Spring always feels like a great time for new music so why not check out these handpicked 45s from Parker’s Records including Erroll Gaye & The Imaginations, Gloria Gaynor, and The Gambrell’s. Available online, purchase them today!
Erroll Gaye & The Imaginations: Love & Affection / You Don’t Want My Love
Label: Steel Town. Released 1975.
Label Address: Cleveland, Ohio (1975-1976). Only 3 records released on the label
A Side: Love & Affection
B Side: You Don’t Want My Love
Hailing out of Parker’s Records home state of Ohio, this 45 from Erroll Gaye & The Imaginations is a true work of art. Something that really sticks out with both tracks on this 45 is the syncopation and off-beat hits throughout the songs. If you are a drummer or bass player looking for some funky tracks to play along with, we think you’ll dig this one.
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Gloria Gaynor: She’ll Be Sorry / Let Me Go Baby
Label: Jocida 300. Released 1965.
Label Owner: Arthur Jenkins & Johnny Nash.
Label Address: New York, NY (1965-1966)
A Side: She’ll Be Sorry
B Side: Let Me Go Baby
Living legend, Gloria Gaynor is sure to get you moving with this 45 from 1965. You might know her from disco hits like “I Will Survive” and “Let Me Know”. The A side of this 45, “She’ll Be Sorry,” uses a classic latin piano melody you’ll likely recognize. Give it a listen using the link below to hear what we are talking about.
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Gambrell’s: I’m in Love Again for the First Time / Love Is in the Air
Label: Air-Cub 9156. Released 1968.
Label Owner: Arnold Maxin.
Label Address: 1650 Broadway, New York, NY (1958-1968)
A Side: I’m in Love Again for the First Time
B Side: Love Is in the Air
Many legendary artists came out of Detroit, MI and The Gambrell’s are no exception. Stacked with great female vocalists including Pat Hunt, Sharon Gambrell and Sandra Gambrell you have to give this 45 a listen. Recorded in New York City, we’ll let the audio demos in the link below speak for themselves!
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