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!!
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.
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.
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!!!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Modern Soul Lc Green What You Been Putting Down Nm 70s
The Casinos I Still Love You Fraternity Ohio Usa 45
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
Edited by Beaver