KC and The Sunshine Band dominated the 1970s, ruling the airwaves with a unique meeting of Caribbean, pop, R&B and latin styles that inspired infectious grooves and the distinctive Sunshine Sound, producing such #1 hits as "Get Down Tonight," "That's the Way (I Like It)," "Boogie Shoes," "Shake Your Booty," and many more. Before he impacted the world, teaching them how to boogie, Harry Wayne "KC" Casey was, like the rest of America, being shaped by the music, conflicts, innocence, sex, social and political movements and counterculture of the 1960s.
"The widespread social and political issues of the 1960s was, in part, the inspiration to do something that would make people forget about their problems and be happy," said Casey. "People were looking for something that would divert their attention from the negative aspects of everyday life surrounding them."
KC and The Sunshine Band pays tribute to the era today, March 10, 2015, with Feeling You! The 60's. The album, part one of the two-part Feeling You project, features covers of songs by sixties legends
Bob Dylan,
Ben E. King, The Kinks, The Righteous Brothers,
Jackie DeShannon,
Aaron Neville and many more (full track listing below).
"I'm excited for my fans to hear this album," said Casey. "I really went outside of the box vocally and creatively. Feeling You! The 60's is autobiographical, showing how I feel about love, life and the world through the music of that era."
Feeling You! The 60's Track Listing:
- (There's) Always Something There To Remind Me (4:12)
- Oh How Happy (2:58)
- Dreams (5:29)
- Rockin' Pneumonia and the Boogie Woogie Flu (2:51)
- Words (3:03)
- You Really Got A Hold On Me (3:12)
- Both Sides Now (4:03)
- Tell It Like It Is (3:08)
- Blowin' In The Wind (5:06) Feat. The Unity On The Bay Choir
- You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling (4:22) Feat. Jason Scheff
- You Really Got Me (2:32)
- Sweet Soul Music (2:11)
- I Hear A Symphony (4:44)
- Stand By Me (5:31)
- You Keep Me Hanging On (3:35)
- Bring It On Home (3:50)
- Put A Little Love In Your Heart (3:43)
Produced by Harry W. Casey & Eric Lue Young for Sunshine Sound Entertainment Inc. except "You Keep Me Hanging On" Produced by Harry W. Casey, Eric Lue Young & Anton Boyarkin.
Arranged by Harry W. Casey, Chris Cadenhead, Stephen Lashley, David Simmons, Jeffery Reeves, Fermin Goytisolo. Horns arranged by Harry W. Casey & Michael Cordone.
Music by KC and The Sunshine Band. Horn Solo on "I Hear A Symphony" by John Reid.
About KC and The Sunshine Band: KC and The Sunshine Band aim to serve a single purpose: to create instant happiness through music. For over 40 years the group has done just that, topping the charts with seven No. 1 singles and three triple platinum albums, winning three Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year for the Saturday Night Fever soundtrack, an American Music Award, and becoming the first act since The Beatles to score four No. 1 pop singles in one 12-month period in 1976. KC and the Sunshine Band's unique meeting of Caribbean, pop, R&B and Latin inspired infectious grooves and their distinctive Sunshine Sound, impacting the world over and teaching them how to boogie. The band's infectious sound has given life to countless ad campaigns, hundreds of movie soundtracks and numerous television shows, including the BBC's Strictly Come Dancing in 2014. In 2001, KC was honored with the National Association of Recording Arts and Sciences Governor's Award, the highest honor given by a chapter of the Academy. The band's infectious sound gives life to countless ad campaigns and hundreds of movie soundtracks. KC and The Sunshine Band has defined dance music and forever influenced music with its timeless sound and mission of getting people out of their seats to celebrate, which is still being fulfilled today.
KC and The Sunshine Band On Tour:
12.27.2014
Paragon Casino Resort / Marksville, LA
12.31.2014
The Venetian / Macao, China
01.22.2014
Community Arts Center / Williamsport, PA
01.23.2015
NYCB Theatre at Westbury / Westbury, NY
01.24.2015
Valley Forge Casino / King of Prussia, PA
02.25.2015
Soul Train Cruise / San Juan, PR
03.20.2015
Hard Rock Hotel and Casino / Hollywood, FL
08.08.2015
Tropicana / Atlantic City, NJ
08.29.2015
Monticello Grand Casino / Santiago, Chile
08.30.2015
Monticello Grand Casino / Santiago, Chile
KC and The Sunshine Band is booked by
William Morris Endeavor.
To learn more about KC and the Sunshine Band and to find more details about their upcoming tour dates, visit
heykcsb.com.
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