Blackbyrds & Flying Start [Import]

Blackbyrds & Flying Start [Import]

Blackbyrds & Flying Start [Import]

ASIN: B000003L8Z

Track Listings
 
1. Do It Fluid
2. Gut Level
3. Reggins
4. Runaway
5. Funkie Junkie
6. Summer Love
7. Life Styles
8. Hot Day Today
9. I Need You
10. Baby
11. Love Is Love
12. Blackbyrd's Theme
13. Walking In Rhythm
14. Future Children Future Ho
15. April Showers
16. Spaced Out

Blackbyrds & Flying Start,Blackbyrds,Bgp - Beat Goes Pub.,Jazz,R&B,R&B/Soul
City Life/Unfinished Business
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • City Life/Unfinished Business
  • Help I just can notstop playing it
  • City Life and Unfinished Business
  • a motherload of funky goodness!!!!!!!!!!!
  • Great Music
 City Life/Unfinished Business
The Blackbyrds
Manufacturer: Fantasy
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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  4. Stepping into Tomorrow
  5. Blacks and Blues

ASIN: B00000K0XZ
Release Date: 1999-08-24

Tracks:

  1. Rock Creek Park
  2. Thankful 'Bout Yourself
  3. City Life
  4. All I Ask
  5. Happy Music
  6. Love So Fine
  7. Flying High
  8. Hash And Eggs
  9. Time Is Movin'
  10. In Life
  11. Enter In
  12. You've Got That Something
  13. Party Land
  14. Lady
  15. Unfinished Business

Album Description

Aussie two-fer includes, 'City Life' (1975) & 'Unfinished Business' (1976).

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars City Life/Unfinished Business.......2007-02-20

I waited with anticipation for my cd to arrive.I'm the ''Old School'' type,who usually only spends money on music I grew up with.The Blackbyrds, who were sponsered by Donald Byrd early in their music career was that jazzy/funk flava kind of group.The hits on this disc represents their style change from the 70's to the 80's.City Life is more jazzy/funk and Unfinished Business is more dance/funk.Check out Lady and Enter In two of my favorites.YA CAN'T GO WRONG ON THIS ONE!

5 out of 5 stars Help I just can notstop playing it.......2006-02-22

This was out before my time, but DANG! It is jamin, i am sure my parents was stepin to this cd. Funky, and the mellow is tight! A must have!

4 out of 5 stars City Life and Unfinished Business.......2005-09-24

My personal ratings are as follows:

1. Album - City Life: Five stars

The album "City Life" is an outstanding album that I can play over and over again. It just had R&B/Dance covered before anyone! The young men were just talented - give credit where credit is due!

2. Album - Unfinished Business: Three stars

The album "Unfinished Business" in my humble opinion, is "okay." Understand me, after an album like "City Life," can anyone honestly tell me that they could top it?

Overall, a worthy collection of tunes by the Blackbyrds. Four stars!

5 out of 5 stars a motherload of funky goodness!!!!!!!!!!!.......2004-01-26

I don't know much about jazz but I know what I like! This comp is worth it for the 'City Life,' half, alone!!! That is one sick, brilliant, fooonkeee album. You can tell just by the plethora of of greats who have sampled it. 'Rock Creek Park,' alone (track one) has been hit up by De La Soul (for Ghetto Thang), Eric B & Rakim, Ice Cube, Massive Attack, Odb and Coolio, 2Pac, NWA and Ultramagnetic MCs- among others. Most of Donald Byrd's solo albums and the early Blackbyrds releases are simply fantastic experiences!

further reccommended (oh so highly!) is the dual set 'Blackbyrds/Flying Start,' both albums are also treasure troves of soulful ecstasy. I could kiss whoever started putting these things out, basically as twofers... the LPs aren't so easy to come by, specially where I reside...

Now- I admit my bias- I like Blackbyrds' material better than much of Mr. Byrds solo albums, but 'Places and Spaces,' 'Black Jack,'Stepping into Tomorrow are some personal faves. Byrd tends to keep himself rooted on those, which is a good thing.

5 out of 5 stars Great Music.......2000-05-22

Two Great Albums For The Price Of One.Fantastic.as is The Genius Mind OF Donald Byrd&Crew.Hash&Eggs is The Jam.Happy Music Speaks Loudly here.Very Essential Music.Soul,Jazz&Funk that is All Of That&More.
Best of the Blackbyrds
Average customer rating: Not rated
    		Best of the Blackbyrds

    Manufacturer: Phantom Sound & Vision
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B000025AT0
    Release Date: 1999-09-28

    Tracks:

    1. Blackbyrds' Theme
    2. Rock Creek Park
    3. Walking In Rhythm
    4. Happy Music
    5. I Need You
    6. Flying High
    7. Supernatural Feelings
    8. The Baby
    9. Do It Fluid
    10. Something Special
    11. Time Is Movin' On
    12. Love Don't Strike Twice
    13. Soft And Easy
    14. The Runaway
    15. Wilford's Gone
    16. Mysterious Vibes

    Album Description

    16 track retrospective with the finest by this often sampled American jazz / funk/ r&b group from the '70s that renowned trumpeter Donald Byrd led. All tracks are from their LPs for the Fantasy label 1974-1980. Includes 'Blackbyrds' Theme', 'Rock Creek Park' and 'Walking In Rhythm'. 1999 release.
    Action/Better Days
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • Sounds great today, thats when u can tell a classic
    • I gave it a 5 because it's 2 for 1
    		 Action/Better Days
    The Blackbyrds
    Manufacturer: Beat Goes Public Bgp
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B000003L91
    Release Date: 1995-02-01

    Tracks:

    1. Supernatural Feeling
    2. Lookin' Ahead
    3. Mysterious Vibes
    4. Something Special
    5. Street Games
    6. Soft and Easy
    7. Dreaming About You
    8. Dancin' Dancin'
    9. Lonelies for Your Love
    10. Better Days
    11. Do It Girl
    12. Without Your Love
    13. Do You Wanna Dance?
    14. Love Don't Strike Twice
    15. What's on Your Mind
    16. Don't Know What to Say
    17. What We Have Is Right

    Album Description

    1994 Ace Records release out of the U.K

    Album Details

    Two Releases on One CD.

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Sounds great today, thats when u can tell a classic.......2006-02-20

    The grove is thight. If you want a great CD from the group this is there best work. This CD set is a must have, DJ, rappers, whatever take the funk lesson from this group.

    5 out of 5 stars I gave it a 5 because it's 2 for 1.......2002-05-04

    These two LP's/CD's came along towards the end of their run; however, the Blackbyrds were a very strong R&B group during the '70s and you owe it to yourself to get these two cd's.
    Happy Music: The Best of the Blackbyrds
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • tight Jams here
    		 Happy Music: The Best of the Blackbyrds
    The Blackbyrds
    Manufacturer: Fantasy
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B000MM0L0K
    Release Date: 2007-02-27

    Tracks:

    1. One-Eye Two-Step
    2. Supernatural Feeling
    3. Happy Music
    4. Unfinished Business
    5. Do It, Fluid
    6. Rock Creek Park
    7. Hot Day Today
    8. Feel Like a Kid [#]
    9. Walking in Rhythm
    10. Mysterious Vibes
    11. Enter In
    12. Gut Level
    13. Reggins
    14. Blackbyrds' Theme

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars tight Jams here.......2007-03-11

    Props to Dr.Donald Byrd for assembling this Band. these Songs are still so Soulful. walking in Rhythm is still the Jam with that Cool flute Groove. the vocals&the Rhythm of the track makes you feel like it's late spring or Summer. "happy Music" is feel Good music. but the main cut is "Rock Creek park" doing it in the Park, doing it after dark oh yeah Rock Creek park, oh yeah Rock Creek Park. that Jam is still smoking. the BlackByrds are One of the Most Underrated bands to me.
    LoveByrds: Soft & Easy
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      		LoveByrds: Soft & Easy
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      Manufacturer: Fantasy
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      ASIN: B000MM0L0A
      Release Date: 2007-02-27

      Tracks:

      1. Heavy Town
      2. All I Ask
      3. At the Carnival
      4. Wilford's Gone
      5. Love Is Love
      6. Soft and Easy
      7. April Showers
      8. Summer Love
      9. Dreaming of You
      10. Lady
      11. Flying High
      12. Baby
      13. Life Styles
      14. Time Is Movin'
      The Blackbyrds - Greatest Hits
      Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
      • 4.5 stars. Legendary funk, soul, and jazz.
      • Blackbyrds Greatest Hits...
      • Member who went solo - Barney Perry
      • VERY ESSENTIAL
      • flutes and all that
      		 The Blackbyrds - Greatest Hits
      The Blackbyrds
      Manufacturer: Fantasy
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      ASIN: B000000XDA
      Release Date: 1989-07-21

      Tracks:

      1. Walking In Rhythm
      2. Do It, Fluid
      3. Gut Level
      4. Blackbyrds' Theme
      5. Rock Creek Park
      6. Summer Love
      7. City Life
      8. Happy Music
      9. Unfinished Business
      10. Supernatural Feeling
      11. Soft And Easy

      Customer Reviews:

      4 out of 5 stars 4.5 stars. Legendary funk, soul, and jazz........2006-03-21

      The Blackbyrds are one of the best bands of the '70's. The only reason I'm not giving this album 5 stars is because they left out 'Mysterious Vibes'. It definitely should have been included since it is a greatest hit for sure. The Joey Negro remix of 'Mysterious Vibes' off Disco Heaven 2003 is also awesome. If you haven't heard these guys yet it'd be well worth your effort.

      3 out of 5 stars Blackbyrds Greatest Hits..........2005-09-24

      For anyone who is not yet familiar with the Blackbyrds, this collection is a good place to start. Many of their more popular tunes are available, in their full length. "Soft and Easy" stands out for me on the album. Three stars!!

      4 out of 5 stars Member who went solo - Barney Perry.......2003-09-07

      I have been searching for Barney Perry's (later known as Blair) hit single, Night Life' that came out in 1978. It is currently out of print. Can anyone tell me where I might be able to find a good copy of it? Thanks.

      5 out of 5 stars VERY ESSENTIAL.......2000-05-22

      THe BlackBYRDS Groove Like Nobodys Business.The Genius Mind OF Donald Byrd Leds The Band&the Jams Never Stop Coming Rock Creek Park,Walking In Rhythm are the Jams.The Flute Sounds Fantastic Here.This is a Must.Jazz,Funk,&Other Styles all Wrapped into One.

      5 out of 5 stars flutes and all that.......1999-09-26

      donald byrd was already wicked and together with this group he jams made and hard with the crew on this must have.walking in rhythm, rock creek park is still banging, happy music grooves.this is why i believe you can't mess with funk groups cuz not only did they do there own things but also had there own sound and style that's whats terribly lacking today among others mainly talent. this disc is wicked.
      Blackbyrds/Flying Start
      Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
      • Blackbyrds & Flying Start...
      • Let your mind be free...
      • 2 FOR THE PRICE OF ONE!
      • Funky&Mellow
      		 Blackbyrds/Flying Start
      The Blackbyrds
      Manufacturer: Fantasy
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      ASIN: B000000XG1
      Release Date: 1996-08-06

      Tracks:

      1. Do It, Fluid
      2. Gut Level
      3. Reggins
      4. The Runaway
      5. Funky Junkie
      6. Summer Love
      7. Life Styles
      8. A Hot Day Today
      9. I Need You
      10. The Baby
      11. Love Is Love
      12. Blackbyrds' Theme
      13. Walking in Rhythm
      14. Future Children, Future Hopes
      15. April Showers
      16. Spaced Out

      Customer Reviews:

      3 out of 5 stars Blackbyrds & Flying Start..........2005-09-24

      My personal ratings:

      1. Blackbyrds - 3 Stars
      A good introduction to the group - "Do it - Fluid" was the mellow dance tune you could groove with!

      2. Flying Start - 3 Stars
      "Love is Love" is my favorite tune on the album.

      Good overall collection - Three stars!

      4 out of 5 stars Let your mind be free..........2005-07-16

      I can't believe this is only the 3rd review written on this 2-fer, blast from the past.

      So you know, the 'Byrd' part of the name is due to these guys being understudies of the cross-over jazz trumpeter, Donald Byrd.

      The Blackbyrds take the Donald Byrd direction of the mid seventies and make it chart and ear friendly.

      As much as I love this stuff, it tends to suffer from that mid to late 70's sound from time to time. The stringy/orchestral bordering on disco sound.

      That being said, Rock Creek Park and BlackByrd's Theme are 2 of the thickest funk jams I know.

      They had a limited run, but you need to put these boys in the Kool and the Gang, Tower of Power range without apology.

      5 out of 5 stars 2 FOR THE PRICE OF ONE!.......2004-07-31

      Both of these great lps are on one cd now. These 1974 releases were back-to-back pure pleasure. The songs are priceless, like "Do it Fluid", "Walking in Rhythm", "Rock Creek Park" (Cobbs Creek, if you're from West PhillY) and so on. Great buy!!

      5 out of 5 stars Funky&Mellow.......2000-05-22

      Not Only is The Music Funky but also very mellow but at the same time saying something.Donald Byrd is a Great Genius Whose Music is Timeless.The Vibe&Grooves here are Strong.Two FOr the Price of One.Funkie Junkie Speaks Volumes.
      Young Soul Rebels (1991 Film)
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        		Young Soul Rebels (1991 Film)
        The Blackbyrds
        Manufacturer: Scotti Bros.
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

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        ASIN: B00000I9OT
        Release Date: 1992-02-25

        Tracks:

        1. Young Soul Rebels (Original Mix) - Mica Paris
        2. Message In Our Music - The O' Jays
        3. Running Away - Roy Ayers
        4. Time Is Moving On - The Blackbyrds
        5. Don't Let It Go To Your Head - Jean Carne
        6. Let's Get It Together - El Coco
        7. You Make Me Feel (MIghty Real) - Sylvester
        8. P. Funk Wants To Get Funked Up - Parliament
        9. I'll Play The Fool For You - Dr. Buzzard's Original Savannah Band
        10. Rock Creek Park - The Blackbyrds
        11. Me And Baby Brother - War
        12. One Nation Under A Groove - Funkadelic
        13. Let The Music Play - Charles Earland
        14. Young Soul Rebels (Remix) - Mica Paris
        Blackbyrds/Flying Start
        Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
        • Blackbyrds & Flying Start...
        • Let your mind be free...
        • 2 FOR THE PRICE OF ONE!
        • Funky&Mellow
        		 Blackbyrds/Flying Start
        The Blackbyrds
        Manufacturer: Beat Goes Public
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

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        ASIN: B000003L8Z
        Release Date: 1994-08-03

        Tracks:

        1. Do It, Fluid
        2. Gut Level
        3. Reggins
        4. Runaway
        5. Funky Junkie
        6. Summer Love
        7. Life Styles
        8. Hot Day Today
        9. I Need You
        10. Baby
        11. Love Is Love
        12. Blackbyrds' Theme
        13. Walking in Rhythm
        14. Future Children, Future Hopes
        15. April Showers
        16. Spaced Out

        Customer Reviews:

        3 out of 5 stars Blackbyrds & Flying Start..........2005-09-24

        My personal ratings:

        1. Blackbyrds - 3 Stars
        A good introduction to the group - "Do it - Fluid" was the mellow dance tune you could groove with!

        2. Flying Start - 3 Stars
        "Love is Love" is my favorite tune on the album.

        Good overall collection - Three stars!

        4 out of 5 stars Let your mind be free..........2005-07-16

        I can't believe this is only the 3rd review written on this 2-fer, blast from the past.

        So you know, the 'Byrd' part of the name is due to these guys being understudies of the cross-over jazz trumpeter, Donald Byrd.

        The Blackbyrds take the Donald Byrd direction of the mid seventies and make it chart and ear friendly.

        As much as I love this stuff, it tends to suffer from that mid to late 70's sound from time to time. The stringy/orchestral bordering on disco sound.

        That being said, Rock Creek Park and BlackByrd's Theme are 2 of the thickest funk jams I know.

        They had a limited run, but you need to put these boys in the Kool and the Gang, Tower of Power range without apology.

        5 out of 5 stars 2 FOR THE PRICE OF ONE!.......2004-07-31

        Both of these great lps are on one cd now. These 1974 releases were back-to-back pure pleasure. The songs are priceless, like "Do it Fluid", "Walking in Rhythm", "Rock Creek Park" (Cobbs Creek, if you're from West PhillY) and so on. Great buy!!

        5 out of 5 stars Funky&Mellow.......2000-05-22

        Not Only is The Music Funky but also very mellow but at the same time saying something.Donald Byrd is a Great Genius Whose Music is Timeless.The Vibe&Grooves here are Strong.Two FOr the Price of One.Funkie Junkie Speaks Volumes.
        City Life/Unfinished Business
        Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
        • City Life/Unfinished Business
        • Help I just can notstop playing it
        • City Life and Unfinished Business
        • a motherload of funky goodness!!!!!!!!!!!
        • Great Music
        		 City Life/Unfinished Business
        The Blackbyrds
        Manufacturer: Beat Goes Public
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

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        ASIN: B000003L90
        Release Date: 1994-10-18

        Tracks:

        1. Rock Creek Park
        2. Thankful 'Bout Yourself
        3. City Life
        4. All I Ask
        5. Happy Music
        6. Love So Fine
        7. Flying High
        8. Hash and Eggs
        9. Time Is Movin'
        10. In Life
        11. Enter In
        12. You've Got That Something
        13. Party Land
        14. Lady
        15. Unfinished Business

        Album Description

        Aussie two-fer includes, 'City Life' (1975) & 'Unfinished Business' (1976).

        Customer Reviews:

        5 out of 5 stars City Life/Unfinished Business.......2007-02-20

        I waited with anticipation for my cd to arrive.I'm the ''Old School'' type,who usually only spends money on music I grew up with.The Blackbyrds, who were sponsered by Donald Byrd early in their music career was that jazzy/funk flava kind of group.The hits on this disc represents their style change from the 70's to the 80's.City Life is more jazzy/funk and Unfinished Business is more dance/funk.Check out Lady and Enter In two of my favorites.YA CAN'T GO WRONG ON THIS ONE!

        5 out of 5 stars Help I just can notstop playing it.......2006-02-22

        This was out before my time, but DANG! It is jamin, i am sure my parents was stepin to this cd. Funky, and the mellow is tight! A must have!

        4 out of 5 stars City Life and Unfinished Business.......2005-09-24

        My personal ratings are as follows:

        1. Album - City Life: Five stars

        The album "City Life" is an outstanding album that I can play over and over again. It just had R&B/Dance covered before anyone! The young men were just talented - give credit where credit is due!

        2. Album - Unfinished Business: Three stars

        The album "Unfinished Business" in my humble opinion, is "okay." Understand me, after an album like "City Life," can anyone honestly tell me that they could top it?

        Overall, a worthy collection of tunes by the Blackbyrds. Four stars!

        5 out of 5 stars a motherload of funky goodness!!!!!!!!!!!.......2004-01-26

        I don't know much about jazz but I know what I like! This comp is worth it for the 'City Life,' half, alone!!! That is one sick, brilliant, fooonkeee album. You can tell just by the plethora of of greats who have sampled it. 'Rock Creek Park,' alone (track one) has been hit up by De La Soul (for Ghetto Thang), Eric B & Rakim, Ice Cube, Massive Attack, Odb and Coolio, 2Pac, NWA and Ultramagnetic MCs- among others. Most of Donald Byrd's solo albums and the early Blackbyrds releases are simply fantastic experiences!

        further reccommended (oh so highly!) is the dual set 'Blackbyrds/Flying Start,' both albums are also treasure troves of soulful ecstasy. I could kiss whoever started putting these things out, basically as twofers... the LPs aren't so easy to come by, specially where I reside...

        Now- I admit my bias- I like Blackbyrds' material better than much of Mr. Byrds solo albums, but 'Places and Spaces,' 'Black Jack,'Stepping into Tomorrow are some personal faves. Byrd tends to keep himself rooted on those, which is a good thing.

        5 out of 5 stars Great Music.......2000-05-22

        Two Great Albums For The Price Of One.Fantastic.as is The Genius Mind OF Donald Byrd&Crew.Hash&Eggs is The Jam.Happy Music Speaks Loudly here.Very Essential Music.Soul,Jazz&Funk that is All Of That&More.

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