” Say it again” / “Let Me Be Myself” (Big Crown Records) 7′
Hailing from Dallas, Texas, The Demands were originally called
The Fabulous Furys in college and switched to The Demands in May of 1969 to play a string of gigs in South Carolina for the summer. They cut the tunes for this single in 1973 with legendary North Texas engineer Phil York; originally pressed on Clem Records, original copies of this Northern Soul burner change hands for upwards of 600 bucks in good condition.
“Never be another you”/”Lover man” (Big Crown Records) 7′
Release date: 5th May 2017
Lee Fields & The Expressions continue to radiate heart and soul on this latest essential two sider.
Described as “a first among equals” from the acclaimed ‘Special Night’ album, ‘Never Be Another You’, a special version of which Fields performed live on Gilles Peterson’s 6 Music show, is a low tempo ballad with a head nodding drum track, sparse piano lines, and all the space Lee needs to lay down what is sure to be one of the flyest love songs of 2017.
“Smiling” / “Make me over”
Big Crown Records is proud to present the second single from Lady Wray’s Queen Alone album “Smiling”.An instant feel good anthem, “Smiling” finds Lady Wray reminding us to keep our heads up and keep a smile on our faces through whatever life deals us.
With production from Leon Michels & Thomas Brenneck that rides the line between bubblegum pop and lo fi tough grit, Nicole lays out with a voice as encouraging as the lyrics she is singing. Continue reading Lady Wray
“Do it again” / “In love (don’t mess it up)
Big Crown Records is proud to present Do It Again the first single from Lady Wray’s new album Queen Alone. The 45 and upcoming album is produced by Leon Michels and Thomas Brenneck. Do It Again is a tune addressing the complexities of love. On one hand it’s the story of a failed relationship, on the other hand it’s the story of a revered intimacy. Ultimately finding Nicole willing to get back into it regardless of the consequences. The classic, drum heavy production, paired with Nicole Wray’s powerhouse vocals will surely have sweet soul enthusiasts and beat makers stockpiling copies for years to come. Continue reading Lady Wray
“Special Night” (Pts 1 & 2)
Class is in session and all the youngins out there shaking a tail feather and playing dress up are about to be schooled by the ageless, timeless, and always present, Mr. Lee Fields. “Special Night” is the latest offering from a man whose career has spanned 50 years and as Oliver Wang of NPR once said, “In a curious case of musical evolution, the older Fields becomes, the closer he gets to perfecting the sound of soul that he grew up with as a young man.” “Special Night” is no exception.
An epic 6 minute jam Continue reading Lee Fields & The Expressions