The energy of disco and the dynamism of funk
The soaring horn section and tight rhythms raise the party temperature to its peak.
Gary Tom's Empire unleashes an overwhelmingly energetic sound. Their signature track, "7-6-5-4-3-2-1 Blow Your Whistle," swept the dance floors at the time and truly embodies the essence of dance music.
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A:
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1)
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7-6-5-4-3-2-1 (Blow Your Whistle)
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2)
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Slow & Funky
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3)
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Tell The People
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4)
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Do Your Thing
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5)
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Jubilation (Excitation)
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B:
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1)
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Drive My Car
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2)
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This Crazy World
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3)
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You Are The One For Me
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4)
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Feel That Funky Groove
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5)
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Love Me Right
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6)
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The New Empire
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Arranged By [French Horns] - David Harris (A5, B6)
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Percussion [Additional], Whistle [Additional] - Gary Toms Empire
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Arranged By - Gary Toms
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Clavinet, Organ, Piano, Harpsichord, Lead Vocals - Gary Toms
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Arranged By - Rick Bleiweiss
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Producer - Rick Bleiweiss
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Arranged By - Bill Stahl
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Photography By - Bill Stahl
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Producer - Bill Stahl
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Remix - Bill Stahl
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Arranged By [Horns] - Andrew Smith (5) (A3)
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Arranged By [Strings] - Andrew Smith (5) (A3, B3)
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Arranged By [Strings] - David Harris (4) (A2, A5, B2, B5, B6)
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Drums, Vocals - Ric Murray
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Engineer - Steven Göetz
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Bass, Vocals - John "Sugar Bear" Foreman
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Strings - Irving Spice And The Spice Strings
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Saxophone, Flute, Vocals - Les Rose
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Congas, Timbales, Percussion, Vocals - Warren Tesoro
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Trumpet, Vocals - Eric Oliver
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Vocals [Additional] - Denise Borum
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Lead Vocals - Helen "Chi Chi" Jacob
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Guitar, Vocals - Rick Kenney
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Design [Album Design] - Frank Daniel (3)
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Photography By - Estor Colorcraft
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Lighting [Stage Lightning] - JOY