The controllers - stay and distant lovr

[MIKEW-UK]

Another superb group, The Controllers, performing "Stay" on Soul Train.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50ue_jckejg


Also one of the best renditions of Marvin's "Distant Lover".
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n4KqDSH0BVU


Any Controllers fans out there?

[roger]

YES!!

But I don't think they ever bettered their immortal "Somebody's Gotta Win" ..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EdWjedhJKdY&feature=related


Roger

[nosey]

Thank God this song wasn't out in 1968 when I got my heart broken..........no it was shattered. Guess what, out of the blue in January he called me after 42 years! We saw each other in April and gosh darn it, I'm still attracted to him. We're taking baby steps as he's in VA and I'm in Philly with plans to relocate to GA when I retire next year. Do y'all want to hear the story?

[MIKEW-UK]

Hi nosey, do tell, we'll keep it just between you and me!

[nosey]

I'll put it in the Clubhouse so that I won't hijack this thread tomorrow. We're busy today getting ready for Halloween.

[juicefree20]

Roger,

Absolutely wonderful group & I'm glad that you posted the original version, which is spectacular. Usually, just as with Lakeside's I Want To Hold your Hand, folks tend to post The Controllers remake of Somebody's Gotta Win. No disrespect to the fellas & their remake but if you grew up with the original version then the remake will never do.

The Controllers were some hellified soulful singers & made a fine transition from 1970's Soul, to the Linn Drum laden R&B of the 80s, without losing an ounce of Soul. I have their LPs & here are some of my favorite cuts by The Controllers, LP by LP. But first, before the LP came this cut from 1975...

Is That Long Enough For You
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q84m9cBB2dQ

And the flip, Pictures And Memories...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHz9xSn-pZA&feature=related

Now...the LPs...

"In Control" 1977...

Heaven Is Only One Step Away...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7C_yBiOgFuc

You Ain't Foolin' Me was a nice dancer...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNA506vOfnE&feature=related

The Reaper, a little slice of funk from the fellas
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_qLIspkkww

Also from this LP is People Want Music, which I cant find on youtube.


Fill Your Life With Love - 1978...

If Tomorrow Never Comes
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=elqdzzewCEA&feature=related

Another fine ballad, "Getting Over You"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ncCv-1wqT7Q&feature=related

If Somebody Cares
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9XI0lIp5vKA&feature=related

Castles In The Sky was sweet...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0IpyxmTGeuA&feature=related

Hello which is a very pretty interlude...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rgi0tv2f8oo&feature=related


"Next In Line" 1979...

We Don't was another fine effort
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhpelhh8iLY&feature=related

I Just Don't Know
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=68XRWDT3jSQ&feature=related

If Tears Were Pennies
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vTfhtAWs7bQ&feature=related

Gunning For Your Love
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eihCkK33AYo&feature=related

I Can't Turn The Boogie Loose
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JjE5p-sDQyw&feature=related


No LP, but from 1981...
I Gambled On Your Love And I Lost wasn't a bad little dancer...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ruSP5QFc2CQ&feature=related


"The Controllers" - 1984...

Crushed brought them back to the charts in 1984...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSfq6gTv3dw&feature=related

Just For You
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TljJ2wIxjVY&feature=related

Givin' Up On Love had a nice groove...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lxszVr_RC7I&feature=related

Undercover Lover
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JRWhkYbS9pk&feature=related

One Girl, which was covered 4 years later by Dynasty...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R3ft_ewh0g4&feature=related


"Stay" - 1986...

Stay
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-GrTbhOvB9U&feature=related

And the video...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z93qWqJaRrY

Got A Thang was pretty cool
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_FfdHMDA7SQ&feature=related

My Secret Fantasy was kinda sweet & so good that they included it on their next LP...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5AfveIVECYE&feature=related

Another good one was Break Out The Love & for some strange reason, it's not posted on youtube!


"For The Love Of My Woman" 1987...

Love is on Our Side
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-e_DYO2zqvs&feature=related

Playtime
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JsVSXUmP15k&feature=related

Keep In Touch
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7KnsXCX-TI&feature=related

Sleeping Alone
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bNuxjNvxMHw&feature=related


"Just In Time" - 1989...

Just In Time was a pretty ballad
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8F6pSvwL_k&feature=related

Let's Stay Friends
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7P2SdcVa4oE&feature=related

Im In Love is a funky little cut
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gX6v_DCN678&feature=related


Reginald McArthur & Lenard Brown can be found at the website Inside The Juke Joint at
http://www.insidethejukejoint.com/

[MIKEW-UK]

Juice, a very nice selection of tunes by The Controllers.

And we can't talk about The Controllers without highlighting David Camon, for he is a major factor in the success of The Controllers. Vocalist, songwriter, bassist, producer, his career outside of the Controllers included working with Sam Dees with whom he cowrote the brilliant "Cry To Me" by Loleatta Holloway. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OiU6Ia2MqeI

CL Blast Husband - In - Law is another great track.

David also co wrote with Sam, Tyrone's "HOME WRECKERS" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1bkO6ziDV60

Here's David solo with the very funky "Living Underground". http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HwBp7Q6ulFE PLAY IT LOUD!