Now 'N - The Bomb

Here's a cute one. From the 'We're Just A School Band' EP released in 1983. I'm not sure what they're saying in this one, I can barely make out the lyrics. What I can make out is cool enough. But, for some kids they come up with a nice lil' art-disco-rock thingy and it's quite charming in its own goofy way. I don't know why but these kids seem to be influenced by The Clash more than just a little bit. Don't you think so? Not sure what it is that makes me think that, but it's odd enough, punk enough, and funky enough that somehow that makes sense. Perhaps its the echoing sax solo. Maybe it's the lyrics about bombs and revolution. Kids make the freshest stuff, totally new, hybrid and free of conventional rules. Other than that, this tune is WICKEDLY African sounding, almost highlife disco funk if you will.
Rad picture sleeve with them on the cover in the early morning mist, maybe in their school yard. Would kill to hear the story behind this one, and how they got to make this record. Teachers are rad.  Teachers are rad. Teachers are rad. Especially if they help kids make reckkids!!!!
From the looks of the names they are dutch, but they're a cool looking diverse bunch. I love how Bass is Bas, Guitar is Gitaar, and if you want me to Zang you a tune, you'll soon learn I'm not the best Zanger. Reminds me of something out of 'I Love You Man' like, when I slappa da bas.
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So, if you were in this band or had school mates that cut this record give me a call! I wanna talk to you. And, if you've never heard of these kids like me, take a listen to this number and see what these cool kids came up with. 'So when I try to change the subject......' La la la. I'm pretty sure it's like nothing you've ever heard before.



Now 'N - The Bomb

Dwight Thompson - My Woman Is Calling

Dutch funk. Dwight started out as a DJ, then became a club owner, and then recording artist. Mostly unknown in the states, he enjoyed quite a history in Holland, France and Germany. This his first 7" venture.."woman is calling" was released in 1975 and was a minor hit. Dwight didn't see major success again until 1984 with "Girls". To me, this track has a vocal tone that's the epitome of 'rare groove'. It's jazzy and funky disco with harmonies and attack that is smooth and clever. It's also got a 'world music' feel to it..which a lot of great 'rare groove' does. It seems to fall somewhere between Joe Bataan and Gil Scott Heron. That's a hell of a compliment. And, hell of a good direction to be headed if you ask me. This track is from his 'Hypocrisy' LP, also released the same year. I don't have it yet, (I only have this 7") but it looks very promising and...hard as woodpecker lips to track down on OG wax.



Dwight Thompson - My Woman Is Calling