Sunday, September 4, 2022

Rhythmic synchronicity

Hearing Cheryl Dilcher's song, "Together," on the "KSHE Klassics" stream today got me thinking.  Kool & The Gang isn't an album rock group, but rhythmically, "Jungle Boogie" would flow into "Together" better than any other non-album rock song I can think of. 

Among album rock tracks, Dennis Coffey & His Detroit Guitar Band's "Taurus" would be a compatible lead-in, as well.

I'm guessing that the cross-categorical vocals and instrumental backing of "Together" sounded--or, at least, should have sounded--fresh to listeners in 1974.  They still deserve their due today.