The Blackbyrds - City Life Unfinished Business

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Review by Mario Circello

City Life Unfinished Business by Blackbyrds is a classic funk and soul album that takes listeners on a journey through the bustling streets of the city. The album features a collection of groovy tracks, each with its own unique style and flavor.

From the smooth and soulful vocals on "Do It, Fluid" to the funky basslines on "Gut Level," the Blackbyrds have crafted a sound that is both timeless and fresh. The album also features some great instrumental tracks, such as "Reggins" and "Rock Creek Park," which showcase the band's musical prowess.

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Artist: The Blackbyrds
Album: City Life Unfinished Business
Rating: 4.31

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Rock Creek Park4:40
Enter In4:41
Party Land5:20
Thankful 'Bout Yourself5:13
City Life5:25
Love So Fine5:03
In Life5:15
Hash And Eggs5:10
Time Is Movin'4:46
Flying High3:33
Happy Music4:58
Unfinished Business5:53
You've Got That Something4:18
All I Ask3:55
Lady6:32

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Catalog Numbers

  • CDBGPD 089
  • FCD-24751-2

Labels

  • BGP Records
  • Fantasy

Listen online

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  • online anhören
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  • ouvir online
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  • lyssna på nätet

Formats

  • CD
  • Album
  • Compilation
  • Reissue
  • Remastered

Companies

RoleCompany
Phonographic Copyright (p)Fantasy, Inc.
Copyright (c)Ace Records Ltd.
Licensed ToAce Records Ltd.
Manufactured ByPDO, UK
Published ByEMI Music Publishing Ltd.
Produced ForBlackbyrd Productions, Inc.
Remastered AtFantasy Studios
Record CompanyFantasy Records
Glass Mastered AtDADC

Credits

RoleCredit
Arranged ByWade Marcus (tracks: 1 to 8)
OtherWade Marcus (tracks: 1 to 8)
ConductorWade Marcus (tracks: 9 to 15)
Art DirectionPhil Carroll
ArtworkStewart Daniels (tracks: 1 to 8)
BassJoe Hall
Bass TromboneLew McCreary (tracks: 9 to 15)
ContractorGeorge Bohannon (tracks: 9 to 15)
DesignPhilip Barker
DrumsKeith Killgo
EngineerDave Hassinger (tracks: 1 to 8), Jim Nipar, Serge Reyes (tracks: 9 to 15), Val Garay (tracks: 1 to 8)
FluteErnie Watts (tracks: 9 to 15)
Tenor SaxophoneThe Black Boy Orchestra (tracks: 9 to 15)
Baritone SaxophoneThe Black Boy Orchestra (tracks: 9 to 15)
French HornAlan Robinson (tracks: 9 to 15), Marilyn Robinson (tracks: 9 to 15), Vincent DeRosa (tracks: 9 to 15)
GuitarOrville Saunders, Ray Parker (tracks: 9 to 15)
HarmonicaTommy Morgan (tracks: 9 to 15)
KeyboardsKevin Toney
Mastered ByMike Reese
Photography ByGerald Panopoulos
ProducerDonald Byrd
SaxophoneStephen Johnson (tracks: 1 to 8)
TromboneCharles Loper (tracks: 9 to 15), George Bohannon (tracks: 9 to 15)
TrumpetSteve Madaio (tracks: 9 to 15)
FlugelhornChuck Findley (tracks: 9 to 15), Gary Grant (tracks: 9 to 15)
VocalsAlex Brown (tracks: 9 to 15), Charlie Barnett (tracks: 9 to 15), Jim Gilstrap (tracks: 9 to 15), John Lehman (tracks: 9 to 15), Kenny Moore (tracks: 9 to 15), Marti McCall (tracks: 9 to 15), Myrna Matthews (tracks: 9 to 15), The Blackbyrds (tracks: 9 to 15)
Engineer [RecordingJim Nipar, Serge Reyes (tracks: 1 to 8)
Remix]Jim Nipar, Serge Reyes (tracks: 1 to 8)
Liner NotesLarry Kelp
PerformerErnie Watts (tracks: 1 to 8), Gary Bartz (tracks: 1 to 8), Larry Mizell & Fonce Mizell (tracks: 1 to 8), Merry Clayton (tracks: 1 to 8), Patrice Rushen (tracks: 1 to 8), Tommy Morgan (tracks: 1 to 8)
PhotographyGerald Panopoulos (tracks: 9 to 15)
Remastered ByKirk Felton (tracks: 9 to 15)

Notes

  • 4 page liner contains credits, artwork and photos
  • Two albums on 1 CD. Originally released as:
  • City Life ©1975 (Fantasy 9490)
  • Very special thanks to:
  • Merry Clayton
  • George Bohanon
  • Ernie Watts
  • Patrice Rushen
  • Gary Bartz
  • Larry Mizell
  • Fonce Mizell
  • Tommy Morgan
  • Unfinished Business ©1976 (Fantasy 9518)
  • Jackie Kelso & William Green credited as The Black Boy Orchestra
  • Two albums on 1 CD
  • Produced for Blackbyrd Productions, Inc.
  • Remastering, 1999 (Fantasy Studios, Berkeley)
  • #1-8 originally released in 1975 as City Life (Fantasy 9490); #9-15 released in 1976 as Unfinished Business (Fantasy 9518).
  • Total time 74:48
  • ℗ & © 1999, Fantasy, Inc.

Barcodes

  • Barcode (Text): 0 29667 27892 8
  • Barcode (String): 029667278928
  • Matrix / Runout: CDBGPD 089 10317561 01 % MADE IN U.K. BY PDO
  • Mould SID Code: IFPI 0450
  • Barcode: 0 25218-2451-2 8
  • Matrix / Runout: DIDX-067953 5
  • SPARS Code: AAD

About The Blackbyrds

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American rhythm and blues and jazz-funk fusion group, inspired by trumpeter . Formed in Washington, D.C., in 1973, & released seven original albums and one remixes compilation for between 1974 and 1980. Reformed in 2012 by Keith Killgo. Had members: Allan Barnes (b.1949, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.A.) (reeds) Barney Perry (b.1953, Buffalo, New York, U.S.A.) (guitar) Kevin Toney (b.1953 Detroit, Michigan, U.S.A.) (keyboards) Joseph Hall III (b.1954, Washington, D.C., U.S.A.) (bass) Pericles Jacobs Jr. (b.1951, Washington D.C., U.S.A.) (percussion) Keith Killgo (b.1954, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.A.) (drums)

Name Vars

  • Black Birds
  • Black Byrd
  • Black Byrds
  • Blackbyrds
  • Donald Byrd And The Blackbirds
  • The Black Bird
  • The Black Byrds
  • The Blackbirds
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Members

  • Allan Barnes
  • David Williams
  • Orville Saunders
  • Joe Hall
  • Keith Killgo
  • Stephen Johnson
  • Kevin Toney
  • Barney Perry
  • Perk Jacobs
  • Wesley Jackson
  • James Garrett
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Summary by Mario Circello

City Life Unfinished Business is a must-have for any fan of funk and soul music. The Blackbyrds have created an album that is both fun and thought-provoking, with lyrics that touch on themes of urban life and social justice. Whether you're dancing along to the infectious beats or pondering the deeper messages, this album is sure to leave a lasting impression.

Comments

Hymn !! Donald was a genius, as Jazzer and Funkateer.
DC!! H U !!!!
Merry Christmas. Sandra Dee Lawson.
Love these guys music it be heard play it
High school memories
2✨0❤2?1
Magical Music...5.29.2020
Can't go wrong with Donald and the Blackbyrds.????
On I'm unm
This song is great