Rca Albums 1977 1985

Evelyn ‘Champagne’ King: The RCA Albums 1977-1985, 8CD Box Set.SoulMusic Records is proud to present the eight RCA albums recorded between 1977-1985 by the iconic Evelyn ‘Champagne’ King, undeniably one of the primary purveyors of timeless R&B/dance music that helped fuel the disco movement of the late ‘70s and beyond.While each of Evelyn’s albums has been reissued at different times on CD, this is the first-of-its-kind deluxe box set that includes all eight, with handpicked bonus tracks. Produced by SoulMusicom founder David Nathan (who has known Philadelphia native Evelyn since 1977), “The RCA Albums” includes stellar essays by two renowned writers: Brian Chin, who contributes an insightful overview of Evelyn’s years with RCA, complete with 2020 quotes from Evelyn herself and producers T. Life and Paul Lawrence Jones, among others; and Charles Waring who provides an in-depth commentary on each of the eight albums.With superb artwork by Roger Williams and first class mastering by Nick Robbins, this box set boasts (82) tracks that display Evelyn’s pioneering artistry and trace her musical journey to international fame, through a number of signature anthems, establishing a global audience in the process that has made her a consistent, dynamic performer for over five decades.Disc One: “SMOOTH TALK” (1977) produced by T. Life includes the fresh-as-ever “Shame,” a US Top 10 pop, R&B and dance hit and the follow-up smash ‘I Don’t Know If It’s Right’; expanded edition bonus tracks are 12” Disco Mixes of each.Disc Two: “MUSIC BOX” (1979), also produced by T. Life, features the US charted hits ‘Out There’ and the title track; expanded edition includes 12” versions of both.Disc Three: “CALL ON ME” (1980) was initially released in 1980 with the title “Sweet Delight” and different tracks; the original LP was withdrawn and retitled with a new track listing. The expanded edition includes all the tracks from “Sweet Delight” as well as the 12” version of the US R&B/dance hit, ‘Let’s Get Funky Tonight’.Disc Four: “I’M IN LOVE” (1981) features the US R&B and dance music #1 title track and boasts production work from Morrie Brown with Kashif & Paul Laurence Jones; and the team of Willie Lester & Rodney Brown. Expanded edition bonus track, 12” Dance Mix of ‘I’m In Love’Disc Five: “GET LOOSE” (1982) contains two of Evelyn’s most memorable hits, ‘Love Come Down’ and ‘Betcha She Don’t Love You’, both written and co-produced by Kashif; expanded edition includes 12” Version of ‘Love Come Down’.Disc Six: “FACE TO FACE” (1983) represents a change of style with producers Leon Sylvers and his team and Minneapolian Andre Cymone placing Evelyn in different musical settings; includes the US charted singles, ‘Action’ and ‘Teenager’.Disc Seven: “SO ROMANTIC” (1984), one of Evelyn’s most diverse RCA LPs, features an array of producers including Carl Sturken & Evan Rogers, Clif Magness & Glen Ballard, Hawk Wolinski ,The System and Jimmy Douglass.Disc Eight: “LONG TIME COMING (A CHANGE IS GONNA COME)” (1985), Evelyn’s RCA swansong album, reunites her with T. Life and includes production by Hawk; Bobby Watson with Rene & Angela; and the team of Allen George & Fred McFarlane who provided the hits ‘High Horse’ and ‘Your Personal Touch’; expanded edition cuts are a Dance Version of the latter along with two non-album ‘B’ sides, ‘Take A Chance’ and ‘Better Deal’.Disc One: Smooth Talk (1977) Expanded Edition1. Smooth Talk2. I Don’t Know If It’s Right3. Till I Come Off The Road4. Dancin’, Dancin’, Dancin’5. Shame6. Nobody Knows7. We’re Going To A Party8. The Show Is OverBonus Tracks :9. Shame (12″ Disco Mix)10. I Don’t Know If It’s Right (12″ Disco Mix)Disc Two: Music Box (1979) Expanded Edition1. Music Box2. Let’s Start All Over Again3. Out There4. No Time For Fooling Around5. Steppin’ Out (Part 1)6. Steppin’ Out (Part 2)7. Make Up Your Mind8. I Think My Heart Is Telling9. It’s OkBonus Tracks:10. Music Box (12″ Version)11. Out There (12″ Version)Disc Three: Call On Me (1980) Expanded Edition1. Let’s Get Funky Tonight2. Your Kind Of Loving3. Call On Me4. I Need Your Love5. Talk Don’t Hurt Nobody6. Just A Little Bit Of Love7. Bedroom Eyes8. Universal GirlBonus Tracks :9. Sweet Delight10. Long Time Waiting On You11. Is It Good12. I Love You13. Let’s Get Funky Tonight (12” Version)Disc Four: I’m In Love (1981) Expanded Edition1. I’m In Love2. If You Want My Lovin’3. Don’t Hide Our Love4. What Are You Waiting For5. Spirit Of The Dancer6. The Other Side Of Love7. I Can’t Take It8. The Best Is Yet To ComeBonus Track :9. I’m In Love (12″ Dance Mix)Disc Five: Get Loose (1982) Expanded Edition1. Love Come Down2. I Can’t Stand It3. Betcha She Don’t Love You4. Get Loose5. Back To Love6. Stop That7. Get Up Off Your Love8. I’m Just Warmin’ UpBonus Track : 9. Love Come Down (12″ Version)Disc Six: Face To Face (1983)1. Action2. Face To Face3. Shake Down4. Tell Me Something Good5. Don’t It Feel Good6. Makin’ Me So Proud7. Givin’ You My Love (What Cha Gonna Do With It)8. Teenager9. Let’s Get CrazyDisc 7: So Romantic (1984)1. Show Me (Don’t Tell Me)2. Heartbreaker3. Till Midnight4. Just For The Night5. Give Me One Reason6. Out Of Control7. Talking In My Sleep8. I’m So Romantic9. So In LoveDisc Eight: A Long Time Coming (A Change Is Gonna Come) (1985) Expanded Edition1. Chemistry Of Love2. A Change Is Gonna Come3. Spellbound4. If You Find The Time5. Slow Down6. If I Let Myself Go7. Your Personal Touch8. I’m So Scared9. High HorseBonus Tracks :10.Your Personal Touch (Dance Version)11.Take A Chance (12” Version)12.Better Deal (7” Version)