Radar Records (U.S. label)
Encyclopedia
Radar Records was a small independent New York
-based dance/garage label best known for artists Gary's Gang
, Toney Lee
and various underground acts.
Eric Matthew, who previously worked with the SAM
act called Gary's Gang, is married and has two daughters, Gina and Patty Matthew.
boogie
number "Reach Up" by Toney Lee. Label creation was mentioned on the March 1983 issue of Billboard
magazine.
The label includes (sorted by chart success)
Radar Records was, after a couple of club hits, bought by a Canadian
record company Unidisc Music. They also bought a similar dance label, Prelude Records
.
New York City
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-based dance/garage label best known for artists Gary's Gang
Gary's Gang
Gary's Gang was an American funk/soul/R&B/disco group who just missed having a U.S. Top 40 hit, when their lone Billboard Hot 100 entry, "Keep on Dancin'", reached #41 in 1978...
, Toney Lee
Toney Lee
Toney Lee is an American singer, songwriter and music producer, best known for his club hit "Reach Up". It reached up for the position #10 on the US Billboard Dance chart.- History :...
and various underground acts.
Foundation
It was formed and operated by Eric Matthew (real name Joe Tucci) around 1982.Eric Matthew, who previously worked with the SAM
SAM Records
SAM Records was an New York-based independent record company active between 1977-1983 and 1989-1991. The label was operated by Sam Weiss and Daniel Glass, who worked as an Vice President....
act called Gary's Gang, is married and has two daughters, Gina and Patty Matthew.
Structure
First record issued by Radar Records was possibly "Knock Me Out" by Gary's Gang, following by dubDub music
Dub is a genre of music which grew out of reggae music in the 1960s, and is commonly considered a subgenre, though it has developed to extend beyond the scope of reggae...
boogie
Boogie (genre)
Boogie is an electronic/funk-influenced variation of post-disco.Boogie, as one of the post-disco subgenres, lacks the four-on-the-floor beat, which is a "traditional" rhythm of disco music. Aside from the moderate influence of synthpop, boogie heavily draws from funk music...
number "Reach Up" by Toney Lee. Label creation was mentioned on the March 1983 issue of Billboard
Billboard (magazine)
Billboard is a weekly American magazine devoted to the music industry, and is one of the oldest trade magazines in the world. It maintains several internationally recognized music charts that track the most popular songs and albums in various categories on a weekly basis...
magazine.
The label includes (sorted by chart success)
- Toney LeeToney LeeToney Lee is an American singer, songwriter and music producer, best known for his club hit "Reach Up". It reached up for the position #10 on the US Billboard Dance chart.- History :...
, who recorded "Reach Up" (Club #10, UK PopUK Singles ChartThe UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...
#64) - Gary's GangGary's GangGary's Gang was an American funk/soul/R&B/disco group who just missed having a U.S. Top 40 hit, when their lone Billboard Hot 100 entry, "Keep on Dancin'", reached #41 in 1978...
, who recorded various dance hits like "Runaway", "Makin' Music" (Club #8) and "Knock Me Out" (Club #25). - Fast Radio, who recorded "Under My Thumb" (Club #47)
- Status IV, who recorded "You Ain't Really Down" (Club #48)
- Barbara Fowler of Sinnamon, who recorded "Come And Get My Lovin'".
Radar Records was, after a couple of club hits, bought by a Canadian
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
record company Unidisc Music. They also bought a similar dance label, Prelude Records
Prelude Records
Prelude Records is a classical music specialist CD shop, located in Norwich, England.Staffed by musicians, the shop has been in business since 1985....
.
Selected discography
| Year | Catalog | Composition | Artist | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | RDR-12000 | "Knock Me Out" | Gary's Gang Gary's Gang Gary's Gang was an American funk/soul/R&B/disco group who just missed having a U.S. Top 40 hit, when their lone Billboard Hot 100 entry, "Keep on Dancin'", reached #41 in 1978... |
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| 1982 | RDR-12001 | "Reach Up" | Toney Lee Toney Lee Toney Lee is an American singer, songwriter and music producer, best known for his club hit "Reach Up". It reached up for the position #10 on the US Billboard Dance chart.- History :... |
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| 1982 | RDR-12002 | "Under My Thumb" | Fast Radio | — |
| 1983 | RDR-12003 | "You Ain't Really Down" | Status IV | — |
| 1983 | RDR-12004 | "Love So Deep" | Toney Lee Toney Lee Toney Lee is an American singer, songwriter and music producer, best known for his club hit "Reach Up". It reached up for the position #10 on the US Billboard Dance chart.- History :... |
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| 1983 | RDR-12005 | "Makin' Music" | Gary's Gang Gary's Gang Gary's Gang was an American funk/soul/R&B/disco group who just missed having a U.S. Top 40 hit, when their lone Billboard Hot 100 entry, "Keep on Dancin'", reached #41 in 1978... |
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| 1983 | RDR-12006 | "The Break"/"Breaker" | Richie Scotti | — |
| 1983 | RDR-12007 | "I'm Out Of Your Life" | Arnie's Love | — |
| 1983 | RDR-12010 | "Lovin' You" | Status IV | — |
| 1983 | RDR-12011 | "Bomb Comes Down" | Serious Word + One | — |
| 1983 | RDR-12016 | "Come And Get My Lovin'" | Barbara Fowler | — |