Marcela Laiferová & Trend – Výlet [R&B, Slovakia 1976]

Third studio album of Slovak pop star Marcela Laiferová was created in close cooperation with the band “Trend” led by Marcela´s brother Ladislav Briestenský. This mighty talented musician created some of the greatest songs of the (blue eyed) soul Slovak music. He was deeply influenced by Afro-American music, what is notable also in this song. It´s just sad, that he wasn’t more active as a musician (he was a lawyer by profession). “Trend” appeared next to Marcela many times, but only this album was released as title album of both interprets. Music on this album has close to what “Trend” solo music was like. They mostly worked only as Marcela´s backing vocalists. And it´s good to say, that they were huge professionals in what they did. Not only this song is a good example. Aggressive bass-guitar, exposed backing vocals, vital rhythm, but everything still so smooth and easy-going. On the other hand, its much more “soulish“ than it was usual for Marcela Laiferová.