Wilbert Longmire - Black is The Color HQ

[@roddybaldwin6450]

Came over from northern soul to the funk scene in the late 70's wow brilliant still love both, so lucky to have lived in these era's

[@thesoultwins72]

@roddybaldwin6450.......Colin Curtis spin - 1978 Highland Room [Blackpool Mecca]. Have orig copies of both the LP ['Sunny Side Up'] and the 12''.

[@JazzFunkNobby1964]

Northern Soul scene was a bit dodgy to us proper Southerners.

[@TicoLeichman-np4qs]

I'm 47 born in 76 last night was the first time I ever heard this cant believe I haven't heard this before

[@omoniyikaye]

Alto Saxophone - Dave Sanborn: He killed on the sax. Bass - Gary King Electric Piano [Fender Rhodes], Arranged By [Strings], Arranged By [Horns], Adapted By - Bob James Electronic Drums [Syndrum], Drums - Harvey Mason Guitar - Wilbert Longmire Percussion - Sue Evans Piano [Acoustic] - Richard Tee

[@christinesadler1623]

Can't believe I had such amazing taste in music in 78 at the age of 18, such talented musicians. Still listening to this classic in 2020. 💝

[@roddybaldwin6450]

same age, brilliant era, and still loving it.

[@nickpapaggg6205]

I've been listening to this tune since I was 17 and now I'm 56 pure class

[@kerryedward4183]

Me too - 56 and still dancin' - love it!!

[@jillsmith5303]

Ditto.... and I'm 60. R.I.P Wilbert Longmire.

[@tanyajones556]

Im his granddaughter an i miss him everyday

[@misternell09]

@@tanyajones556 💗

[@alw8965]

Quite simply, The greatest jazz funk tune of all time.

[@peterscott8366]

Fantastic track

[@carmenjordan3739]

this is Carmen e Longmire Jordan I really miss my daddy I'm still grieving about my daddy I can't believe my daddy is gone

[@thelacylady7Kings]

Your Daddy will be looking down on you Carmen, and he will be the proudest Daddy in heaven 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@robbiegennet]

I listen to him all the time, great player, delightful music. Much respects RIP

[@goonaa6924]

Carmen, the ones before us haven't really left .... they've only just gone on ahead to prepare the great celebration for when we all reunite again one day ! Hope you take joy and great pride for the great music your dad gave to this world. I don't know if he/you were aware but his tune *_"Black Is The Colour"_* was one of the great jazz-funk classics that us *_"London Soul Boys"_* use to dance to in the UK clubs back in the 70s /80s. I was only a teenager at the time .... but wise enough to know great music when I heard it. Now 60 years young and this cut still sounding great in 2024 ! Blessings

[@JazzFunkNobby1964]

@@goonaa6924 Agreed from this 60 years young Yid. Jaffas, upstairs at Horseshoe pub, Tottenham Court Road, London. COYS

[@stephenrowe7052]

One of my favourite tracks When JAZZ FUNK was new to me aged 16 here I am 40years later and still love this track

[@sheevamatimbas4300]

This tune is that good , it spike up my endomorphine and makes me feel life is good . No matter whatever bullshit is happening externally .

[@garyb7893]

quality jazz funk fusion.bob james and his host of fellow muscians under his record label were on top form ,this jazz funk anthem from the brilliant wilbert longmire truly confirms that.

[@tanyajones556]

R.i.p grandpa an u will be missed an i cry everyday thinkin about u an i love u so much grandpa an u will be in my heart

[@Flamanchies]

Fast car. Open road . Sun, sea views and THIS. What more could you want !!!!!!! Need I say more

[@mrmecca1248]

Great sound never ages reminds me of Swindon Brunel rooms and the funk room Brilliant!!

[@steveshovlar994]

That’s where I used to dance to this. The funk room through those heavy doors.

[@KevinMJLeiva]

This was the bomb when it was released and still sounds as funky as you like

[@djsimonrossprice9400]

Reeves, Bristol sunday night's circa 1984... i know i played it to death... 😎😎😎

[@DErunner61]

rest in beats Mr. Longmire

[@frankknight7968]

TAKES ME BACK!!!! BRILLIANT!!!

[@jillsmith5303]

Me too. So sad to hear of his passing.

[@tanyajones556]

@@jillsmith5303 this my grandpa an i miss him everyday

[@jillsmith5303]

Memories of my youth. He was a huge talent.R.I.P. x

[@tanyajones556]

@@jillsmith5303 thank u an keep playing his music for us

[@jillsmith5303]

I cannot tell you what those tunes meant to me. Being young and in love.... and loved back. Precious days and the soundtrack to our lives. Gone but not forgotten.

[@kevinholgate8133]

Have this tune on " vinyl L.P

[@peterscott8366]

Fantastic

[@freddutoit]

PERLE

[@anthonyd.4theloveofsoulful197]

Such Serious Contenders ChoicE MixinG it uP Back2BaCK cuE VoicE

[@alw8965]

Me too Nick

[@agnesdakroub25]

wooooo

[@JazzManDean]

Tunage 🙏❤️💿

[@alw8965]

I always thought there would be something to top this, but no......

[@alw8965]

Their there they're 😮

[@123prova]

This track style is quite unique...even for the disco era but there is something similar Idris Muhammad - Could Heaven Ever Be Like This RAH Band - Falcon rha band - downside up D.C.LaRue - Indiscreet Sister sledge - lost in music remix Loleatta Holloway - Love Sensation ... but in my opinion none of them reaches the class of this track despite its disco sound at the same BPM EDIT: Nicola Conte - Kind of sunshine gabor szabo - Sophisticated Wheels Chairmen Of The Board - 01 - Everybody Party All Night Isaac Hayes - Shaft