New Soul Intention Release - The Hypnotics

[Phild]

Soul Intention is proud to announce the imminent release of the second great 70's double-sider from Kent Washburn's Enkay Records Catalog, "One Way Ticket" bw/ "Don't Burn No Bridges" by The Hypnotics.

The producer, Kent Washburn, has this to say....

"Both sides are kickin' Northern Soul sides from the mid 70's, which feature the very unique voice of James Thompson singing lead", states Washburn. "I originally produced this group for the Warner Bros label, (Reprise). Their two WB releases, (Beware of the Stranger bw/ Girl You Know That I Love You, and Dance to the Music bw/ Memories) were nationalR&B charted singles, and were what actually established my career as a record producer. I am really pleased to be able to have the rest of their catalog finally released to the public."

"When I hooked up with them (The Hypnotics), James Thompson was already a very successful songwriter, working with the legendary Gene Chandler out of Chicago. He had numerous cuts on Gene, plus Mel & Tim, The Impressions, Barbara Acklin, Betty(The Cleanup Woman) Wright and Krystal Generation. But he wanted to get back in the public eye as an Artist. His first group, The Voicemasters had recorded for the Bamboo Label, but the success that they had was somewhat limited and he was looking for a bigger platform to expose his songwriting abilities and unique vocal ideas.

We gathered together the "St Louis A-team session musicians- Westmoreland Co", and went to work. We did use the legendary "Tom-Tom Washington" from Chicago as horn & string arranger on some of the first stuff we cut, but the majority of what we cut was arranged and produced by James and myself. I love working with James. He is a true musical talent, and if things develop properly, don't be surprised if you get to hear some current sides that James and I will do. (Keep your fingers crossed...smile!)

So, again, I happily say, "Hello from St Louis, et, al.... You now get to hear more great music from St Louis, MO !!! "

The record is in production at the pressing plant and will be available from Monday February 20th. It will be available from the the Soul Intention website and, of course, from all good purveyors of soulful vinyl.

Edited February 6, 2012 by phild

[Mal C]

any chance we could hear a clip?

mal

[Smudger]

Clip on here in soul club record of the day thread.