Don Downing

"Doctor Boogie" had a so deep impact on the scene that it was at the origin of the release of a homonym album by Don Downing himself. Tony Bongiovi (which Don had the opportunity to meet through the producer Meco Monardo) arranged the release of this album by Don Downing on RS International (Roadshow) which featured some top New York session musicians, from Jimmy Young and Alan Schwartzberg (drums) to Bob Babbitt and Wilbur Bascomb (bass), guitarist Jeff Miranov, pianist Pat Rebillot, and percussionist Jimmy Maelan. The LP included "Doctor Boogie" (1978), Don's other classic "Lonely Days, Lonely Nights" (1973) and five new tunes with the presence of those mentionned amazing musicians.

Lying on pure strings beauty, Don Downing's 'Doctor Boogie' Disco masterpiece was, according to me specialized media, released in 'almost obscurity', and it went from an underground hit largely played on alternative quality-music clubs to a status of radio hit in and outside Chicago.
The tune's theme brings a story of a so-called doctor with a mastery in Soul & Boogie whose lyrics had a very self-confident sight. "Uh, I'm qualified... in sleep & slap... if you feel the need now, a work is down a path..." sounds straight like Dr.

Year: 1978
Label: RS International