Showing posts with label Strokeland Superband. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Strokeland Superband. Show all posts

Friday, November 29, 2019

Strokeland Superband w. Glenn Walters - The King Of Retro Cool

Year: 2000
Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 49:23
Size: 114,0 MB
Styles: Blues/Soul/R&B mix
Scans: Front

1. I Do My Best Work At Night (4:12)
2. Just Like The Movies (3:21)
3. Yo' Love Is Far Out (3:58)
4. A Woman's Touch (5:30)
5. Animal Walk (4:38)
6. What's A Man To Do (3:55)
7. Diamond Billy's Uptown Bar-B-Que (4:29)
8. After The Fact (5:30)
9. Don't You Know (4:47)
10. Monkey Shines (3:50)
11. I Don't Believe It (5:08)

The "Funky Doctor" has done it again! Together with musical director Jeff Tamelier, Doc Kupka has assembled a collection of songs guaranteed to set your soul on fire. This Strokeland Superband sequel to the original "Kick It Up A Step" showcases lead vocalist Glenn Walters, who provides the searing, soulful phrasing and emotion to a sizzling assortment of blues, soul and rhythm and blues. Sizzling hot or retro cool - you make the call.

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Monday, June 1, 2015

Strokeland Superband - Kick It Up A Step!

Size: 123,2 MB
Time: 52:15
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 1998
Styles: Funk/Soul/R&B/Blues
Art: Front

01. It May Be Very Good (3:52)
02. Work With Me (4:08)
03. Let's Do Funk (4:38)
04. Close Your Eyes (4:20)
05. Kick It Up A Step (4:45)
06. We Could Make A Cool Hang (4:31)
07. Color Me Gone (4:17)
08. Bittersweet With A Ray Of Hope (4:39)
09. A Jump On The Millenium (4:11)
10. Funky White Blood (4:34)
11. Dump The Chump (5:10)
12. Just As Long As We Have Each Other (3:05)

Strokeland Superband is the creation of Tower of Power's Doc Kupka. "The Funky Doctor," as he's often called, is a prolific songwriter. Doc and Strokeland co-producer, Jeff Tamelier, assembled an all-star entourage for this soulful undertaking.

Doc was looking for a creative way to release some of his many songs and for the opportunity to work with some of his favorite performers. The performers range from past Tower of Power members,Lenny Pickett (now Saturday Night Live band leader) and Mic Gillette to vocalists such as Huey Lewis and Bill Champlin.Band members: Vocalists include: Huey Lewis (Huey Lewis and the News),Bill Champlin (Sons of Champlin), Mickey Thomas (Starship), Frank Biner, Glenn Walters, John Lee Sanders, Emilio Castillo (Tower ofPower) and Melisa Kary (Starship).Doc Kupka, Mic Gillette, Lenny Pickett, Dave Stone, Marvin McFadden,Tim Acosta, John Mizutani, Bill Churchville, Johnny Bamont, David Woodford, David Garibaldi, Jeff Tamelier, Francis Rocco Prestia, Jim Pugh, Johnny Colla, Brett Bloomfield, Eric Westphal.

Kick It Up A Step!