Originally posted 23/07/2008
1990-92 was busy time for Noel McKoy. At the same time as he fronted the acid jazz cult band The James Taylor Quartet, he also had some success with Snowboy (doing a cover of Leroy Hudson's Lucky Fellow and Leo's Sunship's Give Me The Sunshine) and his family as McKoy.
The album 'Full Circle - Within A Spiritual Social Soul' was released in 1993 (If you like this then you need a copy) and that prompted a re-release of the highly rated but underexposed Family.
The Original Version is a beautiful slice of soul but this release called in Ray Hayden of Opaz Studios. Hayden, knowing a good song when he hears one, done the right thing and left it virtually as it was but in true Opaz style, he gives it a great big helping of schmoove. You can't fault this guy, he's a master. Walter Turbitt turns out a short but sweet Live Band Mix which is a joy to hear. Personally, I'm not keen on the Gussie P. Reggae Mix but different strokes and all that?
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The album 'Full Circle - Within A Spiritual Social Soul' was released in 1993 (If you like this then you need a copy) and that prompted a re-release of the highly rated but underexposed Family.
The Original Version is a beautiful slice of soul but this release called in Ray Hayden of Opaz Studios. Hayden, knowing a good song when he hears one, done the right thing and left it virtually as it was but in true Opaz style, he gives it a great big helping of schmoove. You can't fault this guy, he's a master. Walter Turbitt turns out a short but sweet Live Band Mix which is a joy to hear. Personally, I'm not keen on the Gussie P. Reggae Mix but different strokes and all that?
- Family (Ray Hayden's Extended Mix)
- Family (Original Version)
- Family (Gussie P. Reggae Mix)
- Family (Live Band Mix)
'For those who know Soul is what you feel not what you hear.'
Noel McKoy
A London soul CLASSIC...
ReplyDeleteof course for the die hards.. the original is still the best... but i dont remember the sax break on the version on my 12..
a classic no less...
Just for the beat
Nitro
Utterly essential to any soul fan.
ReplyDeleteThis needs a re-up. I'll have to go digging out my CDS.
ReplyDeletere-up
ReplyDeleteplease,thank you
ReplyDeleteFunnily enough, I had this one ready to go. :)
DeleteHello Kim, the original version is magnificent ... Thanks! :)
ReplyDeleteHey Digi. Yes, I agree.
DeleteThe original cut is so flawless that I just go straight to it.
Oh the memories..... Great British sounds... Cant beat the old un's eh!!
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