The Controllers

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(The Original) Neutron Bomb 00:00 Tools
Neutron Bomb 00:00 Tools
Do the Uganda 00:00 Tools
I Can't Turn the Boogie Loose 00:00 Tools
Stay 05:43 Tools
Killer Queers 00:00 Tools
Slow Boy 00:00 Tools
In Control, In Effect 00:00 Tools
Electric Church 00:00 Tools
People Want Music 00:00 Tools
Suburban Suicide 00:00 Tools
Another Day 00:00 Tools
Somebody's Gotta Win 00:00 Tools
Testcrashin' 00:00 Tools
Jezebel 00:00 Tools
Heaven Is Only One Step Away 00:00 Tools
White Trash Christ 00:00 Tools
Top Secret 00:00 Tools
Barnacle Bill the Sailor 00:00 Tools
Getting Over You 00:00 Tools
Hot Stumps 00:00 Tools
My Secret Fantasy 00:00 Tools
If Tomorrow Never Comes 00:00 Tools
Your World 00:00 Tools
Tail-Lights to Texas 00:00 Tools
The Reaper 00:00 Tools
This Train 00:00 Tools
Stay (Extended Remix) 00:00 Tools
You Ain't Fooling Me 00:00 Tools
Bitch on Ice 00:00 Tools
Nothing Can Stop This Feeling 00:00 Tools
Distant Lover 00:00 Tools
Stay (Extended Version) 00:00 Tools
Somebody's Gotta Win, Somebody's Gotta Lose 00:00 Tools
Undercover Lover 00:00 Tools
Sho' Nuff A Blessin' 00:00 Tools
Got a Thang 00:00 Tools
CRUSHED 00:00 Tools
If Somebody Cares 00:00 Tools
I'll Miss You Always 00:00 Tools
Bad Bad Jama 00:00 Tools
So Glad 00:00 Tools
Stay (Extended club version) 00:00 Tools
Let Me Entertain You 00:00 Tools
Givin' Up On Love 00:00 Tools
We Don't 00:00 Tools
Listen To The Children 00:00 Tools
Hello! 00:00 Tools
Keep In Touch 00:00 Tools
Castles In The Sky 00:00 Tools
Controllers-Undercover Lover 00:00 Tools
Deeper in Love 00:00 Tools
My Love Is Real 00:00 Tools
If Tears Were Pennies 00:00 Tools
Sleeping Alone 00:00 Tools
Controllers-Crushed 00:00 Tools
I Don't Know 00:00 Tools
Testcrashin' (4 Minute Mix) 00:00 Tools
Controllers-Stay 00:00 Tools
Break Out The Love 00:00 Tools
Sho Nuff A Blessin 00:00 Tools
For The Love Of My Woman 00:00 Tools
Fill Your Life With Love 04:17 Tools
I Just Don't Know 00:00 Tools
Just In Time 00:00 Tools
Feeling A Feeling 00:00 Tools
Just For Love 00:00 Tools
Pictures And Memories 00:00 Tools
Stay (Extended Version) 00:00 Tools
Gunning For Love 00:00 Tools
Is That Long Enough For You 00:00 Tools
Just For You 00:00 Tools
You Think You're Incredible 00:00 Tools
I Can't Turn The Boogie Loose (Greg Wilson Edit) 00:00 Tools
One Girl 00:00 Tools
Still In My Heart - Single Edit 00:00 Tools
I Wanna Rock You 00:00 Tools
Hurt Again By Love 00:00 Tools
Sho' Nuff A Blessin' - LP Version 00:00 Tools
Controllers-Distant Love 00:00 Tools
Stay (Original Version) 00:00 Tools
I Can't Turn the Boogie Loose (Mark Wayward Edit) 00:00 Tools
Heaven Is Only One Step Away - LP Version 00:00 Tools
Temporary Lovers 00:00 Tools
Play Time 00:00 Tools
I Can't Turn The Boogie Loose (Fast Version) 00:00 Tools
The Original Neutron Bomb 00:00 Tools
Clear View 00:00 Tools
Stay (Remaster) 00:00 Tools
Knocking At Your Door 00:00 Tools
Leaving Me 00:00 Tools
Alone 00:00 Tools
Somebody's Gotta Win (LP Version) 00:00 Tools
Noise Generator 00:00 Tools
I Wanna Be Yours 00:00 Tools
When I'm Away 00:00 Tools
Heaven Is Only One Step Away (LP Version) 00:00 Tools
People Want Music - LP Version 00:00 Tools
Somebody's Gotta Win - LP Version 00:00 Tools
Secret Fantasy 00:00 Tools
Stay (Club Mix) 00:00 Tools
Ankle Chain 00:00 Tools
(Original) Neutron Bomb 00:00 Tools
This Train - LP Version 00:00 Tools
The Reaper - LP Version 00:00 Tools
no one's ever loved me more 00:00 Tools
Stay (Radio Edit) 00:00 Tools
Tail Lights To Texas 00:00 Tools
Breakout the Love 00:00 Tools
Hot Stomp 00:00 Tools
I Can't Turn The Boogie Loose (Slow Version) 00:00 Tools
Sleeping Alone (Bonus Track) 00:00 Tools
I'm So Glad I Met You 00:00 Tools
You Ain't Foolin' Me 00:00 Tools
Take It or Leave It 00:00 Tools
Killer Queers - What Stuff 00:00 Tools
Deep in Love 00:00 Tools
When Did You Stop Loving Me 00:00 Tools
Sho 'Nuff A Blessin' 00:00 Tools
Step Aside 00:00 Tools
Love's in Need of Love Today/Fill Your Life with Love 00:00 Tools
The Controllers - Stay 00:00 Tools
Since You've Been Gone 00:00 Tools
Stay (M+M Mix) 00:00 Tools
Still In My Heart 00:00 Tools
Stay (Instrumental) 00:00 Tools
My Seacret Fantasy 00:00 Tools
Into Your Heart 00:00 Tools
Gimmie Watcha Got 00:00 Tools
No Greener Grass 00:00 Tools
The People Want Music 00:00 Tools
People Want Music (LP Version) 00:00 Tools
You Ain't Fooling Me - LP Version 00:00 Tools
Regression 00:00 Tools
Givin up on love 00:00 Tools
Still in My Heart (Single Edit) 00:00 Tools
For The Love Of My Woman (Bonus Track) 00:00 Tools
Sleeping Alone (Bonus) 00:00 Tools
In control in Effect 00:00 Tools
For The Love Of My Woman (Bonus) 00:00 Tools
Heckles from the Peanut Gallery 00:00 Tools
No Need to Hurry 00:00 Tools
Goodbye 00:00 Tools
I'm in Love 00:00 Tools
She's Not In Love 00:00 Tools
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There are three artists with this name, one is an rnb group and the other is a punk rock band. 1. This Birmingham, Alabama-based quartet commenced the establishment of their musical reputations in the late seventies. Originally part of an eight member gospel group they were down to just four by the time they entered junior high school. Their local notoriety in and around the Birmingham area led to their introduction to Cleve Eaton, bassist for the Ramsey Lewis Trio. Under Eaton’s guidance “The Soul Controllers” as they were then called, recorded their first single, called “Right On Brother, Right On”. It became a regional hit while they were still attending Fairfield High School. Their growing reputation brought them to the attention of Juana Records, who signed them in 1975. Their first release on Juana, the “In Control” album immediately scored a smoking top ten hit “People Want Music”. Their second release from the album, “Somebody’s Got Win, Somebody’s Gotta Lose”, proved to be pure gold. It shot to the top of the charts to become the number one song in the country. This song established The Controllers and their unique song stylings. With the word out about their dynamic singing quality and headlining abilities, they began to open for renown artists such as Ray Charles, Nancy Wilson, B.B. King and the Temptations. Whom all readily admitted that the Controllers were now stars to contend with! In 1983, The Controllers, signed with San Francisco-based manager, the late Jimmy Bee, where they soon landed a recording contract with MCA records. Their first release on the label, “the Controllers” , contained the top 15 single “Crush” (which featured none other than Stevie Wonder on harmonica). The group followed this success in 1986 with the release of “Stay”. The title cut “Stay” was an immediate top 10 hit, as well as their cover of the Marvin Gaye chestnut, “Distant Lover’. These hits led to more than five appearances on “Soul Train”, performances at Radio City Music Hall, as well as Carnegie Hall. During this time, the group also gave stellar performances on MTV, BET’s Video Soul and on HBO. Under the guidance of Jimmy Bee, the Controllers made the career move to Capitol Records in 1989. With renewed vigor and vision they commenced work on what was to become the “ Just In Time” CD. From the energetic single “Temporary Lovers, with the hot video showing off their vocal and dancing abilities, to the sexy syncopation of “Just In Time” , The Controllers rekindled their popularity among their loyal following. After scoring some 15 top 20 hits, two gold albums and three top singles, the dynamic quartet stepped away from the ‘business of show business’ for a much needed rest. Only to return in the late ‘90s ready to scorch the music scene again.They joined the Malaco label and released the a CD entitled “Clear View". Lenard Brown (bass vocals) and Reginald McArthur (lead vocals) were co-hosts of a syndicated talk show in the southeastern United States called “Inside The Juke Joint”. Where renowned artists, writers, arrangers and musicians gather to talk about their careers and their lives, then and now. Reginald McArthur died in 2018. 2. Formed in July of 1977 by Kidd Spike, Johnny Stingray, and Gaye Austin, The Controllers became one of the prominent bands in the seminal days of the LA punk community, centered around Brendan Mullen's underground club/rehaersal space, The Masque. By September of that year, they were joined by D.O.A. Dan Davis on bass and Hillary Dillary on drums. Hillary and Gaye Austin left the band after thier first gig and Charlie Trash signed on as drummer. In November of 1977, The Controllers were recording thier first single for What Records 'Neutron Bomb' and 'Killer Queers'. Spring of 1978 saw more changes, with the departure of Charlie Trash and DOA Dan. Johnny Stingray switched from lead guitar to bass and The Mighty Maddog, the Gene Kruppa of punk, joined on drums. Now under the zen management of Fluxus artist, Al Hansen, the new 3 piece line-up became the powerful, tight band featured on such releases as 'Suburban Suicide', 'Slowboy', and 'Do The Uganda'. Recorded for Siamese Records in 1978 and produced by 'Ace Toronto' (actually David Campbell, father of Grammy winner Beck Hansen), the single brought attention and airplay to the hard-working Controllers. Early in 1979, the trio recorded tracks for the well-respected compilation, 'Tooth and Nail'. With thier version of the Frankie Laine torch sone, 'Jezebel' and Kidd Spike penned classics 'Another Day' and "Electric Church', the band continued to tour and gig with such punk luninaries as X, The Dickies and The Avengers. By mid-year of 1979, the Controllers disbanded temporarily with Kidd Spike joining The Gears and Johnny Stingray forming KAOS with Amy Wichmann. While the band continued to play sporadically, it wasn't until 1999, with the release of 'The Controllers' CD on Dionysus Records that the band regained some of thier momentum, playing the 'Class of '77' reunion gig as well as Sleazefest West and dozens of smaller venues, continuing to the present day. Kidd Spike and Johhny Stingray remain the original members of the band and with the help of very talented players such as Sean Antillon, Steve Spills and Designated Dale record and play for new generations of fans! Please check, out 'Another Sunny Day' on Artifix records - all previously unrelease demos and a live performance from 1982. 3. Early hardcore/gabber band. Read more on Last.fm. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.