Show Time

by Slave

Overview

Released in 1981, Show Time was the last album that Steve Arrington recorded with Slave. The singer/drummer had been a valuable part of the Dayton funk combo, providing lead vocals on such hits as "Watching You" and "Just a Touch of Love." So you can say that Show Time (which was produced by Jimmy Douglass) was the end of an era for Slave. Creatively, the band was on quite a roll during its Arrington era, and those who had savored 1979's Just a Touch of Love and 1980's Stone Jam found this LP to be equally strong. From "Smokin'" and "Funken Town" to the single "Snap Shot," Show Time proved to be a consistently rewarding addition to Slave's catalog. All of the tracks are immediately recognizable as Slave offerings; during its Arrington period, Slave favored a very distinctive style of funk that was sleek and gritty at the same time. And even though Arrington wasn't an original member -- he didn't start recording with the band until its third album, The Concept -- he was a main ingredient of the Slave sound from 1978 to 1981. Show Time is recommended to funk addicts without hesitation. [In 2022, Iconoclassic Records remastered and reissued Show Time on CD. The album's long-overdue first individual release on the format -- only the two-for-one set Show Time/Visions of the Lite filled the void before then -- this features the 7" version of "Wait for Me," the 12" version of "Snap Shot," and extensive liner notes with participation from bandmembers and collaborators.] ~ Alex Henderson

Product Details

Release Date:	12/02/2022
Label:	Iconoclassic
UPC:	0843563155370

Tracks

1. Snap Shot
2. Party Lites
3. Spice of Life (Oh Yes, You're the Best)
4. Smokin'
5. Wait for Me
6. Steal Your Heart
7. For the Love of U
8. Funken Town
9. Wait for Me [7" Version]
10. Snap Shot [12" Version]

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Slave   Primary Artist
Kevin Johnson   Guitar,Guitar (Rhythm),Guitar (Rhythm)
Floyd Miller   Vocals,Trumpet,Trombone,Percussion
Mark Adams   Vocals,Keyboards,Bass (Electric),Bass,Keyboards
Roger Parker   Drums,Percussion
Steve Arrington   Percussion,Drums,Vocals
Gene Orloff   Conductor
Cengiz Yaltkaya   Conductor
Sam Carter   Vocals,Keyboards,Percussion
Mark L. Adams   Guitar,Mini Moog,Prophet 5,Percussion,Guitar (Rhythm)
Charles Carter   Flute,Vocals,Keyboards,Saxophone
Steve Taylor   Vocals,Trumpet,Keyboards,Flugelhorn
Danny Webster   Guitar,Vocals,Percussion,Guitar (Rhythm),Guitar (Electric),Vocals (Background)
Delbert Taylor   Vocals,Trumpet,Keyboards,Flugelhorn

Technical Credits

Kevin Johnson   Copyist,Composer
Atilla Hejja   Illustrations
Mark Adams   Mixing,Concept,Composer,Arranger,Composer
Chris Eselgroth   Reissue Design
Floyd Miller   Concept,Composer,Sketches,Illustrations
David Kennedy   Photography
Roger Parker   Composer
Jeremy Holiday   Direction,Reissue Coordination
Cengiz Yaltkaya   Arranger,String Writing,String Arrangements
Sam Carter   Concept,Composer
Mark L. Adams   String Writing,String Arrangements
A. Scott Galloway   Liner Notes
Vic Anesini   Remastering,Remastering Engineer
Jimmy Douglass   Mixing,Composer,Engineer,Producer
Charles Carter   Copyist,Composer
David Michael Kennedy   Photography
Steve Taylor   Copyist
Danny Webster   Composer
Ed Garcia   Second Engineer
Bill Underwood   Direction,Management
Lynn Dreese Breslin   Art Direction
Scott Galloway   Liner Notes
Ted Jensen   Engineer
Steve Arrington   Composer