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.
The Happiest Days
Slave Lyrics
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The one I love had come my way
She opened up the door for me
Love and kindness was the key, yeah
She's like my God above
She's the one I'm thinking of, yeah
These are the happiest days
When I first met you
I didn't know what to do
You were so good to me
Love and kindness was the key
You treated me so very good
Oh, I knew that you would
I will never let you go
I'll keep you forever more, um
These are the happiest days
Yeah, I asked myself is it a dream
Funny but that's how it seems
My feelings for her grow
I'll never let her go, never no
These are the happiest days
These are the happiest days
Never would I let you go
I need your love more and more
Can you see how strong I feel?
My love is so damn real
You never would begin to know
How much I cherish your soul
I'd lay down my life for you
You know I love you
These are the happiest days
We were two good, now we're one
And the fun had just begun
Shine, shine on that light
Girl, girl, wait until tonight
These are the happiest days
These are the happiest days
Never would I let you go
I need your love more and more
Can you see how strong I feel?
Our love is so very real
You never would begin to know
How much I cherish your soul
I'd lay down my life for you
'Cause that's how much I love you
Oh yeah, oh
The song "The Happiest Days" by Slave is a love song that tells the story of a couple who have found love and happiness. The song starts with the singer recalling the day when he first met the one he loves. He describes her as his "God above" and the one he's thinking of. The lyrics suggest that she was kind to him and opened his heart, which helped them to find their love.
As the song progresses, the singer talks about how happy and content they are together. He promises never to let her go and to keep her forever. The lyrics suggest that his love for her is strong and real, and he would do anything for her. The song ends with the promise that the fun has just begun and they will continue to be happy together.
Overall, the song is about the beauty and happiness that love can bring to someone's life. It talks about how love can open your heart and make you appreciate life more. The lyrics are simple and straightforward, but they convey a powerful message of love.
Line by Line Meaning
It happened on a sunny day
This moment of joy occurred on a bright, sunny day
The one I love had come my way
The person I adore had arrived near me
She opened up the door for me
She showed me how to be loving and kind
Love and kindness was the key, yeah
The way we found happiness was by being loving and kind to each other
She's like my God above
I hold her in high esteem like a deity
She's the one I'm thinking of, yeah
My thoughts are consumed by her presence and companionship
These are the happiest days
This is the pinnacle of my happiness
When I first met you
Right when we crossed paths for the first time
I didn't know what to do
I was unsure of how to act around you
You were so good to me
You were kind and gracious towards me
You treated me so very good
You were consistently kind and affectionate to me
Oh, I knew that you would
I expected your demeanor to be compassionate
I will never let you go
I vow to never allow our bond to fade away
I'll keep you forever more, um
I will cherish you for all time
Yeah, I asked myself is it a dream
I wondered if this was a fictitious scenario
Funny but that's how it seems
Despite the uncertainty, it still feels very real
My feelings for her grow
I become fonder and more affectionate towards her as time passes
I'll never let her go, never no
I will never allow our bond to fade away
Never would I let you go
I refuse to let our companionship end
I need your love more and more
I require her love and affection now more than ever
Can you see how strong I feel?
I hope you perceive how much I cherish you
My love is so damn real
My affection for you is genuine and sincere
You never would begin to know
You have no idea how much I respect and cherish your soul
How much I cherish your soul
I hold a great amount of reverence for you and your inner being
I'd lay down my life for you
I would sacrifice my own well-being for yours
You know I love you
You have full knowledge that I hold a great amount of affection for you
We were two good, now we're one
We now function as a single, cohesive entity
And the fun had just begun
Our adventures and good times have only just started
Shine, shine on that light
Allow your inner beauty to radiate and be noticed
Girl, girl, wait until tonight
I am eagerly anticipating tonight's activities
Our love is so very real
Our bond is founded on genuine and sincere affection
'Cause that's how much I love you
My love for you is the reason for this
Oh yeah, oh
An expression of joy and contentment
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CARTER BRADLEY, DANIEL WEBSTER, FLOYD MILLER, MARK ADAMS, MARK HICKS, MARK F. HICKS, MARK L. ADAMS, ORION WILHOITE, STEPHEN WASHINGTON, STEPHEN C. WASHINGTON, THOMAS LOCKETT, THOMAS HENRY LOCKETT, TIMOTHY DOZIER, TIMOTHY LAWERENCE DOZIER
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Gary Smith
Saw them do this in concert. Truly Heavenly.
Sharon Shirley
My brother would play the album every day and always play this jam first. 1977 was a very good year.
wvcc24hrs
from their debut effort....love it! R.I.P. Mark Hicks and Mark Adams....forever!!!!
Kenneth Hawkins
wvcc24hrs #Amen
Kenneth Hawkins
wvcc24hrs Amen!
Sharon Shirley
I love this jam and still have the album.
Lyndell Jones
I love this song. Music was real back then. No machines. Lyrics were meaningful, the melody was great and the voices were good. That's why the 70s was such a great time in music. That trumpet is cool. It's like a separate voice singing it's own lyrics. These were definitely the happiest days. Thank you Slave for the fabulous music.
Gary Smith
I saw them do this in concert . IT WAS SO COOL !!!!!!
Washington George
Love this song.
Musiclover60
R.I.P Bass player Mark Leslie Adams Sr.a native of Dayton, died on March 5, 2011 at age 51 in Columbus, Ohio,
Guitar player Mark ("Drac") Hicks, a native of Dayton, died on June 14, 2011 at the age of 52 in Dayton Ohio
Singer and guitarist Danny Webster, a native of Dayton, died on September 10, 2020 at the age of 61 in Dayton, Ohio
Orion "Bimmy" Wilhoite of Dayton, Ohio passed away on March 7, 2020 at the age of sixty three