You're invited to Linda Clifford 's party

Here's a message we're passing on from the lady of disco, THE Linda Clifford ...

"It's time to get out and party. I'm so excited to tell you about a very special event coming up on April 25th 2007. Mark that date on your book, because I will be starring in a "Live" DVD taping at the Avalon Nightclub, and I'd love to see you there. There will be DIVAS from all over the world with me, and we are gonna have a good time. Everyone singing the songs you remember and love."

The Avalon is located at 1735 Vine Street, in Hollywood. Doors open at 8:30 pm, and showtime is at 9. You can also buy tickets in advance, to avoid the lines at the door, at the price of 28.50 ( 35.00 at the door ), at www.wantickets.com or by calling 1-866-wantixx, or 1-800-926 8499.

So now that you have all the details, come on out and party with me.
See you there!"

Linda C.

ps Don't take the dog witcha

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Best of 70s Nigerian afro funk

DJ Obafunkie Jr and the guys at BoogieHeads have assembled the best of 70s Nigerian Afro-Funk for your listening pleasure. If you're curious, check it out!

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Those Magic Ladies are Hot and Sassy

Hailing from Detroit, the female trio Magic Lady served as background vocalists for Enchantment, Bob Seger, Keith Barrow and the Soul Searchers. In 1982, Linda Stokes, Jackie Steele and Kimberly Ball released on A&M "Hot n' Sassy". The single "Red hot Stuff was a R&B hit in the USA and "Hold Tight" became a cult UK soul track.

The brains behind their formation was Linda's husband Michael Stokes. Michael Stokes worked with Bill Withers, Herb Alpert, Booker T, Brass Construction, BT Express and Enchantment among others. In the eighties, Stokes was also head of A&R at A&M Records where he signed Janet Jackson and put Atlantic Starr together with producer James Anthony Carmichael.

It is now available on CD courtesy of PTG Records

Tracklist:

• 1. Freaky (4:16)
• 2. Sexy Body (3:45)
• 3. Give It Up (3:20)
• 4. Hold Tight (3:03)
• 5. Stand Up (3:28)
• 6. Shake (3:34)
• 7. Get Off (3:10)
• 8. Red Hot Stuff (3:37)
• 9. When we Love (2:46)

Listen to clips of the album "Hot and Sassy" Magic Lady here

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