STEVE PARKS
pickwick33
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What's the deal on this guy? Is he "modern soul" or is he a bluesy throwback like Z.Z. Hill?The reason I ask is because he recorded for Solid Smoke, a late '70s-early '80s label primarily known for rockabilly/R&B reissues (plus a new wave-ish subsidiary, War Bride)...the only current-day artists on Solid Smoke proper that I knew of were the Velons (retro-soul vocal group ala the Persuasions) or Roy Loney (roots-rocker who used to be in the Flamin' Groovies). Did Steve Parks have that same retro slant, or was he supposed to be Solid Smoke's answer to Peabo Bryson?
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not too 80's synthy though, actually a very well done album that I highly recommend
exactly, thats the one
same dude right, on reynolds? love this, need to upgrade
are you insinuating that modern soul = terrible
don't make me ruin your sweater vest with my jheri-style fury
same guy, same voice, more modern sounding music though
sip of the juice? me and young most were just talkn about that moder lp this morning en route to our play date.
The LP on Solid Smoke is somewhat unique in that it's one of the only original releases on a reissue label (not mentioned but they also released a comp of early Van Dykes work) but I wouldn't say it's out of character. Torres can confirm but I believe dealer Rico T was involved in the label so soul/R&B would definitely be the slant.
that was very nice.
I feel slighted cause moist never tried to wine and/or dine me.
maybe some time this weekend I'll hook the ol' turntable up to the computer and record a few of the tracks
DUDE NOT TERRIBLE WAS A COMPLIMENT
I will merk your 70/30 wool-rayon blend with no shame
good song though (the Reynolds 45)
Probably not what you're thinking of, but Steve Marshall is great too.
I first knew about the label through the Steve Parks so I was kinda bugged out when I saw a Manhattans LP on Solid smoke I thought I came across some early release or something. Paid semi-hefty for it too
now I see copies on ebay for $4 but at least the music is unfuckwitable
the reynolds female record is celeste hardie that jesse/kidinquisitve has on ebay right now.
Double
or it could be lillian alexander...
I'm guilty of playing this song 5-10 times in a row
Still sounds as fresh as it did when I first heard it. The first day I heard it, I probably listened to it 10 to 20 times in a row.
But for real though, I'm ashamed to admit I do not own Still Thinking Of You. Been meaning to get one for a year-plus now.
Florian Keller played this as the last song at a gig I did with him in Germany. Hearing this drunk with the sun coming up in another country was surreal.
That said - I need that Moving in the Right Direction album forrilla
It's expensive. No shame in not owning it. If anyone has a copy for 40 or less, PM me. Otherwise, I'm content to listen to this (and Boscoe and the Lee Moses comp, etc.) on mp3 for the rest of my days.
The first copy I heard/owned of the James Brown "Live at the Apollo 1963"
album was the Solid Smoke reissue, which was my Dad's. When I got older
and found the OG, it was like the holy grail to me.