Whilst we're waiting for some quality new releases to appear, I thought
I'd post this great UK double-sider by Gems For Love which I was
reminded of, coincidentally, twice last week from different
sources.
Both tracks were written by Darren Pearce and Steven McCutcheon who is
the son of producer and one of the founders of Shakatak, Les McCutcheon
with Nigel Wright and Kev Roberts (a reknowned figure on the UK Northern
Soul scene). The group's name is derived from Record Shack record store
in London's Soho.
The lead singer is Tracy Ackerman who was also one of the singers in the
'cheesy' group Enigma who recorded disco medleys in the early 80s (produced
by Les McCutcheon). She also sang on many of the 80s Shakatak albums.
As far as I can tell, these two tracks were only released on a 12" single
originally, although they have both appeared on a couple of compilation CDs
since. 'Even When You're Gone' on
'Supreme Soul Vol 1'
in 1997 and 'Time For Love' on
'Supreme Soul Vol. 2'
in 1998 (which is where I have it from). They are both 4 CD sets, well worth
picking up if you see them. They both seem to sell for around £15-£20 these
days, which still isn't bad for 50 relatively obscure, mainly 90s, tracks on
each. I'll have to dig the CDs out again and see if there are any more
hidden 'gems' on them as it's many years since I've listened to it.
Most of Gems For Jem's (and Pearce/McCutcheon) other releases are
house/techno/hardcore tunes. 'Even Though You're Gone was also
released a year earlier on the flip of 'Inspiration'.
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Details
| Rating: |
8.6 |
| Genre/Style: |
Modern Soul |
| Format: |
Single |
| Media: |
12" |
| Label: |
E-Zee |
| Cat No: |
EZY 1204 |
| Year: |
1993 |
| Key/BPM: |
5A/98
:
3A/97
|
| Value: |
£15-£20 (approx.) |
