Narada Michael Walden ~ I Shoulda Loved Ya 1979 Disco Purrfection Version

In late 1979, Narada Michael Walden brought a new sound to the clubs, bright, bass heavy dance music. I can honestly say this made me love jazz funk, cos this is a stellar example, just like Shalamar’s “Take That To The Bank“, shimmery and summery. His work with Stacy Lattisaw resulted in 2 #1 disco hits for her (Jump To The Beat/Dynamite). I would love to hear her version of “Ring My Bell“ as it was origianlly written for her. His style was refreshing and invigorating and after his “Tonight I’m Alright“ got paired up with Brothers Johnson “Stomp“ one night at the local club, and it got were no strings in Walden’s tune and the gossamer sounds of real violins that opened “Stomp“ was just like a “tornado touching down“ and pushed us all onto higher plane, it was a great night out! Never, ever saw any fights or people who attracted the wrong kind of attention, making a spectacle of themselves in the crowd. Every time I got elbowed, I seemed to get an immediate apology or grope.