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Trax feat. Roberta Flack, Sandra Feva, Skyy, Uptempo

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Bridge over troubled water – Roberta Flack (Written by Paul Simon of the “Simon & Garfunkel” duo which was monster hit for them … Roberta’s version was arranged by Eumir Deodato and was featured on her third ‘Atlantic Records’ album “Quiet Fire”)

You want it, you got it – Sandra Feva (Michigan based ‘Feva’ was formally known as ‘Richardson’ who recorded for such labels as Buddah & Dellwood Records … later she recorded for “Grandstand” also “Venture” Records – from which this track is culled)

Givin’ it (to you) – Skyy (The bulk of Skyy’s catalogue was released on Salsoul Records and all mainly produced by Randy Muller with band member Solomon Roberts – band members includes three sisters from the same family … this trak came from their Capitol Records album)

Rise – Uptempo (Released on New Jersey’s “Gossip Records” – this is the cover of “A&M Records” Head honcho Herb Alpert’s hit … arranged and produced by duo John Garcia & Greg Bahary – ‘Uptempo’ was just one of their various pseudonyms)

Trax featured Luther Vandross, Wardell Piper, Skyy, Quentin Harris feat. Drew Vision

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When i need you  –  Luther Vandross (Originally the co-lead vocalist with his band “Luther” which also included Christine Wiltshire amongst others … Vandross became one of New York’s top session vocalist also serving as a writer and background vocalist for David Bowie when he first moved to America)

Super sweet  – Wardell Piper ( Former vocalist with “First Choice” whilst they were on Philly Grove Records which were primarily produced by Norman Harris & label owner Stan ‘The Man’ Watson … Wardell released her self-titled an album on Midsong International Records)

Let’s turn it out  –  Skyy (Known as ‘New York Skyy’ in the United Kingdom as there was as also another band called “Sky” featuring ‘Herbie Flowers’ and others … co-written and produced by Randy Muller which also including Solomon Roberts & three ‘Dunning’ sisters)

Sacrifice  –  Quentin Harris feat Drew Vision (Quentin released his second album ‘Sacrifice’ album on New York’s Strictly Rhythm Records- the label with the iconic ‘walled’ logo)

Trax feat. Miki Howard, Love Symphony Orchestra, Skyy, Modjo

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But i love you  –  Miki Howard (Discovered by Side Effect’s leader Augie Johnson – Miki later became the female voice of Side Effect during their tenure at Elektra Records before going solo … from the album “Femme Fatale” released on Giant Records)

Let me be your fantasy  –  Love Symphony Orchestra (As Disco Music became more succesful – Bob Guccione, owner of the soft-porn magazine “Penthouse” used his millions which resulted in this album … featuring a variety of New York session musicians including vocalists Diva Gray, Gwen Guthrie, Lani Groves & Yvonne Lewis)

Call me  –  Skyy (Not to be confused with the U.K. group of the same name … New York’s eight piece band includes three sisters and Solomon Roberts, co-writer & co-producer  – together with writer/producer/arranger Randy Muller formed “Alligator Bit Him Productions where their first original albums were released on Salsoul Records)

Chillin’  –  Modjo (Two Parisian based  musicians put together an album which includes a various legal samples – the original Chillin’ featured “Le Freak – Chic … remixed by Chicago House God Derrick Carter which puts it unto a higher level)