Jimmy Radcliffe - Big City Blues - Big Man Records 45 - Out Now BMR 1012

just released January 2023

By Mike in News Archives
Published 10 Jan 2023

https://www.soul-source.co.uk/articles/news-archives/jimmy-radcliffe-big-city-blues-big-man-records-45-out-now-bmr-1012-r4781/

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The latest release from Big Man Records, the first in a series of previously unissued Jimmy Radcliffe recordings. Sleeve notes and audio follow below...

Jimmy Radcliffe - Big City Blues - Big Man Records 45 - Out Now BMR 1012

Sleeve Notes

As Jimmy Radcliffe's fan #1 I'm super excited for the release of "Big City Blues" b/w "You Can't Lose Something You Never Had" on Big Man Records! My father's signature vocals showcase the brilliant talents of the songwriting team of Brass-Levine-Kooper, on perhaps lesser known songs than their celebrated hit "This Diamond Ring" but what these songs may lack in notoriety they more than make up for in their measure as quality soul music. Much like the lonely lost love footsteps that open the David-Bacharach opus "(There Goes) The Forgotten Man" the horns and timpani heartbeat of "Big City Blues" sounds out the pathos and desperate longing found down the alleyways and corridors of the discarded hotels that echoes throughout the songs of the big city. Once again harkening back to the sweetly inspired records that the David-Bacharach-Warwick team, Tommy Hunt or Chuck Jackson released in the early 60's, "You Can't Lose Something You Never Had" speaks right to the heart of a souring love with the horns hurling the tinkle of the piano down the waterfall of emotion in Jimmy's voice.

Will this add to the long standing legacy of classic Jimmy Radcliffe discs like "Long After Tonight Is All Over" (Musicor), "My Ship Is Com in' In (Aurora) and "Breakaway"(United Artists)? Only you, the fans, can determine this ... but for my part, I say the soul scene is all the better for them and I for one look forward to hearing them out and about on a talc dusted floor.

So without further ado, it is with great pleasure that we bring to you BIG CITY SOUL!

Keeping The Faith, Chris Radcliffe

Special thanks to Chris Radcliffe - Black Patch Productions for his blessing, permission and assistance in making this release possible. Massive thanks to David Cartlidge for his recommendation and bringing "Big City Blues" to the attention of the Soul Scene, after acquiring the studio acetate from Sean Chapman. Special thanks to Ian Gregory - Soul Time Soul Flyers for label, sleeve, collectors card and lyric sheet artwork. To my best mate Kevin Cox - SoulSpinner Northern & Rare Soul Sales for his involvement with Big Man Records. Finally to my soulmate Karen Bentham for her continued support and administration skills. Last but not least we thank the Legend ... Jimmy Radcliffe for whom the night will never be over!

Mark Bicknell - Big Man Records

Release Notes

Jimmy Radcliffe - Big City Blues b/w You Can't Lose Something You Never Had - BMR 1012 new release. The first in a series of previously unissued Jimmy Radcliffe recordings from Big Man Records.

Fully licenced from Black Patch Productions to Big Man Records taken from studio masters, big city soul of the highest order.

Each 45 is presented in a custom card picture sleeve, with liner notes written by Christopher Radcliffe Jimmy's son. Also included is an A6 collectors card, lyric sheet (insert inside the sleeve), all in a poly outer sleeve.

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