Lost and Found indeed. In 1974 I went to see Kokomo and Betty Wright (riding high at the time with "Where Is The Love?") at The Roundhouse in North London. At the bottom of the bill was a band with one single to it's name. They were wonderful - looking more hippy than hip, more psychedelic than soul, more rock than reggae - but they were GREAT. Signed to Charisma which was then a small label
(pre Genesis success) with a diverse roster but mainly in the rock genre and mainly album releases.
This single (their first) is a cover of the Diana Ross classic written by Deke Richards. It's a pop gem. See what you think. I found this on ebay for £5 - worth every penny - 36 years old and in mint condition. There was an album which has varied reviews across the web - I think this is the highlight.
Charisma Single CB 236.
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The gig at the roundhouse in '74 was one of the best gigs we ever did. We developed a show with two drummers playing a mix of reggae and soul, but we felt free to play rock or any other style. The recordings never captured the dynamism of the live performances but maybe that's what a good live band is all about. The Betty Wright Band & Kokomo we're two of the best live bands I've seen.
Gerald (G.T. Moore)
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