cc: Diva

[nrgbeat]

Yesterday while browsing in a record store, I came across a cd by a duo named cc: Diva. It featured a man and a woman on the cover and the date on the back of the cd said 1988.

Has anyone heard anything by them? I noticed there was a song called "Grazin In The Grass" which I assume was a remake.

Are they pop? freestyle? house?

[K-Bee]

I don't know the duo in question but "Grazin' In The Grass" was originally done by The Friends Of Distinction back in the late 60s. I assume this is the same song. It's been covered by lots of different artists.

[NickNack]

Originally Posted by K-Bee

I don't know the duo in question but "Grazin' In The Grass" was originally done by The Friends Of Distinction back in the late 60s. I assume this is the same song. It's been covered by lots of different artists.

Hugh Masekela - "Grazing In The Grass" (Instr.) 1968
Friends of Distinction - "Grazing In The Grass" (Vocal) 1969

[K-Bee]

LOL so Masakela had a version actually older that Friends Of Distinction's. I had no idea really. Don't think i've ever heard that one.....I'll investigate

[efunk_adelic]

K-Bee,

Hugo's version is top shelf :D

i play this frequently and sounds as fresh as it ever did.... Check it out.

[NickNack]

Hi K-Bee,

Masekela's version was big, Big, BIG over here. Number one on the charts in 1968. The man can play that horn. I think you'll like this. The vocal version that the 'Friends' sing was written by their founder and group member, Harry Elston.

And, sorry, nrg, I've never heard of cc:Diva. Can't even find a description on the net.

[nrgbeat]

Gemm has a few items from them.

I couldn't find any biographical info on the net either.

[efunk_adelic]

K-bee,


I think there is even 2 jazz versions of the song. :o

George Howard


and someone else... :P

[K-Bee]

A actual JAZZ track by George Howard, Efunk? :lol: :lol:

You know I'm very picky about the smooth jazz stuff:
90 % tedious elevator music - 10% stuff actually worth listening to. but let's not get into that - I will try looking for this version too.

[nrgbeat]

Guys can we keep with the topic?

[sfbeary]

hey nrgbeat,

i noticed that you never got a satisfying answer about this act.

despite the cute name, cc:diva never released anything worthwhile. i haven't heard their records since their original release, but my memory of them is that they were forgettable pop-dance junk - i don't think anything they did got much play.

[DeltaBlue]

CC Diva has a Great Love song on there album, which is called " Tenderly " there was a top 40 song on it as well, but My records are in storage for a while so I cant tell you the name of it,sorry.

[fabbathanabba]

Hi, I found a list of their singles but not much else i'm afraid


C.C.: DIVA - Online Catalog of 45rpm Singles

[shives]

the cc:diva track is a pop/hi-nrg combination, rather forgettable. their version is around 127 bpm.