description Secrets Overview
Secrets is a 1977 studio album by Con Funk Shun, the funk and R&B group formed in California and closely associated with Vallejo. Released by Mercury Records, it comes from the period when the band was establishing its national profile through tightly coordinated vocals, horn arrangements, dance rhythms, and romantic soul material. The album is for listeners exploring Con Funk Shun's early catalog and the polished ensemble funk that connected 1970s dance music with contemporary R&B.
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When was Con Funk Shun's Secrets released?
Secrets was released by Mercury Records in 1977, during the period when Con Funk Shun was building its national profile. The album reached No. 6 on the US R&B album chart and was certified gold.
Why is the song "Ffun" important to Secrets?
"Ffun" was written by Michael Cooper and produced by Skip Scarborough. It later reached No. 1 on the US R&B singles chart and No. 23 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Does Secrets include more than uptempo funk songs?
Yes, the nine-track album mixes party funk with slower material and instrumental passages. "Indian Summer Love" appears as both a short interlude and a longer closing track, while "Tears in My Eyes" supplies a ballad-like contrast.
Who produced and arranged the music on Secrets?
Skip Scarborough produced the album and contributed keyboards and clavinet. Dave Crawford handled string and horn arrangements, helping give the record its coordinated ensemble sound.
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