Eddy and the Soul Band
Eddy and the Soul Band | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Eddy & The Soul Band |
| Origin | Holland |
| Genres | Disco |
| Years active | 1980s |
| Labels | Philips, Club |
Eddy and the Soul Band was a Dutch-based musical ensemble who were active during the 1980s. Led by Eddy Conard they had a hits with their version of "Soulchacha", and "Theme from Shaft".
Background
Band leader Eddy Conard is from Gary, Indiana. Growing up he was obsessed by the Isaac Hayes' song "Theme from Shaft". It was apparently the first every record he ever purchased.[1] Moving to Holland he studied sociology and he became a resident there. A percussionist from the age of twenty he played in bands who supported acts such as The Supremes, The Stylistics, Natalie Cole and Crown Heights Affair. He had a big hit in Holland with his version of Van McCoy's "Soul Cha Cha". Apparently a remark by a Dutch disk jockey gave him the encouragement to record his version of "Theme from Shaft".[2]
Career
Soulchacha aka Soul Cha Cha
The single, "Soulchacha" peaked at no. 24 in the Dutch charts during the first quarter of 1984.[3][4] It also charted in Belgium, spending a total of three weeks in the chart there, peaking at no. 28.[5]
Theme from Shaft
On the week of February 23, 1985, his single, "Theme from Shaft" debuted in the UK singles chart at no. 30.[6] On the week of March 9, 1985, his single, "Theme from Shaft (Hot Persuit Mix)" had dropped down from no. 4 to no. 5 in the Record Mirror RM DIsco chart.[7] At week three, his single "Shaft" had moved up from 19 to 13.[8] The single would spend a total of seven weeks in the UK chart, peaking at no. 13.[9]
His single, "Theme from Shaft" came in at no. 61 in the Record Mirror Year End Disco chart for 1985.[10]
Discography
| Act | Release | Catalogue | Year | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eddy and the Soulband | "Soulchacha" / In the Night" | Philips 818 237-7 | 1983 | |
| Eddy and the Soulband | "Theme From "Shaft" / "Love-Train" | Philips 880 089-7 | 1984 | |
| Eddy and the Soulband | Theme From "Shaft" (Special U.K. Mix) / "Vision of Love" | Philips 880 089-7 | 1985 | [11] [citation needed] |
| Eddie C. And The Soul Band | "The World Turns On (Young & Strong Edit)" / "Boogalized" | Casablanca 884 026-7 | 1985 | [12] [citation needed] |
References
- ^ Oxford Reference - OVERVIEW, Eddy And The Soul Band
- ^ Record Mirror, March 9, 1985 - Page 9 REVISITED - MIKE GARDNER
- ^ Dutch Charts - EDDY AND THE SOULBAND - SOUL CHACHA
- ^ Top 40.nl - SOUL CHACHA eddy and the soulband
- ^ Charts.org.nz - DDY AND THE SOULBAND - SOUL CHACHA (SONG)
- ^ Record Mirror, February 23, 1985 - Page 29 UK Singles, THIS WEEK 30, LAST WEEK _, WEEKS ON CHART 1, SHAFT, Eddy And The Soul Band, Club JAB11
- ^ Record Mirror, March 9, 1985 - Page 25 RM DISCO, 5 4 THEME FROM ' SHAFT' (HOT PURSUIT MIX), Eddy and the Soulband
- ^ Record Mirror, March 9, 1985 - Page 38 UK SINGLES THIS WEEK 13 LAST WEEK 19 WEEKS IN CHART 3 SHAFT, Eddy And The Soul Band, Club
- ^ Official Charts - THEME FROM SHAFT, by EDDY AND THE SOUL BAND
- ^ Record Mirror, January 4, 1986 - Page 37 YEAR END DISCO, 61 YHEME FROM SHAFT, Eddy And The Soul Band, Club I 2in
- ^ 45Cat - Eddy And The Soulband - Discography, Netherlands
- ^ Discogs - Eddie C. And The Soul Band* – The World Turns On
External links
- Discogs - Eddy & The Soulband
- 45Cat - Eddy And The Soulband - Discography
- Ol Skool Vinyl channel, May 25, 2015 - Eddy and The Soul Band - Theme From "Shaft " (audio)
- Pipis Stereo channel, Sep 28, 2018 - SOUL chacha EDDY AND THE SOUL BAND 1983 (audio)