Greatest Hits, Vol. 1 - CD

Release Notes

Greatest Hits, Vol. 1: Release Notes: Muze 
Rare Essence: Chuck Brown (vocals, guitar); Donnell Floyd (vocals, horns); David Green, Jungle Boogie (vocals, percussion); Joe Robinson, Michael Muse, Lawrence West, Charles Garris, Chuck Brown, Jas, Funk, Bunny (vocals); Andre Johnson, Anthony "Redds" Williams, Walter Brown (guitar); J.B. (horns, keyboards, synthesizer); Lil' Benny, D.C., John Jones, Derrick Paige (horns); Godfather, Marky Owens, Scottie Haskell, Darren Rice, Byron Jackson (keyboards, synthesizer); Michael Neal (bass); Footz, Leslie (drums); Go Go Mickey (percussion).Producers include: Chuck Brown, Michael Hughes, Rare Essence, Donnell Floyd, Michael Neal.Compilation producer: Andre Johnson.Producers: Chuck Brown; Donnell Floyd; Michael Hughes; Jas. Funk; Andre Johnson; Rare Essence; Michael Neal.Recording information: Bias Studio; Chris Biondo Studio; OMEGA Studio; Omega Studios; Sheffield Studios; Sigma Sound Studio.Photographer: James L. II Bolden.Liason's 1995 greatest-hits release for Rare Essence compiles many of the 12" and album mixes that were anthems on the Washington, D.C., go-go circuit throughout the '80s. Their over-the-top, high-intensity live shows had the reputation of being some of the most energetic performances on the circuit -- featuring extended workouts, audience call and response, and variations on signature tunes. Opening with their most well-known release, "Body Moves," and working through many a crowd favorite, this compilation serves as a wonderful introduction to those not only unfamiliar with Rare Essence, but those wholly uninitiated to the go-go sound. ~ Rob Theakston

Credits

Performer Rare Essence
Engineers include:  Big Mo