Brothers On The Slide

Recorded in London for Cymande's third studio album Promised Heights, 'Brothers on the Slide' featured the British group formed by guitarist Patrick Patterson and bassist Steve Scipio. The ensemble included drummer Sam Kelly, percussionist Pablo Gonsales, saxophonists Mike Rose and Derek Gibbs, and vocalists Joey Dee and Ray King, with production by John Schroeder. Released in 1974 on Janus Records, 'Brothers on the Slide' was one of the standout recordings from Promised Heights, the group's third album. Its fluid bassline, interlocking guitar and percussion parts, horn arrangements and soulful vocal delivery demonstrated Cymande's distinctive musical identity, shaped by the Caribbean backgrounds of its London-based musicians. The recording became a celebrated selection within Britain's rare groove movement during the 1980s, introducing Cymande to a new generation of DJs and record collectors. Its enduring popularity on specialist dance floors and subsequent compilation appearances helped establish Promised Heights as an influential part of the group's catalogue and contributed to renewed interest in Cymande's music.