Two deep soul burners – both penned by the legendary Sam Dees! "Paper Man" is one of those cuts that starts slow, then really grabs you – like some of the best Soul Children work of the time – and Sam himself really knocks it out of the park on the flipside – the ... read more7-inch, Vinyl record
Although the single isn't as funky as the name of Tyrone's band would imply, both sides are excellent! "Let Me Be" is a mellow soul track, with a great harmony-sounding backing. And "I Want My Baby" is killer loping midtempo soul, with a soaring chorus that just won't quit! 7-inch, Vinyl record
A really romping single from the lesser-known Connie Austin – a cut that's as funky as is soulful, with a set of backings that comes down right on the money, while a little conga line kicks things right back over the top! The approach allows Connie's vocals to really soar – giving the ... read more7-inch, Vinyl record
A hard-wailing single from the great Fontella Bass! "Hard To Get Back In" is tight and funky soul – a nice little groover that has Fontella singing a lot stronger than in her early Chess years, with backings arranged by Bobby Patterson. "Talking" has a mix of strings and ... read more7-inch, Vinyl record
Two rare KPM sound library grooves – back to back on a single piece of wax! "Name Of The Game" is fantastic – slow funk, but super-heavy – with measured drums that space things out as keyboards really take their time to build up the mood, before serving up a mighty ... read more7-inch, Vinyl record
Rare funky tracks from late 70s Kenya – both of which are pretty darn groovy! "You & Me" has a midtempo groove that's laced with these haunting spacey keyboards – and the English language vocals build things up in a nice way – with lots of catchy lyrics, but in a ... read more7-inch, Vinyl record
Very early work from Peter Brotzmann – material recorded in 1965, and presented on a limited edition 45! The group's a unique twin-alto quartet – with both Brotzmann and Horst Prehn on horns, alongside Peter Kowald on bass and Gerd Panzer on drums – and the music was originally ... read more7-inch, Vinyl record
A soaring bit of magic from Joe Buckner and Major IV – a group who originally hailed from Chicago, and have a way of putting over "I Wish I Knew" that's right up there with the Windy City best! The tune has a sense of majesty that's really wonderful – and that quality is ... read more7-inch, Vinyl record
Massive funkiness from the early 70s! "Jungle Fever" is one of those cuts that we never tire of – with pounding slow funk drums that still send a shiver down our spine. "Cha Ka Cha" is a slow Latin groover – with almost an LA Chicano funk sound. 7-inch, Vinyl record
(In a red Polydor sleeve, with a wrinkled corner.)
Great 70s harmonies from Classic Example – soaring here over a tune that has so much warmth and charm, it's hard to believe it's about a breakup! The track has these horns that cascade along with the vocals – and this lilting vibe that's completely compelling right away! "I Found ... read more7-inch, Vinyl record
A mid-60s cut from The Corvairs – one that's definitely soul in construction, but which also has all the complex interplay of earlier vocal group material – almost as if doo wop harmonies have been refitted in a 60s sort of mode! "A Feeling Deep Inside" is an upbeat romper ... read more7-inch, Vinyl record
Great grooves from Burundi – two very rare tracks! "Shoreza Inyange" begins with a keyboard flow, then takes a break for a spoken/shouted part from the lead singer – before the whole group rolls into the mix, and soars up the tune with tight horns and rhythms, ensemble vocals ... read more7-inch, Vinyl record
Two fantastic American players – both coming together here on a rare European session for the Saba/MPS label in Germany! "Carmell's Black Forest Waltz" features not just great saxophone from leader Nathan Davis, but also a strong trumpet solo from Carmell Jones – blowing over ... read more7-inch, Vinyl record
(Really wonderful pressing – done from the original master tapes! Limited edition too.)
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An obscure later track from the Detroit scene – done by Motor City maestro Dave Hamilton in a mellow, midtempo groove that seems perfect for the slinky vocal approach of Jackie Dee! Jackie's got a slightly breathy style that seems influenced a bit by Sylvia – as does her sexy approach ... read more7-inch, Vinyl record
A slab of cosmic country rock produced by the great Walt Andrus! Also known for his work on records by The 13th Floor Elevators, Red Crayola, Golden Dawn and more! (Rock, Funky 45's)7-inch, Vinyl record
Two instrumental cuts from this enigmatic Italian artist – a sometime singer, but also a heck of a sweet talent in the studio! "Pelle Di Luna" is a catchy groove with an early 80s sound library feel – tight bassline building things up with percussion alongside, then setting ... read more7-inch, Vinyl record
Two sound library gems from jazzy Dennis Farnon – both of them great! "Snowmobile" builds up in a really great way – these cool reeds at the start over an electric bassline, before the drums come in and punch things up – and some sweet electric piano really sends things ... read more7-inch, Vinyl record
Dennis Farnon's a jazz musician who gave the world some slightly straighter music in earlier years – but he really takes off here on two really great sound library numbers! "Pardon" has a bold, leaping groove right from the start – very striking drums, and all these horn ... read more7-inch, Vinyl record
The Free Movement had a great lilting pop soul sound that was more like the LA groups of the late 60s (5th Dimension, Friends Of Distinction) than their New York contemporaries – and you'll hear that sound nicely on the catchy number "The Harder I Try". 7-inch, Vinyl record
A classic pairing of the tenor of Stan Getz and the gentle rhythms of the LA scene of the 50s – and a record that stands up beautifully over the years! Clearly, someone at Verve thought that Stan should get in on the bug for west coast jazz at the time – and although the date was ... read more7-inch, Vinyl record
(Cover has split top & bottom seams, light surface wear & aging, spot of pen on the back.)
Common, yes, but it's still a classic, and an original 45 with two great cuts from the soundtrack! "Shaft" is that track that you've heard a million times – but which is still an undeniable funky pleasure year after year. "Cafe Reggios" is a smooth guitar-based ... read more7-inch, Vinyl record
Two great cuts from Monk's rare album on Solid State! The groove is psychedelic funkiness, with a good LA studio sound, and some nice tight instrumentation that works perfectly with Monk's sophisticated funky style! 7-inch, Vinyl record
Eddie Hill's not a huge name in soul, but he's a hell of a singer with a voice that's right up there with the best deep soul singers of the 60s – set here to some superb arrangements that keep things cool and classy while Eddie's sending the lyrics over the top! The Detroit Emeralds step out ... read more7-inch, Vinyl record
Two great female soul rarities – back to back on a funky 45! "Wishful Thinking" is a masterful demonstration of the genius of the Hodes James & Smith trio at their best – deeper than most girl groups of their time, with a righteous hard-burning energy throughout! Kim ... read more7-inch, Vinyl record
A great early 70s groover from Loleatta Holloway – the kind of tight Atlanta soul she was doing in her early years before hitting the clubs – deep soul vocals mixed with a sophisticated groove, all of which really sends "Can't Help Myself" out of the park! The flipside is ... read more7-inch, Vinyl record
A funky holy grail – one of the rarest of the rare, and the only album ever cut by funky guitarist Carl "Sherlock" Holmes! Carl's work on the guitar is incredible – fast riffing and jazzy, with a style that's dirtier and messier than some of his 70s jazz funk contemporaries, ... read more7-inch, Vinyl record