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Nearly, here’s what Kevin Coombe posted elsewhere Kevin Coombe posted this information about Rock Candy elsewhere. I asked and received permission from Kevin to post here, many thanks Kevin. Rock Candy. Over the years I’ve read numerous posts relative to the recording of their 45, and I’ve even witnessed a few stylized (but ultimately fictional) anecdotes attempting to explain how The Contemplations were connected. Half a decade before I stumbled upon the pictured promo-shot, I used to pine and wonder — will the real Rock Candy ever stand up? Well, they ultimately did, or at least their legacy came to light. Now I’d like to share with you the basics so we can all combat misinformation together. Let’s begin. Having risen from the ashes of The Crescents in 1967, The Contemplations — who consisted of four vocalists — began making a name for themselves DC’s NE quadrant. Armed with newfound confidence, their de-facto leader, Matthew Allen, pitched an original composition to his neighbor — musician, producer, writer, and label owner Joe Tate. Excited about its potential, the industry veteran agreed to a recording session in NW, DC, followed by a release on his closely held imprint, Dontee’. “Alone With No Love” was born. Unfortunately, Matthew Allen’s commitment to a rigorous college schedule forced him to exit the group come ‘71, and they briefly stalled — until Joe made a suggestion. One of Tate’s other vocal groups, a three man outfit who called themselves Rock Candy, were struggling in the studio. He ordered that the remaining three Contemplations briefly replace Rock Candy’s two backing vocalists, giving their lead Tyrone Anderson what he needed to finish a Tate original. All parties agreed, and “I Don’t Think I’ll Ever Love Another” was complete. Tate then pitched the use of “Alone With No Love” as the subsequent single’s flip since most of the Contemplations were involved with both projects. Allen gave his blessing, and the single was pressed. That being said, the former Contemplations did not stick with Tyrone, instead opting to form a new group — The Natural Fact, until they went their separate ways. The promo shot pictured here features the group after the return of the former backers.

Rock Candy and Ace spectrum I wouldn’t class as Modern

£192

There is no end price on the Facebook group and the page is no longer on the website?

Last time I saw them was in Camden I think, Kents 25th anniversary? they weren't too bad all told.

The only time I remember hearing it is when The Flirtations sang it live...maybe at some oldies night too somewhere but never at a niter

Plenty of records of a similar ilk and tempo at Wigan, it was an oldie by the mid 80s and cheap one at that.

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Got it in me head they were around the same time and same source. Have all the notes at home so not sure why 😂

Not sure if it has been mentioned but Royal Mail in their small print stipulate packaging should be in a jiffy bag, or they did.

Just done some diggin', unissued Brunswick found by Ady same time as the unissued Scepter Wand & Musicor tracks, Torture etc. Ady got it cut for Guy. I had Charly in me head as Guy had some stuff from the around the same time if memory serves.

Yes but it was played before 1988.

Think it was found originally by Charly not Kent? Could be wrong?

We seem to hang onto the ball far too long wondering what to do with it, we seem to panic? The Spanish offload it immediately rarely hanging onto it, keeping it moving, players always in space.

Southgate has had the kindest draw in at least two off his 4 tournament and we only seem to scrape through and in the process played the worst football of any team. The teams ranked 30 or 40 places below us played far better football. We only won 2 games in 90 minutes, one in extra time and another on penalties. I for one have seen enough of his brand of football and not won anything, I'd sooner see us having a go playing decent football and going out earlier. We need a manager with modern methods who can get the best out of this crop of players because Southgate can't. 8 years is long enough. Most of the players play a high tempo high pressing game for their clubs . Southgate couldn't even get them playing how they play week in week out. He can't even play them in the right position. He takes a player who has not played since February with bother recognised player in that position. He plays Kane when he himself added he wasn't up to it having not been fit prior to the tournament. He cannot adapt during a game except to throw subs on hoping they will change the game, same tactics, same starting line up and then then same subs. Some players must have wondered what they had to do to get some minutes?

The tape is on my mix cloud page

I have the tape, if you'e not sorted by tomorrow I'll dig it out and scan it mate

lost in semis on pens....he won the same as Southgate, bugger all

yes, he won sod all. No fit recognised left back, no plan B except bang a few subs on and hope they change the game. Playing players out of form and others not in their natural position. I enjoyed the teams much more under Venables and Robson. Imagine what Venables would get out of this squad!

the system and tactics were no help to them, right system they would be fine