Crown Heights Affair are a Soul, Funk, Jazz Fusion group, originally named New Day Express, the group formed in Brooklyn, NY, in 1967. Originally comprising lead vocalist Philip Thomas, guitarist William "Bubba" Anderson, bassist Arnold "Muki" Wilson, keyboardist Stan Johnson, and drummer Raymond "Sugar Ray" Rock. Crown Heights Affair's roster soon expanded to include saxophonist Darryl Gibbs, trumpeter James Baynard, and trombonist Julius Dilligard, Jr., and in 1973 they signed to RCA, releasing their self-titled debut LP the following year. While a hit in New York, the first single, "Super Rod," failed to earn attention across the rest of the country, and when the follow-ups "Leave the Kids Alone" and "Special Kind of Woman" met the same fate, the group was left without a label. At that point Johnson, Gibbs, Baynard, and Dilligard all resigned from Crown Heights Affair, with Howie Young joining on keyboards, Tyrone Demmons coming in on trumpet, and siblings Bertram and Raymond Reid playing saxophone and trombone, respectively.
This lineup signed to De-Lite, home to kindred spirits Kool & the Gang, and in 1975 Crown Heights Affair issued its sophomore effort, Dreaming a Dream, with an extended disco mix of the title cut cracking the R&B Top Five and the pop Top 50; "Every Beat of My Heart" and "Foxy Lady" soon followed, further establishing the group's growing reputation among clubgoers. Percussionist Skip Boardley joined the lineup with 1976's Do It Your Way; although the first single, "Dancin'," was a rather shameless knockoff of Isaac Hayes' classic "Theme from 'Shaft'," sales were again respectable, even if the LP's second single, "Do It the French Way," failed to generate much attention. 1978's Dream World was buoyed by De-Lite's new international distribution deal with Polygram. Virtually overnight Crown Heights Affair emerged as major fan favorites in the U.K., with the singles "Galaxy of Love" and "I'm Gonna Love You Forever" both reaching the British pop charts. While the title cut to 1979's Dance Lady Dance was another British hit, the album flopped stateside, prompting Crown Heights Affair to recruit producer Bert DeCoteaux, known for hits with Sister Sledge; the resulting Sure Shot remains a minor masterpiece, highlighted by the disco classic "You Gave Me Love," a Top Ten U.K. pop hit during the summer of 1980. But the general public's interest in disco soon took a nosedive, and Crown Heights Affair spent the next two years on hiatus. Minus keyboardist Young, the group resurfaced in 1982 with Think Positive, a failed attempt to update their sound to current tastes.
After one final effort, 1983's Struck Gold, Crown Heights Affair split. Bert Reid went on to enjoy some success as a producer, helming Denroy Morgan's underground smash "I'd Do Anything for You" as well as sessions for Unlimited Touch ("I Hear Music in the Streets"), Raw Silk ("Do It to the Music"), and Barbara Tucker ("Stay Together"). As vintage Crown Heights Affair grooves found their way onto latter-day hip-hop and R&B records, Reid also collaborated with producer/DJs Little Louie Vega and François Kevorkian. He died in New York City on December 12, 2004. Thomas joined The Flamingos in 2007. Raymond Reid died in 2013. The surviving members of the group remain active.
Foxy Lady
Crown Heights Affair Lyrics
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Ooh, you're foxy, foxy lady
You're foxy, ooh
You're foxy, ooh
You're foxy, ooh
You're foxy, foxy lady
You're foxy, ooh
Do it, do it, da da, do it
Do it, do it, da da
Sexy lady, foxy lady
Do it, do it, da da, do it
Do it, do it, get down
Sexy lady, foxy lady
Do it, do it, da da, do it
Do it, do it, da da
Sexy lady, foxy lady
Do it, do it, da da, do it
Do it, do it, get down
Sexy lady, foxy lady
You're foxy, ooh
You're foxy, ooh
You're foxy, ooh...
The lyrics of Crown Heights Affair's song Foxy Lady are a celebration of a woman's beauty and attractiveness. The singer repeatedly calls her "foxy" and "sexy," emphasizing her physical appeal. The repetition of the phrase "do it, do it" suggests that he wants her to flaunt her allure and maybe even make a move. The simple, repetitive lyrics are meant to be catchy and easy to sing along to, emphasizing the fun and playful nature of the song.
However, it is worth noting that the term "foxy" was often used in the 70s to describe not just physical beauty but also intelligence and wit. So, it could be that the singer is praising not just the woman's physical attractiveness but also her personality and intelligence. Overall, Foxy Lady is a fun and playful song that celebrates a woman's beauty and allure in a catchy and upbeat way.
Line by Line Meaning
Mmm, foxy
Wow, you are really attractive and alluring
Ooh, you're foxy, foxy lady
You are a very attractive and seductive woman
You're foxy, ooh
You are very attractive and captivating
You're foxy, foxy lady
You are a very attractive and alluring woman
Do it, do it, da da, do it
Keep doing whatever it is that you are doing, it is very attractive and arousing
Do it, do it, da da
Repeat those actions that are so captivating and arousing
Sexy lady, foxy lady
You are not only attractive, but also have an alluring and seductive quality about you
Do it, do it, get down
Continue the actions that are so enticing and seductive
You're foxy, ooh
You are very attractive and mesmerizing
You're foxy, foxy lady
You are an incredibly attractive and seductive woman
Contributed by Charlotte Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
J Eshun
One can easily be mistaken that they're listening to a Brass Construction record up on first hearing,same format, that hard driven funked up groove, infectious melody,memorable hooks, from one of the top Disco/Funk bands of the 70s early 80s
Marcus Reeves
DIS JAM IS JAMMIN
D'Artenya Granger
Crown Height Affair - Foxy Lady "The Funk Never Stop"
Micknsoul87
What memories
Henry Williams
YESSAH!!!
Ston
Simple, baddass ghetto funk from 1975!! Somebody should post Sexy Ways..... high energy, fire-breathing whoop-ass song (1976)
V8 (screw electric cars)
Sounds like tubular bells
Claudio Vargas
That's what I always have said: 1:26
jc quintana
as a dj i would mix this with .barabas makes you blind .
Claudio Vargas
Isn't Makes You Blind by The Glitter Band?