Skip Mahoaney And The Casuals
Skip Mahoney and The Casuals formed in 1965 in Washington, D.C., becoming a popular local act in the D.C. and Baltimore areas.
The band started at a house party with original members Skip Mahoney (lead vocals), George Norris, Roger Chapman, and Billy Jones. They built a strong regional following through live performances, focusing on soul, R&B, and covers.
Skip Mahoney occasionally stepped away, such as to join The Fuzz for their track "I Love You for All Seasons." In 1976, they signed with Nashville's Abet Records, releasing "Wherever You Go" to expand beyond their East Coast fanbase, though national success remained elusive.
Active mainly in the 1960s-1970s, the group is remembered as a vocal outfit from the Baltimore-Washington scene, with limited discography details available publicly. Skip Mahoney hailed from Philadelphia roots in early R&B and soul styles.
Your Funny Moods
A2 Town Called No-where (James Purdie, Skip Mahoaney 4:31)
A3 Struggling Man (James Purdie, Skip Mahoaney 4:44)
B1 Your Funny Moods (James Purdie, Skip Mahoaney 7:11)
B2 I'm Looking Away From My Past (Ira Watson, James Purdie, Skip Mahoaney 2:33)
B3 Seems Like The Love We Had Is Dead And Gone (James Purdie, Skip Mahoaney 3:32)
B4 We Share Love (James Purdie, Skip Mahoaney 2:46)
Label: DC International Records, Inc. – DCI-LP 3001
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
Country: US
Released: 1974
Genre: R&B Soul
Style: Seventies Soul
Your Funny Moods, the 1974 debut album by DC-based soul quartet Skip Mahoaney And The Casuals, is a highly regarded classic of socially-aware group harmony soul. Critics and fans praise the album for its rich, soulful sound, dazzling vocals, and tight instrumentation.
The album is considered "peak group harmony soul from the Chocolate City" (Washington D.C.). It captures the sound of 1970s black music responding to the social atmosphere of the era and stands as a significant marker of mid-'70s falsetto-based sweet soul.
The album is built around the "tremendous rhythms" and keyboard work of drummer James Purdie, with production by R. Jose Williams.
Often described as an "unheard classic," the album has gained a dedicated following over the years, with many listeners calling it one of the greatest soul albums of its time. The 50th-anniversary edition, remastered from the original analog tapes, has brought renewed attention to its quality.