Deep Groove Encyclopedia

David Joseph

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Joseph was the lead singer of Hi-Tension, one of the preeminent British jazz/funk acts of the 70s, hitting with "British Hustle" and "There's A Reason." As a solo artist, Joseph is best remembered for "You Can't Hide Your Love," a midtempo affair with an insistent keyboard hook that was remixed by Larry Levan. Like most of Levan's mixes, the song became a favorite at the Paradise Garage, and eventually cracked the bottom rung of the charts in early 1983. Joseph's next and final chart hit in the States was "Let's Live It Up," which peaked at #84. Regarded as a pioneer in the UK, he continued to record there for a number of years after his American success.

David Joseph's Deepest Grooves

Hi Tension - Hi-Tension (Island, 1978)
Classic British r&b album that didn't move the required units in the U.S.

Joys of Life (Island, 1983)

"You Can't Hide Your Love" (Mango, 1983)

"Let's Live It Up" (Mango, 1983)

David Joseph (4th and Broadway, 1987)

"Private Love" (4th and Broadway 1988)

British Hustle: Best of David Joseph and Hi-Tension (4th and Broadway, 1993)