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Soul And Funk Inspired '45S From Caribbean Islands


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Clarence Thompson with The Blue Rhythm Combo / Never Let A Kiss Fool You / Merry Disc (Barbados) M- Offers over £100

Unknown and impossible to source, no one I have played this to knows it and google throws up nothing aside it's inclusion on an obscure mixtape...This is a sublime slice of Northern Soul from the Islands that is going to blow up big style. This is only the second time I have ever asked for offers on a '45, killer spin that is destined to go massive!!

https://www.funkthebe....uk/Island2.mp3

New Directions / I Can Understand b/w Trolley / Vintage (Canada) M- £50

Rare Islands Funk with strong Modern appeal pressed in Canada, harder than their old Keb spin and far superior to these ears. The flip 'Trolley' is a superb mellow soul groove, highly recommended double sider.

https://www.funkthebe....uk/Island8.mp3

https://www.funkthebe....uk/Island9.mp3

Gemini Brass / Hey Joe / Trinidad (Barbados) (TOL) EX £50

Killer beaty Psychedelic Funk version of this much covered standard. Label has storage damage from H20 and being stacked together, nothing serious and I can supply scans if required. Wax looks unplayed.

https://www.funkthebe....uk/Island1.mp3

Bert Bailey & The Jets / Standing In The Shadows Of Love b/w Born Under A Bad Sign / Jet Star (Barbados) M- £50

Funked up Femme led version of The Four Tops classic with a kickin' break down at 01:53. Flip is an out there spaced Funk version of 'Born Under A Bad Sign' that evokes visions of Sidney Owens jamming with the Ebony Rhythm Band - KILLER!!!

https://www.funkthebe....uk/Island3.mp3

https://www.funkthebe....uk/Island4.mp3

Lancelot Layne / Yo Tink It Sorf b/w Chant / Jumbie Bead (Trinidad) M- £80

Monster double header that merges Tropical Soul, Caribbean Funk & Rapso to amazing effect. Check Popsike for the high price this killer '45 demands.

https://www.funkthebe...uk/Island19.mp3

https://www.funkthebe...uk/Island20.mp3

The Blue Rhythm Combo / Black Water Gold / Merry Disc (Barbados) M- £110

The ultimate instrumental '70s Island funk sound, all the way from Barbados complete with whistle blowing and a bongo breakdown. Extremely satisfying for the dancefloor. Unplayed stock copy.

https://www.funkthebe....uk/Island5.mp3

Lancelot Layne / Who Could Help Me? / Jumbie Bead (Trinidad) (SOL) EX £40

Haunting Conga Led soul from this immense artist, has echoes of Mulatu and a strong Ethio vibe, the vox on this is sublime. Label has some stains but nothing bad.

https://www.funkthebe...uk/Island18.mp3

Esquires Now / Have A Party b/w Get Ready / Trinidad (Barbados) EX £150

Has to be the ultimated Island Funk double header 'Party' is an incessant rolling Funk groove with a heavy nod to 'Express Yourself', a total monster that cannot be denied. The flip is a blistering Hammond B3 Deep Funk version of The Temptations classic. Plays M- and is a stock copy.

https://www.funkthebe...uk/Island10.mp3

https://www.funkthebe...uk/Island11.mp3

Herman Ford with The Teenage College Thrillers Orch / That Train b/w Thinking About My Baby / Trex (Barbados) M- £40

Top side is a blistering Boogaloo Mod Dancer, flipped with the beautiful Deep Islands Soul of 'Thinking About My Baby'.

https://www.funkthebe...uk/Island15.mp3

https://www.funkthebe...uk/Island16.mp3

Barbados Rock Workshop / Down By The River / Trex (Barbados) M- £25

Trippy laid back version of the Neil Young classic, has strong Soul/Folk Funk appeal as well.

https://www.funkthebe...uk/Island17.mp3

The Opels Of Barbados / Please Don't Cry / Trex (Barbados) M- £30

Hopelessy obscure Northern/Crossover soul monster from the Islands that reminds me of the indemand sides of The Blues Busters - could be massive in the right hands.

https://www.funkthebe...uk/Island12.mp3

Lennox Gray / Another Youthquake b/w Around My Christmas Tree / Hildrina (Trinidad) EX £60

Psychedelic Funk face melter from Trinidad with blistering flute and a hip hop heavy groove that is impossible to deny, the male lead and female back up vocal interplay is sublime and the social lyrics hot hard, a total killer '45. The flip is a spooky ode to everyone's favorite time of year.

https://www.funkthebe...uk/Island13.mp3

https://www.funkthebe...uk/Island14.mp3

Esquires With Brass / Estamos Chao b/w Aquarius-Let The Sunshine In medley / Tropcio (Barbados) EX £70

Amazing version of the Eddie Palmieri classic that's funked up for maximum dance floor effect. The flip is a melody of the classic tracks from hair that works wonders on an unsuspecting dance floor, especially the funk frenzied Let The Sunshine In

https://www.funkthebe....uk/Island6.mp3

https://www.funkthebe....uk/Island7.mp3

Bert Bailey & The Jets / Both Sides Now b/w If I'm Right / Jet Star (Barbados) M- £20

A side is a funky version of the Joni Mitchell classic. Flip is a sumblime Deep with a Beat Soul winner.

https://www.funkthebe...uk/Island21.mp3

https://www.funkthebe...uk/Island22.mp3

Email: Peter.Beaver@ntlworld.com

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