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 ... (Funky 45's) 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 ... (Funky 45'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 ... (Funky 45's) 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 ... (Funky 45's) read more7-inch, Vinyl record
(Limited edition of 500 copies.)
Piero Umiliani —
News/Top Secret ... 7-inch Easy Tempo (Italy), 1980. New Copy (pic cover)...
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The news is pretty darn jazzy here – thanks to a quick-stepping bassline, cool marimba, and snapping snare – all of which give "News" a very groovy jazz soundtrack feel – like something lifted off an obscure soundtrack from the early 60s! But halfway through, some cool ... (Funky 45's) read more7-inch, Vinyl record
Moogy magic from the legendary Piero Umiliani – a wicked track that begins with lots of cool electronics, stripped down into an early drum machine rhythm – and delivered with more space energy than you'd expect from the "blues" in the title! "Gadget" is a cool ... (Funky 45's) read more7-inch, Vinyl record
2 great ones from Dee Dee – recorded with Dave Crawford during her Atlantic years, in a style that's got its roots in late 60s southern soul, but which is also pointing the way towards a hipper future for female singers! Both sides really strong – with good hooks, and excellent vocals ... (Funky 45's) read more7-inch, Vinyl record
A couple of smooth numbers by this fatastic harmony group who only ever issued a couple singles on the MGM subsidiary Lion. Both numbers hit a righteous sweet soul harmony groove over some great soaring production touches! (Funky 45's) 7-inch, Vinyl record
2 great tunes from Johnny Williams – an obscure Tyrone Davis-like singer who recorded briefly for Gamble & Huff at the beginning of the 70s, but never cut a full LP. Johnny's got a great voice – a bit rough, but matched here with smooth arrangements, in a style that's almost a 70s ... (Funky 45's) read more7-inch, Vinyl record
(In a Philly International sleeve, with some numbers written in pen. Includes jukebox strips.)
Two nice sides of mellow soul. "Pretty Little Disco Baby" isn't disco at all, and instead has a groove that's similar to the Moments' "Sexy Mama". "One Night Love Affair" is a laid back ballad. (Funky 45's) 7-inch, Vinyl record
A really sweet collection of 7" singles – one that features tracks from the full length reissues in the P-Vine Groove Diggers series – a sublime run of really great rare groove releases over the past few years! The package mixes together funky jazz and groovy soul – and all ... (Funky 45's) read more7-inch, Vinyl record