Well, it's finally here, the new 45 release from Al Lindsey & Laura
Rain (originally released digitally on 3 Apr but posted here several weeks
before release) now available on vinyl from MD Records for £12 with a track released in 2020 "Celebrate" on the flip.
Click on image to go to their website to order.
I've just received the following mail out from MD Records
Welcome to yet another "Mail Out" - We now have copies of the FABULOUS
track by Al Lindsey Ft Laura Rain in stock on our Gold series
label.
New Releases –
mdrecords.co.uk mdrecord.co.uk
A quick introduction to the soulful recording artist Al Lindsey.
Al Lindsey was born in a small town in Gordonsville, Virginia. He moved
to Detroit at the age of eleven. He found a voice for singing at the age
of twelve and as a young lad at the age of fourteen he was to sing lead in
the adult church choir. Al was performing in nightclubs at the tender age
of sixteen.
As a Detroiter it is only reasonable he would be influenced by the sounds
of Motown, with David Ruffin and Marvin Gaye as his childhood idols.
Back in the day, Al was to perform with the current Four Top Lawrence
Payton Jr prior to pursuing a solo career. His first recording was
"Always On My Mind", a Northern soul classic (editors note I think they meant to say modern soul classic as released
in 1989 on
Rencity) . Followed by three albums, Al has since released his best work ever,
Versatility.
In search of a new sound, he teamed with J&J2 Productions out of
Saginaw. This production team consist of the dynamic father and son
team, James Owens Sr and James Jr. There's a strong message in this
work, as was with Marvin Gaye's classic "What's Going On".
Versatility is the featured song on the cd, with it's primary message
addressing the beauty of diversity. Cotton Candy is a blazing dance
track with the influence of Maze. Changed is a personal testimony, a
must for his gospel fans. Midsummer Dream and Heavy Thoughts represent his
trademark balladeer sound.
Al has shared the stage with some of the more prolific entertainers and
musicians in the business. This soulful artist is destined for
greatness.
This track got picked up on its digital release by many radio stations
and modern fans and a big than you must go to Mark Turner for
introducing Al to MD Records.
Here is what SoulStrutter blog said;
"Motown has delivered it's share of classic duets. Artists such as Marvin
Gaye and Tammi Terrell, Nick Ashford and Valerie Simpson, Marvin Gaye and
Kim Weston to name a few have set a high bar for this great city of music.
Now we have the tantalizing collaboration of Soulful Al Lindsey and Laura
Rain with Claim It, both products of Detroit. They met though the magic of
social media. They both have been on the musical scene for quite a while
and have produced some great music. Prolific Laura Rain of the group Laura
Rain and Caesars has toured the world sharing her talent and has delivered
four albums. Al is a gifted vocalist, lyricist, producer as well and has
dropped four albums to his credit. Both Al and Laura has received several
awards in recognition of their talent. Brace yourself for this powerful
and soulful duo. Detroit you have outdone yourself with this one! "
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