{"product_id":"leroy-hutson-lucky-fellow-94-mix-reality","title":"Leroy Hutson – Lucky Fellow (94 Mix) \/ Reality【近日入荷予定】","description":"\u003cp\u003eA1. Lucky Fellow (94 Mix)\u003cbr\u003eB1. Reality\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/r-OrpIkdwK0?si=xSRLPpJZ3boRYeSt\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fourth instalment in the Hutson Sevens 7-inch series finds Home of the Good Groove Records taking a slight detour away from the vaults of unreleased material this time, but back to a pivotal moment in LeRoy Hutson’s creative journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFear not: more unheard gems are on the horizon. But for this chapter, the label rewinds to 1994, a year that marked a meaningful renaissance for the soul legend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter years of legal battles and persistence, Hutson finally reclaimed partial ownership of his catalogue in 1989 — a hard-won victory that opened the door to a new era. Though celebrated as a musician, composer, lyricist and performer, the world of publishing was uncharted territory for the musical legend. By 1994, Hutson stepped confidently into that new chapter, signing his first licensing agreement with a Japanese label and publisher.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom that landmark agreement come two recordings now making their debut on 7-inch vinyl, presented with the care and reverence they deserve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe A-side brings us “Lucky Fellow (’94 Mix)”, a track with a storied lineage. First recorded by Maurice Jackson in 1971, it became one of Hutson’s signature moments when he released it on his 1975 album Hutson — a version that remains a fan favourite to this day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNearly two decades later, Hutson returned to the studio to revisit the song once more, applying his unmistakable production finesse to craft a fresh, radiant mix. Initially released in Japan on Lucky Fellow: The Best Vol. 2 and then later resurfacing on a Deepbeats Hutson compilation album in 1997.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow, for the first time, this ’94 version arrives on 7-inch vinyl — a lovingly curated snapshot of Hutson’s evolution, and a reminder of just how timeless his artistry remains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHutson’s “Lucky Fellow” gets a striking reimagining here, trading the warmth of the original for a brighter, crisp production, lifting the melody into sharper focus. While the added vocal riffs don’t just embellish the track — they give it a fresh, expressive identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThink of “Lucky Fellow (94 Mix)” as the cool cousin who shows up uninvited and immediately steals the spotlight. It tightens the groove, brightens the melody, and sprinkles in a handful of sly vocal riffs that flip the familiar tune into something delightful and freshly polished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flip side of this release digs a little deeper into Hutson’s 1994 chapter, bringing the track “Reality” to the 7-inch format for the very first time — a moment many collectors and soul devotees have been waiting on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally recorded in 1982, the track spent twelve quiet years on the shelf before finally surfacing on a 1994 P-Vine CD Hutson compilation. It reappeared twice again on CD throughout the following years and made its first vinyl appearance on a Deepbeats Hutson compilation in 1998.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNearly two decades later, in 2017, French record label Saph Records reintroduced the track to a new wave of listeners as part of its Unreleased Boogie Tracks 12-inch series, cementing somewhat of a cult status among Hutson boogie fans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCut during the sessions for Hutson’s Paradise era, “Reality” carries the unmistakable sheen of early-’80s soul — a buoyant, melodic groove wrapped in Huston’s recognisable warmth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow freshly remastered in 2026 by UK’s Phil Ward, the track gains an added depth and clarity that enhances its rhythmic glide without losing its vintage charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s a notable moment in Hutson’s catalogue and a killer selection to finally receive the 7-inch treatment — a long-overdue spotlight for a track that has spent far too long in the 7-inch shadows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRod Bartlett\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHome of The Good Groove Records\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Home Of The Good Groove (UK)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43566212251707,"sku":"GGHS004","price":3980.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0096\/6832\/9531\/files\/GGHS004.jpg?v=1780416009","url":"https:\/\/www.stradarecords.jp\/products\/leroy-hutson-lucky-fellow-94-mix-reality","provider":"Strada Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}