Vintage Vibes: 45s to Kick Off Spring

by Administrator 6. March 2024 11:07

In the age of digital streaming and instant music accessibility, there's an undeniable charm to the crackling warmth of vinyl records, especially those timeless 45s that once graced jukeboxes and turntables in the heyday of music discovery.


Cindy Love: You Never Know / Games Guys Play


Label: Space 13. Released 1967.

Label Address: Albuquerque, NM (1965-1968)

A Side: You Never Know

B Side: Games Guys Play

 

The name Cindy Love may not be instantly recognizable to the casual listener, but her 45 featuring "You Never Know" and "Games Guys Play" is a hidden gem waiting to be rediscovered. Released during a period when soul and R&B were at their zenith, Love's vocals effortlessly glide over both tracks, capturing the essence of heartache and romance.

 

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Lady Fox and The Foxettes: Our Love (Will Never Grow Old) / I Think of You


Label: Don-El 114. Released 1962.

Label Owner: C. Percy (Don) White

Label Address: 2020 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA (1961-1963)

A Side: Our Love (Will Never Grow Old)

B Side: I Think of You

 

Lady Fox and The Foxettes bring a touch of elegance and sophistication to the 45 format with their release featuring "Our Love (Will Never Grow Old)" and "I Think of You." The group's name alone evokes a sense of timeless allure, and their music lives up to the promise.

 

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The Larks: Philly Dog / Heaven Only Knows


Label: Money 122. Released 1966.

Label Owner: John Dolphin and Ruth Dolphin

Label Address: 4854 W. Jefferson, Los Angeles, CA; 2510 Crenshaw Blvd, Los Angeles, CA (1954-1976)

A Side: Philly Dog

B Side: Heaven Only Knows

 

Moving into the realm of upbeat dance tunes, The Larks deliver a double dose of infectious energy with their 45 featuring "Philly Dog" and "Heaven Only Knows." These tracks are a testament to the era's dance culture, where every spin of the record was an invitation to hit the dance floor.

 

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