First Choice is a three-piece 70s disco girl group, similar to The Three De… Read Full Bio ↴First Choice is a three-piece 70s disco girl group, similar to The Three Degrees but more sassy, with Rochelle Fleming on lead. "I got something for your mind, your body & your soul"/ "It's Not Over" are probably their most sampled lines (from the perennial "Let No Man Put Asunder").
Originally signed to Philly Groove Records via a production contract with Norman Harris, the group came with Harris when he signed onboard the newly formed Salsoul. Most of Harris' work would be issued on the Gold Mind subsidiary of Salsoul - First Choice were no exception. The bulk of the group's offerings came from the stable of Baker/Harris/Young, but other producers and mixers would feature prominently, such as Tee Scott and Tom Moulton (whose mix of "Dr. Love" is the all-time favorite of Salsoul Label head Ken Cayre). "Let No Man Put Asunder" would not reach it's penultimate destination in every urban DJ's front crate until Shep Pettibone re-worked it inthe early 1980's. The group had recorded a Southern Soul styled version of Al Green's "Love and Happiness" for their sole Philly Groove album, where it sat alongside the major hit "Armed and Extremely Dangerous" and the minor hit "Smarty Pants". Salsould would eventually re-mix and re-issue all three tracks in various incarnations, leading to the misconception that they were vintage Salsoul cuts. In fact, they were vintage Baker/Harris/Young productions that preceded Salsoul and were acquire by the label after the fact.
Lead vocalist Rochelle Fleming enjoys a reputation as one of the legendary disco divas, and still lends vocals to the occassional one-off house track, such as Tom De Novy's "Summer Love".
First Choice was an American girl group vocal music trio from Philadelphia. The group produced the disco hits "Armed and Extremely Dangerous", "The Player", "Love Thang", "Let No Man Put Asunder" and "Dr. Love".
Career
Fleming was the main vocalist. The group was originally known as the Debronettes.
Philadelphia DJ Georgie Woods introduced the trio to Norman Harris, guitarist with MFSB, to produce their debut single, "This Is The House Where Love Died". Although it sold poorly, the record led to a recording contract with the Philly Groove record label, and the release of Armed and Extremely Dangerous. Also produced by Harris, the song was a hit first in the UK, where it reached the Top 20 in the UK Singles Chart on Bell Records.
U.S. success followed and the later singles, "Smarty Pants" and "The Player," sold equally well.[citation needed] While producer Harris was associated with numerous hits during the disco boom of the late 1970s, the only later chart entry for First Choice was "Dr. Love," and, in 1984, the group split up.
In 1983, however, the group's 1977 album cut "Let No Man Put Asunder" was remixed by Shep Pettibone and Frankie Knuckles for club play, and became a staple for urban DJs and a classic for listeners. The centerpiece vocals and bass riff of the song were among the most sampled expressions of the emerging Chicago house music scene in the 1980s. Steve "Silk" Hurley used this bass line in his 1987 song "Jack Your Body," which went on to become the first house record to top the UK charts.
In 1987, Fleming re-formed the group with her cousin Laconya Fleming, and Lawrence Cottel, to record Love Itch (Prelude Records). In the same year, a reissue of "Let No Man Put Asunder" was a dancefloor hit in the UK.[citation needed]
Over the years, the group has seen some new success, as many of their songs have been remixed and re-released. Larry Levan remixed its "Double Cross" (Gold Mind, 1979) track, plus Tee Scott's first studio mix was "Love Thang" (1979)). It was also remixed by Tony Humphries in 1993 for the Salsoul remix project, two albums released on Double J Records. First Choice benefitted somewhat when Rhino Records put its Armed and Extremely Dangerous into the Soul Hits of the 70s: Didn't It Blow Your Mind series, and also when the Salsoul catalog was digitally remastered and released in the 1990s.
Fleming has also provided guest vocals for the occasional house music release over the years.
Originally signed to Philly Groove Records via a production contract with Norman Harris, the group came with Harris when he signed onboard the newly formed Salsoul. Most of Harris' work would be issued on the Gold Mind subsidiary of Salsoul - First Choice were no exception. The bulk of the group's offerings came from the stable of Baker/Harris/Young, but other producers and mixers would feature prominently, such as Tee Scott and Tom Moulton (whose mix of "Dr. Love" is the all-time favorite of Salsoul Label head Ken Cayre). "Let No Man Put Asunder" would not reach it's penultimate destination in every urban DJ's front crate until Shep Pettibone re-worked it inthe early 1980's. The group had recorded a Southern Soul styled version of Al Green's "Love and Happiness" for their sole Philly Groove album, where it sat alongside the major hit "Armed and Extremely Dangerous" and the minor hit "Smarty Pants". Salsould would eventually re-mix and re-issue all three tracks in various incarnations, leading to the misconception that they were vintage Salsoul cuts. In fact, they were vintage Baker/Harris/Young productions that preceded Salsoul and were acquire by the label after the fact.
Lead vocalist Rochelle Fleming enjoys a reputation as one of the legendary disco divas, and still lends vocals to the occassional one-off house track, such as Tom De Novy's "Summer Love".
First Choice was an American girl group vocal music trio from Philadelphia. The group produced the disco hits "Armed and Extremely Dangerous", "The Player", "Love Thang", "Let No Man Put Asunder" and "Dr. Love".
Career
Fleming was the main vocalist. The group was originally known as the Debronettes.
Philadelphia DJ Georgie Woods introduced the trio to Norman Harris, guitarist with MFSB, to produce their debut single, "This Is The House Where Love Died". Although it sold poorly, the record led to a recording contract with the Philly Groove record label, and the release of Armed and Extremely Dangerous. Also produced by Harris, the song was a hit first in the UK, where it reached the Top 20 in the UK Singles Chart on Bell Records.
U.S. success followed and the later singles, "Smarty Pants" and "The Player," sold equally well.[citation needed] While producer Harris was associated with numerous hits during the disco boom of the late 1970s, the only later chart entry for First Choice was "Dr. Love," and, in 1984, the group split up.
In 1983, however, the group's 1977 album cut "Let No Man Put Asunder" was remixed by Shep Pettibone and Frankie Knuckles for club play, and became a staple for urban DJs and a classic for listeners. The centerpiece vocals and bass riff of the song were among the most sampled expressions of the emerging Chicago house music scene in the 1980s. Steve "Silk" Hurley used this bass line in his 1987 song "Jack Your Body," which went on to become the first house record to top the UK charts.
In 1987, Fleming re-formed the group with her cousin Laconya Fleming, and Lawrence Cottel, to record Love Itch (Prelude Records). In the same year, a reissue of "Let No Man Put Asunder" was a dancefloor hit in the UK.[citation needed]
Over the years, the group has seen some new success, as many of their songs have been remixed and re-released. Larry Levan remixed its "Double Cross" (Gold Mind, 1979) track, plus Tee Scott's first studio mix was "Love Thang" (1979)). It was also remixed by Tony Humphries in 1993 for the Salsoul remix project, two albums released on Double J Records. First Choice benefitted somewhat when Rhino Records put its Armed and Extremely Dangerous into the Soul Hits of the 70s: Didn't It Blow Your Mind series, and also when the Salsoul catalog was digitally remastered and released in the 1990s.
Fleming has also provided guest vocals for the occasional house music release over the years.
The Player
First Choice Lyrics
We have lyrics for 'The Player' by these artists:
Bulldog El dinero de una noche se le acabó Y el señor…
Daan You never broke my heart But you tried You never broke a…
Elec Pt.1 Niggas uh, bitches ha uh (Niggas) Grab your dick if you…
It & My Computer (Rari, Rari) Yeah Yeah (Young Rari) Bang, bang (Young Rari) …
Joss Stone He's a player, don't you know Watch out (watch out) Girl…
Kid Francescoli Id like to know Just how you feel You know you want…
Kid Francescoli Julia Minkin I’d like to know just how you feel You know you…
Les Elles Pamela n'est pas là pour panser pour Players Paméla pense p…
Levellers There isn't much to gain By living all the same way…
Loop-Line She's got her favourite record on I ripped it off with…
Mr. Jones Evidence has shown that digging makes time fly even though i…
Mr. North Players only in the party Players only in the party In the…
Silence I forgot the lines and for a moment there I stood paralyze…
Sonic One Street sounds swirling through my mind Street sounds swirli…
Sonic One & Sevensins Street sounds swirling through my mind Street sounds swirli…
W.A.I.N. Play Player's Club Throw that ass up Throw that cash up Shak…
We have lyrics for these tracks by First Choice:
Armed & Extremely Dangeorus Calling all cars calling all cars Be on the lookout for…
Armed & Extremely Dangerous Calling all cars calling all cars Be on the lookout for…
Armed and Extremely Dangerous (Blowout Express Soul mix) Calling all cars... calling all cars Be on the lookout…
armed extremely dangerous Calling all cars calling all cars Be on the lookout for…
Chances Go Around You went down And I was the one who picked you…
Doctor Love He's got the potion and the motion When I'm feeling low When…
Double Cross I've been victimized by a devil in disquise That you pulled…
Dr Love He's got the potion and the motion When I'm feeling low When…
Dr. Love (C & C Music Factory mix) He's got the potion and emotion When I'm feeling low, when…
Good Morning Midnight Good morning midnight We dance for stars of you Good morning…
Gotta Get Away Gotta Get away from you Yes I do…
Great Expectations Last night I met a man (mama) man (mama) I know…
Guilty As a lover you run for cover Whenever trouble appears Kiss a…
Hold Your Horses Everybody knows me Out there on the scene In this neighbourh…
Hustler Bill When I was a boy I dreamed of a place in…
Let Me Down Easy I can feel it Why not reveal it? Say what you gotta…
let no man put I'm surprised to see your suitcase at the door (I'm…
Let No Man Put Asunder (A "Shep Pettibone mix") I'm surprised to see your suitcase at the door Remember the…
Let No Man Put Asunder 12" I'm surprised to see your suitcase at the door (I'm…
Let No Man Putasunder I'm surprised to see your suitcase at the door Remember the…
Let's No Man Put Asunder I'm surprised to see your suitcase at the door (I'm…
Love & Happiness Love and happiness... something that can make you do wrong,…
Love Having You Around Please, mama, mama, mama, mama, mama, baby, Baby, baby, ba…
Love Thang This ain't no game It's a love thang, yeah Said it ain't…
One Step Away I'm one step away from self-destruction Yesterday, in a ce…
Smarty Pants By the way My name is Smarty Pants I could win a…
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@tommygaston544
I don't give a Damn about what my rock n roll fiends say , This song ROCKS , Loved it in 1974 , and thanks to this post I'm digging it again at age 63 here in 2021. Thank You for posting this Gem ... Got my feet tapping & my wife dancing ..
@koollatter
You're very welcome.
@user-mu4jv7qo2j
Millennial here, I found First Choice and many more Disco Era Hits, on a compilation CD called "STUDIO 54 MUSIC" shopping in a Virgin Record store in the early 2000's and I fell in love! Not to mention how they have held me down in every relationship! Awesome group, Angels! ;)
@bobbylinning2348
The greatest era of dance music ever!!!!!!!!!!!
@SirSimonDJ
Philly Sound is the genesis of disco music. First Choice sings the first disco tune of all time! Hi from Tuscany Coast.
@drlock978
Funny,you would say that. I’ve said for the last 50 years,that the first Disco tune was Armed and Extremely Dangerous by First Choice
From April of 73. The Philly Sound was the best! Gamble and Huff were Masterminds.
@swarren400
I was born in 1976...but grew up listening disco and club classics. That's all we listen to in the bars and clubs in Jersey!
@jameskemp5600
Them was the day's and that used to be my favorite song. I was 13yrs. Old then. MEMORIES
@Nonchalant_248
First Choice was such a great underrated group.
@wlsn11359
Agreed...I would put them in the top ten of "Girl Groups".