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Rotary Connection was an American psychedelic soul band, formed in Chicago in 1966. The highly experimental band was the idea of Marshall Chess, son of Chess Records founder Leonard Chess. Marshall was the director behind a start-up label, Cadet Concept Records, and wanted to focus on music outside of the blues and rock genres, which had made the Chess label popular. This led Marshall to turn his attention to the burgeoning psychedelic movement. He recruited Charles Stepney, a vibraphonist and classically-trained arranger and producer. Marshall then recruited members of a little-known white rock band, the Proper Strangers: Bobby Simms, Mitch Aliotta, and Ken Venegas. Sidney Barnes, a songwriter within the Chess organization, also joined, as did Judy Hauff and a Chess receptionist named Minnie Riperton, who would later be successful in her own solo career. Marshall also called up prominent session musicians associated with the Chess label, including guitarist Phil Upchurch and drummer Morris Jennings.
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A Complete Introduction to Chess [2010]
Song | Duration |
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I Am the Black Gold of the Sun | 5:40 |
Wicked Jazz Sounds, Vol. 6 [2009]
Song | Duration |
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I Am the Black Gold of the Sun | 5:33 |
Chess Chartbusters, Vol. 3 [2008]
Song | Duration |
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I Am the Black Gold of the Sun | 5:38 |
Chess Chartbusters, Vol. 6 [2008]
Song | Duration |
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Tales of Brave Ulysses | 4:30 |
Coffee Time Jazz [2007]
Song | Duration |
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I am the Black Gold of the Sun | 5:42 |
True Chillout [2007]
Song | Duration |
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I Am The Black Gold Of The Sun | 5:39 |
Black Gold: The Best of Rotary Connection [2006]
Song | Duration |
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Respect | 3:04 |
I Am the Black Gold of the Sun | 5:49 |
Sunshine of Your Love | 5:07 |
Tales of Brave Ulysses | 4:32 |
We're Going Wrong | 3:23 |
The Chess Story [2006]
Song | Duration |
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I Am the Black Gold of the Sun |
Chess Pieces: The Very Best of Chess Records [2005]
Song | Duration |
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I Am the Black Gold of the Sun | 5:41 |
The Best of MTV Lounge, Vol. 2 [2005]
Song | Duration |
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I Am the Black Gold of the Sun | 5:42 |
Make the Style: Complied by Shinichi Osa [2004]
Song | Duration |
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I Am the Black Gold of the Sun |
Renaissance Presents Pacha Ibiza [2004]
Song | Duration |
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I Am the Black God of the Sun | 4:52 |
Jazz FM Presents: Late Lounge Boudoir Beats [2003]
Song | Duration |
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I Am the Black Gold of the Sun | 5:42 |
Uncovered [EMI] [2003]
Song | Duration |
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I Am the Black Gold of the Sun | 5:42 |
Gimme Shelter [2001]
Song | Duration |
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I Am the Black Gold of the Sun | 5:41 |
Mellow Mellow, Vol. 2: The Feeling Keeps on Coming [2001]
Song | Duration |
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Respect | 3:02 |
Petals: The Minnie Riperton Collection [2001]
Song | Duration |
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Respect | 3:05 |
We're Going Wrong | 3:18 |
Gilles Peterson Worldwide, Vol. 1 [2000]
Song | Duration |
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Respect | 3:01 |
O.U.T. (On Ultimate Things) [Import Bonus Tracks] [1998]
Song | Duration |
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Leafy Lane | 5:14 |
Songs/Hey Love [1998]
Song | Duration |
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Respect | 3:07 |
Sunshine of Your Love | 5:08 |
Tales of Brave Ulysses | 4:32 |
We're Going Wrong | 3:23 |
I Am the Black Gold of the Sun | 5:47 |
Her Chess Years [1997]
Song | Duration |
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We're Going Wrong | 3:23 |
Respect | 3:07 |
Tales of Brave Ulysses | 4:34 |
Hey Love [1971]
Song | Duration |
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I Am the Black Gold of the Sun | 5:20 |
Dinner Music [1970]
Song | Duration |
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Stormy Monday | 3:57 |
Songs [1969]
Song | Duration |
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Respect | 3:07 |
Sunshine of Your Love | 5:08 |
Tales of Brave Ulysses | 4:33 |
We're Going Wrong | 3:22 |
Psychedelic Jazz & Funky Grooves
Song | Duration |
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Tales of Brave Ulysses | 4:32 |
Unknown Album
Song | Duration |
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Christmas Love | 3:11 |
Didn't Want To Have To Do It | 5:22 |
I Am The Black Gold Of The Sun | 5:49 |
I've Got My Mojo Working |
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