{"title":"Kleeer","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKleeer 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\u0026amp;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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimilar artists to Kleeer include Skyy, Fatback Band, Slave, Instant Funk, Tom Browne, Brass Construction, Aurra, Keni Burke, Mtume,Dazz Band,Yarbrough \u0026amp; Peoples,B.T. Express ,Mass Production,D-Train ,Unlimited Touch,Kashif ,Brick,T-Connection Michael Wycoff,and The Reddings.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"intimate-connection","title":"Intimate Connection","description":"\u003cp\u003eIntimate Connection\/Tonight’ by Kleeer on US 7″ is one record that’s been in-demand in recent times and has seen it’s value soar in price. In our opinion ‘Intimate Connection’ is one of the smoothest of cuts of the early 1980s and that has a groove that glides effortlessly with great ease. For us in the shop it epitomises the changeover sound from full live bands to electronic based recordings with the amazing Deodato at the production helm overlording the groups synthesisers \u0026amp; drum machines. On the flip with ‘Tonight’ the jam continues with great aplomb and features it’s distinctive vocoder lead.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Love Vinyl","offers":[{"title":"7\"","offer_id":50417276223819,"sku":"1034989","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/747f0811-2500-4792-a816-460bf1c38532_thumbnail_4096.png?v=1726724439"},{"product_id":"the-atlantic-collection-1979-1985","title":"The Atlantic Collection 1979-1985","description":"\u003cp\u003eRobinsongs brings you the complete Atlantic Collection of the Soul, Funk, and Disco Band \u003cstrong\u003eKleeer\u003c\/strong\u003e, along with a Bonus Disc of 12” \u0026amp; 7” versions of key tracks. The albums included in this collection are \u003cem\u003eI Love To Dance\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eWinners\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eLicense To Dream\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eTaste The Music\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eGet Ready\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eIntimate Connection\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eSeeekret\u003c\/em\u003e, and a bonus disc of tracks from 1979 through 1985.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAll the big floor fillers are featured in this collection, including the John Wayne influenced ‘\u003cem\u003eGet Tough\u003c\/em\u003e’, ‘\u003cem\u003eWinners\u003c\/em\u003e’, ‘\u003cem\u003eTonight’s The Night (Good Time)\u003c\/em\u003e’, ‘\u003cem\u003eKeep Your Body Workin’\u003c\/em\u003e’, ‘\u003cem\u003eDe Ting Continues\u003c\/em\u003e’, and the very smooth ‘\u003cem\u003eIntimate Connection\u003c\/em\u003e’ which was produced by Deodato.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKleeer\u003c\/strong\u003e formed in New York City in 1972 under the name of Pipeline. They then became the Jam Band before \u003cstrong\u003eKleeer\u003c\/strong\u003e 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). \u003cstrong\u003eKleeer\u003c\/strong\u003e tracks have been heavily sampled over the years, most notably by Snoop Dogg and 2 Pac.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSleeve notes by Charles Waring who writes for Mojo Record Collector magazines.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Robinsongs","offers":[{"title":"CD | x8","offer_id":50460867821899,"sku":"1120620","price":37.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/073239a3-57bc-4d73-9653-3f825aca9bfd_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727239408"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/collections\/test_71fe9098_thumbnail_4096_c45c1295-52f3-4078-9296-1454f470615f.jpg?v=1726724416","url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/de\/collections\/kleeer.oembed","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}