Music that wipe away tears from a region destroyed with war.Music that offered hope and strength of a better tomorrow.Music that restored hope and dreams of future.From the ashes of war they became pillars that Nigeria stands.Music that offers inspirations and lifted weak souls, putting smiles into millions of sad faces.
This was when sweet breeze was in control. I remember those days when we go to disco. This muzic brings body and soul together. Gones are days when we had talented musicians like S B faily, The doves, Semi colon, the appostles, original wings etc.
Our very own. Nigerians have talents since way back. As a young lad during the era of these classics, it leaves deep memories down my spine. These music need to be remastered for commercial distribution for these poor talents to enjoy the fruit of their labour.
Sweet memories from my Igbo tenants in former Gongola state village of Ganye, good Lord feel like crying, Ate where are you? Dede where are you? Jude where are you?
Indeed it was a sweet breeze that swept across the landscape of Igbo land in the late 70s and its environs that was famished by a fratricidal war. Like a phoenix that rose from the ashes, the Igbos became a formidable force to be reckoned again in all ramifications of existence in Nigeria and in the diaspora. God blessed the Igbo race beyond measures. That's why they are always oppressed everywhere they reside all over the world including their own motherland. But the more they are oppressed, the more they arise and succeed in all they put their hands to do.
I was in my early 20s then. Life was beautiful, girls were sweet, we buzzed and bristled with hope and ambition. Life in fact was nearly perfect but I didn't know it back then. Chai!!
Fantastic musik that motivates relaxes the mind and souls of millions of Igbos after the crazy civll war that claims milliions of lives. undoubtedly this is musik
I was privileged to see the breeze live at Bonbolini hotel in Owerri fifteen years ago. Still remembered the atmosphere when the group played Confidential bye -bye track. Awesome!!
Amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!! Just put on a good headphone, turn off the light and listen to great music. You will be glad you were born before the war (-_-) and grew up with these grooves.
Sweet Breeze became the answer to a dwindling One World, running from their form in Victory album to a very elitist funk fusion in two failed albums...the album Mama and Papa (their last) gave them back some respect, but after that album they went and went and went, until Sweet Breeze bounced on with Across The Desert Album....these were all graduates from high institutions....they made a bold break from the Porthacourt and Aba Eastern music heartbeat to Enugu...they became instant hits with songs written by that Whizkid from Zikston and UNN, Vin Ikeotuonye and bellied out by Dallas Anyanwu of IMT Enugu...these guys made excellent use of sadness to keep people happy, the dance halls rocking and life moving on sweetly...ELITISM KILLED ONE WORLD (nicknamed Otu Uwa in the East)...just like in music, all time, by the time they seem to have picked up their groove again, the market had moved...more so they were playing what others had started playing better both local and international...they were also nicknamed COAT OF MANY COLORS derogatorily...I guess they struggled with little patronage from their diehard fans until everybody to thy tent O Israel....great musicians of a time no doubt...
By far the greatest era of Nigerian music. I have been feasting on Nigerian music of the 70s and 80s since Quarantine. Hard sometimes cuz the emotions and memories ........
Indeed, this generation will not understand. In a sane clim these groups - all of them from Israel Nwoba Njemanze through Celestine Uku to Oriental Brothers should have been immortalized. They saved many souls.
My neighbors always keeps surprise each time i Plays highlife songs' they dont know that is where i got my strength when Am weak....musiz was the pride of Africa those days talented once then
That was when men were men, and women were married by men who truly deserved them. For the past 3 decades now, lots of rogues in the name of leaders have completely destroyed the "giant of Africa" FOREVER!!!!! Sweet Breeze, thank you for making people of my generation happy with your talents - musical geniuses, pure and simple.
Lies, The Giant is only sleeping. It shall wake up one fateful day and the criminals that tried to destroy it will be held to account. Long live beautiful Nigeria, long live Africa the motherland
Nostalgic feelings hearing this very album. I remember them performing at Ukonu's Club NTA Channel 6 Aba, then NTV Channel 6 Aba with their producer Pal Akalonu in 1978. And also appearing on a prime time Tuesday programme called "Now Sound".
Shame to the West, shame to the white man. You folks tried to destroy Nigeria with a brutal war but Nigeria is back bigger, prosperous and even more beautiful. I was born in Cameroon but living in Canada for over thirty years. I love Nigeria for the endless talents she produces across the multiple human endeavors
Yes Umez Bedford, Men were men and women were indeed women and marriage was sacred. A man's word was more important than his signature. Sweet Breeze, I stumbled upon your beautiful music on the modern Internet. I was in my early teen when I started to listen to your music. God bless you guys
Watch almost all the clips on the Biafra war , here on TH-cam and you won’t be surprised how the guys from the old eastern region made lots of hit songs in the 70s. They sang in the battle field, in their farms, everywhere. The harmony in their voices was just so freaking cool.
Sweet Breeze became the answer to a dwindling One World, running from their form in Victory album to a very elitist funk fusion in two failed albums...the album Mama and Papa (their last) gave them back some respect, but after that album they went and went and went, until Sweet Breeze bounced on with Across The Desert Album....these were all graduates from high institutions....they made a bold break from the Porthacourt and Aba Eastern music heartbeat to Enugu...they became instant hits with songs written by that Whizkid from Zikston and UNN, Vin Ikeotuonye and bellied out by Dallas Anyanwu of IMT Enugu...these guys made excellent use of sadness to keep people happy, the dance halls rocking and life moving on sweetly...ELITISM KILLED ONE WORLD (nicknamed Otu Uwa in the East)...just like in music, all time, by the time they seem to have picked up their groove again, the market had moved...more so they were playing what others had started playing better both local and international...they were also nicknamed COAT OF MANY COLORS derogatorily...I guess they struggled with little patronage from their diehard fans until everybody to thy tent O Israel....great musicians of a time no doubt...the Sweet Breeze were smarter...they sampled between Across The Desert form and that of Song Of Sweet Breeze (which was 50% Across The Desert form and the outgoing Eastern groove form typified by The Apostles, Wings and confused Original and Super Wings, Founders 15, Strangers, One World, another another elitist musical group The FUNKEES...more like Charlyboy-like personalities...then not forgetting Semi-Colon of Chichi loving fame...many to remember indeed, the list is endless...Stoneface Iwuagwu...he created these Monsters... bert smith...Fire In The Jar was a huge upgrade at that time...their music has become more stable...meaning using technology....compare this album with others, you will notice tech is playing a good role as the music is more stable and easier to listen to and enjoy...Sweet Breeze seem to want people back into blanked-out happiness and it seemed to have worked...Song Of Sweet Breeze was experimental but made sure it kept it's Sweet Breeze fans well taken care of...YOU want to listen and enjoy Sweet Breeze just listen 1st to "Across The Dessert" (Full album, non stop), then "Advice" Full album, non stop) bet you!...You are in love for life with The Sweet Breeze...all others are jara and experiments...by the time you listen to the opening of Going Home album, you will indeed agree Sweet Breeze was really going home...everything Sweet Breeze had gone apart from that their "famed" clap in Across The Desert....it had nothing to do with Sweet Breeze, maybe, just maybe when Esbee Family debuted we were not surprised...after Advice album Sweet Breeze completely died...Going Home album was like an infantile joke...nothing to do with the Sweet Breeze we love...
Sweet Breeze became the answer to a dwindling One World, running from their form in Victory album to a very elitist funk fusion in two failed albums...the album Mama and Papa (their last) gave them back some respect, but after that album they went and went and went, until Sweet Breeze bounced on with Across The Desert Album....these were all graduates from high institutions....they made a bold break from the Porthacourt and Aba Eastern music heartbeat to Enugu...they became instant hits with songs written by that Whizkid from Zikston and UNN, Vin Ikeotuonye and bellied out by Dallas Anyanwu of IMT Enugu...these guys made excellent use of sadness to keep people happy, the dance halls rocking and life moving on sweetly...ELITISM KILLED ONE WORLD (nicknamed Otu Uwa in the East)...just like in music, all time, by the time they seem to have picked up their groove again, the market had moved...more so they were playing what others had started playing better both local and international...they were also nicknamed COAT OF MANY COLORS derogatorily...I guess they struggled with little patronage from their diehard fans until everybody to thy tent O Israel....great musicians of a time no doubt...the Sweet Breeze were smarter...they sampled between Across The Desert form and that of Song Of Sweet Breeze (which was 50% Across The Desert form and the outgoing Eastern groove form typified by The Apostles, Wings and confused Original and Super Wings, Founders 15, Strangers, One World, another another elitist musical group The FUNKEES...more like Charlyboy-like personalities...then not forgetting Semi-Colon of Chichi loving fame...many to remember indeed, the list is endless...Stoneface Iwuagwu...he created these Monsters... bert smith...Fire In The Jar was a huge upgrade at that time...their music has become more stable...meaning using technology....compare this album with others, you will notice tech is playing a good role as the music is more stable and easier to listen to and enjoy...Sweet Breeze seem to want people back into blanked-out happiness and it seemed to have worked...Song Of Sweet Breeze was experimental but made sure it kept it's Sweet Breeze fans well taken care of...YOU want to listen and enjoy Sweet Breeze just listen 1st to "Across The Dessert" (Full album, non stop), then "Advice" Full album, non stop) bet you!...You are in love for life with The Sweet Breeze...all others are jara and experiments...by the time you listen to the opening of Going Home album, you will indeed agree Sweet Breeze was really going home...everything Sweet Breeze had gone apart from that their "famed" clap in Across The Desert....it had nothing to do with Sweet Breeze, maybe, just maybe when Esbee Family debuted we were not surprised...after Advice album Sweet Breeze completely died...Going Home album was like an infantile joke...nothing to do with the Sweet Breeze we love...
You really captured the spirit behind the group - Vin Ikeotuonye & team. They really took us to that Africanised funkified cum disco classics. Thanks a million times for your write-up.
Sweet Breeze became the answer to a dwindling One World, running from their form in Victory album to a very elitist funk fusion in two failed albums...the album Mama and Papa (their last) gave them back some respect, but after that album they went and went and went, until Sweet Breeze bounced on with Across The Desert Album....these were all graduates from high institutions....they made a bold break from the Porthacourt and Aba Eastern music heartbeat to Enugu...they became instant hits with songs written by that Whizkid from Zikston and UNN, Vin Ikeotuonye and bellied out by Dallas Anyanwu of IMT Enugu...these guys made excellent use of sadness to keep people happy, the dance halls rocking and life moving on sweetly...ELITISM KILLED ONE WORLD (nicknamed Otu Uwa in the East)...just like in music, all time, by the time they seem to have picked up their groove again, the market had moved...more so they were playing what others had started playing better both local and international...they were also nicknamed COAT OF MANY COLORS derogatorily...I guess they struggled with little patronage from their diehard fans until everybody to thy tent O Israel....great musicians of a time no doubt...the Sweet Breeze were smarter...they sampled between Across The Desert form and that of Song Of Sweet Breeze (which was 50% Across The Desert form and the outgoing Eastern groove form typified by The Apostles, Wings and confused Original and Super Wings, Founders 15, Strangers, One World, another another elitist musical group The FUNKEES...more like Charlyboy-like personalities...then not forgetting Semi-Colon of Chichi loving fame...many to remember indeed, the list is endless...Stoneface Iwuagwu...he created these Monsters... bert smith...Fire In The Jar was a huge upgrade at that time...their music has become more stable...meaning using technology....compare this album with others, you will notice tech is playing a good role as the music is more stable and easier to listen to and enjoy...Sweet Breeze seem to want people back into blanked-out happiness and it seemed to have worked...Song Of Sweet Breeze was experimental but made sure it kept it's Sweet Breeze fans well taken care of...YOU want to listen and enjoy Sweet Breeze just listen 1st to "Across The Dessert" (Full album, non stop), then "Advice" Full album, non stop) bet you!...You are in love for life with The Sweet Breeze...all others are jara and experiments...by the time you listen to the opening of Going Home album, you will indeed agree Sweet Breeze was really going home...everything Sweet Breeze had gone apart from that their "famed" clap in Across The Desert....it had nothing to do with Sweet Breeze, maybe, just maybe when Esbee Family debuted we were not surprised...after Advice album Sweet Breeze completely died...Going Home album was like an infantile joke...nothing to do with the Sweet Breeze we love...
Sweet Breeze became the answer to a dwindling One World, running from their form in Victory album to a very elitist funk fusion in two failed albums...the album Mama and Papa (their last) gave them back some respect, but after that album they went and went and went, until Sweet Breeze bounced on with Across The Desert Album....these were all graduates from high institutions....they made a bold break from the Porthacourt and Aba Eastern music heartbeat to Enugu...they became instant hits with songs written by that Whizkid from Zikston and UNN, Vin Ikeotuonye and bellied out by Dallas Anyanwu of IMT Enugu...these guys made excellent use of sadness to keep people happy, the dance halls rocking and life moving on sweetly...ELITISM KILLED ONE WORLD (nicknamed Otu Uwa in the East)...just like in music, all time, by the time they seem to have picked up their groove again, the market had moved...more so they were playing what others had started playing better both local and international...they were also nicknamed COAT OF MANY COLORS derogatorily...I guess they struggled with little patronage from their diehard fans until everybody to thy tent O Israel....great musicians of a time no doubt...
Sweet breez is an impeccable group in music concerns, I love them and use to play them from my senior brother's tune table with it's breakable plates then
RIP to my Uncle Jackie, the star guitarist...Sweet Breeze lives on #Nigeria4eva
Tears flowing as I listen to Real Music. Ah beautiful Nigeria, you never fail us with your music.
Music that wipe away tears from a region destroyed with war.Music that offered hope and strength of a better tomorrow.Music that restored hope and dreams of future.From the ashes of war they became pillars that Nigeria stands.Music that offers inspirations and lifted weak souls, putting smiles into millions of sad faces.
Happy survival bro. I was a child of the civil war, a kid in the 70s Eastern Nigeria. Hearing this again is heaven.
Sweet breeze, is an irresistible music, people stands up for.
Thank you for the comment about my brother' s group. They really inspired our youth then.
Aa
And undisputed truth said, brother Man.
Classic music of the seventies. ... sweet memories.
This was when sweet breeze was in control.
I remember those days when we go to disco.
This muzic brings body and soul together.
Gones are days when we had talented musicians like S B faily, The doves, Semi colon, the appostles, original wings etc.
Our very own. Nigerians have talents since way back. As a young lad during the era of these classics, it leaves deep memories down my spine. These music need to be remastered for commercial distribution for these poor talents to enjoy the fruit of their labour.
It all seems like yesterday when I used to play these music all weekend nights beginning from Friday evenings . God bless Biafrans.
Sweet memories from my Igbo tenants in former Gongola state village of Ganye, good Lord feel like crying, Ate where are you? Dede where are you? Jude where are you?
So much good music from africa
Dude, this was the 70s! Nigerian music of those years were awesome and covered all spectrum.
I was a small boy then. Use to love it so much.
Old Days and Old boys and girls with this music we will live for ever
Remembering my best friends as we rock the time with this record during Debating Societies encounters with girls secondary schools in those days!
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Indeed it was a sweet breeze that swept across the landscape of Igbo land in the late 70s and its environs that was famished by a fratricidal war. Like a phoenix that rose from the ashes, the Igbos became a formidable force to be reckoned again in all ramifications of existence in Nigeria and in the diaspora. God blessed the Igbo race beyond measures. That's why they are always oppressed everywhere they reside all over the world including their own motherland. But the more they are oppressed, the more they arise and succeed in all they put their hands to do.
I was in my early 20s then. Life was beautiful, girls were sweet, we buzzed and bristled with hope and ambition. Life in fact was nearly perfect but I didn't know it back then. Chai!!
Historic music ,traditional, lyrics meaningful that rounded up what music stand for , the music touch's love, encouragement,and Godly
I was a little boy growing up in Cameroon and Sweet Breeze was rocking in the late '70s
Fantastic musik that motivates relaxes the mind and souls of millions of Igbos after the crazy civll war that claims milliions of lives. undoubtedly this is musik
I was privileged to see the breeze live at Bonbolini hotel in Owerri fifteen years ago. Still remembered the atmosphere when the group played Confidential bye -bye track. Awesome!!
Must Of Been Fantastic To See!
15 years? I don't believe it.most of them are dead
@@evaike9239 Vincent Ikeotuonye just died in 2017 or even last year. Almost all of them are still alive
It was really awesome, men !
Sw ee t br ee ze...is here today...., So the track sang till fade...
Memories shall never die ..
Amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!! Just put on a good headphone, turn off the light and listen to great music. You will be glad you were born before the war (-_-) and grew up with these grooves.
The hope of Africa. Dream never die cos God made no mistake.
So much love for sweet breeze. I remember when they were the rave of the moment. Your music lives on.
The harder they come. Sweet yester years. I was in primary school when this record was released. Good party grovy plate.
Sweet Breeze became the answer to a dwindling One World, running from
their form in Victory album to a very elitist funk fusion in two failed
albums...the album Mama and Papa (their last) gave them back some
respect, but after that album they went and went and went, until Sweet
Breeze bounced on with Across The Desert Album....these were all
graduates from high institutions....they made a bold break from the
Porthacourt and Aba Eastern music heartbeat to Enugu...they became
instant hits with songs written by that Whizkid from Zikston and UNN,
Vin Ikeotuonye and bellied out by Dallas Anyanwu of IMT Enugu...these
guys made excellent use of sadness to keep people happy, the dance halls
rocking and life moving on sweetly...ELITISM KILLED ONE WORLD
(nicknamed Otu Uwa in the East)...just like in music, all time, by the
time they seem to have picked up their groove again, the market had
moved...more so they were playing what others had started playing better
both local and international...they were also nicknamed COAT OF MANY
COLORS derogatorily...I guess they struggled with little patronage from
their diehard fans until everybody to thy tent O Israel....great
musicians of a time no doubt...
By far the greatest era of Nigerian music. I have been feasting on Nigerian music of the 70s and 80s since Quarantine. Hard sometimes cuz the emotions and memories ........
When was IMT founded? I cannot reconcile it with what you have said
@@skybench100 ask Google.
Old memories can we ever see these again
That’s very nostalgic! Takes me down the memory lane of ‘70s. Great job!
Indeed, this generation will not understand. In a sane clim these groups - all of them from Israel Nwoba Njemanze through Celestine Uku to Oriental Brothers should have been immortalized. They saved many souls.
Sweet Breeze is legendary...the music that set me afire that I have to dance beautifully with the rhythm and unearthly organization!
This sound is similar to "Ofege" group sound
. Great!
This was when enu by Ana osa
A strong gale from Sweet Breeze. Perfect record, all bliss.
I love this song
How is sweet Breeze not talked about as pioneers like Fela is talked about today in 2024?
The track that will always trip me any day is Confidential Byebye!!!!!Wow!
bunch of talented young men.
Oooh i remember my father playing this songs when we were very little
My neighbors always keeps surprise each time i Plays highlife songs' they dont know that is where i got my strength when Am weak....musiz was the pride of Africa those days talented once then
That was when men were men, and women were married by men who truly deserved them. For the past 3 decades now, lots of rogues in the name of leaders have completely destroyed the "giant of Africa" FOREVER!!!!! Sweet Breeze, thank you for making people of my generation happy with your talents - musical geniuses, pure and simple.
Lies, The Giant is only sleeping. It shall wake up one fateful day and the criminals that tried to destroy it will be held to account. Long live beautiful Nigeria, long live Africa the motherland
Nostalgic feelings hearing this very album. I remember them performing at Ukonu's Club NTA Channel 6 Aba, then NTV Channel 6 Aba with their producer Pal Akalonu in 1978. And also appearing on a prime time Tuesday programme called "Now Sound".
My mums favorite song!! May her soul rest in the bosom of the lord
My father of blessed memory played these songs and they still resonate with me bringing old memories with my parents
One of my favorite albums of all time. I see u unc!
Shame to the West, shame to the white man. You folks tried to destroy Nigeria with a brutal war but Nigeria is back bigger, prosperous and even more beautiful. I was born in Cameroon but living in Canada for over thirty years. I love Nigeria for the endless talents she produces across the multiple human endeavors
Well composed songs with meaningful components.
😥😥..dad introduced me to this
say hello to your father from me :) I have two daughters and I introduced them to the world of music too :)
Same here , rip dad
Dallas Kingsley [King] Anyanwu (Lead Vocals) -from Amaraku, Isiala Mbano LGA, Imo state, Nigeria. Basil [Bazy] Cole Akalonu (Drums) - from Emii, Owerri North LGA, Imo State, Nigeria. Vin Iketuonye (Bass)-from Ozubulu, Ekwusigo LGA, Anambra State, Nigeria. Jackie Moore Anyaorah (Lead Guitar) - from Umunkwo, Isiala Mbano LGA, Imo state, Nigeria. Nestor Phillips (Organ/Strings)- from Asaba, Delta State, Nigeria.
Chuks Chuks ,late Mr Nestor phillips my lovely Dad miss him so much.
wonderful band
Oh Yeah
Wonderful Breeze
One of my all times great, this is arguably one of my best music.
Beautiful music of our secondary school days. Very sweet and emotional.❤
Awesome Rock Group, enjoying it here in New York, unfortunately, record companies don't produce these types of works anymore
How can I forget
The music that created peace and harmony to the life of the admirers
Love,love you forever
Yes Umez Bedford, Men were men and women were indeed women and marriage was sacred. A man's word was more important than his signature.
Sweet Breeze, I stumbled upon your beautiful music on the modern Internet. I was in my early teen when I started to listen to your music. God bless you guys
Good old days
Watch almost all the clips on the Biafra war , here on TH-cam and you won’t be surprised how the guys from the old eastern region made lots of hit songs in the 70s. They sang in the battle field, in their farms, everywhere. The harmony in their voices was just so freaking cool.
Beautiful music!
My elder brother's one of best songs.
Sweet
Amazing talents!
I love this song it brings back good memories.
when Aba was sweet booming even just after civil war. I wish it remain so.
My father's favorite track!
oh my dear brothers, sisters, friends, can you recall this music, and very spacial Mr my dear friend obese m.c.,sq.
great hits
Cool and Relaxing. Lovely music indeed.
How many of these guys are still alive
Most of them have died owing to induced poverty and lack of care.
Today is Bazy Cole's burial.
Great old school when man was a school boy
Sweet breeze wow, I listen to it in high school.
The best old school
Grew up in the era was great then
Please, musicians images on stage. It's great musics.
Do the full videos.
Pls where are this men now
Bazy Cole of the sweet breeze is being buried today 20th Oct 2023.
good
Such a classic vinyl
Could Not Agree More!
I have a one copy of this diamond :)
Sweet breeze
Use sweet breeze as ring tone
Are they still Alive
Sweet Breeze became the answer to a dwindling One World, running from
their form in Victory album to a very elitist funk fusion in two failed
albums...the album Mama and Papa (their last) gave them back some
respect, but after that album they went and went and went, until Sweet
Breeze bounced on with Across The Desert Album....these were all
graduates from high institutions....they made a bold break from the
Porthacourt and Aba Eastern music heartbeat to Enugu...they became
instant hits with songs written by that Whizkid from Zikston and UNN,
Vin Ikeotuonye and bellied out by Dallas Anyanwu of IMT Enugu...these
guys made excellent use of sadness to keep people happy, the dance halls
rocking and life moving on sweetly...ELITISM KILLED ONE WORLD
(nicknamed Otu Uwa in the East)...just like in music, all time, by the
time they seem to have picked up their groove again, the market had
moved...more so they were playing what others had started playing better
both local and international...they were also nicknamed COAT OF MANY
COLORS derogatorily...I guess they struggled with little patronage from
their diehard fans until everybody to thy tent O Israel....great
musicians of a time no doubt...the Sweet Breeze were smarter...they
sampled between Across The Desert form and that of Song Of Sweet Breeze
(which was 50% Across The Desert form and the outgoing Eastern groove
form typified by The Apostles, Wings and confused Original and Super
Wings, Founders 15, Strangers, One World, another another elitist
musical group The FUNKEES...more like Charlyboy-like
personalities...then not forgetting Semi-Colon of Chichi loving
fame...many to remember indeed, the list is endless...Stoneface
Iwuagwu...he created these Monsters...
bert smith...Fire In The Jar was a huge upgrade at that time...their
music has become more stable...meaning using technology....compare this
album with others, you will notice tech is playing a good role as the
music is more stable and easier to listen to and enjoy...Sweet Breeze
seem to want people back into blanked-out happiness and it seemed to
have worked...Song Of Sweet Breeze was experimental but made sure it
kept it's Sweet Breeze fans well taken care of...YOU want to listen and
enjoy Sweet Breeze just listen 1st to "Across The Dessert" (Full album,
non stop), then "Advice" Full album, non stop) bet you!...You are in
love for life with The Sweet Breeze...all others are jara and
experiments...by the time you listen to the opening of Going Home album,
you will indeed agree Sweet Breeze was really going home...everything
Sweet Breeze had gone apart from that their "famed" clap in Across The
Desert....it had nothing to do with Sweet Breeze, maybe, just maybe when
Esbee Family debuted we were not surprised...after Advice album Sweet Breeze completely died...Going Home album was like an infantile joke...nothing to do with the Sweet Breeze we love...
Well said
Classic
Oku Onu's club Saturday night dance NTA Aba.
I love this song, I need it , who can get it for me please, I will pay....
Sweet Breeze became the answer to a dwindling One World, running from
their form in Victory album to a very elitist funk fusion in two failed
albums...the album Mama and Papa (their last) gave them back some
respect, but after that album they went and went and went, until Sweet
Breeze bounced on with Across The Desert Album....these were all
graduates from high institutions....they made a bold break from the
Porthacourt and Aba Eastern music heartbeat to Enugu...they became
instant hits with songs written by that Whizkid from Zikston and UNN,
Vin Ikeotuonye and bellied out by Dallas Anyanwu of IMT Enugu...these
guys made excellent use of sadness to keep people happy, the dance halls
rocking and life moving on sweetly...ELITISM KILLED ONE WORLD
(nicknamed Otu Uwa in the East)...just like in music, all time, by the
time they seem to have picked up their groove again, the market had
moved...more so they were playing what others had started playing better
both local and international...they were also nicknamed COAT OF MANY
COLORS derogatorily...I guess they struggled with little patronage from
their diehard fans until everybody to thy tent O Israel....great
musicians of a time no doubt...the Sweet Breeze were smarter...they
sampled between Across The Desert form and that of Song Of Sweet Breeze
(which was 50% Across The Desert form and the outgoing Eastern groove
form typified by The Apostles, Wings and confused Original and Super
Wings, Founders 15, Strangers, One World, another another elitist
musical group The FUNKEES...more like Charlyboy-like
personalities...then not forgetting Semi-Colon of Chichi loving
fame...many to remember indeed, the list is endless...Stoneface
Iwuagwu...he created these Monsters...
bert smith...Fire In The Jar was a huge upgrade at that time...their
music has become more stable...meaning using technology....compare this
album with others, you will notice tech is playing a good role as the
music is more stable and easier to listen to and enjoy...Sweet Breeze
seem to want people back into blanked-out happiness and it seemed to
have worked...Song Of Sweet Breeze was experimental but made sure it
kept it's Sweet Breeze fans well taken care of...YOU want to listen and
enjoy Sweet Breeze just listen 1st to "Across The Dessert" (Full album,
non stop), then "Advice" Full album, non stop) bet you!...You are in
love for life with The Sweet Breeze...all others are jara and
experiments...by the time you listen to the opening of Going Home album,
you will indeed agree Sweet Breeze was really going home...everything
Sweet Breeze had gone apart from that their "famed" clap in Across The
Desert....it had nothing to do with Sweet Breeze, maybe, just maybe when
Esbee Family debuted we were not surprised...after Advice album Sweet Breeze completely died...Going Home album was like an infantile joke...nothing to do with the Sweet Breeze we love...
You really captured the spirit behind the group - Vin Ikeotuonye & team. They really took us to that Africanised funkified cum disco classics.
Thanks a million times for your write-up.
I was in secondary school then, Nigeria wa
Sweet Breeze became the answer to a dwindling One World, running from
their form in Victory album to a very elitist funk fusion in two failed
albums...the album Mama and Papa (their last) gave them back some
respect, but after that album they went and went and went, until Sweet
Breeze bounced on with Across The Desert Album....these were all
graduates from high institutions....they made a bold break from the
Porthacourt and Aba Eastern music heartbeat to Enugu...they became
instant hits with songs written by that Whizkid from Zikston and UNN,
Vin Ikeotuonye and bellied out by Dallas Anyanwu of IMT Enugu...these
guys made excellent use of sadness to keep people happy, the dance halls
rocking and life moving on sweetly...ELITISM KILLED ONE WORLD
(nicknamed Otu Uwa in the East)...just like in music, all time, by the
time they seem to have picked up their groove again, the market had
moved...more so they were playing what others had started playing better
both local and international...they were also nicknamed COAT OF MANY
COLORS derogatorily...I guess they struggled with little patronage from
their diehard fans until everybody to thy tent O Israel....great
musicians of a time no doubt...the Sweet Breeze were smarter...they
sampled between Across The Desert form and that of Song Of Sweet Breeze
(which was 50% Across The Desert form and the outgoing Eastern groove
form typified by The Apostles, Wings and confused Original and Super
Wings, Founders 15, Strangers, One World, another another elitist
musical group The FUNKEES...more like Charlyboy-like
personalities...then not forgetting Semi-Colon of Chichi loving
fame...many to remember indeed, the list is endless...Stoneface
Iwuagwu...he created these Monsters...
bert smith...Fire In The Jar was a huge upgrade at that time...their
music has become more stable...meaning using technology....compare this
album with others, you will notice tech is playing a good role as the
music is more stable and easier to listen to and enjoy...Sweet Breeze
seem to want people back into blanked-out happiness and it seemed to
have worked...Song Of Sweet Breeze was experimental but made sure it
kept it's Sweet Breeze fans well taken care of...YOU want to listen and
enjoy Sweet Breeze just listen 1st to "Across The Dessert" (Full album,
non stop), then "Advice" Full album, non stop) bet you!...You are in
love for life with The Sweet Breeze...all others are jara and
experiments...by the time you listen to the opening of Going Home album,
you will indeed agree Sweet Breeze was really going home...everything
Sweet Breeze had gone apart from that their "famed" clap in Across The
Desert....it had nothing to do with Sweet Breeze, maybe, just maybe when
Esbee Family debuted we were not surprised...after Advice album Sweet Breeze completely died...Going Home album was like an infantile joke...nothing to do with the Sweet Breeze we love...
Sweet Breeze became the answer to a dwindling One World, running from
their form in Victory album to a very elitist funk fusion in two failed
albums...the album Mama and Papa (their last) gave them back some
respect, but after that album they went and went and went, until Sweet
Breeze bounced on with Across The Desert Album....these were all
graduates from high institutions....they made a bold break from the
Porthacourt and Aba Eastern music heartbeat to Enugu...they became
instant hits with songs written by that Whizkid from Zikston and UNN,
Vin Ikeotuonye and bellied out by Dallas Anyanwu of IMT Enugu...these
guys made excellent use of sadness to keep people happy, the dance halls
rocking and life moving on sweetly...ELITISM KILLED ONE WORLD
(nicknamed Otu Uwa in the East)...just like in music, all time, by the
time they seem to have picked up their groove again, the market had
moved...more so they were playing what others had started playing better
both local and international...they were also nicknamed COAT OF MANY
COLORS derogatorily...I guess they struggled with little patronage from
their diehard fans until everybody to thy tent O Israel....great
musicians of a time no doubt...
Sweet breez is an impeccable group in music concerns, I love them and use to play them from my senior brother's tune table with it's breakable plates then
Nigeria sweet b4
I came here from Radio Biafra, 😢 who else
I enjoyed this song in 1978 in Zwedru, Grandjeder county in Liberia.
Lovely guys i like the music