Paris DJs Soundsystem presents 1977 - Standards, Versions & Revamps Vol.18

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Paris DJs Soundsystem presents 1977 - Standards, Versions and Revamps Vol.18 (MP3 Podcast on www.ParisDJs.com) 2016-04-18 1977 was the year of the Punk explosion, but it was also the year the famous Studio 54 opened in New York. Elvis Presley died during the summer, Marc Bolan followed in september, and "Saturday Night Fever" was released at the end of the year. On the albums front, besides the obvious P-Funk gems (Parliament, Bootsy Collins, Eddie Hazel), there were Pink Floyd, Peter Gabriel, The Clash, Kraftwerk, The Talking Heads and Bob Marley. The times were A-changing once again… As for album, cool covers were getting scarce and Kiss was the most popular band in the USA. But that didn't stop us from gathering a full hour of handpicked funky and soulful versions of classics, all released during 1977!! Tracklisting : 01. Houston Person - I No Get Eye For Back (from 'Harmony' album, 1977 / Mercury) FELA KUTI cover, more info on wikipedia 02. Paul Zaza - Le Payback (Instrumental) (from 'Le Payback' album, 1977 / Baby Grand) JAMES BROWN cover, more info on wikipedia 03. Fred Wesley & The Horny Horns feat. Maceo Parker - Up For The Down Stroke (from 'A Blow For Me, A Toot To You' album, 1977 / Atlantic) PARLIAMENT cover, more info on wikipedia 04. Mandré - Money (That's What I Want) (from 'Mandré' album, 1977 / Motown) BARRETT STRONG cover, more info on wikipedia 05. Rosebud - Money (from 'Discoballs: A Tribute to Pink Floyd' album, 1977 / Flarenasch) PINK FLOYD cover, more info on wikipedia 06. Patti Labelle - Funky Music (from 'Patti Labelle' album, 1977 / Epic) EDWIN STARR cover, more info on wikipedia 07. Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes - Everybody's Talkin' (from 'Let's Clean Up the Ghetto' compilation, 1977 / Philadelphia International) FRED NEIL cover, more info on wikipedia 08. Caetano Veloso - Olha o Menino (from 'Bicho' album, 1977 / Philips) JORGE BEN cover, more info on wikipedia 09. U-Roy - Babylon River (from 'Brent Dowe - Rivers Of Babylon' 12 inch, 1977 / TR Groovemaster) THE MELODIANS cover, more info on wikipedia 10. Philly Rollers - Strawberry Letter 23 (from 'Super Soul' album, 1977 / Springboard) SHUGGIE OTIS cover, more info on wikipedia 11. Biddu & The Orchestra - Girl You'll Be A Woman Soon (from 'Eastern Man' album, 1977 / Epic) NEIL DIAMOND cover, more info on wikipedia 12. Eddie Hazel - California Dreamin' (from 'Games, Dames, And Guitar Thangs' album, 1977 / Warner Bros.) THE MAMAS & THE PAPAS cover, more info on wikipedia Total time : 56mn 23s All the original cover artworks from records played in this mix, along with a track-by-track commentary are available on parisdjs.com Credits : Selected by Djouls (parisdjs.com) Mixed and mastered by Grant Phabao (grantphabao.com) Artwork by Ben Hito (facebook.com/benhito) Links : Paris DJs : parisdjs.com | bandcamp | facebook | pinterest | soundcloud | twitter | youtube Ben Hito : official | discogs | facebook