Name: The Atlantic Collection 1979-1985
Brand: Kleeer

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

QROBINBX49

{"blocks": [{"data": {"text": "QROBINBX49"}, "type": "paragraph"}]}

Colour

Colour details

Discogs ID

Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2021-06-18

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Cherry Red (ADA)

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

5013929954922

{"blocks": [{"data": {"text": "5013929954922"}, "type": "paragraph"}]}

Total Cap

8 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Kleeer

Genre GB

Funk / Soul

Label GB

Robinsongs

Kleeer is an American funk/disco band based in New York City. Originally formed in 1972, the band underwent several name changes before settling on Kleeer in 1979. They gained a cult following in both the UK and US with their R&B hits, including "Get Tough" and "Keep Your Body Workin'". With three top 40 entries on the US national charts and two in the top 50 in the UK, Kleeer solidified their place as a prominent force in funk music.
At their inception, Kleeer served as a backup group for The Choice Four during their transition from Baltimore to New York. The band consisted of Richard Lee on guitar, Norman Durham on bass, Gregory Talbot on keyboards, and Woody Cunningham on drums.
Similar artists to Kleeer include Skyy, Fatback Band, Slave, Instant Funk, Tom Browne, Brass Construction, Aurra, Keni Burke, Mtume,Dazz Band,Yarbrough & Peoples,B.T. Express ,Mass Production,D-Train ,Unlimited Touch,Kashif ,Brick,T-Connection Michael Wycoff,and The Reddings.

Robinsongs bring you the complete Atlantic Collection of the Soul, Funk and Disco Band Kleeer plus a Bonus Disc of 12” &amp; 7” versions of key tracks. The Albums are I Love To Dance, Winners, License To Dream, Taste The Music, Get Ready, Intimate Connection, Seeekret and as mentioned a bonus disc of tracks from 1979 through 1985.

All the big floor fillers are featured, including the John Wayne influenced ‘Get Tough’, ‘Winners’, ‘Tonight’s The Night (Good Time)’, ‘Keep Your Body Workin’’, ‘De Ting Continues’ and the very smooth ‘Intimate Connection’ which was produced by Deodato.

Kleeer formed in New York City in 1972 under the name of Pipeline. They then became the Jam Band before Kleeer was born and a deal with Atlantic Records followed. The band consisted of Paul Crutchfield (Percussion and Vocals), Richard Lee (Guitar), Norman Durham (Bass Guitar) and “Woody” Cunningham (Drums). Kleeer tracks have been heavily sampled over the years, most notably by Snoop Dogg and 2 Pac. Sleeve notes by Charles Waring who writes for Mojo Record Collector magazines.

The Atlantic Collection 1979-1985

Music GB