Ripple [2022] - Maybe It's You / Sweet Lady [Izipho Soul #ZP77]

Two tracks previously unissued but probably recorded for inclusion on Ripple's 1973 self-titled debut album which later appeared, first on a digital release of a 21 track expanded version titled "But It Sure Is Funky" album in 2011, and then on a CD release in Japan in Dec 2021.  However, the new vinyl re-issue from Izipho Soul contains an extended, previously unissued, mix of "Sweet Lady" weighing in at 5:08 versus the original 2:57 mix along with "Maybe It's You".

Ripple were from the Mid West but recorded on Atlanta based GRC and hit with their very first single in 1973 "I Don't Know What It Is, But It Sure Is Funky". They switched to Salsoul Records in the late 70s and had another, possibly better known hit, "The Beat Goes On" in 1977.

They released two albums ("Ripple" 1973 & "Sons Of The Gods" 1977) and around eight singles only two of which failed to enter the R&B chart (the two prior to The Beat Goes On").

The two tracks featured on the new Izipho Soul single were more than likely recorded at the same sessions as their "Ripple" album but left on the cutting room floor.  "Maybe It's You" is a superb slice of crossover/modern/jazzy soul written by band members Keith Samuels and Simon Carter whilst "Sweet Lady" is a more uptempo Latin flavoured tune (I detect hints of Cal Tjader "Soul Sauce" about 2 mins in) written by group member Curtis Reynolds who has just featured with Brick's Jimmy Brown on Izipho's digital only release of "No Love Like Yours".

Available now to pre-order from Izipho Soul for release on 17 Jun 2022.

Details

Rating:	8.4
Explicit:	N
Genre/Style:	Modern Soul
Format:	Single
Media:	7"
Label:	Izipho Soul
Cat No:	ZP 77
Date:	15/06/2022
Key/BPM:	8B/120 / 8A/140(70)
Price:	£12

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