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Track Listings
| 1. TOO HOT TO STOP PT. 1 |
| 2. COZY |
| 3. BANG BANG (STICK EM UP) |
| 4. SPELLBOUND |
| 5. SHAKE YOUR RUMP TO THE FUNK |
| 6. YOU RE SO SEXY |
| 7. SUMMER OF OUR LOVE |
| 8. WHITEHOUSEORGY |
| 9. SHUT THE FUNK UP |
| 10. STANDING ON THE OUTSIDE |
| 11. .WOMAN OF THE NIGHT |
| 12. WHATEVER IT IS |
| 13. CAN T KEEP MY HANDS OFF YOU |
| 14. LET S HAVE SOME FUN |
| 15. ATTITUDES |
| 16. YOU CAN T RUN AWAY |
| 17. FLYING HIGH ON YOUR LOVE |
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CD Description
These two consecutively released albums marked the
second coming of The Bar-Kays in 1976 and 1977.
The original group s first single Soul Finger had
become an instant classic and international hit which
is still popular today.
Stax s top artist, Otis Redding chose the band to be
his regular road musicians a decision that ended in
tragedy on December 10th 1967 when Redding, King,
Caldwell, Jones and Cunningham all perished when
their private plane crashed. Only Ben Cauley survived
and James Alexander had not boarded the flight.
Despite this tragedy Cauley and Alexander with Allen
Jones helped reformed the group which culminated
in their work with Isaac Hayes on the pioneering
1969 album, Hot Buttered Soul .
In 1971 the group hired their first lead vocalist Larry
Dodson and his unique vocals and James Alexander s
cranked to the max bass really was the new Bar-Kays,
with no other pretensions than aiming straight for the
dance floor with a series of funk workouts that set
the template for many of the groups that followed
during the late 70s.
If there was a sub-genre of funk called Southern Funk
The Bar-Kays were the leaders and were one of the
hottest acts around Too Hot Too Stop was perhaps
their finest hour and the following years Flying High
On Your Love confirmed their stature.
second coming of The Bar-Kays in 1976 and 1977.
The original group s first single Soul Finger had
become an instant classic and international hit which
is still popular today.
Stax s top artist, Otis Redding chose the band to be
his regular road musicians a decision that ended in
tragedy on December 10th 1967 when Redding, King,
Caldwell, Jones and Cunningham all perished when
their private plane crashed. Only Ben Cauley survived
and James Alexander had not boarded the flight.
Despite this tragedy Cauley and Alexander with Allen
Jones helped reformed the group which culminated
in their work with Isaac Hayes on the pioneering
1969 album, Hot Buttered Soul .
In 1971 the group hired their first lead vocalist Larry
Dodson and his unique vocals and James Alexander s
cranked to the max bass really was the new Bar-Kays,
with no other pretensions than aiming straight for the
dance floor with a series of funk workouts that set
the template for many of the groups that followed
during the late 70s.
If there was a sub-genre of funk called Southern Funk
The Bar-Kays were the leaders and were one of the
hottest acts around Too Hot Too Stop was perhaps
their finest hour and the following years Flying High
On Your Love confirmed their stature.
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1 of 2 people found the following review helpful
had them on tape for a long time, the albums on cd separately hard to get or too expensive to me, this is the solution, great bar-kays stuff as I like them... by the way amazon: the title is too hot to stop (not 'sleep')
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
old school chunk of funk
25 Jun 2010
I dare anyone who likes funk music not to get your boogie on! These bombastic classics from the mid to late seventies are loaded with songs that would turn the party out! The Bar-Kays are always overlooked (In my opinion) on the numerous "greatest lists", be it artists, albums or songs. They only carved out their own signature sound and managed to produce some of the most memorable dance records of all time! These albums put them on the map and propelled them through two decades of superlative live performances and song creativity. "Shake Your Rump to the Funk" is a tightly played gem that will remain one of my top favorites for all time! "Cozy" and "You're So Sexy" are slow burners far removed from today's overproduced ballads. "Spellbound" is a mid-tempo thumper worthy of repeated play! The title cut says it all: "Too Hot To Stop"!!! As one of the originators of 'Black Funk Rock' (Along with the Isley Brothers and a few others) the Bar-Kays were smouldering and original! Their eventual growth from that album culminated into what I feel is their best album: "Flying High On Your Love"! To this day, when I play this album, I let it run from start to finish! "Let's Have Some Fun" ruled the dancefloors and house parties! The lyrics were more complex on this particular album. Check out "Woman Of The Night" and "Attitudes". They are certainly different from the typical 'dance and romance' songs of the day. "You Can't Run Away" is yet another irresistable groove. If you appreciate music from this era, it is a real treat to have both of these albums on one CD!!!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
FLYING HIGH ON THE LEGACY OF THE BAR-KAYS
26 July 2010
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Thank God
Im blessed to have the opportunity to ride with legacy of the Bar-kays and my friend founder James Alexander &
Larry Dotson and ever lasting concert and after party they have did for me and our station. All Bar-Kays lovers
Please dont miss out on this double lp treat for the 1st time on cd'It, to hot to pass up be honest with yourself get it today before it vanish into Soul Heaven. Sincerely
Vernon Campbell Gen Mgr/DJ
K.105.9 FM Oklahoma City Okla
Im blessed to have the opportunity to ride with legacy of the Bar-kays and my friend founder James Alexander &
Larry Dotson and ever lasting concert and after party they have did for me and our station. All Bar-Kays lovers
Please dont miss out on this double lp treat for the 1st time on cd'It, to hot to pass up be honest with yourself get it today before it vanish into Soul Heaven. Sincerely
Vernon Campbell Gen Mgr/DJ
K.105.9 FM Oklahoma City Okla
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
A must have if you love music from the 70's
2 Sep 2011
Amazon Verified Purchase
Growing up in the mid to late 70's the Barkays Flying High Album was my all time favorite. To this date, I have yet to hear a better album. After searching for more than 25 years I finally was able to find it on CD at Amazon. You guys are the best.
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