After dismissing his recently re-formed backing band and breaking off professional ties with longtime lyricist , sought maestro in search of a fresh direction. However, 's brief foray into isn't as surprising or unusual as it might initially sound. In fact, two of 's biggest hits -- as well the breezy four-on-the floor backbeat on -- also became crossover smashes. Initially, was not entirely pleased with the results and sat on the tapes for over a year before remixing the six completed songs in early 1979 for a summertime release. Ultimately, chose half of the material that he and had cut to be included on a three-song EP, which was led by the midtempo and ultimately danceable The two other sides -- and (which were issued on that June 1979 extended-play single) -- were likewise creations and were augmented significantly by some of Philly's finest. Among them were (guitar), (guitar), and (drums), strings and horns courtesy of none other than , and backing vocals from the one and only . When the CD version of that EP was issued, the other three previously unissued tunes documented during those sessions were released. Notable among them are a / leftover titled -- which also rearranged -- as well as a co-written with titled This track would resurface as the leadoff track on 's in a much more stark and moody musical setting. ~ Lindsay Planer