Formed in Brooklyn, New York in 1968.
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Formed in Brooklyn, New York in 1968.
Brass Construction were the brainchild of keyboards player and singer Randy Muller (b. Guyana). In 1975, their debut album changed the face of dance music and is still a huge influence some 30 years on.
Randy originally formed the band in Brooklyn, New York, under the name of Dynamic Soul. Renamed Brass Construction, the nine-piece group were signed by United Artists in 1975.
The members included:
Michael Grudge (b. Jamaica) and Jesse Ward Jnr. (saxophones)
Wayne Parris (b. Jamaica) and Morris Price (trumpets)
Joseph Arthur Wong (b. Trinidad; guitar)
Wade Williamson (bass)
Larry Payton (drums)
and percussionist Sandy Billups
With their tight horn section and brief, chanted vocals, the group's first release, 'Movin', topped the R & B charts and was a pop Top 20 hit. It was followed by 'Changin', 'Ha Cha Cha' (From Brass Construction II) and 'L-O-V-E U', which were all best-sellers.
Jeff Lane produced Brass Construction's albums up until the 1982 'Attitudes' set, at which point Randy Muller took over the production chores. Brass Construction's albums all sold well and they even endured the lightweight Disco era.
Randy also wrote for and produced New York disco group Skyy and was the string arranger for the group B.T Express.The group moved into the 80's with less pop hits, however, club interest was as high as ever.
The remix craze brought numerous versions of their early hits into the clubs in 1988, including 'Ha Cha Cha (Acieed Mix)'. Randy then moved into producing one off 12" singles including B.C. Underground's 'Let The World Dance'.
Incidentally, Randy Muller is a classically trained flautist and has recorded a classical album utilising the instrument.
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Walkin
Brass Construction Lyrics
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got a thing for suzie she's got a thing for me two what am i going to do?
walkin the line
loving two women at the same time
what am i going to do?
got a thing for Larry she's got a thing for me two what am i going to do?
loving two men at the same time
what am i going to do?
The lyrics to Brass Construction's song "Walkin" describe the complicated emotions and decisions that come with being in love with more than one person. The singer is torn between two different partners, Miya and Suzie, and feels guilty about the situation. He acknowledges the complexity of his situation by repeating the phrase "loving two women at the same time" and asking "what am I going to do?"
Later in the song, the lyrics switch to describe a similar scenario from the perspective of a woman who is in love with two men, Jessie and Larry. The emotional conflict and confusion is once again expressed in the lyrics, with the singer feeling torn and uncertain about how to proceed.
Overall, "Walkin" conveys the complex emotions and challenges that come with being in love with more than one person. The lyrics suggest that there are no easy answers or solutions, and that individuals in this situation must grapple with conflicting emotions and make difficult decisions.
Line by Line Meaning
im in love with miya she's in love with when we get together
I am deeply in love with Miya and she also reciprocates my love when we are in each other's company
got a thing for suzie she's got a thing for me two what am i going to do?
I am attracted to Suzie, and she also feels the same way about me, which puts me in a dilemma about what action to take
walkin the line
I am treading a thin line and trying to make a hard decision without knowing the best way to move forward
loving two women at the same time
I am experiencing love feelings for more than one woman at once, and I am struggling to choose which one to commit to
what am i going to do?
I am perplexed and asking myself what my next step should be in this complex love triangle
im in love with Jessie he's in love with when we get together
I am deeply in love with Jessie, and his love for me flourishes when we are together
got a thing for Larry she's got a thing for me two what am i going to do?
I am romantically drawn to Larry, and she also has feelings for me, leaving me in a quandary about how to proceed
loving two men at the same time
I am experiencing romantic feelings for two men simultaneously, and I am struggling with my emotions about which one to choose
what am i going to do?
I am grappling with a difficult decision and unsure of what action to take next in this complicated romantic situation
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: RANDY MULLER
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@adajohnson3389
Ive been looking for this song forever!! My niece's mom use to have us singing this when we go on walks.. I was starting to believe she had made it up.
@ajs41
Reached number 47 in the UK charts in June 1983.
@kissman93600
Le son mortel de BRASS ça déchire, regarder l'année c'est pas tout jeune mais ça déchire toujours autant. Faut en prendre de la graine les jeunots!
@bmit41
Absolutely love this song ! Gets me in a good mood when I listen to it
@Mr.groove714
I searched many years for this jam probably a good 15 years…. Heard it off of a mix CD in my neighborhood when I was maybe 12. We played it heavy…We never knew the name of the song but it stuck in my head.. could never find it till a few years back. that nostalgic feeling you get when you hear a Funk jam You haven’t heard since you were a kid 💯 hearing the voice kick in “I’m in love with Mary”….gave me goosebumps hearing it again.
@TheyCallHimShaddow
killer tune back in the day. the lyrics are freakin great. thanks for this i got it in my playlist now.
@jimstevens1487
This was played on the radio today.Haven't heard it for over 30 years.Its sooo funky.
@perri_6
Wow. I haven't heard this cut in over 30 years. Talk about a blast from the past!
@TheSoulUK
They did this at one their last ever concerts in Paris..sounded so fresh and they were at the end then.
Mesmeric bass.
@InflatablePlane
So funky it hurts!!!!! Can't stop dancing!