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.
Lost Grooves: Why You Need Evelyn “Champagne” King’s The RCA Albums 1977-1985 If you know one thing about Evelyn "Champagne"
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
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