An early formation of Brazilian funk greats Banda Black Rio, Cry Babies took inspiration from the iconic US soul records of James Brown, The Isley Brothers and Kool & The Gang, all of whom are covered on their first and only album. Pioneering Brazil’s funk fascination, Cry Babies paved the way for the likes of Jorge Ben, Dom Salvador, Trio Mocotó and Azymuth: with fat funky drum breaks, big round bass, touches of psychedelic Brazilian surf, and the kind of hazy soulful arrangements that could only emerge from Rio de Janeiro.

PERSONNEL:

• Sérgio Carvalho - organ
• Oberman - sax
• Luiz Carlos - drums
• Seginho - trombone
• Oswaldo - bass
• Ovicio - guitar
• Moacir - piano
• Rosana - vocals
• Aldo - vocals

TRACKS:

• SIDE A
• A1. It's My Thing
• A2. Kool And The Gang
• A3. Daydream
• A4. Hey, Blood
• A5. Questions 67/68

• SIDE B
• B1. Blás, Blás, Blás Soul
• B2. More Today Than Yesterday
• B3. Caminhos Diabólicos
• B4. I'll Never Fall In Love Again
• B5. Midnight
• B6. Good Golly Miss Molly