Plunky & Oneness Of Juju “Every Way But Loose”

Plunky & Oneness Of Juju

“Every Way But Loose”
( LP Buddha Records, 1982 )
Catalog # BDLP 4069

Tracklisting:
A1 – Every Way But Loose
A2 – Higher
A3 – Always Have To Say Good-Bye
B1 – (Family Tree) Make A Change
B2 – Run Away Bay
B3 – Loves Wonderland

Personnel & Credits:
Artwork By [Cover Design] – Denny M. Williams
Backing Vocals – Judy Spears, Veronica Nilaja Jones
Bass, Backing Vocals, Percussion, Handclaps, Producer – Muzi Nkabinde
Drums, Congas, Timbales – Kevin Davis
Engineer, Remix – Billy Brady
Guitar [Lead, Rhythm] – Ras Mel Glover Jr.
Guitar [Rhythm] – Marcus Macklin
Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals – Lady Eka-Ete, Virtania “Cookie” Tillery
Photography – Lew Harrison
Piano, Clavinet – William “Bill” Joyner
Piano, Electric Piano [Fender Rhodes], Synthesizer, Organ – Weldon Hill
Saxophone [Tenor, Soprano], Flute, Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals, Percussion, Remix, Leader [Musical Direction], Producer – Plunky Nkabinde
Talking Drum – O. Asante

Notes:
Album originally released in 1980 in the US on the Black Fire Music label as ”Make A Change”.

Review:
The 3rd album by Oneness Of Juju (not counting the lost Bush Brothers & Space Rangers set) — and a great little set that has them changing things up for the dancefloor! The standout number is their classic “Every Way But Loose” — a tune that was so big it was later licensed for the New York scene, and a great number that still has some Afro jazzy touches. Plunky’s at the head of the group here, and the album’s actually got some really great soul numbers that kind of bubble and sparkle in an Earth Wind & Fire-inspired mode! Other tracks include “Make A Change”, “Loves Wonderland”, “Run Away Bay”, and “Higher”.
From Dusty Groove America.

By Celo