Hi-Tension were key figures in the late-’70s Brit-Funk scene.
But their lead singer David Joseph scored the biggest hit solo.
This day in 1983, “You Can’t Hide (Your Love)” hit No.1 on the UK Dance chart.
In the US it just missed the top — but stayed 6 weeks at No.2.
#BritFunk #Music #funk
Before going full electro with Arthur Baker, Freeez had already hit Nº1 on the UK dance charts in 1981, with a completely different sound. Southern Freeez was pure Brit-funk magic on British dancefloors.
Only know I.O.U.? This might surprise you.
#Freeez #BritFunk #DanceMusicHistory #UKDanceCharts
1982 • Day 8 of 28
It's hard to pick a favourite Imagination track from '82, so here are 4!
The vocal harmonies, funky sound, & sliding synth bass drew me to their songs in the '80s. They still sound great today.
#1982SongADay #MusicChallenge #MusicSky
#funk #britfunk #pop #synthpop #disco #1980s
Southern Freeez by Freeez
1981
An old favourite, & my pick for FunkyFriday!
I posted this on God's Jukebox just now, so I thought I'd post it here, too.
(I really had to fight the spell checker with this one! 🤣)
#FunkyFriday
#BritFunk
#JazzFunk
#Funk
#Soul
#1980s
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-rAe...
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evasions
#tv
#UK
#britfunk
#soulsky
#coverversion
pretty weird story behind this
youtu.be/bbhwnsv56m8?...
#plaatvandedag Level 42 - A physical presence (1985) #vinylcollection #vinylcommunity #vinyl #britfunk #funk #level42 #nowspinningonvinyl #80smusic
And finally, for those interested, Alpha transformed into Take Three, a Brit-Funk group in the mid-80s who've just had a compilation released...
freestylerecords.bandcamp.com/album/music-...
#reggae #reggaesky #musicsky #loversrock #britfunk #soul
Exactly 45 years ago today, Linx, the British funk duo of David Grant and Junior Giscombe, hit the top of the dance charts with “You’re Lying.” It kicked off a six-week run at No. 1 starting on this day in 1980. 🕺✨ #britfunk #funk #music #musicsky
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_tHb...
1981 • Day 29 • Freeez – Southern Freeeze. One of my favourite
#BritFunk tracks. I love the laidback vocal style and groove. www.youtube.com/watch?v=ggAa... #JazzFunk #MusicChallenge #MusicSky #20SongsByYear +10 😁
1981 • Day 14 • Linx – Intuition. This takes me back to spending time with my dad & discussing the lyrics with him. Singer/songwriter David Grant later did a great duet/cover with Jaki Graham of Could It Be I'm Falling in Love. www.youtube.com/watch?v=uX_P... #BritFunk #MusicChallenge #20SongsByYear
7" picture sleeve of The Real Thing - Can You Feel The Force? propped behind a turntable which is playing the single.
Now playing The Real Thing – Can You Feel The Force?/Children Of The Ghetto 7”
👇Read here👇
friendica.world/display/84b6...
#NowPlaying
#Vinyl
#BritFunk
#TheRealThing
#CanYouFeelTheForce
#ChildrenOfTheGhetto
#Music
#🎧
Record label of Hi-Tension's British Hustle 21"
Now playing Hi-Tension – British Hustle/Peace On Earth 12”
👇Click to read👇
friendica.world/display/84b6...
#NowPlaying
#Vinyl
#BritFunk
#HiTension
#BritishHustle
#Music
Record label of (Somebody) Help Me Out by Beggar & Co.
Record label of The Boys In Blue by Light Of The World
Record label of Swingin' by Light Of The World
Now playing:
Beggar & Co. – (Somebody) Help Me Out/Rising Sun 12”
Light Of The World – Swingin’/The World Is Out 12”
Light Of The World – The Boys In Blue / This Is This 12”
RIP Chris Hill
👇Read here👇
friendica.world/display/84b6...
#NowPlaying
#Vinyl
#BritFunk
#EnsignRecords
#ChrisHill
#Music
Ohhh, Rest In P-Funk Chris Hill, legendary #Soul and #Funk DJ, helped found #BritFunk in the late '70s.
He has died today aged 80.
🎧
🎼 🎵 🎶
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_H...
1981 • Day 9 • Beggar & Co – (Somebody) Help Me Out. I was in high school when this came out, and some of the lyrics resonated. It also sounds great, so it will always be one of my favourite #BritFunk tracks. www.youtube.com/watch?v=0OU1... #MusicChallenge #MusicSky #20SongsByYear +10 😁
1981 • Day 5 • Central Line – Walking Into Sunshine. I love the feel of this track, from the powerful bass to the detuned synth parts. It spoke to me when I was going through rough times & feeling trapped. www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6Es... #BritFunk #MusicChallenge #MusicSky #20SongsByYear +10 😁
One day people in the US will realize these guys were revered as Brit Funk pioneers on the UK years before “Something About You”. #heroes #britfunk
#Glasgow here's a gig for you and anyone in central Scotland
Zamie live on stage but also backing from Al Kent and Rab Sinclair.
Then they're heading down to Ronnie Scotts in #London 😱
📢10 PIECE BAND📢
Friday 28th of November is the date for your diary
#JazzFunk #BritFunk #JazzSky
VARIOUS ARTISTS
The Way U Make Me Feel: UK Boogie & Street Soul, 1980-1994
freestylerecords.bandcamp.com/album/the-wa...
#thewayumakemefeel #ukboogieandstreetsoul #1980to1994 #freestylerecords #funk #soul #electrofunk #boogie #britfunk #streetsoul
..And across the Atlantic, the UK also welcomed a new #1 on the dance charts. I bet you’ve forgotten about this gem!
#britfunk #disco #thisdaytoday #music #musicsky
Southern Freeze
@clarewadd.bsky.social @johnkennedydj.bsky.social
soundcloud.com/amelia-the-h...
#brighton #britfunk #maybankholiday #fluffydice
disco and beyond record of the day :
Light Of The World – Midnight Groovin' [7:19]
(UK Ensign Records #vinyl 12" single 1979)
youtu.be/lgQZOPqquX4
#seventies #dance #JazzFunk #BritFunk #70smusic
#45s #singles
Craving some mid-’80s synth-funk? This week’s Twelve Inch soundtrack has you covered, press play and dive into the groove behind this week’s episode. #synthfunk #dancepop #britfunk #music #musicsky
www.mixcloud.com/pedupre/the-...
Hi⚡Tension - Power & Lightning
youtu.be/643kAP1iy28?...
#JazzFunk #Soul #BritFunk
#Soulsky #Funksky #Jazzsky #Musicsky #Music
2nite #stuttgart listening experience at the #highfidelitybar. start 7.30pm! topic: #britfunk
#vinyl #strictlyvinyl
