Strange Games and Things [Box set]

Product Description
UK compilation series supplies us with the blueprint for modern rap and r&b music, joing the dots between 70's soul, the 80's rare groove revival and the 90's mass market hip hop albums. This combines the first two volumes in the series, repackaged with a bonus CD mixed by DJ Spinna. Highlights include, Love Unlimited Orchestra-'Strange Games And Things', Bar-Kays-'You Can't Run Away', Minnie Ripperton-'Reasons', Starpoint-'Bring Your Sweet Loving Back', Eddie Kendricks-'Girl You Need A Change Of Mind', Roy Ayers-'Life Is Just A Momemt Parts 1 and 2', Bobby Lyle-'Magic Ride', Rene And Angela-'Secret Rendezvous', The Sugar Hill Gang-'Passion Play and many more. Three discs, two of which are unmixed. Packaged in three gatedfold sleeves housed together in a deluxe slipcase.

Strange Games and Things,DJ Spinna,Bbe,Club/Dance,Disco,Funk,Pop,Rap,Rock,Soul,Soul-Jazz,Soul/Reggae/Rhythm & Blues,Turntablism,Urban

Average customer rating: YES, the fully licensed original mixes are on here!!! spinna spinna suger pimpin the funkalicious Pretty Good

Strange Games and Things DJ Spinna Manufacturer: Bbe / Beat Gen ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Disco | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Turntablists | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Soul-Jazz & Boogaloo | Jazz | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Funk | R&B | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Rap & Hip-Hop | Box Sets | Stores | Music R&B & Soul | Box Sets | Stores | Music General | Rock | Box Sets | Stores | Music Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Strange Funky Games and Things Raiding the Crates Here to There Intergalactic Soul Strange Games, Vol. 3 ASIN: B00005A0XF Release Date: 2001-03-27

Tracks:

1. 90% of Me Is You [DJ Spinna Mix] - Gwen McCrae
2. Reasons [DJ Spinna Mix] - Minnie Riperton
3. Mademoiselle [DJ Spinna Mix] - Foxy
4. Save Their Souls [DJ Spinna Mix] - Bohannon
5. Elevate Your Mind [DJ Spinna Mix] - Linda Williams
6. Another Day [DJ Spinna Mix] - Al Goodman, Ray, Goodman & Brown
7. You Can't Run Away [DJ Spinna Mix] - The Bar-Kays,
8. How Could You Break My Heart? [DJ Spinna Mix] - Bobby Womack, Bobby Womack
9. Strange Games and Things [DJ Spinna Mix] - Love Unlimited Orchestra
10. Hollywood Dreaming [DJ Spinna Mix] - Father's Children
11. Mary Jane [DJ Spinna Mix] - Rick James
12. Easy Money [DJ Spinna Mix] - Dee Dee Sharp
13. If I Can't Stop You [DJ Spinna Mix] - Johnny Bristol
14. Can't Hide Love [DJ Spinna Mix] - Creative Source
15. Passion Play [DJ Spinna Mix] - The Sugarhill Gang
16. Wind Parade [DJ Spinna Mix] - Donald Byrd
17. Keep It Up [DJ Spinna Mix] - Milton Wright, Jr.
18. Lucky Fellow [DJ Spinna Mix] - Leroy Hutson
19. Secret Rendezvous [DJ Spinna Mix] - Ren Angela
20. Girl You Need a Change of Mind [DJ Spinna Mix] - Eddie Kendricks
21. Hunk of Heaven [DJ Spinna Mix] - Lemuria
22. Magic Ride [DJ Spinna Mix] - Bobby Lyle
23. Life Is Just a Moment, Pts. 1 & 2 [DJ Spinna Mix] - Roy Ayers
24. Heart's Desire [DJ Spinna Mix] - Don Blackman
25. Bring Your Sweet Loving Back [DJ Spinna Mix] - Starpoint
26. California Dreaming [DJ Spinna Mix] - Joseliciano
27. It's a Desperate Situation [DJ Spinna Mix] - Marvin Gaye

Tracks:

1. Strange Games and Things [DJ Spinna Mix] - Love Unlimited Orchestra
2. If I Can't Stop You [DJ Spinna Mix] - Johnny Bristol
3. Mademoiselle [DJ Spinna Mix] - Foxy
4. You Can't Run Away [DJ Spinna Mix] - The Bar-Kays,
5. Reasons [DJ Spinna Mix] - Minnie Riperton
6. Bring Your Sweet Loving Back [DJ Spinna Mix] - Starpoint
7. Hollywood Dreaming [DJ Spinna Mix] - Father's Children
8. Hunk of Heaven [DJ Spinna Mix] - Lemuria
9. Elevate Your Mind [DJ Spinna Mix] - Linda Williams
10. 90% of Me Is You [DJ Spinna Mix] - Gwen McCrae
11. Another Day [DJ Spinna Mix] - Al Goodman
12. Girl You Need a Change of Mind [DJ Spinna Mix] - Eddie Kendricks

Tracks:

1. Can't Hide Love [DJ Spinna Mix] - Creative Source
2. Easy Money [DJ Spinna Mix] - Dee Dee Sharp
3. Heart's Desire [DJ Spinna Mix] - Don Blackman
4. Life Is Just a Moment, Pts. 1 & 2 [DJ Spinna Mix] - Roy Ayers
5. Magic Ride [DJ Spinna Mix] - Bobby Lyle
6. Keep It Up [DJ Spinna Mix] - Milton Wright, Jr.
7. Secret Rendezvous [DJ Spinna Mix] - Ren Angela
8. California Dreamin' [DJ Spinna Mix] - Joseliciano
9. Wind Parade [DJ Spinna Mix] - Donald Byrd
10. Passion Play [DJ Spinna Mix] - The Sugarhill Gang
11. Lucky Fellow [DJ Spinna Mix] - Leroy Hutson
12. Mary Jane [DJ Spinna Mix] - Rick James
13. How Could You Break My Heart? [DJ Spinna Mix] - Bobby Womack, Bobby Womack
14. Save Their Souls [DJ Spinna Mix] - Bohannon
15. It's a Desperate Situation [DJ Spinna Mix] - Marvin Gaye

Album Description

UK compilation series supplies us with the blueprint for modern rap and r&b music, joing the dots between 70's soul, the 80's rare groove revival and the 90's mass market hip hop albums. This combines the first two volumes in the series, repackaged with a bonus CD mixed by DJ Spinna. Highlights include, Love Unlimited Orchestra-'Strange Games And Things', Bar-Kays-'You Can't Run Away', Minnie Ripperton-'Reasons', Starpoint-'Bring Your Sweet Loving Back', Eddie Kendricks-'Girl You Need A Change Of Mind', Roy Ayers-'Life Is Just A Momemt Parts 1 and 2', Bobby Lyle-'Magic Ride', Rene And Angela-'Secret Rendezvous', The Sugar Hill Gang-'Passion Play and many more. Three discs, two of which are unmixed. Packaged in three gatedfold sleeves housed together in a deluxe slipcase.

Album Details

House. 3CD set featuring the first two 'Strange Games' volumes repackaged plus a bonus CD containing a mix by DJ Spinna. Features many rare and classic tracks.

Customer Reviews:

YES, the fully licensed original mixes are on here!!!.......2005-09-15

No matter where I read reviews of this series, everyone failed to mention if the original recordings were included-it sounds as if this DJ Spinna guy remixes all these songs-it says "mixed by DJ Spinna" on every disc! Couldn't be anymore confusing.

I have no opinion on the continuous remix disc, but the two UN-beatmixed discs are the complete original recordings. You are going to find some real rare treats here, like the original cut of Dee Dee Sharp's "Easy Money." Even Eddie Kendrick's "Girl You Need a Change of Mind" is the full length version, not the "part 1" used on his greatest hits CD. A real gem for collectors, I'd get this while you can. Track times:

CD2

1. strange games and things...love unlimited orchestra (4:12)
2. If I can't stop you...Johnny Bristol (3:26)
3. Mademoiselle...foxy (4:46)
4. You can't run away...barkays (4:51)
5. Reason...Minnie riperton (3:27)
6. Bring you sweet loving back...starpoint (5:05)
7. Hollywood dreaming...father's children (3:23)
8. Hunk of heaven...lemuria (4:05)
9. Elevate your mind...Linda Williams (4:35)
10. 90% of me is you...gwen mcrae (2:56)
11. Another day...ray Goodman & brown (4:15)
12. Girl you need a change of mind...eddie kendricks (7:34)

CD3
1. You can't hide love...creative source (3:23)
2. Easy money...dee dee sharp (4:05)
3. Heart's desire...don Blackman (4:31)
4. Life is just a moment...roy ayers (6:41)
5. Magic ride...bobby lyle (5:34)
6. Keep it up...Milton wright (4:12)
7. Secret rendezvous...rene & angela (4:15)
8. California dreaming...jose Feliciano (4:08)
9. Wind parade...Donald byrd (6:09)
10. Passion play...sugar hill gang (5:13)
11. Lucky fellow...Leroy hutson (5:01)
12. Mary jane...rick james (4:59)
13. How could you break my heart...bobby Womack (5:17)
14. Save their souls...bohannon (4:54)
15. It's a desperate situation...marvin gaye (3:05)

spinna spinna suger.......2002-06-02

the mixed cd was off the hindges (mr. spinna proves he's got the goods in his crates and on the wheels).. the unmixed cd's hold those same tracks in their entirety and are excellent for you to mix at your next party (if you dare).

pimpin the funkalicious.......2001-09-18

Great Album!! Can't say enough good things about it. If your into smooth funkalicious grooves from the 70s this is it! This album was in my CD player for the whole summer! Great album to have ... while cruising around in your vintage M3 bimmer!

Pretty Good.......2001-06-13

It has a nice collection of 70's funk, rare groove etc etc

Get it if you are into that kinda music. I liked it, but I spent $$$$ =( a tad expensive....

Average customer rating:

Strange Funky Games and Things Various Artists Manufacturer: Bbe / Beat Gen ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music Soul | Compilations | R&B | Styles | Music Similar Items: Strange Games and Things Strange Games, Vol. 3 Raiding the Crates Intergalactic Soul Babies Makin' Babies 2: Misery Strikes Back ASIN: B000A1INGC Release Date: 2005-10-04

Tracks:

1. You Are What I'm All About - The New Birth
2. Inside Out - American Gypsie
3. Give Me Your Love - Barbara Mason
4. Looking Up To You - Michael Wycoff
5. Stone To the Bone (Some More) - James Brown
6. She's My Summer Breeze - The Reflections
7. Come Into My Life - The Supremes
8. L.A. Night - Yasuko Agawa
9. Love And Happiness - Monty Alexander
10. Do It Baby - The Miracles
11. Reflections - Bill Conti
12. California Dreaming - Eddie Hazel
13. Strange Funky Games And Things - Jay Dee
14. Loving You - Donald Byrd
15. Porcupine - Nature Zone

Album Description

Do you ever wonder where the inimitable sound of 21st century R&B and rap comes from, with its Hollywood sheen, smoky-voiced divas, sassy lyrics and sleek yet oh-so-sexy beats? Fusing elements of rare groove, funk, 70s breakbeat and lush romantic soul; it's strange yet funky, commercial yet spiritual, a reflection of what has gone before, but nevertheless entirely fresh and new. From Beyonce to Snoop Dogg, Mary J. to Missy, what are the roots of this sound, and who are its originators?

The "Strange Games..." series holds some of the answers. A fascinating musical biography of the evolution of R&B and rap, this continuing album project delves into the back catalogue of rare groove, soul, funk and disco to find the tunes that have counted in sculpting the perfect silhouette of today's R&B and hip-hop. Its selection of classics that have influenced and - through covers and samples - helped to assemble the modern R&B sound reveals the missing links between 70s soul, the 80s London rare groove revival and our slickly commercial modern product. Strange Funky Games and Things continues the quest to trace the sensual and soulful roots of today's ultra-modern grooves. Simply lie back, listen and let the music do the talking, as favorites like Donald Byrd's "Loving You" and Monty Alexander's "Love and Happiness" take you on a voyage of discovery into the vaults of funked-up bliss.

Average customer rating:

Strange Games and Things DJ Spinna Manufacturer: Phantom Sound & Vision ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music ASIN: B000A2PNE6 Release Date: 2001-12-03

Average customer rating: Funk and Soul: Obscurities and Classics

Strange Games and Things Peter Adarkwah Manufacturer: Bbe ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Disco | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Funk | R&B | Styles | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B00000B677 Release Date: 1997-07-27

Tracks:

1. Strange Games and Things- Love Unlimited Orchestra
2. If I Can't Stop You- Johnny Bristol
3. Mademoiselle- Foxy
4. You Can't Run Away- Barkays
5. Reasons- Minnie Ripperton
6. Bring Your Sweet Loving Back- Starpoint
7. Hollywood Dreaming- Father's Children
8. Hunk of Heaven- Lemuria
9. Elevate Your Mind- Linda Williams
10. 90% Of Me Is You- Gwen Mcree
11. Another Day- Ray Goodman and Brown
12. Girl You Need A Change of Mind- Eddie Kendricks

Customer Reviews:

Funk and Soul: Obscurities and Classics.......2000-06-30

British label BBE (Barely Breaking Even) have established themselves as the world's finest archivists of soul, funk and latin music. On this spectacular release, named after the incendiary track of the same name by Barry White's Love Unlimited Orchestra, they offer a dazzling selection of American soul and funk from the 70's guaranteed to please even the most avid soul/funk fan and collector. As well as the title track with its swooning strings and powerful breaks, 'Strange Games and Funky Things' features such treasures as 'Reasons' by Minnie Riperton, '90% of Me Is You' by Gwen Guthrie and 'If I Can't Stop You' by Johnny Bristol. This is a collection to treasure. The good news is that two more installments of this series have since been released giving music lovers a chance to own some of the funkiest and most soulful tracks ever recorded without going bankrupt.

Average customer rating: good solid funk mix

Strange Games & Funky Things V.2 Various Artists Manufacturer: Bbe ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | R&B | Styles | Music ASIN: B00002428F Release Date: 1998-10-18

Tracks:

1. Easy Money
2. Heart's Desire
3. How Could You Break My Heart
4. California Dreamin
5. Keep It Up
6. Save Their Souls
7. Lucky Fellow
8. Wind Parade
9. Magic Ride
10. Secret Rendezvous
11. Life Is Just A Moment Pats 1/2
12. Mary Jane
13. It's A Desperate Situation
14. Can't Hide Love
15. Passion Play

Customer Reviews:

good solid funk mix.......2001-10-23

Tasteful and lovely. roy ayers, rick james and marvin gaye on the same CD? Cool.

Average customer rating:

Vol. 1: Strange Games & Funky Things Peter Adarkwah Manufacturer: Bbe ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Disco | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Funk | R&B | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Compilations | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music ASIN: B00005BJ0L Release Date: 1997-07-27

Tracks:

1. Strange Games and Things - Love Unlimited Orchestra
2. If I Can't Stop You - Johnny Bristol
3. Mademoiselle - Foxy
4. You Can't Run Away - The Bar-Kays
5. Reasons - Minnie Riperton
6. Bring Your Sweet Loving Back - Starpoint
7. Hollywood Dreaming - Father's Children
8. Hunk of Heaven - Lemuria
9. Elevate Your Mind - Linda Williams
10. 90% of Me Is You - Gwen McCrae
11. Another Day - Ray, Goodman & Brown
12. Girl You Need a Change of Mind - Eddie Kendricks

Average customer rating:

Strange Games & Funky Things 3 Various Manufacturer: Musicrama/Koch ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance & DJ | Box Sets | Stores | Music ASIN: B00004W1PF Release Date: 2000-06-26

Average customer rating:

Strange Games and Funky Things 2 Various Manufacturer: K7 Studio/Ka ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Compilations | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music ASIN: B00005EBHH Release Date: 2001-04-13

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