June 13, 20223 yr Looking forward to the releases. James Lately and the Tomangoes are just fantastic Just great to see the reactions of those involved with these releases as well, what it is all about really
June 15, 20223 yr Author On 14/06/2022 at 12:01, Mick Reed said: Is there a sound bite ? Not yet - we're a good few months of yet, so we will release sound files closer to the time. Although I am featuring it in my DJ spots.
June 15, 20223 yr 1 hour ago, Backstreetniter said: Not yet - we're a good few months of yet, so we will release sound files closer to the time. Although I am featuring it in my DJ spots. Sounded great at Swinton Nighter. ( rest of spot was c**p though ) 🤣🤣 Top work Sherlock. 👍👍
June 15, 20223 yr 1 hour ago, Backstreetniter said: Not yet - we're a good few months of yet, so we will release sound files closer to the time. Although I am featuring it in my DJ spots. 👍👍👍
June 15, 20223 yr 1 hour ago, Backstreetniter said: Although I am featuring it in my DJ spots. When you remember to take them 🤪
June 19, 20223 yr On 14/06/2022 at 11:01, Ted Massey said: It's brilliant to have new stuff rather than rehashes That Tomangoes is fantastic Just doesn't work for me shuffling around a few bars and beats and calling a new take, even if it is a new take, leave as is. I want them as meant to be..... M
June 19, 20223 yr 39 minutes ago, Marktsoulman said: Just doesn't work for me shuffling around a few bars and beats and calling a new take, even if it is a new take, leave as is. I want them as meant to be..... M Tomangoes isn't shuffling round a few bars, totally unreleased material. But even with the deferent takes the artist is getting some money and due recognition, they love it.
June 19, 20223 yr Jordan, is there any chance of that brilliant Shirley J Scott? track ever making it to MD Records. Phil Dick has the master tape,MD has the technology. It's definitely worth pursuing. B
June 19, 20223 yr 3 hours ago, Chalky said: Tomangoes isn't shuffling round a few bars, totally unreleased material. But even with the deferent takes the artist is getting some money and due recognition, they love it. It wasn't these releases I was referring to...these are just superb..Unreleased gems!
August 13, 20223 yr 9 hours ago, jonko said: Wow amazing . Never new about this label. Where do I buy these? https://www.mdrecords.co.uk/product-category/new-releases/
August 14, 20223 yr 19 hours ago, Chalky said: https://www.mdrecords.co.uk/product-category/new-releases/ Thanks for posting that link Chalky. Any idea when the Tomangoes and James Lately releases will be available?
August 14, 20223 yr 2 hours ago, Seano said: Thanks for posting that link Chalky. Any idea when the Tomangoes and James Lately releases will be available? No mate, soon I hope as I think the push to promote is beginning. @BackstreetniterJordan might be able to tell us more!
August 14, 20223 yr 1 hour ago, Chalky said: No mate, soon I hope as I think the push to promote is beginning. @BackstreetniterJordan might be able to tell us more! Phew - thought I might have missed it!
August 15, 20223 yr 22 hours ago, Seano said: Phew - thought I might have missed it! Don't worry you haven't missed then. I asked Mark at MD and he said hopefully first week in September, being pressed tomorrow. Will be well worth the wait, Tomangoes, old school Northern with a flip that will be great for the sweet, lowrider down tempo crowd. The James Lately is excellent northern as well.
August 15, 20223 yr 2 hours ago, Chalky said: Don't worry you haven't missed then. I asked Mark at MD and he said hopefully first week in September, being pressed tomorrow. Will be well worth the wait, Tomangoes, old school Northern with a flip that will be great for the sweet, lowrider down tempo crowd. The James Lately is excellent northern as well. Where can I hear them?
August 15, 20223 yr 1 hour ago, Julianb said: Where can I hear them? Don't know yet, will let you know first I hear of somewhere
August 15, 20223 yr 44 minutes ago, Chalky said: Don't know yet, will let you know first I hear of somewhere Many thanks👍
August 25, 20223 yr News from MD.... WE'RE GETTING CLOSER! We have recieved notification from our pressing plant that the stock for the next two releases will be arriving very soon! So, tomorrow (Friday 26th) we have decided to release the much-anticipated sound-files for Detroit's own; The Tomangoes and James Lately. These historic finds form part of the MD | Pioneer collaboration. Discovered on the original session tapes from the vaults of Pioneer Studio and fully restored, mixed and mastered for the best fidelity for modern sound systems! STAY TUNED... Sound files coming tomorrow!
August 26, 20223 yr Take a listen to Jordan presenting the Sound of Soul last night to hear both sides of the Tomangoes, James Lately and a great unreleased Tommy Rodgers which is slated for a future release, plus some of the recent MD releases.
August 26, 20223 yr The standard these days is very very good on unissued stuff, but the 'The Tomangoes - Loves Got A Hold On Me' is one of the best Ive heard in a good few years... cant wait t get this on 45 🙂 well done MD records!
August 26, 20223 yr Both records sound really good, but as with other comments, the Tomangoes really does do it. The flip sounds great; I always thought the version on my Grapevine copy was superb, and this is not just a tweak away, but a whole new take on the track.
August 26, 20223 yr The Tomangoes , Loves Got A Hold On Me ,, sounds like all of the best rolled into one ,,,if you know what I mean ,,Should have been released at the time ,,but so grateful we finally get to hear it , well done the MD team , imagine the reaction if this was played on an acetate in one of the old venues ,, hopefully there's more in the can ,,,,,,
August 27, 20223 yr 9 hours ago, Happy Feet said: The Tomangoes , Loves Got A Hold On Me ,, sounds like all of the best rolled into one ,,,if you know what I mean ,,Should have been released at the time ,,but so grateful we finally get to hear it , well done the MD team , imagine the reaction if this was played on an acetate in one of the old venues ,, hopefully there's more in the can ,,,,,, There is a lot more in the can and better than what we have heard apparently. On Dean Anderson's show for which Jordan sat in whilst Dean was away, Jordan played an unissued Tommy Rodgers, he of Pass The Word, which IMO was better than the Tomangoes. Take a listen to this weeks show to hear it.
September 13, 20223 yr My Tomangoes arrived today - great sound, and an informative flyer insert too. Thanks guys.
September 15, 20223 yr An excellent release, with thumbs up for the B side too. In my case, thanks to Guy Hennigan and Tony Smith who played it on their 'Rare Soulcial' show on totallywiredradio. Wondering how 'Love's Got A Hold On Me' is being received when played out? Just one point: I'm going to have to watch closely when I play it out in the local pub (for the education of a general audience), because the playable content only takes up about half of the 7 inch disc- which seems to often be the case on issues pressed these days.
September 15, 20223 yr 2 hours ago, Kev Wood said: because the playable content only takes up about half of the 7 inch disc- which seems to often be the case on issues pressed these days. Would you mind explaining what you mean? Is half of the song shite? Or is it the sound quality?
September 15, 20223 yr Sorry- not being clear. The track runs for 2 mins 15 seconds and is excellent in both sound quality and performance all the way through- but on the 7" disc the content is only the first 1.5cm with a runout grove of @ 2.5cm- so it looks like a two track EP with the inner one of two tracks missing (if you can visualise that). An unwary DJ glancing at the deck might get fooled into thinking that there is more of the track left than there actually is.
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