The Incredibles

 

Greetings all.

I hope the new week finds you well.

While I have a sizable backlog of material to-be-blogged (not to mention mountains of stuff behind that) every once in a while something falls through the mail slot that by virtue of its greatness, simply must be pushed to the front of the line.

The record you see before you today is one of those.

Oddly enough, though I had a vague acquaintance with the Incredibles (on paper, if not vinyl) I ended up grabbing this record when it was recommended by one of my favorite dealers. I clicked on the link he sent and was blown away, so I pulled the trigger and after struggling its way across the country during the holiday rush, it finally arrived early in the new year.

The Incredibles were a West Coast foursome (two guys, two girls) that recorded just over a dozen 45s and an LP for the Audio Arts label between 1966 and 1968.

One of those, 1967’s ‘There Is Nothing Else To Say’ is a big Northern Soul side (and expensive) but I am here to tell you that today’s selection, ‘I Can’t Get Over Losing Your Love’ (released twice, in 1966 and 1968 with different b-sides) is the one you need to get your hands on.

“I Can’t Get Over Losing Your Love’ is one of those 45s that takes off like a shot and moves like a freight train. From the opening drum roll, through the piano chords and the group harmonies, this is one of those records that demands that you get up and dance. When you get to the second verse and the organ kicks in, it gets even better.

Written by lead singer Cal Waymon, the song features some fantastic hooks as well as a propulsive beat.

It has quickly become a fave here at Funky16Corners, and I hope you dig it as much as I do.

See you on Wednesday.

Keep the faith

Larry

 

 

 

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Also, the brand new Funky16Corners ‘Keep Calm and Stay Funky’ stickers have arrived! The stickers are 4″ x 3″ and printed on high quality, glossy stock. They are $2.00 each, with free shipping in the US ($2.00 per order shipping outside of the US). Click here to go to the ordering page.

Also, make sure that you check out the links below to the Be The Match Foundation and POAC (click on the logos for more info).

 

PS Head over to Iron Leg too.

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