I Like What You're Doing To Me

Here is an early '80s disco classic that honestly haven't heard since my rolling skating years living in San Jose, Costa Rica!  So I would like to revisit this gem of a song that keeps 'doing it to me' to cure the mid week blues.  New Jersey's own Young & Company, also known as The Youngs whose siblings were Starleana Young of Slave/Aura/Deja fame.  Members included siblins William, Michael and Kenny Young on vocals, Jackie Thomas on guitar, Buddy Hank on Bass and Dave Reyes on drums.  "I Like What You're Doing To Me" was their biggest hit to date and the title of their only full LP they have released.  During the early to mid '80s their sound was typical of the post disco/funk/r&b that was popular at the time and were a favorite among the roller skating scene by releasing several great dance floor fillers such as "(Strutt Your Stuff) Sexy Lady", "Is It Good To You?", "Waiting On Your Love",  "I'm Too Cool" and "Such A Feeling".  Indisputably the one that makes me want to head back to the roller rink is "I Like What Your're Doing To Me". Oh how I loved those carefree days. Enjoy!

I Like What You're Doing To Me (Long Version) - Young and Company

Warning

This weekend I made the rounds to the different great record shops around the neighborhood and found some great interesting gems.  This is one called my attention upon a first hear. When Slave emerged in 1977, they were known for their tight bass-heavy funk stylings with the funk classics "Slide" and "Screw Your Wing On Tite".  Their unique contribution to soul music should not be taken lightly.  Just A Touch Of Love became their forth LP, released in 1979 and it was a turning point since it became clear the these Midwesterners Funk masters were determined to soften their approach.  "Funky Lady (Foxy Lady), "Roots", and the hit title song which became a Paradise Garage classic were the product of lead vocalist Steve Arrington.  This is was a more sleeker Slave approach but still kept it's funk roots intact.   This is an excellent album and enjoyed listening from beginning to end.  Indeed it was at the end that I was enraptured upon hearing the closing song "Warning".  This song sounded so out of place with some amaizing robotic vocals and unpredictable hooks.   This reminded me a little of Nina Haggen's early disco influenced stuff.  This left field approach predicted some the most interesting dance music that was to come during the early '80s.  This was a 'Warning' from Slave so I'm also featuring "Just A Touch Of Love" for some good measure.  Enjoy!

Warning - Slave - Cotillion



Just A Touch Of Love - Slave - Cotillion