Yarbrough & Peoples – The Two Of Us

Yarbrough & Peoples – The Two Of Us

Yarbrough & Peoples – The Two Of Us is a classic early-1980s blend of funk, soul, R&B and boogie, showcasing the infectious sound of Dallas duo Calvin Yarbrough and Alisa Peoples. Originally released in 1981, the album captures the polished, dancefloor-friendly production that helped define the transition from late-70s disco and funk into the emerging boogie and electronic R&B sound of the 1980s.

The album opens with the unmistakable "Don't Stop The Music", an extended funk and boogie groove that became one of Yarbrough & Peoples' signature tracks. Its combination of driving bass, rhythmic keyboards, infectious vocals and dancefloor energy makes it a standout example of the duo's sound.

The groove continues with "Crazy", "Third Degree" and the smoother "Easy Tonight", balancing upbeat funk with the duo's soulful vocal harmonies. Side two features "Want You Back Again", "Come To Me" and "You're My Song", moving between romantic R&B and sophisticated funk.

The title track "Two Of Us" provides another soulful highlight, while "I Believe I'm Falling In Love" brings the album to a warm and melodic conclusion.

Yarbrough & Peoples became closely associated with the Dallas funk and R&B scene, and their music has remained popular with collectors of classic soul, boogie and rare groove. The Two Of Us is particularly notable for its rhythmic production and crossover appeal, sitting comfortably between traditional funk, contemporary R&B and the dance music that would dominate the early 1980s.

For fans of Yarbrough & Peoples, classic funk, boogie, soul, R&B, disco and rare groove, The Two Of Us is an essential early-80s album with plenty of dancefloor appeal.

Tracklist

Side A

1. Don't Stop The Music – 7:49
2. Crazy – 3:54
3. Third Degree – 4:54
4. Easy Tonight – 3:38

Side B

1. Want You Back Again – 4:15
2. Come To Me – 4:36
3. You're My Song – 4:58
4. Two Of Us – 4:15
5. I Believe I'm Falling In Love – 3:52