Rhythm Heritage

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Rhythm Heritage

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Scott Edwards Steve Barri Michael Omartian Jay Graydon Victor Feldman Ed Greene

Studio disco-funk assemblage.

Formed in 1975 by Steve Barri and Michael Omartian after the tremendous success of Theme From S.W.A.T. Released four albums in the second half of the 70’s, displaying a symphonic, rich sound. Their members were highly esteemed session players.

ALBUMS

Rhythm Heritage

Theme From S.W.A.T. / Theme From Rocky (Gonna Fly Now)

1979, 7", Pin, MCA Records

Rhythm Heritage

Rhythm Heritage

Sail Away With Me

1978, 7", Promo, Sun, ABC Records

Rhythm Heritage

Sail Away With Me

Rhythm Heritage

Sail Away With Me / Holdin' Out (For Your Love)

Rhythm Heritage

Holdin' Out (For Your Love)

Rhythm Heritage

Sky's The Limit

Disco/Soul-Jazz/Funk

Denise La Salle* / Rhythm Heritage

Freedom To Express Yourself / Theme From "Rocky" (Gonna Fly Now)

1977, 7", Jukebox, ABC Records

Rhythm Heritage

1977, 7", Single, ABC Records,

Rhythm Heritage

Dance The Night Away / Theme From Rocky (Gonna Fly Now)

1977, 7", Single, ABC Records

Rhythm Heritage

Theme From Starsky & Hutch / Sky’s The Limit

1977, 7", Single, ABC Records

Rhythm Heritage

Theme From Lipstick / Disco Queen

1977, 7", Single, ABC Records

Rhythm Heritage

Last Night On Earth

Rhythm Heritage

Theme From Starsky & Hutch / Disco Queen

Rhythm Heritage

Theme From Rocky (Gonna Fly Now) / Last Night On Earth

Rhythm Heritage

Tema De Baretta = Baretta's Theme / Los Tres Dias Del Condor

1976, 7", Single, ABC Records, Mediterraneo (3)

Rhythm Heritage

Barreta's Theme / My Cherie Amour / Theme From S.W.A.T. / Caravan

1976, 7", ABC Records

Rhythm Heritage

Tema De S.W.A.T / No Trataría A Un Perro De La Manera Como Tu Me Has Tratado

1976, 7", ABC Records

Rhythm Heritage

Rhythm Heritage

Rhythm Heritage

Barretta's Theme (Keep Your Eye On The Sparrow) / My Cherie Amour

Rhythm Heritage

Caravan / Baretta's Theme

Keith Carradine / Rhythm Heritage

I'm Easy / Theme From S.W.A.T.

1975, 7", Jukebox, ABC Records

Rhythm Heritage

Theme From S.W.A.T.

Rhythm Heritage

Theme From "Young Frankenstein"

Rhythm Heritage

Barrette's Theme (Keep Your Eye On The Sparrow) / Disco-Fied

7", RE, Goldies 45

Rhythm Heritage

APPEARANCES +

Refugee Camp All Stars Featuring Lauryn Hill

The Sweetest Thing

Entertainment Weekly Presents Top TV Hits

1995, 2xCD, Promo, Rhino Records (2)

Running Running

1981, 7", Z A B International Records

Robert W. Morgan For Today's Army Series 18

1975, 2xLP, U.S. Army Recruiting Command,

Dialogue & Music From Original Soundtrack Of "Young Frankenstein"

Awesome Fusion! - The Best Fusion Of Universal Music Gems

2019, 2xCD, Comp, SHM, Universal Music,

Boogie/Funk/Fusion/Smooth Jazz

DJ Koco a.k.a. Shimokita

Break 2 Super Disco (68 Minutes Of Funky Joints)

2018, CD, Mixed, Tower Records (4)

Let's Disco ~The Best Of Disco Hits~

2018, 3xCD, Comp, Universal Music,

Diggin' Heat 2017

2017, CD, Comp, Mixed, Universal Music,

Boogie/Funk/Soul

I ❤ Topher presents*

In Bed With Topher - The Lovemaking

2013, File, MP3, Mixed, 320, Aries Slant Recordings,

Trip Hop/Easy Listening/Folk/Smooth Jazz/Soul/Carnatic/Dub/Post Rock

V's Edits Vol 1

2012, 7xFile, MP3, EP, 320, Vehicle (2)

Movie Themes Go Disco!

2010, CD, Comp, RM, Boutique,

Jazz-Funk/Disco/Theme

2009, CD, Comp, RM, Boutique, Universal Music Group,

Easy Listening/Fusion/Jazz-Funk/Disco

Karriem Riggins

Music Kaleidoscope

2009, CDr, Ltd, Mixed, The Jae.B Group,

Music Explosion - Greatest Hits

2009, CD, Comp, Micro Werks, K-Tel

The Best Of 1976

2009, CD, Comp, Universal Music Canada

2009, CD, Comp, Micro Werks, K-Tel,

DJ Smooth Denali*

Hip Hop Classics Part 7 - The Breaks

2006, CDr, Comp, Mixed, Mixtape, Not On Label (Smooth Denali Self-released),

All About Funk - The Ultimate Funk Hits Of The 70's & 80's

2006, 4xCD, Comp, Dlx, Compact Disc Club,

Restore To Da Beatz Vol. 1 – History Of Crates Diggaz

2006, CD, Mixed, Promo, Monster Music (6),

Big Band/Cool Jazz

Ultimate Breaks & Beats The Complete Collection

2005, 2xCD, Comp, Razor & Tie, Universal Music Special Markets,

Funk/Rhythm & Blues/Soul

The Vibe! The Ultimate Rare Grooves Series Vol. 09 Soundtracks, Cop Show Themes & Movie Related Music

2004, CD, Com, RCA Victor, BMG Media

Super Disco Breaks

2004, CD, Mixed, Universal,

Funk/Disco/Soul

2004, CD, Comp, Mixed, Junkadelic Zikmu, Dirty Dezer Records

Ulli Wengers One Hit Wonder! Volume 6

2004, 2xCD, Comp, Ganser & Hanke,

Killer's Soul Vol.2

2004, CD, Comp, Fauv Records,

Real Funk 4 Real B.Boyz Vol.1 - 60 Minutes De Pure Funk 70's

2004, CD, Comp, Mixed, Not On Label

Favoriet Van Follet - 18 Instrumentale Hits 2

2002, CD, Comp, Magic

僕たちの洋楽ヒット Vol.9 (1976~77)

2002, CD, Comp, Promo, Sony Records Int'l,

Disco/Soul/Soundtrack/Theme/Hard Rock/Pop Rock/Country Rock/Soft Rock/Funk/Europop/Contemporary Jazz/Soul-Jazz/Ballad/Vocal/Art Rock/Glam/Synth-pop/Classic Rock

TV Land Presents Favorite TV Theme Songs

AM Gold - Mellow Hits Of The '70s

2000, CD, Comp, Time Life Music, Universal Music Special Markets,

Playtime 1 - 10 Pure 70's Jazz-Funk Tracks

Mojo Club Dancefloor Jazz Volume 9 (Never Felt So Free)

Jazz-Funk/Soul-Jazz/Funk/Soul/Big Band

Fly Me Too The Moon

1998, 2xCD, Comp, Magic

Mission Accomplished, Too: More Themes For Spies & Cops

1998, CD, Comp, Hip-O Records,

Soundtrack/Theme

TV Themes Volume 1: Big Hits From The Small Screen

1998, CD, Comp, Promo, EMI MusicResources,

Soundtrack/Theme

The Breaks (Original B Boy Street Funk & Block Party Classics)

Fusion/Jazz-Funk/Funk

Masters Of The Old School (3rd Quarter 1997 Urban Sampler)

1997, 12", Promo, Smplr, Rhino Records (2)

1997, 2xCD, Comp, Mixed, BEAST, BEAST, BEAST

Vintage Instrumentals - Volume Five

1997, CD, Comp, Stardust Productions Inc.,

Masters Of The Old School 3rd Quarter 1997 Urban Sampler

1997, CD, Comp, Promo, Rhino Records (2),

Masters Of The Old School 3rd Quarter 1997 Urban Sampler

1997, Cass, Promo, Smplr, Rhino Records (2)

1997, Cass, Comp, Mixed, BEAST

The History Of Rap, Vol. 1: The Genesis

Mission Accomplished: Themes For Spies & Cops

1996, CD, Comp, Hip-O Records,

Greatest Hits From The 70's - 36 All-Time Favorites

1996, 3xCD, Comp, G&C Music,

#1 Hits: 1975-1979

TV Themes Of The '70s

Pop Rock/Rock & Roll

Quién Te Ha Visto y Quién Aun Tv

1995, CD, Comp, BMG Argentina, RCA

Tube Tunes Volume Two * The '70s And '80s

Billboard Top Hits 1975-1979

1991, 5xCD, Comp + Box, Rhino Records (2),

Country Rock/Soft Rock/Pop Rock/Funk/Disco

Billboard Top Hits - 1976

Soul-Disco Connection

Soul/Funk/Disco

Television's Greatest Hits 70's & 80's

Pop Rock/Novelty/Synth-pop

Dick Clark National Music Survey

1984, 3xLP, Comp, Transcription + Box, Mutual Broadcasting System

Die Aktuellsten TV-Hits

1983, LP, Comp, Marifon, Marifon

Solid Gold Party Rock Vol. 2

1983, 5xLP, Comp, Silver Eagle Records, Inc., CSP

Dedicado A Quien Amo

1981, LP, Comp, Sonoven

Disco Fire (Volume 1)

1979, LP, Comp, K-Tel, K-Tel International (USA), Inc.

Disco Para Difusión En Los Boliches De Onda

1978, 12", EP, Comp, Ser, Music Hall

Discoteca Eldorado

1978, LP, Comp, Continental (3)

20 Top Hit Parade

1978, LP, Comp, Derby,

Prog Rock/Chanson/Rock & Roll/Disco

Los Super Exitos Del Año

1978, LP, Comp, Movieplay,

Synth-pop/Disco

Disco Para Difusión En Los Boliches De Onda Vol 2

1978, 12", Comp, Promo, Music Hall,

Super Disco Vol. 2

1978, LP, Comp, Musart

#1 Rock Hits Of The 70's

Country/Disco/Funk/Rhythm & Blues/Soul

Saturday Night Discomania

Exitos Internacionales

Synth-pop/Disco

1977, LP, Comp, K-Tel

20 Top Hits Disco Dance N.1

1977, LP, Comp, Derby

1977, 2xLP, Comp, Promo, Smplr, ABC Records, ABC Records

Promocion Verano 77 - Exitos-Movieplay

1977, LP, Comp, Promo, Movieplay

1977, LP, Comp, Elk's, GRT

Super Gold Hits

1977, LP, Comp, K-Tel

Super Para Discotecas Vol.6

1977, LP, Comp, Promo, Movieplay, ABC Records

The Best Of Rhythm Blue Vol. 1

1977, 7", ABC Records

Ultrasonidos Para Discoteca. Vol.3

1977, LP, Comp, Mixed, ABC Records

1977, LP, Comp, RCA,

Get Down With Boogie

1977, LP, Comp, K-Tel, K-Tel

Superdiscoteca N. 5

1977, Cass, Comp, Derby

Programação America 1

1977, LP, Comp, Continental Gran-Luxo, Мелодия,

Soft Rock/Soul/Funk/Folk Rock/Ballad

Vacaciones En Asturias

1977, LP, Comp, Movieplay, Movieplay

Vacaciones En La Costa Brava

Disco/Europop/Novelty

20 Original Hits Of The 70's

The Look Of Love

20 Top Hits Disco Dance N.2

20 Top Hits N.3

Popshop Presenteert 20 Superstars

1976, LP, Comp, Ariola,

Disco/Soul/Pop Rock

Superdiscoteca N.3

1976, Cass, Comp, Derby,

The United States Air Force Presents Wolfman Jack: Series #58

1976, 2xLP, Comp + Box, U.S. Air Force Recruiting Service

The United States Air Force Presents Roger Carroll, Series #58

1976, 2xLP, Comp, Box, U.S. Air Force Recruiting Service,

Jet Music Vol. 5

1976, LP, Comp, ABC Records,

American Top 40 - 6/12/76

1976, 3xLP, Comp, Transcription, Watermark

O Som De Status

1976, LP, Comp, ABC Records,

Disco/Funk/Soul/Soft Rock

American Top 40 (3/13/76)

1976, 3xLP, Comp, Promo, Transcription, Watermark,

Super Para Discotecas Vol. 2

1976, LP, Comp, Mixed, ABC Records, Mediterraneo (3)

1976, LP, Comp, Tshaw Yang Records,

Vocal/Schlager/Classic Rock/Pop Rock/Soul

Columbia Down Town Disco Sounds 1976

1976, LP, Comp, Promo, Columbia,

The United States Air Force Presents Roger Carroll, Series #59

1976, 2xLP, Comp, Box, U.S. Air Force Recruiting Service,

American Top 40 (Week Ending 2/21/76)

1976, 3xLP, Album, Transcription, Watermark,

Disco Sounds Special Vol.1

1976, LP, Comp, ABC Records

American Top 40 (Week Ending 1/24/76)

1976, 3xLP, Transcription + Box, Watermark,

Billy Pearl For Today's Army Series 28

1976, 2xLP, Transcription, U.S. Army Recruiting Command, U.S. Army Recruiting Command

1976, 8-Trk, Comp, Motor City Sound Studios

Ultrasonidos Para Discoteca Vol.1

Disco/Hard Rock

Star Trackin' '76

Pop Rock/Soul/Funk/Disco

Super 20 International

Disco/Pop Rock/Country/Funk/Glam/Soul/Afrobeat

Original Soundtracks 16 Golden Hits

36 Super Gold Hits

Country Rock/Pop Rock/Classic Rock

1975, 8-Trk, Comp, Patriot Sound Studio

Música Poderosa Vol. 5

1974, LP, Comp, Odeon

Crime-Stoppers: TV's Greatest Cop Themes

CD, Comp, RM, RP, Rhino Entertainment Company

Ultimate Breaker Beats

Cass, Comp, Not On Label,

Hit Explosion Of The 70's

3xLP, Comp, Ronco, Ronco, Ronco,

Ultimate Kibbles-N-Bits

CDr, Mixed, Promo, Triple Threat Mix Tapes

7", Super Star (6)

Today's Golden Hits

8xLP, Comp + Box, Comp, Reader's Digest

DJ Nutty Nut Cracker

Fantastic Breaks 7

CD, Mixed, Atimeinyourlife Recordings,

Cut-up/DJ/Funk/Soul

5xCD, Album, Universal Music

Series17 - 1732

CD, Comp, Promo, TM Century

The Original Masters Funky Soul And Much More Vol.4

2013, CD, Comp, Unofficial, Milestone Records Ltd

It's The Motherfucking Remix 3

2009, CD, Mixed, Unofficial, Not On Label (The Rub (4)),

Ultimate Breaks & Beats The Complete Collection

"Do You Pick Your Feet In Poughkeepsie?"

2005, CDr, Mixed, Unofficial, Not On Label,

Gangsta Soul 20 A Soul Man Apart...

2005, CD, Comp, Mixed, Unofficial, Shark Production,

Soul/Funk/Disco

Mojo Club Presents Dancefloor Jazz Volume 9 (Never Felt So Free)

Jazz-Funk/Latin Jazz/Bossanova/Soul/Funk

1999, Cass, Mixed, P/Unofficial, Math-A-Matic Recordings,

7th Wonder / Rhythm Heritage

Daisy Lady / Theme From S.W.A.T.

1998, 12", Unofficial, Alpha Omega Recordings

DJ Dusty Bottom Presents: B-Boy Classics Volume 2

1998, 2xLP, Comp, Unofficial, Bottom Records

The History Of Rap, Vol. 1: The Genesis

Funky Beat And Dance '70 Vol. 2

1992, LP, Comp, Unofficial, Mainstream Records (10)

Ultimate Breaks & Beats

Gangsta Soul XVIII Ennemi Publique N°1

CD, Comp, Mixed, Unofficial, Shark Production,

Soul/Funk/Disco

Hidden Strength / Rhythm Heritage / Brothers Johnson / Santana

7", EP, Unofficial, Royalsound

Cass, Comp, Unofficial, F (3),

Theme From S.W.A.T.

7", Comp, Unofficial, Royalsound

Biddu Orchestra, Rhythm Heritage, The Fatback Band, People's Choice

Rain Forest Biddu Orchestra

7", Unofficial, 4 Track Stereo Records

7", Comp, Unofficial, 4 Track Stereo Records