The First Class - Candy - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

Originally known as the Mandells, the Maryland group was known for their outrageous stage antics which included wearing skin-tight super hero costumes on stage. The seven songs presented here represent the best of their output during the mid-1970's and features their biggest recording, the mid-tempo InchMe And My Gemini.Inch InchGoing First ClassInch was originally released in 1976, all selections have been newly remastered.

A soul vocal quartet of the first degree, the aptly named First Class hailed from Baltimore and released three excellent albums during the years 1974 to 1980. The members of First Class were master vocalists Fred M. Brown, Harold A. Bell III, Sylvester Redditt and Tony InchBirdmanInch Yarborough. Some of their memorable hits include InchWhat About Me,Inch InchMe And My Gemini,Inch InchThis Is ItInch and InchComing Back To You.Inch Known for their well-arranged songs and soaring falsetto vocals, the group became quite popular in the northeast US and their popularity spilled over to the UK and Europe as well. Featured here is InchReady Made FamilyInch b/w InchParty LineInch - a rare single originally released in 1988 on the legendary Creative Funk tag featuring female vocalist Annise Odom. The newly remastered single as presented here includes the original 12Inch vinyl mixes of both tracks and a bonus 12Inch instrumental version of InchParty LineInch - plus the hard to find 45 RPM mix of InchReady Made FamilyInch for a total of four tracks.

Four CD collection. When David Bowie announced at the Hammersmith Odeon on 3rd July 1973 that he (or, as it subsequently turned out, alter-ego Ziggy Stardust) was breaking up the band, manager Tony Defries glimpsed a golden opportunity rather than the end of an era. With the MainMan agency's main man coming off the road for at least a while, there was, Defries reasoned, space in the rock star firmament for a new Bowie, particularly one who would also be under MainMan's management... Thus it was that Bowie's faithful right-hand man, Mick Ronson, was thrust into the spotlight. Possibly the most reluctant solo performer ever, Ronno was given three weeks to write and record a debut solo album. With Bowie's help (he contributed three songs to the set), Slaughter On 10th Avenue was quickly pieced together after the conclusion of the Pin Ups sessions. Despite it's rushed nature it was a strong effort, and the LP reached the UK album charts Top Ten. Buoyed by this success, Ronson then recorded a second album, Play Don't Worry - although before it could appear, he'd accepted Ian Hunter's invitation to join Mott The Hoople. As a result, Mick's sophomore solo set was largely overlooked, and his lukewarm attempts to promote it were further scuppered by his and Ian Hunter's decision to leave Mott and relocate to America. Sadly Slaughter On 10th Avenue and Play Don't Worry would be the only solo albums released during Mick's lifetime. Only After Dark chronicles his peripatetic solo work during the rest of the seventies after his split with Bowie, with those two official albums joined by B-sides, alternative versions, outtakes and a plethora of unissued-at-the-time studio recordings (including a handful with Guam, the backing band for Bob Dylan's legendary 1975 Rolling Thunder tour) and various highlights from his live shows. Featuring some rare photos and a lengthy new essay on his