Shalamar /ˈʃæləmɑr/ is an American music group, best known as creators of of the safety safety dance and active in the 1970s and 1980s, that was originally a disco-driven vehicle created by Soul Train booking agent Dick Griffey and show creator Don Cornelius. They went on to be an influential dance trio, masterminded by Soul Train producer Don Cornelius. As noted in the British Hit Singles & Albums, they were regarded as fashion icons and trendsetters, and helped to introduce 'body-popping' to the United Kingdom....Their collective name 'Shalamar' was picked by Griffey
Their first hit was the 1977 Motown-inspired production "Uptown Festival," and released on Soul Train Records the success of which inspired Griffey and Don Cornelius to replace session singers with popular Soul Train dancers Jody Watley and Jeffrey Daniel to join original Shalamar lead singer Gary Mumford. Gerald Brown would take over the spot vacated by Mumford in 1978 for the Disco Gardens album which featured the hit "Take That To The Bank". After conflicts over lack of payment from Dick Griffey and Solar Records, Brown would leave the group. Brown was replaced by Howard Hewett in 1979.

The group was joined up with producer Leon Sylvers III in 1979, signed with Griffey's SOLAR Records and scored a US million seller with "The Second Time Around."

In the UK the group had a string of hits with songs such as "Take That to the Bank" (1978), "I Owe You One" (1980) and 1982's "I Can Make You Feel Good", "A Night to Remember", "There It Is" and "Friends". The album of the same title Friends was also a big seller in the UK in 1982 crossing the genres of pop, disco and soul. The band's record sales in the UK increased when Daniel demonstrated his body-popping dancing skills on BBC Television's music programme, Top of the Pops, premiering the Moonwalk on television for the first time. Michael Jackson was a fan of the group, in particular, Daniel and his dance moves, after watching him on Soul Train.[citation needed] Jackson and Daniel met after, and Jackson took his then 12 year old sister Janet to see Shalamar perform at Disneyland. Daniel co-choreographed Jackson's "Bad" and "Smooth Criminal" videos[citation needed] along with Jackson himself.

Shalamar -  I Owe You One  (Urban Grooves Edit )

Found this on a Cassette, one of the Acapella Dubs we did not use, at the time they felt it didn't have enough music to be released so we did a dubbier version for the 12" B Side, Ive been asked for this a million times ill put it up for a limited time ..Jocelyn Brown is one of the greatest Singers in dance music History I happy to call her my friedn for over 30 years,. love ya sis..

Jocleyn Brown Somebody Elses Guy RARE M+M Accapella Dub unreleased

Buffalo Forever

2004 Mix - Various Artists
A mix I did back in the day when these songs were released
My attempt at a Ministry Of Sound Mix
Salvaged off an old iPod Classic (more to come)
Enjoy

01 Junior Jack featuring Robert Smith - Da Hype
02 Armand Van Helden - My My My
03 Eric Prydz - Call On Me
04 Mylo - Drop The Pressure
05 Deep Dish - Flashdance
06 Ritmo Dynamic - Calinda
07 Junior Jack Vs The Pointer Sisters - Stupidisco Vs Dare Me (John Birbilis Mix)

2004 Mix - John Birbilis

SINCE HE'S BEEN ON A ROLL MIXING & MASTERING RECORDS FOR THE LIKES SOUL CLAP, RAZOR N TAPE, BOSQ, SERGE GAMESBOURGH AND YOURS TRULY,  I COERCED CASERTA INTO DOING A NEW MIXDOWN OF MY "EVERYBODY DANCE" REWORK. 
WE WERE QUITE HAPPY WITH THE RESULTS AND FIGURED WE SHOULD SHARE IT.... ENJOY !

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Shiek - Everybody Dance ~ KON REWORK (Caserta Remaster)

Origonally did this in 2011  in hopes of getting it cleared for a M+M Project but appears that wont happen, so updated a few things and sharing it with all my friends who may want a different take on this classic track hope you enjoy it .

Full wav file here if you download it please leave a comment thanks

Unlimited Touch - I Hear Music In The Streets M+M Mix 2017 Update

Mean Martin - I FEEL YOUR LOVE (wav)DL

The Doc - Portrait Of A Master Piece (Cj's  Ed Did It House Mix)

Renee & Angela - Your Smile (Mark Francis Retouch)

I want to thank everyone who has listened and downloaded this  , this will be the finally version for Soundcloud unfortunately after being told I could put it on M+M IV they changed there mind why don't know its like that .  so I am offering it for free if it is released all I ask is that you support it and the woks of all those who bring you some great music.. But please do Support my M+M Vol IV release ....

Al Green - Lets Stay Together John Morales M+M Mix 2017

Body Work (A Dr Packer Remix)

Body Work (Dr Packer Remix)

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2004 Mix - John Birbilis

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