Various Artists Lovin Mighty Fire: Nippon Funk - Soul - Disco 1973-1983 Vinyl LP

 

Double vinyl LP pressing. UK collection. Lovin' Mighty Fire is Howard Williams' third Japanese music compilation for the Ace Records house of labels - this time, for BGP International. Assembled in between his job as a record distributor and his monthly Japan Blues show for NTS radio, the first two have taken a look at the late '50s for a blast of Japanese rockabilly (Nippon Rock 'n' Roll), then the '60s and '70s for a romp in Japanese surf music (Nippon Guitars). This new outing searches for the soul music of Japan, from the early '70s to the early '80s. Japan has long been known as the final destination for many a collectible soul record. Yet, who suspected that some fine soul grooves were recorded for the domestic market, from ballads, to funk and disco? Strangely enough, some of the busiest writers and producers in this field came from a late '60s rock band, Happy End, but on listening to their collaborations, their rhythmic, soulful feel is immediately apparent. This album finally plants a Japanese flag firmly on the global map of soul.

 

 

A1 By By Session Band 4:24
A2 Sentimental Hotel 4:02
A3 Barato Yajuu 4:21
A4 Why Don't You Move In With Me 3:50
B1 Jiken Ga Okitara Bell Ga Naru 3:54
B2 Summer Champion 3:36
B3 Dancin' 4:23
B4 Rainbow Paradise 5:04
C1 Uragiri 3:04
C2 Maboroshi No Hito 2:45
C3 Banana 4:37
D1 Funky! "Miyo" Chan 4:00
D2 Yashow Macashow 4:19
D3 Lovin' Mighty Fire 7:16