1. A funk band fro… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least six artists using the name Slave:
1. A funk band from Dayton, Ohio
2. A rapper from Los Angeles, California
3. A hardcore band from from Denmark
4. A powerviolence band from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
5. A hardcore band from Los Angeles, California
6. A punk band from Doylestown, Pennsylvania
7. A Powerviolence band from Birmingham, Alabama. http://slavepv.bandcamp.com/
1) Slave was an Ohio funk band popular in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Trumpeter Steve Washington and Mark Hicks (Drac) formed the group in Dayton, Ohio in 1975.
Trombonist Floyd Miller teamed with Tom Lockett Jr. (sax, keyboards), Carter Bradley (trombone), Mark Adams (bass), Mark Hicks (lead and rhythm guitar, lead and background vocals), Danny Webster (rhythm guitar, lead and background vocals), Orion Wilhoite (keyboards), and Tim Dozier (drums). Vocalists Steve Arrington, Starleana Young, then Curt Jones and keyboardist Raye Turner came aboard in 1978, with Arrington ultimately becoming lead vocalist. Their first big hit was the single "Slide" in 1977 for Cotillion Records, where they remained until 1984. Their best work was usually based on bass licks and the band's general arrangements emphasis on the rhythm section and soaring lead vocals.
Other Top Ten R&B hits were "Just a Touch of Love" in 1979, "Watching You" in 1980, and "Snap Shot" in 1981. They added Charles Carter on sax and brother Sam Carter on keyboards. Young, Washington, Jones and Lockett departed to form Aurra in 1981. Slave added Roger Parker, Delbert Taylor,JR., and Kevin Johnson as replacements. Arrington himself left in 1982 after the Showtime album. They continued on, though much less successfully, into the late 1980s.
They moved to Atlantic Records for one LP in 1984, then switched to the Atlanta-based Ichiban Records in 1986. Their most recent release was The Funk Strikes Back in 1992. Rhino issued Stellar Fungk: The Best of Slave Featuring Steve Arrington, an anthology of their finest cuts, in 1994.
2) The hip-hop artist SLAVE has released “El Che” as a single in early 2010. There will be a few releases during ‘10 including “Will I Ever Be Free?” demo tape along with some mixtapes. You can find El Che and future releases through blogspot, tumblr, etc.
3) Danish hardcore punk band from Copenhagen in the early 2000's.
4) Powerviolence band from Oklahoma City, formerly known as No Man’s Slave.
http://www.myspace.com/nomansslave
http://elitereform.blogspot.com/
5) Hardcore/metal band from Los Angeles ; http://weareslaves.bandcamp.com/album/abyss ; http://www.facebook.com/weareslaves
They have a 6 song ep coming out titled Abyss.
Just a Touch
Slave Lyrics
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Just a touch of love, a little bit
Just a touch, love
Just a touch of love, a little bit
Just a touch, love
Make me shine just a little bit, just a little bit
It's in my mind just a little bit, just a little bit
(You got to)
Keep me high, baby, just a little bit, just a little bit
(With just a touch of love)
Can we spend some time?
(Can we spend some time?)
Just a touch of love, a little bit
Just a touch, love
Just a touch of love, a little bit
Just a touch, love
Just a touch of your love, all the time, soothes my mind
Just enough of your love, soothes my mind, keeps me high
Just a touch of your love, all the time, soothes my mind
Just enough of your love, soothes my mind, keeps me high
Just a touch of love, a little bit
Just a touch, love
Just a touch of love, a little bit
Just a touch, love
Need it now just a little bit, just a little bit
(With just a touch of love)
Makes me sound, baby, just a little bit, just a little bit
(You got to)
Send fire through my spine just a little bit, just a little bit
(With just a touch of love)
Can we spend some time?
(Can we spend some time?)
Just a touch of love, a little bit
Just a touch, love
Just a touch of your love, all the time, soothes my mind
Just enough of your love, soothes my mind, keeps me high
Just a touch of your love, all the time, soothes my mind
Just enough of your love, soothes my mind, keeps me high
Just a touch of love, a little bit
Just a touch, love
Just a touch of love, a little bit
Just a touch, love
Make me shine just a little bit, just a little bit
(With just a touch of love)
It's in my mind, baby, just a little bit, just a little bit
(You got to)
Keep me high just a little bit, just a little bit
(With just a touch of love)
Can we spend some time?
(Can we spend some time?)
Just a touch of your love, all the time, soothes my mind
Just enough of your love, soothes my mind, keeps me high
Just a touch of your love, all the time, soothes my mind
Just enough of your love, soothes my mind, keeps me high
Just a touch of your love, all the time, soothes my mind
Just enough of your love, soothes my mind, keeps me high
Just a touch of your love, all the time, soothes my mind
Just enough of your love, soothes my mind, keeps me high
(Soothes my mind)
(Soothes my mind)
(Soothes my mind)
(Keeps me high)
(Soothes my mind)
(Keeps me high)
(Soothes my mind)
Gives me peace of mind
Gives me peace of mind
Gives me peace of mind
Just a touch of your love, all the time, soothes my mind
Just enough of your love, soothes my mind, keeps me high
Just a touch of your love, all the time, soothes my mind
Just enough of your love, soothes my mind, keeps me high
Just a touch of your love, all the time, soothes my mind
Just enough of your love, soothes my mind, keeps me high
Just a touch of love, a little bit
Just a touch, love (with just a touch of love)
Just a touch of love, a little bit
Just a touch, love (with just a touch of love)
Just a touch of love, a little bit
Just a touch, love (with just a touch of love)
Just a touch of love, a little bit
Just a touch, love (with just a touch of love)
The lyrics of Slave's song Just A Touch Of Love express a desire for a simple connection with someone through love. The chorus repeats the phrase "just a touch of love, a little bit" as the singer describes how love "soothes my mind" and "keeps me high." The verses express a desire for the love to "make me shine just a little bit" and "send fire through my spine," but ultimately the singer just wants to spend some time with the object of their affection.
The lyrics use simple language and repetition to convey the message that all the singer needs is a little bit of love to feel content and happy. The idea of love as a soothing balm and a source of comfort is a common theme in music, but Slave's use of the phrase "just a touch" emphasizes the simple and minimalistic nature of the desired connection. The song's upbeat tempo and funky instrumentation contribute to the overall feeling of joy and contentment that the lyrics evoke.
Line by Line Meaning
Just a touch of love, a little bit
The singer desires a little bit of love and attention.
Just a touch, love
The singer desires emotional and physical affection from their partner.
Make me shine just a little bit, just a little bit
The singer wants their partner to make them feel special and appreciated.
(With just a touch of love)
The singer thinks that even a little bit of love can make a big difference.
It's in my mind just a little bit, just a little bit
The singer is constantly thinking about their partner and their love.
(You got to)
The singer is asking their partner to fulfill their needs.
Keep me high, baby, just a little bit, just a little bit
The singer is asking their partner to make them feel euphoric and happy.
Can we spend some time?
The singer desires quality time with their partner.
Just a touch of your love, all the time, soothes my mind
The singer finds that even a small amount of their partner's love is calming.
Just enough of your love, soothes my mind, keeps me high
The singer believes that their partner's love keeps them in a positive mood.
Need it now just a little bit, just a little bit
The singer needs their partner's love immediately.
Makes me sound, baby, just a little bit, just a little bit
The singer believes that their partner's love makes them feel confident and sure of themselves.
Send fire through my spine just a little bit, just a little bit
The singer desires an intense and passionate love from their partner.
Gives me peace of mind
The singer feels comforted and at ease when they receive love from their partner.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Royalty Network, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Daniel Webster, Mark Adams, Mark Hicks, Raymond Guy Turner, Starleana Endia Young, Steve Arrington, Thomas Henry Lockett
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@happyagain855
Who else thinks that this is the best music period in history..!
@lubbulz1
Yes!
@brianpaschal7755
I do.
@maboswel
Agree completely
@brianpaschal7755
@@maboswel I most certainly and definitely do because this was the age of creativity and talent being produced at the finest.
@charlesburns6001
Sure nuff!
@jamespowell5602
We've lost three(3) of the greatest bass players of all time...Bernard Edwards(Chic), Mark Adams(Slave) and Louis Johnson(The Brothers Johnson). Those guys could play the bass guitar like a lead guitar. They were amazing on the bass. RIP GUYS!
@SkammLykelee
Agree about all three. Thankfully we still have Larry Graham (Sly & the Family Stone and Graham Central Station) and Verdine White (EWF), who round out my personal top five.
@Musicology1975
Do not worry they are all playing with Prince now.
@ShalamarShalamar
to me : Louis Johnson was the BEST : because he was the main BASS on the off the wall and thriller album for Michael Jackson .....second was Bernard Edwards with Nile Rodgers Combo//