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Reissued for the first time on a limited 100 press collectors edition on Brown Vinyl. The Inclinations - Could This Be Love, That I Feel / Cross My Heart (To You) Janus 1974. Baltimore, Maryland soul vocal group consisting of Billy Butler, James Player, Harold Foster, Charles Addison & Darnell Carter previously known as The Optimistics with Jerome Webb instead of Darnell Carter Billy Butler and Charles Addison had previously recorded as The Del Capris and then as Beverly and The Del Capris before transitioning into the Optimistics. Billy Butler produced 'Just Let Me Know' by Allen Harris and Perpetual Motion which he co-wrote with Allen Harris as well as Jay (James) Player 'Love Is The Answer' singer from The Inclinations. Billy also co-wrote and produced Crosswind 'Fire'. The Optimistics were best known for 'Say It Baby' which was thought to be an Album only track and rumoured to be a single but unproven until surfaced in 2024! They were based in Harlem and were supposedly discovered by Marvin Gaye who gave them their first break introducing them to Baltimore DJ Al Jefferson who eventually signed them to Turbo a subsidiary of All Platinum. They were assigned to George Kerr who produced their solitary Album. Despite their talent the album failed to get noticed primarily due to lack of promotion by the label. The group wanted to part ways but discovered their contract gave exclusive rights of their name to the label. So if they wanted to continue recording, they needed to create a new identity and so they became The Inclinations. Al Robinson secured them a deal with GRT's Janus Records. They released two killer sweet soul singles which are very rare and sought after 'I'm Gonna Make Love Last This Time' released in 1972 and by far the hardest of the two this double header 'Could This Be Love, That I Feel / Cross My Heart (To You) in 1974. Lovingly remastered by Frank at the Carvery. Don't miss this limited reissue of their most sought after 45. Sweet Soul at its finest. Available here https://www.globalsoulstore.com/

Currently only available on Vinyl the debut single from the Soul Steppers on a very limited run of 45s. Soul Steppers This is the Brand New Single from The Soul Steppers, out now on a Limited Edition Vinyl 45. "Fly With You" b/w "Slow It Down" taken from their forthcoming 6 track E.P. "Now Is The Time" The 10 piece Brighton based outfit formed around 10 years ago to shake up the live soul music scene, performing re-worked & rearranged versions of 60s & 70s soul & funk rarities, which then inspired the band to start writing their own material & develop their own sound. The Steppers have performed at The Craig Charles Funk & Soul Club nights, along with numerous sold out shows at well renowned venues including The Jazz Cafe, The Blues Kitchen & The Pizza Express Soho Jazz Club. Soul, Jazz-Funk & Latin influences are all in the mix, the music highlighting their big band sound, featuring a super tight rhythm section, seriously soulful vocals & a punchy 4 piece horn section. Both tracks written & produced by Tony Mead & Mark Treffel. 'Slow It Down' Co-written with Glenn Fallows. Perfect fit for the ever-popular Retro Soul sound from this British Band. Available to buy here https://www.globalsoulstore.com/