Flying Start (album)
| Flying Start | ||||
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| Studio album by The Blackbyrds | ||||
| Released | November 1974 | |||
| Recorded | 1974 | |||
| Genre | Soul, Jazz Funk, Jazz Fusion | |||
| Label | Fantasy Records | |||
| Producer | Donald Byrd | |||
| The Blackbyrds chronology | ||||
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Flying Start is the second album by the American rhythm and blues and jazz-funk fusion group The Blackbyrds.
Reception
| Professional ratings | |
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| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [1] |
Produced by Donald Byrd. Includes their Top Ten Hit Walking in Rhythm.
Track listing
- "I Need You" (Donald Byrd, Kevin Toney)
- "The Baby" (Donald Byrd)
- "Love Is Love" (Keith Killgo)
- "Blackbyrds' Theme" (Kevin Toney, Allan Barnes, Joe Hall)
- "Walking in Rhythm" (Barney Perry)
- "Future Children, Future Hopes" (Kevin Toney)
- "April Showers" (Allan Barnes)
- "Spaced Out" (Kevin Toney)
Personnel
- The Blackbyrds - Vocals
- Kevin Toney - Piano (Acoustic), Electric Piano, Clavinet, Synthesizer (Arp)
- Joe Hall - Bass
- Keith Killgo - Drums
- Allan Barnes - Flute, Tenor Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone
- Barney Perry - Guitar
- Perk Jacobs - Percussion
Charts
Album
| Year | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | U.S. Album Chart | 30 |
| 1975 | Top R&B/Black Albums | 5 |
| 1975 | Jazz Albums | 2 |
Single
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | "Walking in Rhythm" | Billboard Hot 100 | 6 |
| 1975 | "Walking in Rhythm" | Hot Soul Singles | 4 |
| 1975 | "Walking in Rhythm" | Easy Listening | 5 |
Samples & Covers
- MC Lyte sampled "Spaced Out" on her song "Cappucino" on her album Eyes on This in 1989.
References
- ↑ Gabriel, Robert. The Blackbyrds: Flying Start > Review at AllMusic. Retrieved 03 September 2011.
External links
- The Blackbyrds-Flying Start at Discogs
- The Blackbyrds-Billboard Albums at AllMusic
- The Blackbyrds-Billboard Singles at AllMusic
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