The Vibrations "Taking A New Step -Soul LP Nr Mint

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The Vibrations "Taking A New Step -Soul LP Nr Mint








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Vibrations

Taking A New Step

Mandela 3006 498

Well it would seem that if you weren’t a ‘-tion’ or an ‘-ic’, you weren’t a soul harmony group at one point in time. However, the Vibrations had several incarnations prior to this glorious release, and had originally formed as The Heart Thrills way back in ’55. Hailing from Los Angeles, the original members included Carl Fisher, Cleo White and Dave Govan. They then changed their name to the Jayhawks the following year and released “Counting my teardrops” on the Flash imprint. I’m guessing they weren’t counting too many royalties after it flung open the door to fame and fortune. They eventually scored with “Stranded in the jungle” in ‘56 (US Soul Charts #18), before changing their name momentarily to The Vibes in 1959, just before presumably realising that including ‘-tions’ was the necessary ingredient for continued success. And it duly followed in the form of “The Watusi” in ’61 (#21). They even had time to moonlight as The Marathons at the behest of HB Barnum who had a novelty record for another act (The Olympics). The Olympics were unfortunately away on tour and the single, titled “Peanut butter”, became a US Top 20 hit.

Although having several line-ups, the core unit became Carl Fisher, Dave Govan, Jimmy Johnson, Don Bradley and Richard Owens. They had gained a reputation of being equally at ease with slow and upbeat numbers, and had continued success with numbers like “My Girl Sloopy” (’64), “Misty” (’65) and “And I love her” (’66). The Vibrations briefly broke up in 1971 whereupon Richard had a short stay with the Temptations. I guess “Taking A New Step” is the fruits of their reunion, and musically I believe the LP title conveys their new direction aptly. “Wind up toy” is a song I am familiar with and is a firm favourite with the Northern Soul crowd. That gentle, gleeful jingle jangle of the guitar is quite hypnotic and was an assured pop-laced single to lead the LP. Sterling stuff. The other track that I have cherished for many years now is the glorious “Take a step” - wonderful midtempo group soul of the highest order. Spectacular.

What I was not prepared for was the FUNK !! This LP has managed to capture the rawness, dirt, mayhem and rhythm, all essential funk ingredients, in an utterly convincing sauce. Check out my favourites “The Man” and “Kazoo” (oh my) for some zappy happy butt-gnawing grits – slide baby, sliiiiide !! Or the audacious boldness of “Bolder, Green & Jones” – just try and stop those goosebumps popping. “Silver dollar” keeps the message ringing to a fatback jive; they present a great version of the Allman Brothers classic “Midnight rider”; and slaphappy funk in “Ain’t no greens in Harlem”. “Whiskey man” gives a slight whimsical approach to the sad tale of lost love - another beautiful inclusion. And just to run the full gamut of musical influences, we have some country-honky tonk pop in the form of “Run for your lives”.

I have to say I thoroughly enjoyed the scope of this LP which reminded me of my melted emotional state after hearing the Skull Snaps LP the first time. And I cannot stop playing ‘Kazoo’ - I’ve even ordered one on-line. If I had formed a band, I think I would have called ourselves ‘The Contradictions’ and had the benefit of both an ‘-ic’ and a ‘-tion’, but we best not go to a place where I also wish I could sing and had an afro haircut.

Grade  Nr Mint

 Jacket : has small promo sticker and Punch hole. wrinkle on bottom left corner VG++

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