Nov 25

D.J. Rogers - 1973 - D.J. Rogers

Posted by nikos1109

If you love Luther Vandross, then you will simply adore Mr. DJ Rogers, as Luther, DJ Rogers is also a tenor, with an smooth incredible range. DJ Rogers balladry, simply put must heard, it reaches the heart and kidney. DJ Rogers has been truly blessed by the True God to sing. This guy never had the air play he deserved.

It’s hard to understand why the very first album of gospel-inflected soul singer, songwriter and keyboardist D.J. Rogers, a kind of forgotten Sly Stone brother, hasn’t be reissued yet. The album was released on the Shelter label in 1973, but the project failed, mostly due to the label’s withdrawal of funds to the group who was trying to promote the record with shows in their Los Angeles hometown and around. From what I understand Shelter had been dropped by its distributor Capitol/EMI to find a deal only the next year with MCA Records… This was just not the right time, right place. Anyway Capitol bought the Shelter catalogue in 1993, so there’s still hope for this forgotten soul classic to see the light of day again!

This is a @320 vinyl rip of the original Shelter Records LP including covers.

Tracks
A1. Listen to the Message 3:43
A2. Where There’s a Will 3:27
A3. Take Time 5:12
A4. Watch Out for the Riders 3:11
A5. March On 3:09
B1. Celebration 3:52
B2. It’s All Over 4:33
B3. Don’t You Want to Ride 8:07
B4. Ball Out 4:20

This early release from D.J. Rogers is one of his best. Cut for the Shelter label in 1973, before Rogers gained some exposure on RCA and Columbia, the eponymous album features plenty of the gospel-inflected soul the singer/producer/arranger would become known for. In fact, the bulk here is squarely bent on the kind of community-driven positivism found in the black church (”March On,” “Where There’s a Will”). And the music certainly reflects the lofty sentiments, as strings, choral singing, and urbane soul grooves ensure a truly inspired mix; this blend is especially well essayed on the extended, heaven-bound travelogue “Don’t You Want to Ride.”

A soul classic that’s unfortunately still buried in album-bin oblivion.

Never released on CD and i can not find any vinyl available for sell.

You can also listen his 1976 “On The Road again” album here which voted in the best 100 Soul Albums of all time by Mojo Magazine.

Download link

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Date November 25th, 2008

57 Responses to “D.J. Rogers - 1973 - D.J. Rogers”

  1. hooch Says:
    November 25th, 2008 at 5:46 pm

    Many thanks nikos - loved his other LP.

  2. trag Says:
    November 25th, 2008 at 6:59 pm

    I’ve seen his name forever but I’ve never purchased one of his records. After hearing this, that is going to change!

  3. invisiblenigma Says:
    November 25th, 2008 at 7:59 pm

    Thanks Nikos! I think I’ve heard this one before but your rips are always the best! Much Appreciated

  4. PAVLOS Says:
    November 25th, 2008 at 8:27 pm

    Fantastic !!!!!!!

  5. FASTMAN Says:
    November 25th, 2008 at 9:22 pm

    THANK’S………………….THAT’S A VERY VERY COOL RECORD

  6. The Dharma Bum Says:
    November 25th, 2008 at 9:44 pm

    Much appreciated brother, Havent listened to it yet but the song on the youtube vid was really good. Thanks again

  7. 92bpms Says:
    November 25th, 2008 at 10:08 pm

    Man this looks good. I’ve seen the name pop up from time to time and I’ve always wondered. So many thanks for this.

  8. manny Says:
    November 25th, 2008 at 10:57 pm

    thanks for posting

  9. Soul is the Music Says:
    November 25th, 2008 at 11:27 pm

    Heat alert! A beast of a soul record which will melt the faces of your soul-night devotees. Put Kanye into an early retirement with the dynamite contained within. Slow heart exploding ballads & syrupy uptempo dancers with big splashes of gut bucket funk. A baller’s soul album that surfaces at the same regularity as a pot of gold at the end of the soul rainbow!

  10. Trakbuv Says:
    November 25th, 2008 at 11:49 pm

    Re-release ‘Bail Out’ and see it home to the number one spot !!!

  11. apostropher Says:
    November 26th, 2008 at 4:17 am

    What a fantastic album. Thanks for this.

  12. JTF Says:
    November 26th, 2008 at 9:35 am

    You are right about DJ… underrated as they come!

  13. lou Says:
    November 26th, 2008 at 10:52 am

    Both album of DJ are great. Lovely tunes.

  14. Solar Says:
    November 26th, 2008 at 12:30 pm

    Wow! thanks for this rare gem!

  15. Simon Says:
    November 26th, 2008 at 12:39 pm

    ‘Bail Out’ is just the hottest :) Great post Nikos!

  16. ahawk Says:
    November 26th, 2008 at 4:10 pm

    Thanks nikos, great album.

  17. Ben Says:
    November 26th, 2008 at 8:04 pm

    Wonderful 70’s soul music.

  18. rich Says:
    November 26th, 2008 at 9:40 pm

    dj rogers was a great artist had some good songs. thank u for this one nikos

  19. phatrapper Says:
    November 26th, 2008 at 10:01 pm

    Thanks for this one Nikos! Certainly fills a gap in the collection.

  20. Lord Blak Says:
    November 27th, 2008 at 12:55 am

    Many Thanks Nikos…U da Man

  21. musicmeiho Says:
    November 27th, 2008 at 4:45 am

    Thank you

  22. flageolette Says:
    November 27th, 2008 at 5:45 am

    Great Drop,
    Thanks a lot!

    Cheers,

  23. Mejuto Says:
    November 27th, 2008 at 10:09 am

    Sounds like brilliant piece of music. Thank you.

  24. Lafayette Says:
    November 27th, 2008 at 1:40 pm

    Great work, Nikos…now we’re only missing his “It’s Good To Be Alive” from 1976! :¬)

    /Lafayette

  25. Gabriel Says:
    November 27th, 2008 at 2:30 pm

    Thanks, Nikos. Sounds great.

  26. Anonymous Says:
    November 27th, 2008 at 4:25 pm

    track 1 remind me sly stone….and bail out…what a beautiful song…. a pure classic … thanks ,nikos

  27. jake Says:
    November 27th, 2008 at 10:07 pm

    Thanks for such a classic rarity!

  28. eric Says:
    November 28th, 2008 at 1:27 am

    THANKS FOR THIS WONDERFUL RARITY FUNK MY SOUL!!!

  29. sergio Says:
    November 28th, 2008 at 2:38 am

    another superb and top quality post!
    thank you

  30. elgin Says:
    November 28th, 2008 at 10:06 am

    Thanks for the education man.

  31. Dr.Lek Says:
    November 28th, 2008 at 1:36 pm

    Another great one. Waiting for Mary McCreary. I think produced by Rogers.

  32. Anonymous Says:
    November 28th, 2008 at 3:10 pm

    Great stuff…. thanks

  33. yoman Says:
    November 28th, 2008 at 7:28 pm

    …..please,please more funk!
    thanks nikos,great work ;)

  34. zeroS Says:
    November 28th, 2008 at 9:48 pm

    Thanks nikos as always. Can’t wait to give it a spin!

  35. Jaguar Says:
    November 29th, 2008 at 4:37 pm

    Looking forward to this one.

    Many thanks.

  36. Arkane1 Says:
    November 29th, 2008 at 6:44 pm

    Wonderful Album. One of DJ’s albums I did not have. Thank you for the share! Peace & Blessings

  37. roger1 Says:
    November 29th, 2008 at 11:11 pm

    thanks

  38. Eva Says:
    December 1st, 2008 at 7:58 am

    Omigod! This is incredible! Wow! Thank you!

  39. Chris Says:
    December 2nd, 2008 at 4:20 am

    Nice work!!! Peace

  40. Jan Says:
    December 12th, 2008 at 1:20 pm

    One of my favourite posts of yours. Great 70’s soul.

  41. analog6 Says:
    December 21st, 2008 at 9:29 am

    I’ve only heard a tune or two by D.J. but I always liked his voice. Thanks.

  42. soulable Says:
    December 24th, 2008 at 6:54 pm

    Amazing stuff, will get on the hunt for a copy of this! Many thanks for all the work you are putting behind this website and merry christmas!

  43. liam Says:
    December 26th, 2008 at 5:58 am

    You’ve sould me again, thanks

  44. Anonymous Says:
    February 2nd, 2009 at 4:02 pm

    “Funk My Soul” from D.J. Rogers is a masterpiece in funk history. This record is amazing, you really have an incredible piece of funk with this one. I really do’t understand how it can be such a rare record. I think it is even better than “On The Road Again”. If I had a reissue cie I would not hesitate a second to release that gem which can’t be find even on Discogs. Thanx again for this true discovery

  45. Stuart Says:
    March 4th, 2009 at 12:21 pm

    You strike gold again Nikos. I actually thought I knew something about 70’s soul until I found this blog. It’s such a shame that so many of these artists never got the credit they deserved. You are opening my eyes to so many “new” artists. Keep up the great work.

  46. Anonymous Says:
    April 25th, 2009 at 6:18 pm

    where’s the download link?

  47. nikos1109 Says:
    April 25th, 2009 at 9:10 pm

    Click the blue letters “download link” at the end of the post. The link is working.

  48. flageolette Says:
    July 2nd, 2009 at 8:34 pm

    Thanks Nikos!

    Cheers,

  49. Robert Says:
    July 3rd, 2009 at 3:03 pm

    Thanks Nikos,

    I’m just listening to Bail Out and it’s doope!!

    Can’t wait to listen to the whole album,again it’s really appreciated!!

  50. Simon666 Says:
    July 8th, 2009 at 6:06 am

    Hey nikos -
    Forgot to tell you, I sent people over here : )

    http://neverenoughrhodes.blogspot.com/2009/07/djrogers-bail-out-1973.html

  51. jay Says:
    July 9th, 2009 at 1:04 am

    really good…thanks for the post. bail out is great.

  52. Emile Says:
    July 9th, 2009 at 9:52 pm

    Thank You for sharing such amazing music, Bail Out is amazing

  53. Thomas Says:
    July 29th, 2009 at 8:58 am

    Thanks my friends

  54. Mahis Says:
    August 3rd, 2009 at 10:57 pm

    Been looking for this for quite a while. Thank you for sharing it.

  55. Eugene Malllery Says:
    September 29th, 2009 at 5:55 am

    As a fellow musician I have always admired D.J.Rogers and think someone some where is missing a chance of a life time by not puting this brother on a record deal.Would love to hear him and Joe McBride(composer of Sopranos Theme song) work together,WOW or maybe throw down with Michael McDonald

  56. Eugene Malllery Says:
    September 29th, 2009 at 6:29 am

    Oh by the way where is D.J.Rogers living these day? I heard he may be in Texas somewhere which would be great since Joe McBride is in the Dallas area.I am in Houston lets make music.

  57. rhys Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 12:18 am

    genius, I’ve just ordered a triple cd of his that is out there, two of which aren’t on this site. Not sure what your policy is re non vinyl uploads but if you want them posted, delighted to do so

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