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Return Of White Rabbit @ Thekla

Return Of White Rabbit @ Thekla

ROWR Thekla (480x360)

Theoretical Girl 'Red Mist - New Video

Theoretical Girl 'Red Mist - New Video

The London-based songstress presents he impressive new promo for 'Red Mist'.

Manchester Orchestra 'Shake It Out' - New Video

Manchester Orchestra 'Shake It Out' - New Video

A friendly arm wrestling match turns ugly in 'Shake It Out'.

Kasabian NME Cover Shoot

Kasabian NME Cover Shoot

Join Kasabian for a Alice In Wonderland themed tea party as we go behind-the-scenes on their NME cover shoot.

Mystery Jets At Benicassim 2009

Mystery Jets At Benicassim 2009

Kai & Blaine hang out by the pool and reveal which new tracks they'll be playing at the festival.

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Merry CHRISTmas all !!!  ~ The Salsoul Orchestra

Merry CHRISTmas all !!! ~ The Salsoul Orchestra (03:21)

-Salsoul Orchestra Christmas Song- --Merry Christmas all!!--(1976) A Fine Little tune from their Christmas Jollies (Lp, Cassette,Cd). Mom played this all year. I found it strange then... but I love it now!! ~Thanks......

The Salsoul Orchestra - Getaway

The Salsoul Orchestra - Getaway (04:20)

Original from the vinyl "Magic Journey"

The Salsoul Orchestra feat. Loleatta Holloway - "Seconds (Special Club Version)" (1982)

The Salsoul Orchestra feat. Loleatta Holloway - "Seconds (Special Club Version)" (1982) (09:01)

Salsoul Records 1982 Produced, arranged, and conducted by Patrick Adams. Mixed by Shep Pettibone.

THE SALSOUL ORCHESTRA - NICE N' NASTY

THE SALSOUL ORCHESTRA - NICE N' NASTY (05:20)

A Salsoul Orchestra old-school classic, "Nice N' Nasty."

The Salsoul Orchestra, Resorts International

The Salsoul Orchestra, Resorts International (05:58)

Salsoul Orchestra, The - How High Label:Salsoul Records Catalog#:SA 8528 Format:Vinyl, LP, Promo Country:US Released:1978 Genre:Funk / Soul Style:Disco Credits:Artwork By [Art Direction] - Paul Perlow Artwork By...

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The Salsoul Orchestra Biography

The Salsoul Orchestra was the backing band for acts on Salsoul Records. It was formed 1974 in New York., U.S. and disbanded in 1982. Their music featured elements of Philly Soul, Funk, Latin Music and disco. The Salsoul Orchestra included up to 50 members with instrumental section, arrangers and conductors. The Salsoul Orchestra was conducted by Vincent Montana Jr.(1975- 1978) Production duties came,from 1978 to 1983, by Tom Moulton, Stan Lucas, Patrick Adams & Bunny Sigler.

The personnel of the Salsoul orchestra and MFSB overlapped substantially.

Their song, "Love Break (Ooh I Love It)" has been sampled in rap songs such as 50 Cent's "Candyshop" and Eric B & Rakim's "Paid in Full", but most notably in Madonna's "Vogue".

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The Salsoul Orchestra's Best Songs

  • 1. Ooh I Love It (Love Break)
  • 2. Getaway
  • 3. Tangerine
  • 4. Salsoul Hustle
  • 5. It's Good For The Soul
  • 6. Ooh I Love It (Love Break)
  • 7. Ooh I Love It ( Love Break )
  • 8. Runaway
  • 9. You're Just the Right Size
  • 10. Salsoul Rainbow
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