GEORGE DUKE - Reach Out(1983) & SISTER SLEDGE - Smile(1983)

[alex]

1983 really was one of the most extraordinary years in the history of music worldwide. Listen to these 2 songs produced by GEORGE DUKE in 1983, simply fabulous.

GEORGE DUKE - Reach Out (12 Inch Mix Version) (6:50)
Produced, Arranged and Orchestrated by GEORGE DUKE for George Duke Enterprises (1983)
Written by GEORGE DUKE
Concertmaster conducted by PAUL SHURE
Strings conducted by GEORGE DEL BARRIO
Vocals, Piano and Keyboards by GEORGE DUKE
Bass by LOUIS JOHNSON
Drums by JOHN ROBINSON
Guitar by MIKE SEMBELLO
Trumpet by GARY GRANT and JERRY HEY
Handclaps by LYNN DAVIS, PORTIA GRIFFIN, RACHELLE FIELDS and GEORGE DUKE
Link (12.02 MB):
http://www.4shared.com/file/108870702/4 ... POWER.html

SISTER SLEDGE - Smile (Album Version) (5:15)
Produced by GEORGE DUKE for George Duke Enterprises (1983)
Written by KATHY SLEDGE LIGHTFOOT and PHIL LIGHTFOOT
Rhythym arranged by GEORGE DUKE
Horns arranged by JERRY HEY and GEORGE DUKE
Strings arranged and conducted by GEORGE DEL BARRIO
Vocals arranged by GEORGE DUKE and SISTER SLEDGE
Bass by LOUIS JOHNSON
Drums by RICKY LAWSON
Guitar by MIKE SEMBELLO
Keyboards by GEORGE DUKE
Percussion by PAULINHO DA COSTA
Saxophone and Flute by LARRY WILLIAMS
Trombone by LOU McCREARY
Trumpet and Flugelhorn by GARY GRANT and JERRY HEY
Harp by DOROTHY REMSEN
Cello by BARBARA HUNTER, EARL S. MADISON, FREDERICK SEYKORA and RAYMOND J. KELLEY
Viola by ALLAN HARSHMAN, DAVID SCHWARTZ, ROLLICE E. DALE and SAMUEL BOGHOSIAN
Violin by ASSA DRORI, BRENTON B. BANKS, GEORGE KAST, GERALD VINCI, IRMA NEUMANN, JOY LYLE, MARILYN R. GRAHAM, REG HILL, ROBERT SUSHEL, SHERRILL C. BAPTIST, STUART V. CANIN and THOMAS R. BUFFUM
Direct link (7 MB):
http://www.box.net/rssdownload/62418746/04.%20Smile.mp3

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[frenchic]

The LP of Sister Sledge produced by Georges Duke is really great.
And like you Alex,my favourite song is Smile maybe because it's the more with some CHIC flavor

[alex]

I agree with you FrenCHIC, the LP "Bet Cha Say That To All The Girls" is really great, and with "Smile" has other very nice songs like "Shake Me Down" and "Thank You For The Party". The song "Smile" has a connection with the Chic Organization because it was the b-side of single "Lost In Music (Special 1984 Nile Rodgers Remix)" released in 1984.


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[alex]

I tried to find this album in blogs, but it is rare, should appears in the file-exchange programs (Emule, Shareaza, etc.). I found only extraits (30 seconds), I don't list the songs "Smile", "B.Y.O.B. (Bring Your Own Baby)" and "Gotta Get Back to Love" because they are known appearing on compilations.

SISTER SLEDGE - Lifetime Lover (1983)
Extrait (direct link):
http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=am ... xx8hldse~T

SISTER SLEDGE - Once in Your Life (1983)
Extrait (direct link):
http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=am ... xx8hldse~T

SISTER SLEDGE - Shake Me Down (1983)
Extrait (direct link):
http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=am ... xx8hldse~T

SISTER SLEDGE - Dream On (1983)
Extrait (direct link):
http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=am ... xx8hldse~T

SISTER SLEDGE - Let Him Go (1983)
Extrait (direct link):
http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=am ... xx8hldse~T

SISTER SLEDGE - Bet Cha Say That to All the Girls (1983)
Extrait (direct link):
http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=am ... xx8hldse~T

SISTER SLEDGE - Thank You for the Party (1983)
Extrait (direct link):
http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=am ... xx8hldse~T

[frenchic]

The Sisters were produced by such great talents :
Nile Rodgers & Bernard Edwards of CHIC 1979-1980
Narada Michael Walden 1981
Georges Duke 1983
Jean-Paul 'Bluey' Maunick of INCOGNITO 1992 (2 marvelous songs)

[alex]

I agree with your list FrenCHIC and add:

1985: "When The Boys Meet The Girls" Album
Produced by NILE RODGERS
Musicians: "Nile Rodgers Organization"

1985: "Frankie" Single
Produced by NILE RODGERS
Musicians: "Nile Rodgers Organization"

1985: "Dancing On The Jagged Edge" Single
Produced by NILE RODGERS
Musicians: "Nile Rodgers Organization"

1985: "When The Boys Meet The Girls" Single
Produced by NILE RODGERS
Musicians: "Nile Rodgers Organization"

1986: "Here To Stay ("Playing For Keeps" Anthem)" Single
Produced by ALAN BREWER
Appears in the movie "PLAYING FOR KEEPS" (1986)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ft5SJnKNRTs

1988: "Keeping Good Loving"
Produced by KAE WILLIAMS JR., KATHY SLEDGE and PHILLIP LIGHTFOOT
Appears in the movie "ACTION JACKSON" (1988)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7pxPNdDHjFw

1988: "Livin' The Good Life"
Produced by NILE RODGERS
Incredible music, appears in the movie "COMING TO AMERICA" (1988)
Musicians: Guitar by NILE RODGERS, Keyboards by RICHARD HILTON and others
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3KH g-ziTnk

[alex]

The last link has problem, then again:

1988: "Livin' The Good Life"
Produced by NILE RODGERS
Appears in the movie "COMING TO AMERICA" (1988)
Musicians: Guitar by NILE RODGERS, Keyboards by RICHARD HILTON and others
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3KHg-ziTnk