Pleasure has got to be the greatest Funk band you probably never heard of  – or didn’t realize you had!

In spite of strong danceable grooves, great vocals, and even a few, now classic, top 40 hits, by the early 80s the band had fallen into obscurity.  Debuting in 1975 put them right on the cusp of the disco craze. Their fate, like most mid-to-late 70s “2nd-tier” bands, was to chase the ever changing musical landscape that led from disco to electro-funk and, by the mid-80s, to hip-hop. The difficulty of establishing a consistent, recognizable sound ultimately resulted in a scattered, if not disloyal fan base. 

But those who really took the time to listen to Pleasure discovered a band with incredible depth, mastering every genre from sophisticated jazz, deep funk, lush R&B ballads, and yes, even disco grooves. A band not just deserving to be remembered, but respected.

If you’re new to Pleasure, I hope you’ll agree that they were worth the listen. If you’re already a fan, then you know it wasn’t easy selecting from their top-notch discography for this tribute! Either way – Enjoy!

Part 1  – Podcast Subscribers Only

Selected songs from Pleasure, and featuring contemporary “2nd tier” bands the Kay-Gees, Heatwave, and Experience Unlimited and more…

Part 2 – Exclusive Website Content

Selected songs from Pleasure, and featuring contemporary “2nd tier” bands Crown Heights Affair, Con Funk Shun, Slave and more…