Thee Illusions [2024] - Fairytale [Black Bird Records]

The first new music from East L.A.'s Thee Illusions for almost two years, since "Baby Don't (Waste My Time)" (Apr '22), is an original song, "Fairytales", with a retro sound written by group member Eric Mauries.

The group emerged in 2020 with "Thunderstorms & Earthquakes" on vinyl and this is their sixth digital single. The have released three vinyl singles, i.e. the last five songs released digitally plus the B side of "Thunderstorms & Earthquakes", "I Know We're In Love", which has not been released digitally.

The group's music is highly sought after by the lowrider community with their vinyl releases selling like the proverbial hotcakes and now command quite high prices on the resale market. Their first two now sell for over £100 and their last (which includes a cover of Anna Raye's "Will You Love My Child") around £80. No doubt the current song will be paired with a future single for vinyl release.

Group members include: Atara Phillips (lead vocals), Anthony Medina (piano / organ, BGVs), Eric Mauries (bass, BGVs), Michael "Flaco" Maese (guitar), Aaron Perez (guitar), Fritz Zar (drums), Dan "the Man" Loren (flugelhorn, BGVs), Ian Jacks (sax, BGVs), Alfredo Barrios (trumpet), David Reyes (baritone sax).

We unearthed a live recording of an unreleased song, "Just Like Magic", recorded in Dec 2021 which has a bit of a Lovelites/Deniece Williams feel. It's possibly a cover song but we don't recognise it. At the same session they also did an interpretation of The Manhattans' "I Call It Love" also recorded by The Pretenders who also later in 1980 re-recorded it as an  uptempo version.

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Details

Rating:	8.4
Explicit:	N
Genre/Style:	Retro Soul / Lowrider
Format:	Single
Media:	Digital
Label:	Black Bird Records
Cat No:	None
Date:	27/02/2024
Key/BPM:	10B/85
Price:	£1

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Thee Illusions [2022] - Baby Don't (Waste My Time) [Black Bird #BBR-21-003]

A new single from Thee Illusions which is an original song this time, "Baby Don't (Waste My Time)" written by group bassist and vocalist Eric Mauries, and will be released on 7" vinyl with their last digital single, a cover of Anna Raye's "Will You Love My Child", on the flip.

It will be their third vinyl release. Both of their previous two singles have been posted. Their first "Thunderstorms & Earthquakes" / "I Know We're In Love" from 2020 followed by "Once In A Lifetime" / "Where Did He Come From" in early 2021, both now selling for 'silly' money on the re-sale market, so, if you want one, I'd advise getting one whilst they are selling at face value as the price can only go up!

Whilst searching for a video for the new single I came across a live performance of an unreleased song "Just Like Magic" (below). I'm looking forward to an album from these guys!

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Details

Rating:	8.4
Explicit:	N
Genre/Style:	Retro Soul / Sweet Soul / Lowrider
Format:	Single
Media:	Digital/7"
Label:	Black Bird
Cat No:	BBR-21-003
Date:	04/04/2022/TBD
Key/BPM:	10B/75
Value:	£1/£TBD

Thee Illusions [2021] - Will You Love My Child [Black Bird #BBR-21-003]

The third and latest release from Thee Illusions from L.A. Both of their previous two singles have been posted. Their first "Thunderstorms & Earthquakes" / "I Know We're In Love" from 2020 followed by "Once In A Lifetime" / "Where Did He Come From" in early 2021, both now selling for 'silly' money on the re-sale market.  

The new single is a cover of Anna Raye "Will You Love My Child" from the late 60s which will apparently be the B side of a forthcoming 45 release but is currently available digitally.

Details

Rating:	8.4
Explicit:	N
Genre/Style:	Retro Soul / Crossover / Cover Version
Format:	Single
Media:	Digital
Label:	Black Bird
Cat No:	BBR-21-003
Date:	28/11/2021
Key/BPM:	10B/90
Value:	£1

Thee Illusions [2020] - Thunderstorms & Earthquakes / I Know We're In Love [SOLA #000-1]

Released in the middle of 2020 on limited edition vinyl 45 which has sold out and as far as I can see was not available for download.  So, the only way to acquire this (legally) is from the resale market ... and guess what ... my pet hate ... they are selling for between £60-£100 already.

It appears to be the first (and only so far) release on Sola (Sound Of Los Angeles).

Was available on BandCamp

Thunderstorms & Earthquakes

I Know We're In Love

Thee Illusions [2021] - Once In A Lifetime / Where Did He Come From [Black Bird]

Neo sweet soul harmony for the Lowriders.  Only released on 12 Jan 2021 and already almost 2,000 views.Band out of East L.A.

Once In A Lifetime 

Where Did He Come From