Wednesday, May 30, 2012
I Want Your Lovin'
Curtis Hairston was a prolific singer/song writer and one of my favorite male vocalist from the 80's . I was first hooked when I heard his vocals on The BB&Q Band's LP "Genie" where he lent his voice on the smooth jam "Dreamer" as well as some other background vocals on that album. He caught his break with the 1983 jam "I Want You (All Tonight)" released on Pretty Pearl Records and he followed up that success with "I Want Your Lovin" in 1985. Both of his tracks are pretty slamming but I prefer the '85 single more so I thought it would be a great tune to share. In typical 80's fashion it is what I guess you would call a "cheesy" love song but it never fails to get people on the floor. I also highly recommend checking out the next level music video he did for this song, it is such a beast!
Curtis Hairston-I Want Your Lovin'
Curtis Hairston-I Want Your Lovin' (Dub)
And since I have been lagging on the posts, here is an excellent mix from the LA Funk Lord and Funkmosphere resident Eddy Funkster. This mix is all 45's and full of records you wish you had! I had the track list written down somewhere but I have since lost it but I will put in the comments once I get it together.
Eddy Funkster Rare 45 mix
Posted by Cosmic Champagne | 11 comments
Labels: 1985, Curtis Hairston, Pretty Pearl Records, U.K
May 30, 2012 at 11:54 AM
That Eddy Funkster mix is fantastic, heres the tracklist:
1. Pyramid Plus "Comin' at Ya INST"
2. Spellbound "Under My Spell"
3. Starbound "Party In The City"
4. David Sea "Night After Night"
5. True Desire "When You Thought I Had It"
6. Future "Girl"
7. Cash "Hot Thang"
8. James Cobbin and Prime Cut "It's Music"
9. Gee Gee and Gym Band "Magic Kaboola INST"
10. Ramsey 2C-3D "Nice N Easy"
11. The Mighty Passions "Baby Dumpling"
12. Kick "Right Thing"
13. Sammy Relford "Night Person"
14. Hot Ice "First Class"
15. Starr Band "Party Breaker"
May 30, 2012 at 12:55 PM
Wow, I didn't think you funksters would get the track list that fast...Kudos to you sir! also R.I.P Curtis Hairston!
May 30, 2012 at 9:37 PM
whoooo! thanks!
June 1, 2012 at 3:30 AM
nice work . Ta very much
June 4, 2012 at 5:44 PM
Nice mix, ty for sharing.
Btw both Curtis Hairston tracks are ripped in mono.
June 4, 2012 at 6:16 PM
Thanks for the heads up Anon!
June 17, 2012 at 3:19 PM
is it possible to post I want you all tonight, its impossible to get. cheers
June 20, 2012 at 11:20 AM
Sure, I can do that. I will make a new post with that song within the coming weeks. That song is pretty awesome as well!
July 26, 2012 at 9:08 PM
oh man what a sweet song
October 15, 2012 at 10:53 AM
Curtis was a dear friend of mine who is missed sorely. He was an underrated talent whose smooth voice was on more tracks than people realize. Miss u my friend:(
November 29, 2012 at 12:47 PM
Wow! I danced to this many times at Radio London Soul Nights Out at the Hammersmith Palais! I was a massive fan in the 80's and was genuinely saddened at his death. An awesome soul voice, much missed.