{"product_id":"1883008","title":"Smoke Inc - Waitin For Love \/ Its The Same Old Song [VINYL]","description":"Brand New From Reputable UK Company With 30 Years Experience In Retail, Please Note Not All Our New Items Are Shrink Wrapped.\u003cbr\u003eAll items shipped within 3 working days of payment.\u003cbr\u003ePlease note that all our DVDs are Region 2.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe take every step to ensure your vinyl purchase is delivered to you in the same pristine condition as when it leaves our packing area. We have selected very robust 12 inch mailers in order to protect your valuable vinyl throughout its journey to your doorstep. Even when handled incorrectly, your item should still arrive in tip-top condition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis release heralds the launch of a new 7' series from Mr Bongo. In partnership with London-based DJ and digger, Miche, the series will feature his latest discoveries, as well as choice cuts, taken from his \u003cstrong\u003e'With Love' compilations\u003c\/strong\u003e. For the inaugural offering, we take a trip to hazy San Francisco, California, in 1977. Smoke, Inc. were an emerging band in the Greater San Francisco Bay area and a regular fixture in the buzzing live music scene. They had a strong following and were in rotation in most of the Bay area clubs, as well as opening for numerous prestigious acts such as \u003cstrong\u003eSly \u0026amp; The Family Stone\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eTaj Mahal\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eThe Pointer Sisters\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eToots and The Maytals\u003c\/strong\u003e. Members of the group worked with \u003cstrong\u003eJimi Hendrix\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eStevie Wonder\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eFrank Zappa\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eMartha Reeves \u0026amp; The Vandellas\u003c\/strong\u003e, and many others considered the cream of the crop of the music world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSmoke, Inc. featured Roy Schmall on keyboards and vocals, Stan Terry on lead vocals and harmonica, Michael 'Ollie' Schotka, on bass and vocals, Keith Stafford on drums and vocals, and Archie Williams Jr on guitar. They went on to release one 12' EP and two 7' singles. One of those 7's included 'Waitin' For Love'. It was first released in 1977 and came out on the band's own self-titled imprint. It has gone on to become their rarest and most sought-after recording, now fetching up to \u003cstrong\u003ean astonishing GBP2,500 on Discogs\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is a breezy, feel-good, modern\/crossover soul beauty, with an infectious sing-along chorus, floaty flute solo, and packed with pure, uplifting dancefloor energy. The B-side features a cover version of the \u003cstrong\u003eHolland Dozier \u0026amp; Holland\u003c\/strong\u003e-penned classic 'It's the Same Old Song', made famous by the \u003cstrong\u003eFour Tops\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMiche enthuses, \u003ci\u003e'I included this gem on my first 'With Love' compilation and knew that it deserved its own dedicated reissue complete with original artwork. I'm delighted to get the chance to make that happen for this incredible, soulful AOR glide from a band that is well due another round of appreciation. \u003cstrong\u003eIt's very rare, and consequently very expensive\u003c\/strong\u003e, so here it is for you all to spin and add to your record collections.'\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e46 years since its original release, it is our privilege to help Roy and the gang's light shine once again and let a whole new audience relish the beautiful sounds of 'Waitin' For Love'.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chalkys.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64304147366265,"sku":"1883008.0","price":8.74,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0973\/1463\/6153\/files\/smoke-inc-waitin-for-love-its-the-sa-vinyl.jpg?v=1787137076","url":"https:\/\/vinyl-relic.com\/products\/1883008","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}