These blasts from the past produced some damned good dance tunes and ballads. The S. O. S. Band was founded in Atlanta, Georgia. It is an electro-funk, R-n-B group that performs under several incarnations today.One incarnation is coming to an expo near me on March 12th. Talk about a treat! Anyway, I always felt what set them apart was their use of the electric keyboard. I like all their stuff BUT one of their hits, (produced by the then new-to-the-game, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis) Just Be Good To Me, has the baddest intro I have heard in years. NOTHING tops that intro. NOTHING! I could listen to it forever. The song's lyrics rub me the wrong way but between the keyboard wizardry and the vocals, I am sold. Other cuts include Weekend Girl, Take Your Time, Tell Me If You Still Care.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RCcg7ctrC4w
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k9I-1XTztJQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0d27679i-X4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uf-WQrB6EUE
ATLANTIC STARR, a group from White Plains, NY. Yet another band that tours in different incarnations, they are known for the R-n-B, funk hits, Secret Lovers and Always to name a few. My favorite of their's? Send for Me. A beautiful ballad also covered by singer Will Downing. Both versions are heaven sent! Compare.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oe2UXqFo0DY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rxXPV144DOc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pEmKhYz6SMQ - Atlantic Starr version
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=liR6QGnyCnE - Will Downing version
Some timeless music despite the Jheri Curls. Hey, I can overlook it. And no, I NEVER had one!
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