Like Earth, Wind & Fire and Kool & the Gang before them, Crown Heights Affa… Read Full Bio ↴Like Earth, Wind & Fire and Kool & the Gang before them, Crown Heights Affair artfully bridged the gap between funk and disco, guaranteeing their records new life via sampling by successive generations of rappers and Disco Jockeys.
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.
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.
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Crown Heights Affair Lyrics
We have lyrics for these tracks by Crown Heights Affair:
Dancin Dancing to the rhythm Of the funky sound That's going round …
Dancin' Dancing to the rhythm Of the funky sound That's going round …
Every Beat Of My Heart see girls every day (I see girls every day) But I just…
every beat of my heart (12 see girls every day (I see girls every day) But I just…
Every Beat of My Heart (12" remix) see girls every day (I see girls every day) But I just…
Every Beat of My Heart - 12" Remix See girls every day (I see girls every day) But I just…
Foxy Lady Mmm, foxy Ooh, you're foxy, foxy lady You're foxy, ooh You'…
I Love You Baby I was thinking what did you give me that…
Love Me Baby I was thinking what did you give me that…
Tell Me You Love Me Baby I was thinking what did you give me that…
You Gave Me Love Baby I was thinking what did you give me that…
You Gave Me Love (Radio Edit) Baby I was thinking what did you give me that…
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@marcellusbrown57
Paradise Garage original Classic! There was no place like home! God, how I miss that place, it changed my life forever! Reunion this September 3 2023. I will be there! ❤️❤️❤️
@Musicfiend4ever
The Loft, late 70's early 80's when David would rock this version Lord!......that crazy sound effect at the 4 minute mark had us mad twisted! We were all over the floor and the ceiling! .....Had to have been there to understand.
@tehuti44
Paradise Garage memories.
@mannypintado8349
This was David Mancuso Classic. Loved that sound November 2020.🎈🎶
@tonycepeda6286
The group founded in Brooklyn great record I heard it first at The Loft played by David Mancuso.....tc13
@FonkyKiff
Le groupe qui s'appelait à l'origine "Nue Dey Express" a été fondé en 1967 par le bassiste Donnie Linton.
Peu après, ils changèrent de nom pour quelque chose de plus familier "Crown Heights Affair" qui est en fait le nom de leur quartier de Brooklyn.
1974 sera l'année de sortie de leur premier album, 1983 celle de leur dernier. entre ces deux dates, 8 albums ainsi qu'une myriade de singles verront le jour.
Entre-temps, Ils ont produit "Gonna Get Over You" pour France Joli ainsi que 2 titres pour Amii Stewart et ont également formé et lancé le groupe "Unlimited Touch".
Après 1983, L'aventure "Crown Heights Affair" s'étant achevée, la plupart des membres du groupe sont devenus producteurs.
@deekaymusiclover2481
They killed this song when I saw them in concert at Union College.
@kompatbel5562
long time ago!!! good old funky stuff!!! THX
@lindabishop7772
Said a prayer for you to share more tracks as good as this 1 !!! FANTASTIC tune THANK YOU ZE ZE 😇🙏✝️
@harryboardly2044
Linda Bishop hey hey Linda thanks for your compliment this is Skip boardley jr. of Crown Heights Affair your words mean more than I can say thank you so much