Wednesday, April 13, 2005

music is what drives my soul. choosing twenty or so-old-but-good isn't really easy. back from the eightees & ninetees, i simply love it and even radio dj's never stop playing them on air. my brother gave me this idea that whenever to purchase a cd from a choice of artists, one should wait for 'the best of' albums that contains favorites all in one package. true.

however, forgive me to say that i can't stand listening to mariah, britney and justin anymore. i may be a bitof prejudiced with them but sometimes we have to altered our style and revealed that we still love the oldies. there are lots of disco music that conveys energy and feelings, and provides a diverse range of sounds from soul, slow jams & jazz. disco is primarily influenced by soul & funk music.

for instance, chaka khan's 'through the fire' has been repeatedly 'returned back to life'. evenif there are many filipino artists out there who try to represent their own versions, yes i love nina's, but chaka khan still fires them through the chartboard. from diana ross, cheryl lynn, sister sledge, earth wind & fire, donna summer, kool & the gang, shalamar and.... myself. haha, just because i feel like dancing now for all i care. these are the music that makes me want to move.

so here are some talents keeping my groove. generally they are inspiring and uplifting. these old collections are now part of my 'shuffle'. so i recommend few of these pleasing disco r&b and other essentials that stood the test of time all in one place.

the best of rufus featuring chaka khan - featuring chaka khan makes this one of their best compilation. this is the album to introduce chaka khan's playful and sensual vocals that made her on top.

she displays the maturity of her singing that has much more of an emotional weight. it all has a relaxing tracks that properly put me to enjoy the entire songs.

ain't nobody -  /  /
tell me something good -  /  /
hollywood -  /  /
stay -  /  /

the best of chaka khan - the queen of funk & soul. even without rufus, she still made it. the blissful 'ain't nobody' probably is the song most associated with her. she has more versality in the funk jazz, a perfect champion.

still, her 'through the fire' makes me feel so attached with the song. proves that the r&b royalty still continues to rule.

through the fire -  /  /
i feel for you -  /  /  
my funny valentine -  /  /
slow dancin' featuring rick james -  /   /

the best of stylistics - who would never forget 'betcha by golly wow'?. i get  very sentimental whenever i hear them. this is a marvelous collections of their all-time love-provoking ballads.

an ocassional rocker as they are, i don't understand why the song 'stop, look, listen' does not include in this album, one of my favorites. if you are a fan of oldies ballads, this one rocks! loving this too much.

people make the world go round -  /  /
betcha by golly, wow -  /  /
you make me feel brand new -  /  /
you are everything -  / /

the best of debarge - this is the most in-depth collections biggest hits from the early and the mid 80's. compilation includes milestone singles such as 'who's holding donna now', 'love me in a special way', and the dance remix of 'rhythm of the night'.

they are equally adept at lively, upbeat pop and i am a fan of these just-the-hits compilation and you will be satisfied at this well-crafted album.

love me in a special way -  /  /
rhythm of the night -  /  /
time will reveal -  / /
i like it -  /  /

the best of cheryl lynn - from the moment the horns set the tempo of her first tune, 'it's got to be real', you know that you are in for a musical odyssey that will take you back to those old great 80's dancing tune. this album is no exemption. she is simply magic.

one of the most joyous powerful voices along with diana ross and minnie reperton. makes me wonder, is she still for reals? she got to be real!

sweet kind of life *OST shark tale -  /  /
got to be real -  /  /
jamaica funk featuring tom browne -  /  /
encore -  /  /
shake it up tonight -  /  /

bonus: lonely by akon featuring alvin the chipmunks -  /  /
thank you asha for sharing this rather hippie but cute song.

video of the day: against all odds *OST - 'wicker park' by the postal service -