Ok, so it's not a funky 45 – but it's one of the finest musical moments of the 70s! Brilliant all the way through, and our all-time favorite track from the genius of Becker and Fagan. (Rock, Funky 45's)7-inch, Vinyl record
The killer here is "Soul Control" – a tight funky number with a heavy hand-clapping beat, lots of clavinet, and some great rhyme-time lyrics from Tenison! We really dig the cut, and it's got a hip hard-walking early 70s feel – the kind of tune that would have been a classic ... read more7-inch, Vinyl record
Connie Stevens is best known for pop work early in the 60s – but here, she sounds wonderfully soulful – grooving strongly over the gliding charms of the cool back/forth rhythms of "Tic Toc"! The tune's got strings over a romping groove – one that's maybe more late 60s ... read more7-inch, Vinyl record
One of the most incredible pop tracks of the 60s! Billy Stewart's reading of "Summertime" sounds nothing like you've ever heard! The cut has these rolling popping vocals, and a triple-time groove that turns the cut into a dark stormer filled with raw energy. 7-inch, Vinyl record
One of the most incredible pop tracks of the 60s! Billy Stewart's reading of "Summertime" sounds nothing like you've ever heard! The cut has these rolling popping vocals, and a triple-time groove that turns the cut into a dark stormer filled with raw energy. The flipside is very nice, ... read more7-inch, Vinyl record
(Solid blue label pressing. Vinyl has a tiny drill hole, and name in pen.)
Two killer cuts from one of the unsung talents of the De Wolfe sound library of the 70s! "Design" has this really cool bongo line that kicks hard throughout the cut – while riffing guitar and just the right touch of some other electric string instrument create a mighty nice groove! ... read more7-inch, Vinyl record
A fully and funky spider from the De Wolfe sound library of the 70s – one that's got all sorts of heavy horns and tight drums, and packs a punch that would be sure to tear open a spiderweb in seconds! That same approach is used on the flipside – a hot-moving cut that's definitely not a ... read more7-inch, Vinyl record
A fully and funky spider from the De Wolfe sound library of the 70s – one that's got all sorts of heavy horns and tight drums, and packs a punch that would be sure to tear open a spiderweb in seconds! That same approach is used on the flipside – a hot-moving cut that's definitely not a ... read more7-inch, Vinyl record
(NOTE – vinyl is pressed off center and plays with a light side to side on the tonearm.)
A shameless bit of self-promotion here – as Atlantic has The Sweet Inspirations cover "To Love Somebody", one of the strongest songs written by labelmates The Bee Gees. However, the move is a great one – and is possibly the first in what was a small (and great) trend ... read more7-inch, Vinyl record
A great little track – one that's best known as something of a Miami soul hit, thanks to versions by KC & The Sunshine Band and George McCrae. This version's equally great – but done quite differently, as an east coast type club track – lots of strings soaring over the groove ... read more7-inch, Vinyl record
With Slam Stewart on bass and Tiny Grimes on drums. Titles include "Moon Glow", "Honeysuckle Rose", "I Got Rhythm", and "I Would Do Anything For You". 7-inch, Vinyl record
Two fantastic numbers from one of our favorite 60s groups! "Does Your Mama Know" is about as great as you can get for 60s deep soul – with an anthemic hook that will send chills down your spine from the first minute you hear it! "Fading Away" is a great mellow number, ... read more7-inch, Vinyl record
2 nice bits from Joe Tex, the a-side with a nice raw funk sound featuring some gritty funky drums, and the b with more of his trademark southern soul. 7-inch, Vinyl record
"Papa Was Too" is one of Joe's big tracks with the breakbeat crowd – starting with a tight snapping intro that never goes out of style, and which is a monster little break! It's also sort of his answer to Otis Redding's "Tramp"! 7-inch, Vinyl record
Two sides from Irma's obscure Fungus recordings – both produced by Jerry Williams, and with a raw southern approach that lets Irma's stormin vocals come to the forefront. 7-inch, Vinyl record
An undisputed classic! "I Spy" is one of those rare soul tunes that everyone knows – collector or not – and Jamo's version is the original, the best, and the totally essential Chicago soul single that's a must-have in any collection. Produced by Monk Higgins and Burgess ... read more7-inch, Vinyl record
Two totally fantastic versions of this spiritual jazz standard – a version recorded by Leon Thomas that's shorter and different than his famous vocal performance of the tune with Pharoah Sanders – and a stunning second take from Louis Armstrong, with backings from Oliver Nelson – ... read more7-inch, Vinyl record
2 classics from Rufus' funkiest years! "Funky Chicken" needs no introduction – as it's chirping guitar grooves and heavy soul vocals are well known to any fan of funk. "Sixty Minute Man" is a great long number by Rufus – his updating of the earlier R&B tune, ... read more7-inch, Vinyl record
A funky classic! "Funky Chicken" needs no introduction – as it's chirping guitar grooves and heavy soul vocals are well known to any fan of funk. "Turn Your Damper Down" is a nice little funk tune too – not as hard and heavy, but still pretty nice. 7-inch, Vinyl record
2 of Timmy's best early cuts, together on one original 45! "Why Can't We Live Together" is a breathtakingly sad and eerie song – spare electric drumbeats, moody keyboards, and one of the greatest mellow soul lyrics ever! "Funky Me" isn't that funky – but is still ... read more7-inch, Vinyl record
An obscure one from this Chicago group – not nearly as thundering as their name might imply, but still pretty decent overall. "Hard Times" is kind of a rock funk number, with some weirdly flanged guitars that pep things up a bit – but the best cut is "Sky Blue", a ... read more7-inch, Vinyl record
A tight little single from the Time that finds Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis at their funky best and Morris Day cutting loose with his inimitable player personality. Plus it includes the non LP b-side "Grace" that has Morris getting interviewed with the 777 beat in the background. 7-inch, Vinyl record
Two nice funky instrumentals by the studio band for this obscure Chicago funk label! "It's Your Thing" is the famous Isleys track, and itgrooves as nicely as any cover of the track. "The Dud" has some nice weird instrumental moments, with horns chugging over equally chugging ... read more7-inch, Vinyl record
This is no "Genius Of Love" or "Wordy Rappinghood", but it does have that 80s crossover new wave post-Danceteria type sound that we do love. . . 7-inch, Vinyl record
Chicago's Tomorrow's People take on their classic anthem "Open Soul" – a 70s funky number with a great lyrical query into the nature of soul – served up here with a T-Groove edit that makes the tune funkier than ever! "It Ain't Fair" is fantastic, but in a very ... read more7-inch, Vinyl record
The Topics have a fantastic female lead singer, one who makes this really righteous magic happen on "God & You" as other harmonies come into play too – stepping out with a spiritual current, but in a secular setting – all wrapped together with organ and a beautifully ... read more7-inch, Vinyl record
Great 60s soul from the Cali scene – two cuts you'd be hard-pressed to find on vinyl anywhere else! "Wear Your Natural" is a hip little number that really lives up to the promise of its title – kind of a slow-building soul cut with plenty of righteous power – Towana's ... read more7-inch, Vinyl record
Rare self-made synth grooves from TRASE – which stands for Tape Recorder And Synthesiser Ensemble – 2 versions of this obscure, should-be electro rock classic from the early 80s! The A-Side is the instrumental version from '83 – a lean, compelling mix of moody, but accessible ... read more7-inch, Vinyl record
The adult film star who became a chart act – and thanks to some very skillful help from Gregg Diamond, who wrote, produced, and arranged the cut! 7-inch, Vinyl record
Heavenly soul from The Ultimates – a tune that soars with wonderful harmonies right from the start! The title's a bit misleading, as the track's not really a gospel number – but it does have this uplifting quality that's really wonderful, and which tells about secular love with a heck ... read more7-inch, Vinyl record
Nothing too blue about this nude – as the tune's a sexy little romp, and one that nicely mixes up acoustic guitar, floating violin, and romping rhythms – all set to some cool offbeat lyrics! The tune's an overlooked funky soundtrack cut from Piero Umiliani – and it's backed here ... read more7-inch, Vinyl record
Two killer cuts from this rare 70s Italian soundtrack – both of them great! "Chaser" has this way of glowing while grooving – keyboards soaring out over drums, then spacing out a bit, then coming back warm with the groove, which also includes some percussion! "Hard ... read more7-inch, Vinyl record