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== Background == | == Background == | ||
'''LateNightTales''' (previously known as '''Another Late Night''') is an ongoing series of artist-curated compilation albums released by Azuli Records. The compilations are mixed individually by the artist selected to their liking and created into 1 whole continuous mix in order to create the "ultimate late-night mix". These compilations will usually end with a spoken word narration of a story, either in parts or a short story. Most of the time these albums will also contain an exclusive cover done by the artist. These compilations are known for | '''LateNightTales''' (previously known as '''Another Late Night''') is an ongoing series of artist-curated compilation albums released by Azuli Records. The compilations are mixed individually by the artist selected to their liking and created into 1 whole continuous mix in order to create the "ultimate late-night mix". These compilations will usually end with a spoken word narration of a story, either in parts or a short story. Most of the time these albums will also contain an exclusive cover done by the artist. These compilations are known for their rich selection and quality covers, dubbed "The Rolls-Royce of compilations"<ref>GDQ Magazine, 2010</ref> | ||
Jay Kay would be selected as the 10th artist for the series, dubbed their biggest artist selected yet. The compilation gravitates more to soul, funk, disco, and folk songs each from different artists to fit a Jamiroquai-esque style.<blockquote>"So what we have here is a mix that betrays the Jamiroquai roots; a weekender veteran's delight, if you like. You can almost hear the rustle of the plastic sandals. With the inclusion of Marvin's pointed alimony payment to his erstwhile wife (hence the title), the mood rises and falls throughout the mix. A pair of covers amply illustrate the point: Rufus & Chaka's rollicking rendition of 'Once You Get Started, followed later by Señor Feliciano's peerless reading of the Mamas & Papas California Dreamin', a perfectly wistful interlude."<ref>Linear notes of LateNightTales: Jamiroquai CD</ref> - Bill Brewster</blockquote> | Jay Kay would be selected as the 10th artist for the series, dubbed their biggest artist selected yet. The compilation gravitates more to soul, funk, disco, jazz, and folk songs each from different artists to fit a Jamiroquai-esque style.<blockquote>"So what we have here is a mix that betrays the Jamiroquai roots; a weekender veteran's delight, if you like. You can almost hear the rustle of the plastic sandals. With the inclusion of Marvin's pointed alimony payment to his erstwhile wife (hence the title), the mood rises and falls throughout the mix. A pair of covers amply illustrate the point: Rufus & Chaka's rollicking rendition of 'Once You Get Started, followed later by Señor Feliciano's peerless reading of the Mamas & Papas California Dreamin', a perfectly wistful interlude."<ref>Linear notes of LateNightTales: Jamiroquai CD</ref> - Bill Brewster</blockquote> | ||
== Tracklist == | == Tracklist == | ||
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# Stay Free (Ashford & Simpson) | # Stay Free (Ashford & Simpson) | ||
# Tonight's The Night (Kleeer) | # Tonight's The Night (Kleeer) | ||
# I'll Never Forget (Dexter | # I'll Never Forget (Dexter Wansel) | ||
# Pretty Baby ( | # Pretty Baby (Sister Sledge) | ||
# California Dreamin' (Jose Feliciano) | # California Dreamin' (Jose Feliciano) | ||
# Here's To You (Skyy) | # Here's To You (Skyy) | ||
# Life On Mars (Dexter | # Life On Mars (Dexter Wansel) | ||
# Rainin' Through My Sunshine (The Real Thing) | # Rainin' Through My Sunshine (The Real Thing) | ||
# Theme From Enter The Dragon (Main Title) (Lalo Schifrin) | # Theme From Enter The Dragon (Main Title) (Lalo Schifrin) | ||
# Here, My Dear (Marvin Gaye) | # Here, My Dear (Marvin Gaye) | ||
# Music Of The Earth ( | # Music Of The Earth (Patrice Rushen) | ||
# The White City Part 3 (Brian Blessed) | # The White City Part 3 (Brian Blessed) | ||
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=== Happiness (The Pointer Sisters) === | === Happiness (The Pointer Sisters) === | ||
"Happiness", released early 1979 for their 1978 album, | "Happiness", released early 1979 for their 1978 album, "Energy", is a song by The Pointer Sisters. Serving as the first track, it is a soul-pop track. Beginning as a piano-heavy song, it soon transforms into a groovy disco track. As Kay wrote, "...as an opening track, you can't improve on this." The track's elements align heavily with Jamiroquai's [[Alright]] with it's drums and Kay's teenage years, having stuck with him throughout his whole life. | ||
=== Girl, I Think The World About You (The Commodores) === | === Girl, I Think The World About You (The Commodores) === | ||
Serving as the second track, "Girl, I Think The World About You" is a song released by The Commodores on their fourth album, "Hot On The Tracks". It is a primarily slow-funk track with it's blaring trumpet and eccentric vocal delivery. Described as "pure bass-driven funk" by Kay, it's highlights stem from it's sweet lyrics, chord progression, and in general being a "classic tune". | Serving as the second track, "Girl, I Think The World About You" is a song released by The Commodores on their fourth album, "Hot On The Tracks". It is a primarily slow-funk track with it's blaring trumpet and eccentric vocal delivery. Described as "pure bass-driven funk" by Kay, it's highlights stem from it's sweet lyrics, chord progression, and in general being a "classic tune". | ||
=== Once You Get Started (Rufus & Chaka Khan) === | |||
"Once You Get Started" is the third track of the compilation and the lead single to Rufus & Chaka Khan's album "Rufusized". The track kicks in with a horn-driven funk tune, with vocals from both Chaka Khan and Tony Maiden. Described by Kay as an example that funk doesn't always have to be heavy, with "a classic simple funk groove.". Rufus & Chaka Khan have been noted to be a key influence for Jay Kay, giving him a blueprint for the Jamiroquai band's funk instrumentation and soulful lyrics. | |||
=== Fantasy (Johnny "Hammond" Smith) === | |||
The fourth track, "Fantasy" by Johnny "Hammond" Smith off his album "Gears" is an 8 minute jazz-funk track. The track is primarily driven by its Hammond keyboard and drum driven intro, with other powering instruments such as additional guitars and piano. Kay had seemingly wrote that Smith was the reason why he's in business which does has some evidence to it. The band's debut single [[When You Gonna Learn?]] contains a thank you to Smith for allowing clearance to the chord progression in the chorus, which bares a striking resemblance to Smith's track "Los Conquistadores Chocolates" off "Gears". | |||
=== Whisper Zone (Ramsey Lewis) === | |||
"Whisper Zone" is the fifth track off the compilation along as the first track to jazz pianist Ramsey Lewis' 1980 album "Routes". It is a piano heavy instrumental track that spans around 3 minutes. Kay notes its usage of reverb, pointing out once again that funk doesn't have to be hard. Kay as well labels the song as a key track of the 80's sound, before the era of synths. | |||
=== What's Your Name (Leon Ware) === | |||
The sixth track "What's Your Name" was originally released off Leon Ware's album "Inside Is Love". The track is yet another horn-driven tune that as well contains both elements of funk and R&B. KAy describes the track as a "sweet" and "pure" saying quote. "...it just get's me so excited listening to tracks like these." | |||
=== Stay Free (Ashford & Simpson) === | |||
"Stay Free" is the seventh track of the compilation and the second track of the duo's 1979 album of the same name. It is a disco-R&B heavy track with a complex, deep melody and chord structure as described by Kay. | |||
=== Tonight's The Night (Kleeer) === | |||
The eighth track, "Tonight's The Night" comes straight from the debut album of Kleeer "I Love To Dance". Recommended by the band's drummer [[Derrick McKenzie]], Kay praises the bass player's writing and playing. The violins are most reminiscent of those off [[Travelling Without Moving]]. | |||
=== I'll Never Forget (Dexter Wansel) === | |||
"I'll Never Forget" is the ninth track and the first track to Wansel's fourth album "Time Is Slipping Away". It is a disco track carried with female vocalists. Kay praises Wansel for this track, calling it a, all-time classic and wishing quote, "If only I could have made a compilation of his whole LP." | |||
=== Pretty Baby (Sister Sledge) === | |||
The tenth track "Pretty Baby" is a track from Sister Sledge off their album "Love Someone Today". With its rich guitar and simple yet effective instrumentation, it's yet another disco track. Kay wrote that this track was one of their best, and that just because it's not popular doesn't mean that it isn't great. | |||
=== California Dreamin' (Jose Feliciano) === | |||
"California Dreamin<nowiki>''</nowiki>" is the eleventh track off the compilation originating from Feliciano's self-titled album. This track is a noteworthy for its departure from the disco-funk heavy selection, toning down to a latin-jazz acoustic heavy cover of "California Dreamin'" by the Mamas & the Papas. Such instrumentation can be present in [[Dynamite]] and [[A Funk Odyssey]]. Kay describes the track as a beautiful track with very stimulating chords. | |||
=== Here's To You (Skyy) === | |||
"Here's To You" is the twelfth track of the compilation, taken from Skyy's album "Skyyport". It is a disco-soul track, with a simple "chorus" and a basic yet catchy melody with it's guitar. | |||
=== Life On Mars (Dexter Wansel) === | |||
The thirteenth track, "Life On Mars", comes from Wansel's album of the same name. The track is a synth driven disco tune, with heavy elements of sci-fi with its atmospheric synths and keyboard. The influence is most apparent, with synths similarly appearing throughout Synkronized and the space theme appearing throughout [[Return Of The Space Cowboy]]. The latter album most likely takes influence from the track and the album for the fact Kay admitted to smoking to the track when he was in his teenage years. | |||
=== Rainin' Through My Sunshine (The Real Thing) === | |||
"Rainin' Through My Sunshine" serves as the fourteenth track of the compilation off The Real Thing's third album. The track is a primarily slow soul record, with Kay commenting that it reminded him of him on his days off tour with his friend Mark, bouncing lines off one another. | |||
=== Theme From Enter The Dragon (Main Title) (Lalo Schifrin) === | |||
The fifteenth track is a noticeable outlier in the compilation. It is the only soundtrack record and the most harsh sounding track with it's unexpected yelling and sharp orchestral hits. However as Kay describes it, the track only made it on the compilation merely because Lalo Schifrin is "baad", creating a genre he loves most. | |||
=== Here, My Dear (Marvin Gaye) === | |||
"Here, My Dear" is the sixteenth track, with it being from Marvin Gaye's album of the same name. Steered by it's calm, soulful instrumental and soothing vocals from Gaye, it's one of the more calmer tracks on the record. As Kay writes, "What can you say? You can't really quantify how great he is. He's the name and everybody knows it." | |||
=== Music Of The Earth (Patrice Rushen) === | |||
The seventeenth and last track (before the spoken word story), "Music Of The Earth" comes from Rushen's self-titled album. The track is carried by its slap-bass, spacey chorus, and bright trumpets. Kay writes that he didn't want to go with a popular track Rushen made such as "Roll With The Punches" or "Forget-Me-Nots" and instead chose a deep cut from her. Quote, "I'd love to be able to work with her." | |||
== Gallery == | |||
<gallery mode="packed"> | |||
File:LateNightTalesNoText.jpeg|Textless cover | |||
File:LateNightTalesStreaming.jpeg|Streaming cover | |||
File:LateNightTalesCD.jpeg|CD cover | |||
File:LNTCDBack.jpeg|CD back cover | |||
File:LNTVinylBack.jpeg|Reissued vinyl back cover | |||
File:LateNightTalesTripleVinyl.jpeg|Triple vinyl cover | |||
File:LateNightTalesTripleVinylBack.jpeg|Triple vinyl back cover | |||
File:LateNightTalesCDReissue.jpeg|Limited edition CD cover | |||
File:LateNightTalesCDPromo2.jpeg|Promotional CD cover | |||
File:LateNightTalesSticker.jpeg|Hype sticker | |||
</gallery> | |||
== References == | |||
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Latest revision as of 05:31, 24 February 2026
LateNightTales: Jamiroquai is the fourth compilation album in Jamiroquai's discography and the tenth installment in the Late Night Tales series, released November 10th, 2003. It is composed of 18 tracks, 17 of them being selected by Jay Kay and 1 spoken word track narrated by Brian Blessed.
Background
LateNightTales (previously known as Another Late Night) is an ongoing series of artist-curated compilation albums released by Azuli Records. The compilations are mixed individually by the artist selected to their liking and created into 1 whole continuous mix in order to create the "ultimate late-night mix". These compilations will usually end with a spoken word narration of a story, either in parts or a short story. Most of the time these albums will also contain an exclusive cover done by the artist. These compilations are known for their rich selection and quality covers, dubbed "The Rolls-Royce of compilations"[1]
Jay Kay would be selected as the 10th artist for the series, dubbed their biggest artist selected yet. The compilation gravitates more to soul, funk, disco, jazz, and folk songs each from different artists to fit a Jamiroquai-esque style.
"So what we have here is a mix that betrays the Jamiroquai roots; a weekender veteran's delight, if you like. You can almost hear the rustle of the plastic sandals. With the inclusion of Marvin's pointed alimony payment to his erstwhile wife (hence the title), the mood rises and falls throughout the mix. A pair of covers amply illustrate the point: Rufus & Chaka's rollicking rendition of 'Once You Get Started, followed later by Señor Feliciano's peerless reading of the Mamas & Papas California Dreamin', a perfectly wistful interlude."[2] - Bill Brewster
Tracklist
There are several variations of the tracklist, but standard versions follow as shown below
- Happiness (The Pointer Sisters)
- Girl I Think The World About You (The Commodores)
- Once You Get Started (Rufus & Chaka Khan)
- Fantasy (Johnny 'Hammond' Smith)
- Whisper Zone (Ramsey Lewis)
- What's Your Name (Leon Ware)
- Stay Free (Ashford & Simpson)
- Tonight's The Night (Kleeer)
- I'll Never Forget (Dexter Wansel)
- Pretty Baby (Sister Sledge)
- California Dreamin' (Jose Feliciano)
- Here's To You (Skyy)
- Life On Mars (Dexter Wansel)
- Rainin' Through My Sunshine (The Real Thing)
- Theme From Enter The Dragon (Main Title) (Lalo Schifrin)
- Here, My Dear (Marvin Gaye)
- Music Of The Earth (Patrice Rushen)
- The White City Part 3 (Brian Blessed)
Songs
Happiness (The Pointer Sisters)
"Happiness", released early 1979 for their 1978 album, "Energy", is a song by The Pointer Sisters. Serving as the first track, it is a soul-pop track. Beginning as a piano-heavy song, it soon transforms into a groovy disco track. As Kay wrote, "...as an opening track, you can't improve on this." The track's elements align heavily with Jamiroquai's Alright with it's drums and Kay's teenage years, having stuck with him throughout his whole life.
Girl, I Think The World About You (The Commodores)
Serving as the second track, "Girl, I Think The World About You" is a song released by The Commodores on their fourth album, "Hot On The Tracks". It is a primarily slow-funk track with it's blaring trumpet and eccentric vocal delivery. Described as "pure bass-driven funk" by Kay, it's highlights stem from it's sweet lyrics, chord progression, and in general being a "classic tune".
Once You Get Started (Rufus & Chaka Khan)
"Once You Get Started" is the third track of the compilation and the lead single to Rufus & Chaka Khan's album "Rufusized". The track kicks in with a horn-driven funk tune, with vocals from both Chaka Khan and Tony Maiden. Described by Kay as an example that funk doesn't always have to be heavy, with "a classic simple funk groove.". Rufus & Chaka Khan have been noted to be a key influence for Jay Kay, giving him a blueprint for the Jamiroquai band's funk instrumentation and soulful lyrics.
Fantasy (Johnny "Hammond" Smith)
The fourth track, "Fantasy" by Johnny "Hammond" Smith off his album "Gears" is an 8 minute jazz-funk track. The track is primarily driven by its Hammond keyboard and drum driven intro, with other powering instruments such as additional guitars and piano. Kay had seemingly wrote that Smith was the reason why he's in business which does has some evidence to it. The band's debut single When You Gonna Learn? contains a thank you to Smith for allowing clearance to the chord progression in the chorus, which bares a striking resemblance to Smith's track "Los Conquistadores Chocolates" off "Gears".
Whisper Zone (Ramsey Lewis)
"Whisper Zone" is the fifth track off the compilation along as the first track to jazz pianist Ramsey Lewis' 1980 album "Routes". It is a piano heavy instrumental track that spans around 3 minutes. Kay notes its usage of reverb, pointing out once again that funk doesn't have to be hard. Kay as well labels the song as a key track of the 80's sound, before the era of synths.
What's Your Name (Leon Ware)
The sixth track "What's Your Name" was originally released off Leon Ware's album "Inside Is Love". The track is yet another horn-driven tune that as well contains both elements of funk and R&B. KAy describes the track as a "sweet" and "pure" saying quote. "...it just get's me so excited listening to tracks like these."
Stay Free (Ashford & Simpson)
"Stay Free" is the seventh track of the compilation and the second track of the duo's 1979 album of the same name. It is a disco-R&B heavy track with a complex, deep melody and chord structure as described by Kay.
Tonight's The Night (Kleeer)
The eighth track, "Tonight's The Night" comes straight from the debut album of Kleeer "I Love To Dance". Recommended by the band's drummer Derrick McKenzie, Kay praises the bass player's writing and playing. The violins are most reminiscent of those off Travelling Without Moving.
I'll Never Forget (Dexter Wansel)
"I'll Never Forget" is the ninth track and the first track to Wansel's fourth album "Time Is Slipping Away". It is a disco track carried with female vocalists. Kay praises Wansel for this track, calling it a, all-time classic and wishing quote, "If only I could have made a compilation of his whole LP."
Pretty Baby (Sister Sledge)
The tenth track "Pretty Baby" is a track from Sister Sledge off their album "Love Someone Today". With its rich guitar and simple yet effective instrumentation, it's yet another disco track. Kay wrote that this track was one of their best, and that just because it's not popular doesn't mean that it isn't great.
California Dreamin' (Jose Feliciano)
"California Dreamin''" is the eleventh track off the compilation originating from Feliciano's self-titled album. This track is a noteworthy for its departure from the disco-funk heavy selection, toning down to a latin-jazz acoustic heavy cover of "California Dreamin'" by the Mamas & the Papas. Such instrumentation can be present in Dynamite and A Funk Odyssey. Kay describes the track as a beautiful track with very stimulating chords.
Here's To You (Skyy)
"Here's To You" is the twelfth track of the compilation, taken from Skyy's album "Skyyport". It is a disco-soul track, with a simple "chorus" and a basic yet catchy melody with it's guitar.
Life On Mars (Dexter Wansel)
The thirteenth track, "Life On Mars", comes from Wansel's album of the same name. The track is a synth driven disco tune, with heavy elements of sci-fi with its atmospheric synths and keyboard. The influence is most apparent, with synths similarly appearing throughout Synkronized and the space theme appearing throughout Return Of The Space Cowboy. The latter album most likely takes influence from the track and the album for the fact Kay admitted to smoking to the track when he was in his teenage years.
Rainin' Through My Sunshine (The Real Thing)
"Rainin' Through My Sunshine" serves as the fourteenth track of the compilation off The Real Thing's third album. The track is a primarily slow soul record, with Kay commenting that it reminded him of him on his days off tour with his friend Mark, bouncing lines off one another.
Theme From Enter The Dragon (Main Title) (Lalo Schifrin)
The fifteenth track is a noticeable outlier in the compilation. It is the only soundtrack record and the most harsh sounding track with it's unexpected yelling and sharp orchestral hits. However as Kay describes it, the track only made it on the compilation merely because Lalo Schifrin is "baad", creating a genre he loves most.
Here, My Dear (Marvin Gaye)
"Here, My Dear" is the sixteenth track, with it being from Marvin Gaye's album of the same name. Steered by it's calm, soulful instrumental and soothing vocals from Gaye, it's one of the more calmer tracks on the record. As Kay writes, "What can you say? You can't really quantify how great he is. He's the name and everybody knows it."
Music Of The Earth (Patrice Rushen)
The seventeenth and last track (before the spoken word story), "Music Of The Earth" comes from Rushen's self-titled album. The track is carried by its slap-bass, spacey chorus, and bright trumpets. Kay writes that he didn't want to go with a popular track Rushen made such as "Roll With The Punches" or "Forget-Me-Nots" and instead chose a deep cut from her. Quote, "I'd love to be able to work with her."
Gallery
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Streaming cover
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CD back cover
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Reissued vinyl back cover
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Triple vinyl cover
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Triple vinyl back cover
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Limited edition CD cover
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Promotional CD cover
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Hype sticker
