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Funky Town Grooves just released a great 80s re-issue of the cool notes with the album "Have A Good Forever".

The Cool Notes from south London were a popular UK R&B act during the mid-eighties and they had several hits of which the most famous of course is 'Spend The Night'.

The Cool Notes initially embarked on their recording career in the lovers rock style, and featured Lorraine McIntosh and Heather Austin on lead vocals. The full line-up consisted of Joseph Charles, Peter Lee Gordon, Peter Rowlands, Steve McIntosh and Ian Dunstan. In 1978 the group recorded for Pat Rhoden's Jama group; the success of the single "My Tune" resulted in Rhoden's licensing the song to the major record companies in 1979, as the song was expected to cross over into the mainstream. Jama also released the ineffectual "Just Girls" and "Sweet Vibes", which signalled a change of direction.

Following in the tradition of such legends as Earth, Wind & Fire, Kool & The Gang and The Commodores. Mint Condition has for over 20 years been the most popular R&B band on the landscape. Music At The Speed Of Life is the follow up to last years critical and commercial success 7. As with all of their stellar releases, Mint Condition once again delivers their trademark mix of crunching mid tempo funk and romantic ballads.

This album by Phil Perry is already released one month earlier on SHANACHIE records. I miss it completely. Just heard the track Tonight Just Me And You (feat. Najee) and I was blown away. Just let you know it's there and that you should have a listen.

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