Low-Down [2023] - Music Is The Answer / Somebody [Stream #STR011]

Low-down were formed in San Diego in the late 70s originally consisting of the founders John Lowe, Raul Gallegos (lead vocalist), Angel Hayes (guitar soloist), with Ken Reeves (Bass Guitar), Skip Pendleton (rhythm guitar player), Ray Baker (keyboard), Raymond Gulley (vocalist) and Prince Seawood (vocalist) joining later.

They released their first of only three singles ("Music Is The Answer" / "Somebody") on Javar (possibly a self-release as it's the only release on the label) in 1982 (which Discogs lists as 1979). The A side is a modern soul / boogie tune with flip being more funk oriented. Both sides are being reissued by Alberto Zanini (Cannonball Records) and Yann Vatiste (Epsilon Records) on their joint venture Stream label and is available to order now via Epsilon website.

Two more singles followed later in the 80s: "Hanging" / "Beautiful People" in 1986 and "You Got Me Hanging" (vocal and instrumental) both on Music City, again the only two releases listed for the label. The latter may be the same song as "Hanging" but we've been unable to find a sample of "Hanging" to compare.

We are informed that "Music Is The Answer" peaked at #72 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and #20 on the R&B chart and also reached #61 on the UK Singles Chart, however, we are unable to confirm this as we can't find it listed in Joel Whitburn's book of R&B Hit Singles.

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Details

Rating:	8
Explicit:	N
Genre/Style:	Modern Soul / Boogie / Funk
Format:	Single
Media:	7" Vinyl
Label:	Stream
Cat No:	STR011
Date:	23/09/2023
Key/BPM:	N/A
Price:	£20

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