Description
Side A features "Intergalactic Love Song" by Diddys featuring Paige Douglas, a vocal version of Charles Earland's instrumental classic. Its disco-tinged jazz-funk groove glides across the dance floor.
Side B's "Searching The Circle" by Barbara & Ernie is a psychedelic folk-soul masterpiece. Taken from the original album produced by Joel Thorn, it features an impressive lineup including Deodato, Grady Tate, and Ralph McDonald.
The sound created by Barbara Massey's distinctive vocals and Ernie Calabria's guitar is underpinned by a deep groove reminiscent of Richard Evans and Charles Stepney. This ahead-of-its-time, rare track features layered vocal arrangements reminiscent of Brasil 66.
This limited-edition release contains two valuable recordings that represent the diverse music scene of the 1970s.
A1. More Love Songs
B1. Searching The Circle
BLKG6-A1
BLKG6-B1
Side A’s “Intergalactic Love Song” by the Diddys & featuring Paige
Douglas is a vocal version of the Charles Earland's instrumental
classic (who also produced the track) & is a disco-tinge jazz-funk
groover that you will want in your bag. It glides across the
dancefllor with a breezy ease & pulls you in.
B. side
On the flip, we have“Searching The Circle” by Barbara & Ernie from the
classic psyche-folk soul album “Prelude To …” (Ctollion - SD 9044),
produced by Joel Thorn. It’s a wonderfully weird little record that
has a sound that's unlike anything else I can think of.
This trippy early-70s folk-jazz-soul nugget featured here from
guitarist Ernie Calabria & singer/keyboardist Barbara Massey (back-up
for Cat Stevens, amongst others). Arrangements are by the pair, but
Deodato also had a hand in the record too along w/ Grady Tate on
drums, Ralph McDonald on percussion, & Sam Brown on guitar.
It holds a righteous groove undercurrent that recalls Richard Evans or
Charles Stepney. Massey’s vocals have a flanged-out quality that's
clearly overdubbed, creating a double-voiced sound that's almost a bit
like Brasil 66! Completely unique, & sublime throughout with/ a vibe
that was years ahead of its time.
