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An oleo strut is a pneumatic air–oil hydraulic shock absorber used on the landing gear of most large aircraft and many smaller ones. [1] This design cushions the impacts of landing and damps out vertical oscillations.
The first track, "Cissy Strut", was the band's opening song during their residency at the Ivanhoe nightclub in late 1960s. The original melody was introduced by Leo Nocentelli. The song was not yet titled, and the band's name was Art Neville and the Neville Sounds. [3]: 2 The song was recorded at the Cosimo Studios.
In 1969 the Meters released "Sophisticated Cissy" and "Cissy Strut", both major R&B chart hits. "Look-Ka Py Py" and "Chicken Strut" were their hits the following year. After a label shift in 1972, the Meters had difficulty returning to the charts, but they worked with Dr. John, Paul McCartney, King Biscuit Boy, Labelle, Robert Palmer, and ...
Leo Nocentelli (born June 15, 1946) [1] is an American musician and songwriter best known as a founding member and lead guitarist of the funk band the Meters. He wrote the original versions of several funk classics such as " Cissy Strut " and "Hey Pocky A-Way".
Our lion friends know that theirs is the greatest love of all (yep, Whitney Houston was a Leo) and they may be wondering who their best partner would be. So, here’s our definitive Leo com
Loving oneself is what the zodiac’s lion does best. Big head much? Au contraire. Attention-seeking and prideful as they may be, once in love, these fire signs are fiercely loyal, passionate and ...
Steve Huey of AllMusic wrote, what sets the music apart is the delivery of melody through single-note guitar lines and drummer Modeliste's "dominating" performance. He gave the album a five star rating and added "for devoted funk fans, Funkify Your Life should be considered essential listening."
New Directions is the eighth and final studio album by the funk band the Meters, released in 1977. [1] Produced by David Rubinson in California, it is the band's only album recorded outside New Orleans.