{"product_id":"nick-straker-band-a-walk-in-the-park","title":"Nick Straker Band – A Walk In The Park","description":"\u003ch4 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003eNick Straker Band – A Walk In The Park\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA shining example of late-1970s British disco and jazz-funk, A Walk In The Park is the breakthrough album from the Nick Straker Band, combining infectious dance grooves, soulful melodies, and sophisticated musicianship. Released in 1980, the album perfectly captures the transition from classic disco into the emerging sounds of jazz-funk and synth-driven pop that would dominate the new decade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLed by keyboardist, songwriter, and producer Nick Straker, the band became one of the UK's most successful dance acts of the era. Their polished production, memorable hooks, and irresistible rhythms earned them international chart success, with the title track becoming a club favourite and one of the defining British disco singles of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpening with the iconic A Walk In The Park, the album immediately sets the tone with its infectious bassline, shimmering keyboards, and unmistakable groove. Other highlights include the soulful Don't Come Back, the melodic Sleeping Alone, the upbeat A Little Bit Of Jazz, and the catchy Modern Music, showcasing the band's ability to blend disco, funk, jazz, and pop into a stylish and accessible sound. Throughout the record, polished vocal harmonies and expertly crafted arrangements make it an enjoyable listen from start to finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn essential LP for fans of Shakatak, Heatwave, Level 42, Imagination, The Real Thing, and lovers of classic Brit-funk, disco, and jazz-funk, \u003cem\u003eA Walk In The Park\u003c\/em\u003e remains a standout release from one of Britain's finest dance bands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTracklist\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSide A\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Walk In The Park\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDon't Come Back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnother Night In Jail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSleeping Alone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeaving On The Midnight Train\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSide B\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Little Bit Of Jazz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Last Goodbye\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCome Over\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModern Music\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMagazine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/MmcrGNHvPvI?si=6jsZYSq6yDOP_owa\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CBS Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54862175994198,"sku":"CBS 84608","price":5.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1009\/1013\/7686\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_f8388f88-3b0a-426f-a8ee-e3ee84075fb4.jpg?v=1785589112","url":"https:\/\/www.sounds-grounds.co.uk\/products\/nick-straker-band-a-walk-in-the-park","provider":"Sounds + Grounds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}