There is a reason she got the nickname. Her music is effervescent. Even the breakup songs have a fizz of defiance. This is music designed to make you press your hair, shine your shoes, and hit the roller rink.
Lost Grooves: Why You Need Evelyn “Champagne” King’s The RCA Albums 1977-1985 There is a reason she got the nickname
Tip for listeners: Start with Track 1, Shame , for the nostalgia. End with Your Personal Touch (1985) to realize how ahead of her time she really was. Have you listened to Music Box ? Drop a comment below with your favorite deep cut. This is music designed to make you press
If you know one thing about Evelyn "Champagne" King, it’s the bassline. That iconic, floor-shaking, rubber-band bassline on Shame . But if you stop at the disco anthem, you are missing out on one of the most fascinating musical evolutions of the late 70s and early 80s. Have you listened to Music Box