Epic Records.
Here they released the single, 'All I Want Is You'.
The famed music label, Polydor / Polygram records, have described Sly, Slick and Wicked as 'International Vocal Giants'.
The original group comprised of:
John Wilson (Sly)
Charles Still (Slick)
and Mark Saxton (Wicked).
Sly, Slick & Wicked have recorded and released over 30 songs.
Although the line-up has changed from time to time, John Wilson (Sly) can be heard on each of those sides.
Charles Still (Slick) has been on all bar one.
Sly, Slick and Wicked were formed in 1970 in Cleveland, Ohio.
Eddie 'The Spoiler' Perrell (who recorded for the Stax Records label) produced the group in Cleveland during 1970.
The resulting recordings were taken to New York, with one of the tunes, 'Stay My Love b/w 'Surely'', being picked up by the Paramount label (a division of the Paramount Motion Pictures Company).
Sly, Slick and Wicked were then signed to the label on 22nd March 1971.
Prior to the release of the single, Paramount undertook a huge marketing campaign on the group, stating that they were the 'Hottest, Newest Group' at the time.
As a result, the single went straight to the number one slot an various music charts across the States.
By 1972, Mark Saxton had left the group and was replaced by Terry Stubbs, who became the new 'Wicked' between 1972 - 1978.
Terry went on to co-write the O'Jays hit, 'Have You Had Your Love Today'.
By 1973, 'The Godfather Of Soul', James Brown, (who had previously heard the group) signed them to his People label (a division of Polydor Records) and Sly, Slick & Wicked became part of his 'Family Of Soul'. The resulting single, 'Sho Nuff', was released on the label and was written by the band and produced by James Brown and Eddie Perrell.
'Sho Nuff' became a big success for the group, which led to an invitation, from Don Cornelius, to appear on the legendary music show 'Soul Train'.
1974 saw the group move to Shaker Records (owned by the soul legends, the O'Jays) and the resulting sides, 'Turn On Your Lovelight' and 'We Don't Have To Be Lovers', went on release across the globe.
The 1974 Shaker Records sides were highly successful and led to the group moving to the legendary Motown Records label.
1975 saw the group perform in front of 80,000 people at the Kansas City, Missouri, Royals Stadium at the Kool Jazz Festival.
Other acts on the bill included The Isley Brothers, The Ohio Players, New Birth & Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes among others....Quite a line-up!
Sly, Slick and Wicked released their first album for the Motown Records label, in 1976, entitled 'Sly, Slick and Wicked'.
By 1979, the band had relocated to Epic Records.
Here they released the single, 'All I Want Is You'.
The famed music label, Polydor / Polygram records, have described Sly, Slick and Wicked as 'International Vocal Giants'.
Track Listing:
1. SHO' NUFF...SLY, SLICK & WICKED
2. POT OF GOLD...EL COUNT EXECUTIVES
3. WHAT ARE YOU GONNA DO NOW...LASHAWN COLLINS
4. YOU PAY FOR LOVE...THE CRUSADERS
5. COLOR ME BLUE...THE DECISIONS
6. WHAT GOES AROUND...PERFECT TOUCH
7. REMEMBER THE RAIN...21ST CENTURY
8. MAN FROM THE SKY...CARLOS WRIGHT
9. GIRLS GROW UP FASTER THAT BOYS...ARCHIE BELL & THE DRELLS
10. WHY, WHY, WHY...THE CREATORS
11. COME BACK BABY...THE STOPPERS
12. CHOICE OF A MILLION GIRLS...THE TOPICS
13. ELECTRIFIED LOVE...ERNIE HINES
14. YOU PUT IT ON MY MIND...MIKE JAMES KIRKLAND
15. YOUR BEST FRIEND AND ME...THE EXPOS
16. WHERE WILL I GO...BRIEF ENCOUNTER
17. SECOND TIME AROUND...EXPERIENCE UNLIMITED
18. HARD TO BE IN LOVE...THE 13TH AMENDMENT
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These are great comps - thanks for the music!
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