Deep Groove Encyclopedia - Edwin Birdsong

Edwin Birdsong

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Edwin Birdsong is closely affiliated with Roy Ayers, as he was a major contributor to Ayers' albums of the early to late 70s as a singer, writer, and producer. Birdsong worked on the Mystic Voyage, Lifeline, and Let's Do It albums in addition to developing the Eighties Ladies project with Ayers. His solo career often comes as a surprise to many, but he had been recording an interesting blend of fusion, funk and jazz since the early 70s. He's best known for the dancefloor hit "Rapper Dapper Snapper," a zany P-Funk influenced groove that doesn't represent the full range of his talent.

Edwin Birdsong's Deepest Grooves

What It Is (Polydor, 1972)

Supernatural (Polydor, 1973)
A self-produced effort like all of his records. Notable tunes are "Rising Sign" and "Last Exit Before the Toll."

Dance of Survival (Bamboo, 1975)

Edwin Birdsong (Philadelphia International, 1979)

Funtaztik (Salsoul, 1981)