Various Artists - The Magic Touch Singles, Volume 10 (1981-1984) (2024) [Hi-Res]

The tenth installment of the extensive "The Magic Touch Singles" anthology continues to archive the legacy of the legendary Chicago-based Magic Touch label, founded by producer Lenny LaCour. This compilation covers the period from 1981 to 1984—a time when classic soul and funk began to transform under the influence of synthesizers and drum machines, giving birth to boogie and early electro-funk genres. The album features rare works by artists such as Lonnie Larry, Slapback, and La Coure. The release serves as an important historical cross-section of Chicago's independent music scene, showcasing both dancefloor club heaters and smoother R&B compositions of the early eighties.

Tracklist:
1-1 Lonnie Larry with the Almighty Sonics - Don't Burn [3:52]
1-2 Lonnie Larry with the Almighty Sonics - You Can't Leave Me [4:19]
1-3 Jamie and Take V - Tonight (Let's Do It) [2:23]
1-4 Jamie and Take V - I Was Lost [3:59]
1-5 Slapback - Party Hardy [3:59]
1-6 Slapback - Back Again [3:21]
1-7 LaJohn and Sheela - Everybody's Problem (Radio Edit) [4:58]
1-8 LaJohn and Sheela - Too Far Gone (Radio Edit) [4:34]
1-9 Light Touch Band - Chi - C - A - G - O (Is My Chicago) [8:13]
1-10 Light Touch Band - Sexy Lady [6:58]
1-11 Shirley Drumgole - I'll Never Give You Up [2:48]
1-12 Shirley Drumgole - My World of Fantasy [2:16]
1-13 La Coure - Do the Break (Break Dancing) [7:53]
1-14 La Coure - Dance Attack [6:42]