In 1976 and 1977 Hank O’Neal produced two LPs by an exceptional young band … Read Full Bio ↴In 1976 and 1977 Hank O’Neal produced two LPs by an exceptional young band called Tarika Blue. The leader was a fine pianist/keyboard artist named Phil Clendeninn. He not only led the band, wrote most of the songs, and played any instrument that had a keyboard (with the possible exception of an accordion), but Phil also learned to use every piece of recording equipment in the Downtown Sound control room, engineered a zillion sessions, and taught New School audio engineering classes. In addition, he became a very in demand session player, performing on countless recordings in all genres, including the enormously successful Rolling Stones album, Tattoo You. Maybe there was something in the air back then, but within a relatively short period in the late 60’s and early 70’s, New York City produced some incredibly fresh musical talent, who clearly affected some major changes and significantly influenced the direction of the urban jazz/r&b/funk fusion sound. Among them were Nile Rodgers, Steve Jordan, Onaje Alan Gumbs, James Mason, T.M. Stevens, Dennis Davis, Andy and Jerry Gonzales… many of whom were active at Downtown Sound. Without question, one of the most admired and respected of them all, particularly among musicians, was Tarika Blue leader and keyboardist Phil Clendeninn.
Now, twenty-five years later, Tarika Blue has developed a cult following across the globe. The timelessness and staying power of their music is evident in the fact that Dreamflower was sampled for the entire musical track of Erykah Badu’s platinum hit, Didn’t Cha Know, and it ended up as one of five Grammy award contenders for “R&B Song Of The Year” in 2001. There is still profound appreciation and interest in the music of Tarika Blue, and we’re pleased to reissue both LPs on one CD, and make this the debut release on our new Downtown Sound label. Nothing could be more appropriate. After all, Phil even titled one of his compositions Downtown Sound. Check it out.
Tarika Blue featured several different singers over the years including the wonderful Tequila, who sang with the Tony Williams Lifetime and Lisa Fisher, who would later win a Grammy for “Ease The Pain” in 1991. But it is Dolores Smith and sweet Irene Datcher who are featured on the second album (1977). The first album was entirely instrumental and we made an effort to bring lyrics /vocals to the mix on the second album. Irene’s addition to the music was profound because we needed a singer that could “note” like a horn. Irene found a comfort zone inside the music and was a real inspiration…scatting and soloing along with the band.
“Dreamflower”, which has been sampled by Erykah Badu for a neo-soul, R&B hit (Grammy nominated), was also sampled by a drum ‘n’ bass group in the UK, the Underwolves. All this happens 24-25 years later - it kind of says that music endures and its influence can be as wide and far-flung as the influences that inspired it. “Dreamflower” was written while I was reading JRR Tolkien’s The Fellowship Of The Ring trilogy, which ironically has recently reappeared as a movie epic. “Truth is the Key” is the kind of message song that kind of sums up our vibe at the time.
Now, twenty-five years later, Tarika Blue has developed a cult following across the globe. The timelessness and staying power of their music is evident in the fact that Dreamflower was sampled for the entire musical track of Erykah Badu’s platinum hit, Didn’t Cha Know, and it ended up as one of five Grammy award contenders for “R&B Song Of The Year” in 2001. There is still profound appreciation and interest in the music of Tarika Blue, and we’re pleased to reissue both LPs on one CD, and make this the debut release on our new Downtown Sound label. Nothing could be more appropriate. After all, Phil even titled one of his compositions Downtown Sound. Check it out.
Tarika Blue featured several different singers over the years including the wonderful Tequila, who sang with the Tony Williams Lifetime and Lisa Fisher, who would later win a Grammy for “Ease The Pain” in 1991. But it is Dolores Smith and sweet Irene Datcher who are featured on the second album (1977). The first album was entirely instrumental and we made an effort to bring lyrics /vocals to the mix on the second album. Irene’s addition to the music was profound because we needed a singer that could “note” like a horn. Irene found a comfort zone inside the music and was a real inspiration…scatting and soloing along with the band.
“Dreamflower”, which has been sampled by Erykah Badu for a neo-soul, R&B hit (Grammy nominated), was also sampled by a drum ‘n’ bass group in the UK, the Underwolves. All this happens 24-25 years later - it kind of says that music endures and its influence can be as wide and far-flung as the influences that inspired it. “Dreamflower” was written while I was reading JRR Tolkien’s The Fellowship Of The Ring trilogy, which ironically has recently reappeared as a movie epic. “Truth is the Key” is the kind of message song that kind of sums up our vibe at the time.
Love It
Tarika Blue Lyrics
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1TEAM 뭔가에 이끌리듯이 널 따라가 빠져나오려고 해봐도 어쩔 수 없어 알 것 같다가도 난…
adelina berisha Ima lov it lov it lov it loove Ima love it…
Ashleigh Ball Take your time, honey, let it all out Dig your…
Bilal Ooh...ooh... Oh...oh...oh... Oh...oh...oh... When I loo…
C Jamm feat. Yescoba 끽, 끽, 끽, skrt, skrt, skrt 끽, 끽, 끽, Johnny 나 이제…
C.Jamm feat. Yescoba 나 이제 거의 다 끊었어 2년 동안은 어쩔 수 없거든 야한 사진…
Chamillionaire [talking] Ha-ha whooo, Southern Smoke You're in the presence…
Cheat Codes & DVBBS Why do I push myself until I can't relax? Why do…
D-Aye 맘을 주고 싶은 것도 사치 같고 받는 건 더 까마득할 뿐이고 언제였나…
Dj Romain Feat.l.i.c. Rockers and my dear, can you hear me? 朝の響き 静けさ追いやる光が生まれ and my dear,…
Fire Bomber Anata ga eranda Kanojo no TAIPU wa Maru de sou atashi to Sub…
G-Willikerz 네 입술과 향기가 좋아 너의 긴 다리와 짧은 치마 좋아 Hey Alex,…
Icona Pop I got this feeling on the summer day when you…
J-Doe 마음이 답답해지는 거죠 어디를 걸어봐도 그래 하루 종일 멍하니 난 그렇게…
J.Smo from this music that we made in the dirt down…
Jae.T 늘 혼자 사랑하고 혼자 이별하고 늘 혼자 추억하고 혼자 무너지고 사랑이란 놈…
Juergen Something in your eyes caught me by surprise That moment tha…
Jurgen Dick Jurgens It's a hundred to one I'm in love It's a…
K-Trap 널 몰랐던 시간은 뻔해 기억조차 안 날 만큼 난 너를 만난…
Kes Baby, you! Gyal where ever you are, what ever you do Stay…
KumasiDoll You always on my mind Even when I think you lying Dont…
L.e.x. and my dear, can you hear me? 朝の響き 静けさ追いやる光が生まれ and my dear,…
L.Pro Beats あぁ とりあえず 君のこと 歌にしよう そう 目の前で 似顔絵を 描いてく様に 動かないで 僕の前を My Little…
Laurell (Lo-lo, lo-lo-lo, lo-love) (Lo-lo-lo, lo-lo-lo-love) 'Cause …
Los The guys say it's a crime Daddy sold that '69 Cuz he…
McKenna Breinholt They say you′ll grow tired of a young love It's not…
Monatik - Love It Вчера что-то потерял Не помню что, поэтому и не искал Не пом…
Music-Lounge I can finally hear the birds singing again I sit and…
nAti. What would you sacrifice to be free To finally be able…
one one You are like the ocean And your drowning knee The…
one+one Spent forty-eight dollars last night at the county fair I…
Quincy Hey, oh, oh Oh, oh, oh Well, the first time I saw…
Rels B Love it, love it, love it, love it Love it, love…
RL (Of NEXT) | www.Marvin-Vibez.in All it takes is two hearts that care Sprinkle just a…
Serayah Do they say swag? It′s like sw— yeah, like your swag I…
Slim Thug Feat. Paul Wall & Chamillionaire [talking] Ha-ha whooo, Southern Smoke You're in the presence…
Tamar Braxton Damn, it's so amazing I could tell the way you chase…
The Tom and Marty Band You think everybody's out to get you It's all love, it's…
Toian Mi love it, mi love it Mi love it, mi love…
U.G MAN The door is open to go through If I could I…
UNSECRET Break it down Pick it up Play it all again Twist it round Ki…
Vybz Kartel Yuh love dat! So me mek you breath stop when yuh…
Watershed The sun shines through my window pane I look outside There w…
Young L.O.R.D. 맘을 주고 싶은 것도 사치 같고 받는 건 더 까마득할 뿐이고 언제였나…
Young L.O.R.D. feat. Jup & Rob Jackson I get high when I see you go by, (my…
Young L.O.R.D. featuring Rob Jackson and Jup 맘을 주고 싶은 것도 사치 같고 받는 건 더 까마득할 뿐이고 언제였나…
Younite Ooh-ah Hah-ooh-ah Yeah Uh, uh, uh 정했어 난 늘 그렇듯 너와의 대화엔 좋아해 다…
Z-Ro I could love you forever But maybe it's a never Cause you…
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