CECIL LYDE "Stone Free" CD

★First limited production
★Paper jacket specification

This is the only solo album by CECIL LYDE, a Chicago soul singer who is loved by soul enthusiasts around the world, and is a masterpiece that is highly regarded as the pinnacle of Early 80s modern soul/boogie!

After working with big name artists such as Curtis Mayfield, The Chi-Lights, and Gene Chandler in his hometown of Chicago, Cecil Ride moved to LA and released his only solo album, Stone Free, in 1980 as a new challenge. Starting with the title track Stone Free, which features groovy intertwining instruments and a sexy vocal that combines a mellow, dandy voice with a sexy falsetto, the refreshing melodies of the 80s modern songs I'm So Glad I Found Your Love and Money's Funny are not available on any other album. Furthermore, songs such as the funk tune More Love with its roaring synths and bass, and the last song Funk Is Here To Stay will surely appeal to funk fans! The original version is a legendary album that is passed down as a collector's item, and is a must-listen for soul fans!

■Track list