A nice new batch of Kent City And Town 45's have just landed at Bicknell Towers and what beauties they are too, as ever Mr Croasdell and the masters of soul at Ace/Kent have gone the extra mile with this latest batch of stunning 45's, first class sound quality, well presented and just darn good, not really collecting records so full on as I once did anymore these releases still keep the buzz going and warrent being in any collection, quality legit records for around £10.00 a pop, pretty sure all the leading dealers will be stocking these. check out the Ace Records website for further information www.acerecords.com
Candi Staton - One More Hurt b/w Do Right Woman - City 020 - Sublime, stunning, simply as good as it gets,
The Paramount Four - Sorry Ain't The Word b/w James Carpenter - (Marriage Is Only) A State Of Mind - City 021 - Blinding, just hits all the right spots.
J T Rhythm - My Sweet Baby b/w O.C. Tolbert - All I Want Is You - City 022 Bugger me Ady give us a break pal, quality and simply outstanding.
Jackie Lee - Anything You Want aka Any Way You Want b/w Jackie Lee - Trust Me - City 023 - Long overdue for release, without question two of the finest recordings which were never released at the time, well worth the forty year wait, awesome.
The Hytones - Good News b/w Young Brothers - What's Your Name - Town 141
Trini Lopez - Sinner Not A Saint b/w Johnny Copeland - No Puppy Love - Town 142
Tommy Tate - If You Got To Love Somebody b/w Luther Ingram - Trying To Find My Love - Town 143
The Sound Of Young Hollywood - Mirwood LTDEP 011 Limited edition EP
Jackie Lee - Oh,My Darlin'
The Olympics - I'll Do A Little Bit More
The Mirettes - He's Alright With Me
Bobby Garrett - Keep It Coming
This EP looks good, sounds good and by golly it does you good, has an authentic 60's EP look to it and proves that Fred Smith and James Carmichael certainly had a good thing going on the West Coast in the mid 60's, well done Ady you deserve the first soul related MBE mate, arise Sir Croasdell or shall we just call you King Croasdell lol
Regards - Mark Bicknell.