RSD22 HOME BOY AND THE C.O.L. Home Boy And The C.O.L.

Boogie, Funk Tidal Waves Music 735202315422 Cecil Johnson Lyde Holden aka ''Home Boy'' (born 1948) is an artist whose musical talent has been unmistakable since his days as a young boy. Growing up listening to his parents 78 RPM Doo-wop, Blues, Jazz and Gospel records, he started signing in church when he was 6 years old. At the age of 10, his mother took him to the famous Club DeLisa (Chicago's celebrated night spot) and entered him in a talent contest where he won first price singing ''Only You'' by The Platters. This key-event had sparked a burning desire and a love for music in Cecil that would never leave him...it created an opportunity for him to become an entertainer and recording artist.

The album we are proudly presenting you today (Home Boy And The C.O.L.) is Cecil Lyde’s self-titled debut under the ‘Home Boy’ name and was released in 1982 on his own label Alwest Records. The whole album is backed by a fantastic cast of all-star players that includes John Stephens (Miles Davis, Stevie Wonder), Fred Brown (Gwen McCrae), Rommel Sinclair (Fred Wesley), Gary Bell (Lionel Hampton), Carl Lockett (Pharoah Sanders, Chuck Mangione) and Terry Carter (Swamp Dogg).

These recordings (ten songs in total) are particularly interesting to boogie-enthusiasts because of their high doses of funky twerks, solid grooves, crazy synth work, excellent drumbeats and Cecil’s soulful Doo-wap influenced vocals. This album just oozes Soul, Funk and Boogie…you’ll quickly find yourself shaking hips the moment the needle hits the first track! Also included are the tracks ‘I’ll Make It On My Own’ (which became a hit in the UK’s Norhern Soul scene) and ‘Home Boys Revenge’ which was later remixed by DâM-FunK (Stones Throw Records). All of the above makes this LP an essential purchase for any self-respecting fan and collector.

Tidal Waves Music now proudly presents the FIRST ever vinyl reissue of “Home Boy And The C.O.L.” originally released and privately pressed on Alwest Records in 1982. This rare record now comes as a deluxe 180g package, strictly limited to 1500 copies worldwide, with obi strip and features the original artwork. Released exclusively for Record Store Day 2022.

A1 I'll Make It On My Own 4:22
A2 Money's Funny Change Is Strange 4:45
A3 You And Me 2:50
A4 Are You Lonely Tonight 3:07
A5 Home Boys Revenge 4:28
B1 Funk Yourself To Death 5:48
B2 Can't Get Enough 3:48
B3 Time To Change 4:30
B4 You Bring Out The Love 2:30
B5 Love Was The Cost 4:27