Brenda Russell - Way Back When (Dave Lee fka Joey Negro Extended Disco Mix)

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I see Brenda Russell as like a more soul/jazz rooted Carol King. She’s a proper song writer and though her work varies greatly, sometimes being quite pop with that west coast flavour I imagine all her songs were written sitting at a piano. I covered her sublime “In The Thick of It” with Angela Johnson and The Sunburst Band a few years back and “Way Back When” is from the same album, a favourite for a long time. Though its got a 4/4 beat and is around 120bpm the original is very light and not really a club record, so it was a question of subtly making it a little more heavy and dance floor friendly without loosing the original charm. Julian Crampton replayed the bass in a slightly more Chic-esque feels. I toyed with getting rid of Victor Feldman’s almost Supertramp like 8th piano and replying the same chords without the accents but decided to keep them as even though they dominate they are what makes the record quite unique sounding…maybe for a future remix

[@susanking989]

I went to a day party yesterday. Alan King played this. I've been listening over and over, sent to all my House Music crew who hung out at Power Plant and all the other hang outs under the Expressway in Chicago. Best time of my Life

[@burdettethompson2728]

First heard this in original form over a childhood friends house her parents had such good taste in music like my parents her parents would have get together for us On the weekend afternoons they were the original Huxtables the cool parents who talked and Told us about the world and what we would encounter in life being children of color in middle class Life good memories

[@vj88ok]

Never ever ever ever ever doubt my brother Sir Joey Negro , he has saved my life with the gift he gives

[@michaelhanchard6744]

Brilliant and unexpected!!! Joey Negro brings it..

[@markmuhammad1650]

Damn good music

[@TeejayIII]

This Remix is a well done masterpiece.

[@Marklinsf]

I couldn't agree more! A perfect Remix!

[@x-man4350]

OUTFUNKINGSTANDING 🎧💣💥

[@kris6750]

Love this version!

[@MrBruceWayne44]

This version is a hit 🎶🎼🎵

[@e-bengrisby9122]

Brenda Russell is so underrated, though her voice is among my favorites, regardless of time and space! I'm glad to hear this epic remix, as I'm a 70s baby. I may listen to this whenever I work out or go for a ride on the stationary bike!

[@lisac.gayden4459]

I love love love this song

[@pablo.romero]

"...In truth I’ve not felt comfortable with the name Joey Negro for a while, especially as I’ve got older. I’ve stopped using it a few times but establishing a new name as an artist isn’t easy and I’ve ended up going back to it. I understand now though that it’s not appropriate for me to carry on using the name. I’ve recently received emails, tweets etc saying that it is unacceptable and people find it out of place in 2020 - and I agree. From now on I’m dropping Joey Negro as a pseudonym, and all those future releases that weren’t already in production will carry the name Dave Lee. I’m sorry to have caused any offence. My whole life has been about music but particularly black music, I love soul, funk, disco, jazz in a way that’s impossible for me to articulate in words and I have tried to champion it with the best intentions. Please be aware the changes are not instant everywhere, Best..." --Dave Lee (ex Joey Negro)

[@antonesauf]

The album that this comes from is wonderful, great uplifting mix

[@tonyrossbackinthedaymusicv3107]

This is The Best remix.

[@patritablackston2064]

Masterpiece.!! great job Joey, my dude.!!!

[@laurenb6861]

I love this song. It has always put me in a happy place. This remix is my new driving song!!! You will see me dancing at stop lights!

[@Slowbone52]

Me too . Let's go!!

[@Dredezel3000]

Meant to post a comment on this but I have been playing this for the past hour back to back...Quarantine Jammin...This is FIREEEEEEEE

[@jefflove1]

me too! back to back to back! dj rich medina was playing this on his instagram and i fell in love with it! 1st time i ever heard it and i fell hard for it!

[@icublink9948]

Amazing upbeat classic jam lifted me out of the pits it's my get-up & go therapy😃 !

[@algiewoods1737]

YESSS . BANGED IT THIS MORNING ON DA WAY TO WORK🎬💯💯💯💯

[@appeski1]

Really Remixed With Love. The essence of the tune is not lost like other productions. When i start listening to this tune i don't want it to end.

[@christinerichards9664]

Love this song - I love live music, orchestras, choirs and marching bands - Brenda's voice on this song sounds a touch like Chaka Khan (back then)

[@edwardwilliams2438]

Dude!..love me some Brenda Russell....but this remix is stellar. Thank you so much...I had forgotten how lush and complicated this little nugget was...and Is! You are hitting on all cylinders my dude. Dance floor quality for sure without being too Disco.

[@algiewoods1737]

STRAIGHT UP HEAT 🔥🔥🔥

[@davidw5731]

Great update to this song, from a wonderful Brenda Russell album (I own original album from when it first came out, and also the CD). Delightful!

[@leonardjames1048]

Typical, delicious mix of a great song (with many attached memories) by The Master !

[@kraigrasool2848]

SO DAMN FIERCE..... WELL DONE JOEY NEGRO!!!!!😀

[@blknitenca]

It's amazing how you give these already incredible songs new life! Outstanding job.

[@EclectycStyle]

Ahhhh one of my all time FAVORITES!!!❤❤❤❤❤ I used to sit in front of the stereo and listen to that album from cover to cover daily!!

[@hermiebussie]

Brenda Russell is my all favorite. With this remixed make even better.

[@work6312]

Loved this song back in 79? You did it justice

[@dwayne4576]

The Bassline in this song is ridiculous 🔥

[@MrWigwag62]

Flippin brilliant,can't stop playing it. Better than the original?

[@jefflove1]

yup. in my book it is.

[@fitzroygiscombe6364]

This remix by joey negro is good well done.

[@TB0321]

This mix makes me feel like a junkie needing a fix. Great job!

[@GerriWritesAbit]

Lol 😆

[@nickaldana0]

Learning to dance to this ❤

[@greggmitchell2392]

Nice retouch of a classic - remixed just enough to prance onto the dancefloor - Joey does it again & again!

[@lonnieervin5512]

Funky remix. Thank you. Much love to the original, Brenda and to the refresher, Joey!

[@russellhartwell5404]

,, ,, Mis, " GORDON," - SOUND'S, "S 0," - FRESH, !!, HERE, !!, WHAT, A, VOICE, !!,

[@free1dom]

This remix is amazing! Long time fan of Joey. Thanks for posting

[@GerriWritesAbit]

Me too!!!

[@x-man4350]

Incredible Groove 🌃 Smoove Groove🥃 Outstanding Groove 🇺🇲 Sexy Groove 👠 Shake your Groove thang 👁️

[@daveinprogress3]

This is just sublime, giving even more majesty to a glorious track. Thank you :)

[@jefflove1]

yup

[@paulyoue3434]

Absolute Class Series of Records !

[@erreman1963]

Simply marvellous

[@blackcedar]

Fantastic.

[@daimonmarioperez9501]

Beautifully done Joey .... Love, Love, Love.....

[@EarthWindandFirepower0990]

GOTTA LOVE DIS

[@YosefEl75]

Classic!

[@MrSpaziolibero]

ty so much[ by so many pipi in here!]

[@2risquejunior538]

Joey never lets you down.

[@pianomam72]

Wow......... 🎶🔥🔥🔥

[@djretrospecter]

Maravilloso!

[@philippeachourite5642]

dave excellent travail::!!! la voix de brenda est magnifiée ........... magnifique merci pour ton travail!!!!!!!!!

[@arnaudchabal5753]

Excellent !

[@GordonBeckles]

THIS... is ...what can I say. I speechless. Lost in feeling it...

[@GerriWritesAbit]

Let’s Go Joey Negro!!!!!

[@laurietarawa1371]

Wow

[@Brian.Thomas1]

This is great!

[@nanjacks913]

Joey, this is hot like 🔥 fire...I love this💘🔥

[@GerriWritesAbit]

🔥🔥🔥🔥💃

[@rickrock523]

I just wanna curl up in brenda Russels lap...peace!

[@lisac.gayden4459]

💥💥💥💥💥

[@rhondahayden3687]

Great feel good song! She sounds a little like Cory Daye from the Savannah Band🙂

[@wadewhitfield6437]

Joey I knew you do it😊

[@Steve-mp7by]

This is sick

[@zeebalt]

très chic

[@johnniec.b4303]

Top-draw *********

[@YosefEl75]

Frankie - Ronnie sound "88

[@djjeam8039]

Dommage que ces cd soit si mal distribuer ...

[@sotiredofyou4real]

Carol King, no, Roberta Flack with flare is a better description, let's not get it twisted. Also, the album is no longer available on this site.

[@perditachavez]

vulgar remix, loosing all the magic touch of the og, sorry mate

[@MrWigwag62]

Get a life, an uplift from the original. Yeah the original good but this is ten times better. Each to there own

[@Steve-mp7by]

You're nuts

[@eletonjohns8361]

Excellent!