Yarbrough & Peoples ‎– Heartbeats

Yarbrough & Peoples – Heartbeats

Yarbrough & Peoples – Heartbeats is a groove-driven release from the influential Dallas, Texas duo, blending soulful vocals with polished funk, boogie and dancefloor-oriented R&B. Known for their infectious rhythms and smooth vocal harmonies, Yarbrough & Peoples became an important part of the early-1980s funk and soul scene.

"Heartbeats (Vocal)" delivers the full vocal performance, built around a steady funk groove, soulful harmonies and an unmistakably polished production style. The "Instrumental" version on the B-side puts the rhythm section and arrangement firmly in the spotlight, making it particularly appealing to DJs and collectors of classic boogie and funk.

Yarbrough & Peoples rose to prominence through their work with the renowned Total Experience label and producer Leon Sylvers III, becoming particularly associated with the sophisticated electronic funk and boogie sound emerging at the beginning of the 1980s.

Their music sits comfortably alongside the work of artists such as The Whispers, Lakeside, Shalamar and Con Funk Shun, combining live funk traditions with the increasingly electronic production techniques of the era.

With its vocal and instrumental versions, Heartbeats is a great addition for collectors of Yarbrough & Peoples, funk, boogie, soul, disco, R&B and early-1980s dance music, as well as DJs looking for classic groove-driven 12-inch releases.

Tracklist

Side A

1. Heartbeats (Vocal) – 7:10

Side B

1. Heartbeats (Instrumental) – 7:10