Gap Band [Import]

Track Listings

1. Shake

2. You Can Count On Me

3. Open Up Your Mind (Wide)

4. Messin With My Mind

5. Baby Baba Boogie

6. Im In Love

7. Got To Get Away

8. I Can Sing

Editorial Reviews
Product Description
24-bit remastered reissue of 1977 funk classic, that'sunavailable domestically, packaged in a digipak with original artwork, rare photos, & new sleevenotes. 2003.

Gap Band,Gap Band,Soul/R & B

Gap Band [Import]

Tracks:

Brick House - Commodores
Pick Up The Pieces - Average White Band
Shining Star - Earth Wind & Fire
Jungle Boogie - Kool & The Gang
Lady Marmalade - LaBelle
Mr. Big Stuff - Jean Knight
Kung Fu Fighting - Carl Douglas
Car Wash - Rose Royce
Tell Me Something Good - Rufus
Superfly - Curtis Mayfield
Shaft - Isaac Hayes
Fire - Ohio Players
Flashlight - Parliament
(Every Time I Turn Around) Back In Love Again - L.T.D.
Good Times - Chic
Forget Me Nots - Patrice Rushen
Word Up - Cameo
Early In The Morning - The Gap Band
Don't Stop The Music - Yarbrough & Peoples
Super Freak - Rick James

Customer Reviews:

memories of the 70's..........2007-06-01

When i was a "chavalo" my mom used to listen to the radio while she cleaned the house. She used to play all the soul and funk of the later 70's. Man i can remember how good the music sounded back then. I'm a second generation DJ with a real love for the older music...when it was really music. For you "chavaloes"( young bucks ) out there ...you'll hear a lot of riffs in the songs that sound familiar because of all the sampling done today. This is one of the best compilation CD's i've ever seen. On a lot of the compilation cd's there are often "fillers"...or tunes that are just kinda thrown in to fill space on the CD...not here! They've put together a SOLID group of some "BAD FUNK" and great cuts from the later Disco/Funk era(the music in the later part of the 70's was still called "disco" but it was funk,R&b dance). From "Brick House" to "Mr. Big Stuff" to "Car Wash" to "Don't stop the music"...this CD hits with every song! This is a must have...5 star CD full of the best of memories from the Golden Age of the 70's/early 80's...BUY THIS ONE!!!

Awesome gift.......2007-02-18

I myself am not a funk fan, but it sure made my boyfriend's week. It has a great selection and has something for everyone.

Great Wedding/Dance Music.......2006-12-03

We used this CD to create a play list for dancing at our wedding. People had a lot of fun!!

Review of Pure Funk.......2006-11-13

As a white Boomer of 51, some of these songs were very familiar to me. But most of the artists were 'one hit wonders.' This is why I ordered the compliation. The one song I really liked was "Kung Fu Fighting." Remarkable that the lyrics in "Shaft" were so very limited. The movie was much better.

Getting Funky.......2006-11-10

This CD has some great funk and disco tunes. Really great for a 70's party, or any party for that matter. You will not be disappointed.

Average customer rating:

Excellent The Best of Gap Band CD
Takes you back!
Classic Overlooked Funk
The Gap Band was a phenomenal group in the 80's
"Outstanding" is not just a song title!

The Best of the Gap Band
The Gap Band
Manufacturer: Island / Mercury
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000001E54
Release Date: 1994-06-07

Tracks:

Early In The Morning (12in version)
Shake
Outstanding (12in version)
Burn Rubber On Me (Why You Wanna Hurt Me)
Yearning For Your Love
Open Up Your Mind (Wide)
You Dropped A Bomb On Me
You Can Count On Me
I Don't Believe You Want To Get Up And Dance (Oops!)
Steppin' (Out)
Humpin'
The Boys Are Back In Town
Party Train

Amazon.com

Now that it's become mainstream, there's a lot of quality R&B around, but it's not until you go back and listen to veterans like the Gap Band that you realize what modern soul is often missing: raw funk. This collection includes some of the funkiest and smoothest tracks you'll ever hear. In fact, even if you've never heard old-school soul, you'll be familiar with the riffs and bass lines: they're the type of classics today's producers reference in almost every great party jam. Tracks like "Early in the Morning" and "Outstanding" are just ripe for sampling, and "Shake" and "Burn Rubber" throw you back in time, grooving on a dance floor and bobbin' your head. The adrenaline only slows for superslick ballads like "Yearning for Your Love." A blueprint for today's R&B. --Rebecca Wallwork

Customer Reviews:

Excellent The Best of Gap Band CD.......2006-11-12

The Gap Band was a very good R&B group in the early 80's and fans won't be disappointed with this best of CD, however the music of the Gap Band copied the P-Funk sound from the 70's and after a while the music was very repetitous and ran its course.Check out the songs "Humpin'","Burn Rubber","I Don't Believe You Want to Gep Up and Dance(Oops!)" all from the school of P-Funk albums...heavy synthesizer and throw away lyrics i.e."the bigger the headache the bigger the pill"(from Parliament's "Funkentelechy vs The Placebo Syndrome") nevertheless The Gap Band will always be remembered as one of the most successful R&B groups of the 80's

Takes you back!.......2006-07-10

I bought this CD to replace the exact same one that I wore out - and no disk cleaners could bring it back - if that gives you any idea of how great this CD is.

Essential disk for any funk fan!

Classic Overlooked Funk.......2006-02-27

These guys belong in any true funk fans collection, right next to Kool and the Gang and Dazz Band. Especially fun is "Humpin'" and the dance floor breaker, "You Dropped a Bomb on Me".

The Gap Band was a phenomenal group in the 80's.......2004-11-09

This album will not disappoint anyone who remembers these brothers; I had the pleasure of seeing them perform in Greenville, S.C. twice during their heyday & MAN...they could tear up the stage sumthin' fierce!!!! Early In The Morning is my favorite cut off the whole album; Party Train a close second. As far as slow cuts go, Yearning For Your Love is one of my favorite Quiet Storm type songs to listen to. Charlie Wilson has one of the best voices I've ever heard, along with Howard Hewitt & Luther Vandross. I highly recommend this collection.

"Outstanding" is not just a song title!.......2004-07-05

When one purchases a compilation like "The Best of the Gap Band", one realizes how influential the 80's group was. Every major hit by the trio is represented here in its full-length glory. The order of songs is perfect for a party; for example, the first cut ("Early in the Morning" with its trademark "rooster call") starts the disc off and is followed by the mid-tempo "Shake" and the slower paced "Outstanding".

The fire starts again as "Burn Rubber On Me (Why You Wanna Hurt Me)" ignites the set and leads into the soothing "Yearning for Your Love". The chart-topping "You Dropped A Bomb on Me" and "I Don't Believe You Want to Get Up and Dance (Oops!)" are two other classics that remind the listener of why these guys ruled the dance floors during the decade.

Tracks:

You Dropped A Bomb On Me - (original 12" mix)
Burn Rubber (Why You Wanna Hurt Me) - (original 12"/full-length LP version)
Early In The Morning - (original 12" mix)
Party Train - (original 12" special dance mix)
Outstanding - (original 12" mix)
I Don't Believe You Want To Get Up And Dance (Oops!) - (original 12"/full-length LP version)
Shake - (original 12" disco version)
Humpin' - (original 12"/full-length LP version)

Amazon.com

This expansion of the Gap Band's 12" Collection by two cuts adds up to the Oklahoma funk outfit's definitive statement. Excising drab ballads and pulling together lengthy but consistently exciting mixes of signature tracks such as "You Dropped a Bomb on Me," "Party Train," and "Burn Rubber (on Me)," this album points to the group's best work as some of '80s funk's most audacious and entertaining music. --Rickey Wright

Customer Reviews:

SO - You Want a TASTE of Da Funk.......2006-04-15

NO Digital Sampling/No Streaming/No Looping/ Music Created within a period of time where talent was required. You can't fake da FUNK. If you are truly seeking a toe tapping experience where a group of gentleman take syth & bass and create a block party where you can't stop feeling the beat. Then you are in for a treat. Go and pull up the kids and let them listen to where their current music has come from as no talent artist get rich off of the foundation of the funk. The GAP Band is off the Mother###### Chain.... (LIVE or In Stereo)....

I am SO loving this CD!!.......2001-07-17

This was the STUFF when I was a partying chick! I put this in as soon as it came to the house, and I was transported back to that time-what great dance and just plain groovin music! THIS CD WILL STAY WITH ME ALWAYS!!

great.......2000-02-23

this disc reflects the grand Grooves of the Gap Band.it adds more layers of funk.the Horns&Bass are dead square in the Pocket.and it takes nothing away from the vocals.they never lost the Groove during the Synth&drum Machine Happy 80's.

Gap Band 12" only way to appreciate them.......1999-06-26

The Gap Band bucked the trend of syntho beat and was one of the first bands to use heavey base lines in their music. They have got one of the most wicked grooves of the era, and their rein on the dance floor ruled for 6 yrs solid. The version of Burn rubber on this cd is the only one any true funk/dance fan wants to have

Average customer rating:

Gap Band IV
"Great follow up to a classic album"
They Dropped The Funky Bomb On Us
Gap Band had the Hood on lock in 82.........
"Gap Band" album

Gap Band IV
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Manufacturer: Mca Special Products
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ASIN: B000001F9P
Release Date: 1994-05-03

Tracks:

Early In The Morning
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Lonely Like Me
Outstanding
Stay With Me
You Dropped A Bomb On Me
I Can't Get Over You
Talkin' Back

Amazon.com

This is the album that brought it all together for the Brothers Wilson, and made the Gap Band a force to reckon with in both the R&B and pop worlds. The album contains two killer funk jams, both reaching the top of the R&B charts--"Early in the Morning" and "You Dropped a Bomb on Me." But both songs also crossed over to become Top 40 pop hits, making the Gap Band a huge concert attraction. The other standout is the ballad "Outstanding," another NO. 1 in R&B. Of all the Gap Band albums to get, this is the strongest, with the exception of their hits collection. Great for gettin' down on the dance floor or the bedroom--take your pick. --Tom Vickers

Customer Reviews:

Gap Band IV.......2007-06-19

Great CD. Been looking for Seasons No Reason To Change for a long time. I am very happy that i finally found it. All other tracks are fine.

"Great follow up to a classic album".......2007-02-07

In the summer of 1982 when music was really starting to make drastic changes(most for the worst) and with Michael Jackson's Thriller not yet the blockbuster album it would become, the Gap Band released this great follow up album. Gap Band IV lived up to the hype and included two smash number one hits but still did not top Gap Band III in terms of creativity. The first number one single "Early In The Morning" starts the album off and is somewhat reminscent of the their hit "Burn Rubber On Me" with its tempo and strong structure but still stands on it own. Their second number one hit off this album "You Dropped A Bomb On Me" is probably the funkiest track on here with its great synthensizers never overshadowing the rest of the song and the cool bomb samples throughout. The third single also made a lot of noise becoming a staple at cookouts for years to come and is one of their shortest tracks ever being a little over three minutes of pure laidback funk. And also like the Ohio Players their ballads are also underrated with my favorites being "Lonely Like Me","Stay With Me", and "I Can't Get Over You" which all have some magnificent horn and keyboard work. The closer again "Talkin' Back" is another P-Funk inspired track that ends the album on very uptempo note with silly vocals and lyrics. This album was also the last album produced by Total Experience label owner Lonnie Simmons but shows him going out with a bang. Also still available on cd format this album was where the Gappers peaked and for that in itself is worth owning. Five Stars!!!

They Dropped The Funky Bomb On Us.......2007-02-04

I never even heard of The Gap Band until hearing their hit on a compilation; "You Dropped A Bomb On Me." The Gap Band was never hugely recognized, but nevertheless is just as great an R&B/Funk band as any. In my opinion, they can hang in there just fine with the likes of The Commodores and Rick James. They dropped this 1982 funky bomb called "IV" that spawned an ultra explosive funk classic in "You Dropped A Bomb On Me." Fuzzy, buzzy and groovy synthesizers/keyboards are abundant throughout this album, a trademark of classic funk music, especially in the early 80's. The tunes are quite catchy, smooth, fun to listen to and brothers Charlie (lead vocals, synths), Robert (bass) and Ronnie Wilson (keyboards) give us some nice rich harmonies throughout. Most of the songs are not outstanding, but nevertheless fun.

"Early In The Morning" - What's ironic about this song is that I work with chickens early in the morning as part of my occupation. The song starts out with a rooster crowing and then bursts into a shuffling, funky beat about getting up in the morning. Fuzz-sounding grooves and a slapping beat. I'm usually singing this song in my head while collecting eggs, hahaha!

"Seasons No Reason To Change" - Not one of my favorites, but rather smooth; a slower funk. Nothing real special about the song.

"Lonely Like Me" - Very groovy and funky. Some great harmonies and synths. Just your normal average smooth groove.

"Outstanding" - Again, nothing extraordinary. Just a fun funk tune with some catchy keyboards and rich harmonies. Nothing spectacular.

"Stay With Me" - This is actually one of my favorite songs. The brothers Wilson are heartfelt with those thick, deeply harmonic vocals amongst the funky, shuffling groove of a beat and the soulful, atmospheric and melodic synths/keyboards. It's one of those songs that for personally, hits the emotion button within. This song could be one of those great ones for a significant other to get a point across. Make that person melt with this tune!

"You Dropped A Bomb On Me" - Their hit, signature song, and my favorite from the album. This song has everything; a stomping beat that you cannot help but bop your head to, a fuzzy, melodic groove that gets in your system, Charlie Wilson's wonderful and meaningful vocals, great harmonies, quirky melodic synths and the sound of a bomb dropping through the air. Funk perfection right here, and one of the best of its kind. This is the song that helped The Gap Band rise.

"I Can't Get Over You" - Okay, I'll just say it; I don't like this one. It's just a bit too slow and boring for me. I understand that they were trying to get very melancholy feel to this song and they do a good job in that sense. I visualize someone moping around the house and hanging their head, trying to get someone out of their mind when I hear this song. So they do indeed punch the effect home in this song. But it gets kind of old after a while. The song features some rather sad horns and a soft mellow keyboard.

"Talkin' Back" - Goofy and slapstick. That's the best way to describe this song. It's a bit reminiscent of a Parliament song. It's what they call psychedelic funk. It starts out with one of the brothers reciting a poem of some kind and another one laughing real weird. The beat is very funky and the wild, silly, harmonies just kind of party things up. Keyboards/synths are very quirky, wiggly, swirly and psychedelic sounding. This is just your party, not-having-a-care-in-the-world, goofy and fun song to have a blast with.

So now you know a bit about "IV." Pretty good in many ways and very average in others. Overall, it is worth a listen for those who like to funk it out. Give those brothers a shot and let them hit you with their funky bomb so you can explode into an awesome groove.

Gap Band had the Hood on lock in 82................2006-11-18

Before rap took over the airwaves, Charlie and his brothers dropped the bomb. Nothing but hits on this one. Summer of 82 belonged to the Gap Band.
This album has been sampled a lot in a quite a few hiphop classics.

The Hits:
Dropped the Bomb (Act like you know)
Early in the Morning
Outstanding (Classic)
Seasons No Reason To Change (Love it)

"Gap Band" album.......2006-03-10

Delivery was quick and I love the album! Great service is always provided by Amazon.com!

Average customer rating:

Good, but I have just a few complaints.
Gap on CD!
Sample This!
Okay, But...
Gap Attack

Ultimate Collection
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ASIN: B0000584XJ
Release Date: 2001-02-06

Tracks:

Shake
Open Up Your Mind (Wide)
Steppin' (Out)
I Don't Believe You Want To Get Up And Dance (Oops, Up Side Your Head)
Burn Rubber (Why You Wanna Hurt Me)
Yearning For Your Love
Early In The Morning
You Dropped A Bomb On Me
Outstanding
Party Train
Beep A Freak
I Found My Baby
Going In Circles
Big Fun
Sweeter Than Candy (From Penitentiary III)
I'm Gonna Git U Sucka
All Of My Love
Addicted To Your Love
We Can Make It Alright

Customer Reviews:

Good, but I have just a few complaints........2004-12-04

The Gap Band was a great funk/soul group of the 70's-early 80's. While this collection is nice, I personally would have liked to have seen more concentration on their 70's-early 80's songs and a little less of the late 80's-early 90's songs. Also, on those 70's-80's songs, it would have been nice to have gotten the full-length versions, on the ones that were cut short. That aside, overall this is a pretty comprehensive Gap Band compilation and I would still highly recommend it to any funk/urban/soul lover.

Gap on CD!.......2003-03-14

The ultimate collection is indeed a good CD. This disc covers

their early material going all the way back to "Shake", which is

from 1979. Unfortunately, many of the good earlier songs like

"Burn Rubber" and Early in the Morning" are short edited single

versons instead of the longer and better album versions. For

longtime Gap fans this is somewhat of a disappointment.

However, what this CD does offer is some of their newer, later

material like "All of my Love", "We can Make it Alright" and

"Sweeter than Candy", which for a long time was NOT available

on CD anywhere. The newer songs are the album versions. The

disc itself sounds good and you can hear the guitars, drum

beats, and synthesizers/keyboards crystal clear. A nice Gap

Band compilation CD.

Sample This!.......2001-04-15

All the classic Gap Band hits from the Mercury years are here (as expected), but this collection includes another half dozen of their Top 40 R&B hits not currently available on CD. The sound is superb, the liner notes enlightening, as expected from Hip-O. With all respect to 'reviewer 2255', the 12" versions of those handful of Gap Band classics are already available on several well done collections, the downside being you can only fit 8-12 songs on a CD when using the long versions. The Ultimate Collection song listing (both here at Amazon, and on the back of the CD) is quite clear that these are the single (hit radio) versions of many of these classic songs. As for me, I'm just thrilled to find the 19 biggest Gap Band hits on 1 disc (this puppy clocks in at 79+ minutes). This is truly influential stuff. Make mine the Ultimate!

Okay, But..........2001-04-13

....to it's credit this collection has a few of Gap's later radio list hits like the theme to "I'm Gonna Get You Sukka". But, with those edits cut for singles, it leaves the listener wanting. Better to find the uncut, full time versions and 12" versions especially for "Burn Rubber On Me" and "You Dropped A Bomb on Me". That, again, is my humble opinion which I feel is from a buyer's standpoint.

Gap Attack.......2001-04-05

back in the day if you wanted a Summer Jam to Dance to you knew that the Gap Band would be one of the few Acts that would give up the Goods Yearly.they always had a Jam."Outstanding","Party Train","You Dropped a Bomb on Me",etc..the Sound here help pave the way for New Jack Swing.and so many Singers have made a Career off of Charlie Wilson's Signature Vocals.Grooves&Vocals that are still as Fresh now as when they came out.

20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best of The Gap Band

Average customer rating:

Coulda had more.
Don't Waste Your Money
Not Full Enough
THE FUNK!

20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best of The Gap Band
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ASIN: B0000457IU
Release Date: 2000-01-25

Tracks:

Burn Rubber (Why You Wanna Hurt Me)
Outstanding
I Don't Believe You Wanna Get Up And Dance (Oops!)
Party Train
You Dropped A Bomb On Me
Early In The Morning
Yearning For Your Love
Shake
Season's No Reason To Change
Steppin' (Out)
Humpin'

Customer Reviews:

Coulda had more........2004-10-10

This collection is just one in a long line of half-a**ed compilations of the Gap Band ('The Best of the 80's' collection is the lone exception). The solution is to put out a 3 cd anthology for all us Gap fans. All the songs on this cd are full-length album versions, maybe not extended 12" mixes but they are not edited. The problem here is that the stingy compilers at the 20th Century Masters series refuse to put more than 11 songs on any of their products so the result is about 60 minutes of music. Know having said all that, this is the Gap Band so what you get is pretty damn good.

Don't Waste Your Money.......2004-03-03

This CD should have the complete version of You Dropped.. but it dosen't.

Not Full Enough.......2004-03-03

What this CD needs is more songs and longer versions. Not all of the tracks are full versions which makes this CD worthless. The company can afford to put on 20 more minutes of music if you ask me!

THE FUNK!.......2000-07-03

The GAp Band are one of the Baddest Groups to Emerge over the Last 30 years.their Grooves have made a Lasting Impact on Many Producers,Musicians&Vocalists of Today.You Dropped a Bomb on Me&Yearning for your Love alone are two very Essential Jams.They Covered a Wide Range of Styles.alot of Grooves.A Great Intro to this Very Important Band.

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Gap Who??????????

Planet Gap: Big Band
Gap Mangione
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ASIN: B000006C98
Release Date: 1998-04-14

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Rochester, My Sweet Home
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Pianist-arranger-composer Gap Mangione has just released Planet Gap, the debut CD of The Big Band, the seventh album under his name, but the first to feature the rousing, free-spirited jazz of his 14-piece band. With this album release, Gap will bring broader national attention to a talented, distinctively Mangione orchestra that's been a fixture in its upstate New York birthplace throughout the 1990's.

On Planet Gap, Mangione brings together many of the musical ideas and infectious enthusiasm which have put him on the bandstand and on recordings with the likes of Dizzy Gillespie, Steve Gadd, Larry Carlton and, of course, his brother, Chuck Mangione, in a career spanning four decades.

Customer Reviews:

Gap Who??????????.......2004-07-06

I guess brother, Gap, to more famous Chuck Mangione, didn't get as much recognition as Chuck. None of his albums on CDNOW.COM have been reviewed. But I mean, none of his albums were that fantastic anyway. Check Out his 1979 A&M release, Dancin' Is MAkin' Love, its horrendous. I don't even think its jazz at all. Just some old jazz pianist trying to emulate some of the disco artists who were popluar at the time. But this is a rather good album. Not because of the appearence of pianist Gap Mangione, but because it is straight ahead. I like contemporary more, but when ever Gap tried to play contemporary, it didn't sound good! At least here, back to his roots, he can't go wrong? !

Average customer rating:

GOOD BALLAD COLLECTION
Quality Recording
A great COllection

Ballads Collection
The Gap Band
Manufacturer: Island / Mercury
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Release Date: 1998-05-19

Tracks:

Yearning For Your Love
Going In Circles
You Can Count On Me
Nothing Comes To Sleepers
I'm In Love
I Want A Real Love
Outstanding
Season's No Reason To Change
No Hiding Place
I'm So Satisfied
You're My Everything
You Are My High

Customer Reviews:

GOOD BALLAD COLLECTION.......2002-08-21

THIS COLLECTION WAS GOOD BUT MISSING "SWEET CAROLINE" AND
"STAY WITH ME" TWO VERY GOOD TRACKS. BUT I BOUGHT IT ANYWAY
BECAUSE I LIKED THE OTHER BALLADS IN THIS CD. IT'S VERY HARD
TO GET ALL THE BALLADS ON THE SAME CD. TOO BAD THEY DON'T HAVE
THE ANTHOLOGY OF ALL THERE GREATEST HITS. THAT WOULD BE KOOL!!

Quality Recording.......2001-03-10

I recently spent a night in the studio when the Gap Band laid some tracks on one of their albums. This took place in Cincinnati,Ohio. These guys are some of the best in the business. Listening and talking to Charlie and Ron was the best learning experience I've had in quite some while. I would buy all their recordings.

A great COllection.......2000-03-01

Charlie Wilson has always been bad.his voice is one of the most Influential voices in Music over the last 20 years.Yearning for your Love is a Classic.Outstanding is a double- Jointed song.it's funky but also a Slow-Jam.The Gap Band is in solid form on this Disc.

Average customer rating:

Good Set

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The Best of the Gap Band
Zapp & Roger - All the Greatest Hits

ASIN: B0000047OL
Release Date: 1998-04-08

Tracks:

Burn Rubber (Why You Wanna Hurt Me)
Shake
Party Lights
Humpin'
Yearning For Your Love
Steppin' (Out)
No Hiding Place
All Of My Love
I Don't Believe You Want To Get Up And Dance (Oops)
Open Up Your Mind (Wide)

Customer Reviews:

Good Set.......2003-05-02

there are other Better Sets that have more Jams but this Collection has quite a few of the trademark Wilson Sound&Vibe."Yearning for Your Love" is still a Knock Out Slow Jam."Burn Rubber on Me" is still a Smoking Jam that will still pack a dance floor.

Average customer rating:

Old Skool Rules!!!!!!!!!!! Especially Gap!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It's tight
OUTSTANDING
The foundation of funk is secure forever.
Absolutely Marvelous Darling!!!

Live & Well
The Gap Band
Manufacturer: Intersound Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000000BTP
Release Date: 1996-06-25

Tracks:

Intro
Gap Band Party
Wide
Oops Upside Your Head
Outstanding
Humpin'
No Hiding Place
Burn Rubber
Gotta Get Up
Early In The Morning
Party Train
Drop The Bomb
Yearning For Your Love
Yearning-Reprise (Shooby Doo MIx)
Mega Mix (Gotta Get Up Mix)

Customer Reviews:

Old Skool Rules!!!!!!!!!!! Especially Gap!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.......2002-08-14

I play this albumn every day, in my car and at home. I exercise with it, I groove with it, I pretend I am part of the band. When will these extraordinarly talented brothers and their band get their due recognition? If I am down, all I have to do is put this cd or any one of their others cd's and I am out of my bad funk and groovin in the good funk.

I just saw them perform two weeks ago at the San Diego Sports Arena and the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater in Irvine and they kicked [bottom]. Charlie is the sexiest thing on the planet and what a performer. I was in heaven for two nights in a row.

And what a class act they are. At the end of one of the performances they brought their Dad on stage. It was very moving.
And Charlie's message to all of us, a Gap Band concert ain't nothing but a party. No place for violence or anything else. Ain't nothing but a party...
From a committed GAPPER for eternity.

P.S. See y'all in the Rock In Roll Hall Of Fame...

It's tight.......2000-03-17

The Gap Band is blazing on this disc.the grooves are still sounding crisp&Charlie Wilson hasn't Lost a thing.this is what real R-N-B should sound like.very Tight&a Must have.cuz back in the day you weren't nothing unless you could take it to the stage.and the Gap Band could then&now.

OUTSTANDING.......1999-12-19

I absolutely love this CD. I play this all the time. I especially love tracks 13 and 14. This is my favorite band and favorite CD. I can assure you that you will not be disappointed if you purchase this Live and Well CD. What a great way for the Gap Band to come back. Charlie will always be the man.

The foundation of funk is secure forever........1999-09-25

This live album is just that, "LIVE"! The band is alive and enchanting, taking the audience on a musical journey that few of them probably imagined while on the way to the show.

From the opening annoucement, to the ending of the shoo-be mix of "Yearning", you can't help but bob your head and STOMP your feet. Charlie Wilson reminds you why artists such as R. Kelly, Aaron Hall, Stokley (of Mint Condition), Johnny Gill, and many others have picked up his style.

If you love to "see" the performance you "hear" then you should already have this in your live album collection. What,you're still readiing this?! Get going...!

Absolutely Marvelous Darling!!!.......1999-06-01

This is one of the best live cd's. I really enjoyed the entire concert. In fact, it brought back memories of the concert i attended featuring the Gap Band in Memphis Tn in the 80's. We have an oldies radio station in Memphis but I have yet to hear one of my favorite songs called No Hiding Place. As I was listening to the cd i realized this song really has a place in my heart forever. At one time in my life I was that lonely girl Charlie was singing about. I still feel that song. I will always love The Gap Band. Very few groups these days have the talent that these guys have. When will they get a legendary award? They are truly deservant & long over due for such an honorable recognition.

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