Monday, 13 May 2024

James Monroe [2024] - Frontiersman Of The Galaxy / Funky Lady [Numero Group #NUM4800]


Another Numero Group digital reissue of an obscure 1977 recording. This one is from Lennie LaCour's Magic Touch label by James Monroe with "Frontiersman Of The Galaxy" / "Funky Lady".

It also appears to be his only release although 45Cat has merged this recording with another James Monroe who was a bluegrass artist, so almost certainly not the same artist.

It's a new one on us with the top side having a modern soul/crossover appeal and must be known as it commands between £300-£400.

The flip is rather pleasant which has 70s style spoken word/rap intro that repeats later, some funky licks but also a nice falsetto harmony section around 1:30. It's difficult to pigeon-hole as it's unusual so give it a whirl.

Both sides were released last year on "The Magic Touch Singles Vol. 6 (1977)". by Tuff City who have released ten volumes, the last Vol. 10 in Feb this year.  You can find them all on Tuff City Bandcamp store.

Click on image below for link to where you can buy from.

Details
Rating: 8.4
Explicit: N
Genre/Style: Modern Soul / Funk
Format: Single
Media: Digital
Label: Numero Group
Cat No: NUM4800
Date: 13/05/2024
Key/BPM: 9B/107 / 9B/106
Price: £1,79
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