Ralph MacDonald - Universal Rhythm

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Review by Tara Greene

Universal Rhythm by Ralph MacDonald is a timeless album that showcases the percussionist's mastery of rhythm and groove. The album features a diverse range of musical styles, from the funky, bass-heavy "Jam on the Groove" to the smooth, jazzy "The Only Time You Say You Love Me." MacDonald's percussion work is the driving force behind every track, providing a steady beat and adding intricate flourishes that elevate each song.

One standout track is "Calypso Breakdown," a lively tune that blends traditional Caribbean rhythms with disco beats. The song was featured in the iconic dance scene from the movie Saturday Night Fever and remains a classic to this day. Another highlight is "East Dry River," a haunting instrumental that showcases MacDonald's ability to create a mood with his percussion work.

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Trade Winds04:29
Theme From - "The Outcasts" (Another Time - Another Place)
Theme From The Outcasts
Theme from The Outcasts (Another Time, Another Place)04:36
(It's) The Game04:35
In The Name Of Love5:00
Theme From - "The Outcasts"
Universal Rhythm (Club Mix)6:32
Universal Rhythm7:33
Another Time, Another Place - Theme From - "The Outcasts"
Park Plaza3:37
Tradewinds4:29
Play Pen
In the Name of Love05:00
Theme From - "The Outcasts" (Another Time, Another Place)4:36
Universal Rhythm (A Peedar Edit)
Universal Rhythm (12-Inch Mix)
(It's) The Game4:35
Playpen3:07
Universal Rhythm (LP Version)7:33

Video

Ralph MacDonald - Universal Rhythm - Track 2 - Another Time Another Place
Ralph MacDonald - Park Plaza (1984).wmv
Ralph MacDonald - Universal Rhythm - Track 7 - Park Plaza
Ralph MacDonald - Universal Rhythm - Track 3 - Universal Rhythm
Ralph MacDonald - Universal Rhythm
Ralph MacDonald  Universal Rhythm (12-Inch Mix) (1984 Vinyl)
Universal Rhythm (12 Mix) - Ralph Macdonald
Ralph MacDonald - Play Pen | JAZZ-FUNK
Ralph MacDonald - Universal Rhythm - Track 6 - It's The Game
Ralph MacDonald - Universal Rhythm - Track 4 - Tradewinds
Ralph MacDonald - Universal Rhythm - Track 1 - In The Name Of Love
Jazz Funk - Ralph MacDonald - Theme From The Outcasts
Ralph MacDonald - Theme From The Outcasts (1984 Vinyl)

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Catalog Numbers

  • 28MM 0392
  • 881 504-7
  • 881 545
  • 422-823 323-1 Y-1
  • LON 55
  • 823 323-1
  • LONLP 3
  • P33P 50008
  • 881 504-7 DJ
  • LONX 55
  • PDS 1 6403, PDS-1-6403
  • LONX 55, 882 012-1
  • 823 323-2
  • 881 545-1 DJ

Labels

  • Polydor
  • London Records
  • Polydor Records

Listen online

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  • kuunnella verkossa
  • online anhören
  • ascolta in linea
  • ouvir online
  • lytte på nettet
  • online luisteren
  • escuchar en línea

Formats

  • Vinyl
  • LP
  • Album
  • Promo
  • 7"
  • 45 RPM
  • Single
  • 12"
  • 33 ⅓ RPM
  • CD
  • White Label
  • Styrene
  • 19

Companies

RoleCompany
Manufactured ByPolydor K.K.
Phonographic Copyright (p)PolyGram Records, Inc.
Copyright (c)PolyGram Records, Inc.
Produced ForRalph MacDonald Enterprises, Inc.
Marketed ByPolyGram Records, Inc.
Pressed ByAllied Record Company
Published ByAntisia Music, Inc.
Mastered AtSheffield Lab Matrix
Recorded AtRosebud Recording Studio
Mixed AtAutomated Sound Studios
Lacquer Cut AtPRS Baarn
Distributed ByPolyGram Distribution Inc.
Printed ByDJ

Credits

RoleCredit
Arranged ByTom Scott (tracks: B3), William Eaton
Art DirectionBill Levy
CoordinatorElsie Ortiz Potts, Janaire Boger, Linda Kyser
DesignGeorge Corsillo
Directed ByKirk D. Fancher
EngineerRichard Alderson
Mastered ByVladimir Meller
Mixed ByElliot Scheiner
PhotographyN.A.S.A.
Photography ByBill Levy
ProducerRalph MacDonald, William Eaton
VoiceRalph MacDonald
Production ManagerKirk D. Fancher
Lacquer Cut ByEL
OtherDavid Carrington
RemixMark Berry (tracks: A1 to A2)
Written-ByW. Eaton (tracks: A1, B)

Notes

  • Bill Withers appears courtesy of Columbia Records
  • Grover Washington, Jr. appears courtesy of Elektra / Asylum Records
  • Eric Gale appears courtesy of Urban Rock Records and JVC/Victor Records
  • Wynton Marsalis appears courtesy of Columbia Records
  • Marcus Miller appears courtesy of Warner Bros. Records, Inc.
  • Produced for Ralph MacDonald Enterprises, Inc.
  • Recorded at Rosebud Recording Studio New York
  • Mixed at Automated Sound Studios
  • Mastered at CBS Studios
  • © ℗ 1984 Polygram Records Inc.
  • "SLM △" in the runout etching indicates that the lacquer disc was processed at, and the metal parts used to manufacture the record were made at Sheffield Lab Matrix.
  • Produced for Ralph Macdonald Productions
  • Edited by Tongy/Goreham
  • Antisia Music Inc. (ASCAP)
  • Eric Gale appears courtesy of Urban Rock Records
  • © ℗ 1984 Polygram Records Inc. Printed In the USA
  • ℗ 1984 PolyGram Records, Inc.
  • Made & Printed in Holland
  • ℗&©1984 Polygram Records Inc.
  • Manufactured by Polydor K.K., Japan
  • Polydor DJ promo
  • A-Side has a large #1 & B-Side has a large #2 printed on the label
  • Catalogue # on back cover & spine: PDS 1 6403
  • Catalogue # on centre labels: PDS-1-6403
  • Printed on back cover:
  • Produced [...] for Ralph MacDonald Enterprises, Inc.
  • Recorded at Rosebud Recording Studio, New York
  • Bill Withers appears courtesy of Columbia Records.
  • Grover Washington, Jr. appears courtesy of Elektra/Asylum Records
  • Marcus Miller appears courtesy of Warner Bros. Records
  • [Antisia Music Inc. logo]
  • © 1984 PolyGram Records, Inc.
  • [DJ logo]
  • Made In Canada
  • Printed on labels:
  • Produced [...] for Ralph MacDonald Productions
  • Publishers on back cover:
  • A1: Antisia Music, Inc./Bleunig Music, Inc. (ASCAP)
  • A2: Colgems-EMI Music Inc.
  • A3, B1, B3: Antisia Music, Inc. (ASCAP)
  • B2: Antisia Music, Inc.
  • B4: Salt-Mac Music Inc. - B.M.I.
  • Produced by Ralph Macdonald & William Eaton for Ralph Macdonald Productions
  • © ℗ 1984 Polygram Records Inc. Printed In West Germany Made in West Germany
  • PROMOTIONAL COPY
  • NOT FOR SALE
  • From the Polydor album 422-823 323-1 Y-1 "UNIVERSAL RHYTHM"
  • Bestway pressing.

Barcodes

  • Rights Society: JASRAC
  • Matrix / Runout (A-Side Runout Etching): V 28MM-0392A 121 V
  • Matrix / Runout (B-Side Runout Etching): 28MM-0392B 111
  • Matrix / Runout (Etched Side A, except Allied logo stamped): 84 NP 6757-ALD [Allied logo] R-13689-ALD SLM Δ8417 1-1
  • Matrix / Runout (Etched Side B, except Allied logo stamped): 84 NP 6760-ALD [Allied logo] R-13690-ALD SLM Δ8418 1-1
  • Rights Society: ASCAP
  • Rights Society: BMI
  • Other (Pressing Plant ID): 22
  • Barcode (Scanned): 042282332318
  • Barcode (Text): 0 422-823323-1
  • Other (Pressing Plant ID): 53
  • Rights Society (A1 to B3): ASCAP
  • Rights Society (B4): BMI
  • Matrix / Runout (A-Side Runout Etching): A-2 422-823-323-1AS-HRM
  • Matrix / Runout (B-Side Runout Etching): A-2 422-823-323-1BS-HRM
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout Stamp Each Side): ᐉ
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A runout, machine stamped): LON 55 A//1▼420 C 1 1 3
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B runout, machine stamped): LON 55 B//2▼420 C 11 2
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A runout, hand etched): TIMTOM
  • Matrix / Runout (Side 1 Label): 823 323-1.1Y
  • Matrix / Runout (Side 2 Label): 823 323-1.2Y
  • Rights Society: STEMRA
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout Side 1): 823 323 1 1Y 1 670 04 115
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout Side 2): 823 323 1 2Y 2 670 1 1 7 04
  • Barcode: 0 422 823323 1 8
  • Rights Society (A1, A3, B1, B3): ASCAP
  • Rights Society (B4): B.M.I.
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A runout): PDS-1-6403A SNB 230 EL DM-3
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B runout): PDS-1-6403B SNB 230 EL DM 3
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A runout stamped): LONX 55 A//2▽420 C 1 1 2
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A runout etched): TIMTOM.CBS
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B runout stamped): LONX 55 B//1▽420 C 1 1 2
  • Barcode: 042282332325
  • Rights Society: SACEM
  • Other (Pressing Plant Code): 22
  • Pressing Plant ID: 19

About Ralph MacDonald

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Percussionist - songwriter - producer - engineer - record company executive Born on 15.03.1944 in Harlem, New York Died 18.12.2011 in Stamford, Connecticut, USA. He released eight solo albums from 1976 to 1998. He co-wrote & 's "Where is the Love" and ' "Just The Two Of Us" He started his career at the age of 16 as percussionist for and was a member of Belafonte's band for 10 years. He played as a session percussionist in many artists' recordings over the ensuing decades, including , , , , , , , , , , etc. He co-founded publishing/production company with longtime songwriting partner and in 1968. He founded in the mid-1970s. Father of .

Real Name

    • Ralph Anthony MacDonald

Name Vars

  • D. MacDonald
  • Dollar / McDonald
  • Dollar MacDonald
  • Dollar McDonald
  • E. Macdonald
  • E.Macdonald
  • M. MacDonald
  • Mac
  • Mac Donald
  • MacDonald
  • MacDonald R.
  • Macdonald
  • Mc Donald
  • Mc. Donald
  • McDonald
  • McDonalds
  • Mcdonald
  • Mr MacDonald
  • Mr. Ralph Mc Donald
  • R MacDonald
  • R Macdonald
  • R. MacDonald
  • R. Mac Donald
  • R. MacDoanld
  • R. MacDonald
  • R. Macdonald
  • R. Mc Donald
  • R. Mc. Donald
  • R. McDonald
  • R./MacDonald
  • R.Mac Donald
  • R.MacDonald
  • R.Macdonald
  • R.McDonald
  • Ralf MacDonald
  • Ralf McDonald
  • Ralp McDonald
  • Ralph
  • Ralph Mac - Donald
  • Ralph Mac Donald
  • Ralph Macdonald
  • Ralph Mc Donald
  • Ralph Mc. Donald
  • Ralph Mc.Donald
  • Ralph McDonald
  • Ralph Mcdonald
  • Р. Макдоналд
  •  Ralph McDonald
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Summary by Tara Greene

Universal Rhythm is a must-listen for fans of funk, jazz, and world music. MacDonald's expert percussion work and the album's diverse range of styles make it a timeless classic that still sounds fresh today.

Comments

kamin25
kamin25
2023-04-13
who is the singer?
liftoffnews
liftoffnews
2023-04-12
In this song, the Sequential Circuits Drumtraks was heard.
hibazbidi0
hibazbidi0
2023-04-11
I haven't heard this in many, many years.  It was the B-side of Kurtis Blow's basketball.  Thx for posting.  Good memories
paoloruiu
paoloruiu
2023-04-10
Thanks man, this was missing !!!
Cheers, Sandor
drmitsie
drmitsie
2023-04-09
Bill Withers is one of the most unique song stylists that has ever lived; just down homey, sincere and authentic. He does a great service to this Grover Washington classic!
raydus
raydus
2023-04-08
Lovely version of this tune by its writer .
happyheartday14
happyheartday14
2023-04-07
I can hear the Late Great Grover Washington Jr, blowing away on this track.???
benjaminryanblog
benjaminryanblog
2023-04-07
The great Phil Upchurch on Bass on this track not rhythm guitar. Eric Gale, Richard Tee & Steve Gadd on Guitar, Keys & Drums respectively, Beautiful !
jdutra296
jdutra296
2023-04-07
What a beautiful intro to this track. It has more of a 1970s feel to it.
lilysportfoliosite
lilysportfoliosite
2023-04-06
This song if a.axing thank you for posting
asf3laelaz3ag
asf3laelaz3ag
2023-04-05
Just a great song?
jessparkinson8
jessparkinson8
2023-04-04
wow,.... thanks! just found this...... seek and you shall find !
locationmap
locationmap
2023-04-04
"Oh! Yes! This Track Has A Real UNIVERSAL RHYTHM Alright!!!!!!! Excellent Chhooonn!!!!!!!!"
lonleyheart89
lonleyheart89
2023-04-03
For setting of Ralph at the time , why is it ? Was there ET ?
office1402186
office1402186
2023-04-02
Thank you Charlie Bones ❤️
jjohnsonmx
jjohnsonmx
2023-04-01
AWESOME
sairakanwal
sairakanwal
2023-04-01
refrain
khammol0521
khammol0521
2023-04-01
favorite je l'adore cette piste ensoleillée, monstrueusement radine sur le PAN CEPENDANT ET PAN PAN, c'est cà quiessébon replay
girgis84
girgis84
2023-04-01
Did Ralph Macdonald compose for the 1968 ABC-TV western of that name?
sallyyollande
sallyyollande
2023-03-31
This is much like the sound of Seis del Solar at the time.
phanmemseo59
phanmemseo59
2023-03-31
Love this track especially when it flows into the percussion and the steel drums getting stuck in together?️?❤️ Panarama?
marclafita
marclafita
2023-03-31
Jorge Dalto on Piano, Andy Gonzalez on Bass & Nicky Marrero on Timbales.
gabieguiluz
gabieguiluz
2023-03-31
Stupenda!!
vjoshin9
vjoshin9
2023-03-30
Same here...Thank you so very much. Used to listen to it as a child. Thanks a ton !!!!! Btw do you have the original 'trade winds' & 'Basket ball' which I think were also on this same album...pls share if you do. Cheers
jerryorampy
jerryorampy
2023-03-30
My favourite track from this album. Does anyone else have a copy of Ralph's album 'The Path' ? Side 1 is just one track! An ever morphing percussive rhythmic journey in mood and style! I love it, but few other people have ever heard of it
worwala
worwala
2023-03-29
Incredible!!! I've been looking for this song for years.... not very popular but is one of Ralph Macdonald's masterpieces showcasing a perfect fusion of calypso and salsa.
thestartupgirlfriend
thestartupgirlfriend
2023-03-29
Fantastic
costadelcocosblog
costadelcocosblog
2023-03-28
Remember this ..Ralph at his finest !! with oid mates Richard Tee, Eric Gale ..RIP