{"product_id":"2482384","title":"The Medium Wave Band - So Tender \/ Games (instrumenta [VINYL]","description":"Brand New From Reputable UK Company With 30 Years Experience In Retail, Please Note Not All Our New Items Are Shrink Wrapped.\u003cbr\u003eAll items shipped within 3 working days of payment.\u003cbr\u003ePlease note that all our DVDs are Region 2.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe take every step to ensure your vinyl purchase is delivered to you in the same pristine condition as when it leaves our packing area. We have selected very robust 12 inch mailers in order to protect your valuable vinyl throughout its journey to your doorstep. Even when handled incorrectly, your item should still arrive in tip-top condition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eSourcing rare records to reissue can involve meticulous research and years of digging, but then occasionally, Lady Luck smiles upon you. We probably would have never heard of the Medium Wave Band if Gary from Mr Bongo hadn't known Wolverhampton-based record dealer, Steve Ward. Whilst offering Gary some records for sale, he remembered he had a spare copy of an old 7' single that he thought Gary might like. Steve didn't know much about the release, and it had \u003cstrong\u003enever sold on Discogs\u003c\/strong\u003e. Looking at the record itself, it was minimalist in appearance and information, there wasn't much to go on other than that it was from the Birmingham area. The mystery drew us in...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe A-side, 'So Tender', is a late-night, jazzy slow-jam, with beautifully sultry, soulful female vocals which sounded vaguely familiar. On listening to the B side, 'Games (Instrumental)', you are rewarded with a superb example of \u003cstrong\u003eBritfunk \/ independent UK jazz-funk\u003c\/strong\u003e. The pulsating, bass-led dancefloor groove and sensibility is a sound reminiscent of productions usually found on labels such as \u003cstrong\u003eElite\u003c\/strong\u003e, but the 7' was not released on a label, it was a \u003cstrong\u003eprivate press\u003c\/strong\u003e by the band themselves. So who are the enigmatic The Medium Wave Band?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter some fruitful internet digging and correspondence, we got the answers. The band lineup featured Elliot Browne on guitar (lead \u0026amp; rhythm), Ron Lyseight on guitar (rhythm), Andrew Proverbs on keyboards, Tony Peart on drums, Paul Snook on bass, Linton Levy on saxophone, and surprisingly, the beautiful vocals we had been enjoying were those of Jackie Graham, aka the hugely successful UK vocalist, \u003cstrong\u003eJaki Graham\u003c\/strong\u003e. Maybe best known for her pop hit with David Grant, \u003cstrong\u003e'Could It Be I'm Falling In Love'\u003c\/strong\u003e, but also featuring on the cult classic track \u003cstrong\u003e'Fire In My Heart'\u003c\/strong\u003e by Escape From New York.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInfluenced by artists and bands including \u003cstrong\u003eGeorge Benson\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eRonnie Laws\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eWeather Report\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eGeorge Duke\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eAzimuth\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eChick Corea\u003c\/strong\u003e to name a few, the guys booked into a studio near the Botanical Gardens in Birmingham and recorded the two tracks that make up this 7'. \u003cstrong\u003eOnly 200 copies\u003c\/strong\u003e of the original 7' were ever pressed and were sold mostly in Birmingham at Summit Records by the band's friend DJ Frenchi, as well as at live shows. Despite its limited distribution channels, the record received solid support from fans and those in the music industry, including \u003cstrong\u003eMorgan Khan\u003c\/strong\u003e of the influential record label, \u003cstrong\u003eStreet Sounds\u003c\/strong\u003e. DJ and journalist, \u003cstrong\u003eLindsay Wesker\u003c\/strong\u003e, reviewed the release and this led to the band travelling to London for several radio interviews. They played live shows across the country, including at the prestigious \u003cstrong\u003eRonnie Scott's\u003c\/strong\u003e in London, and supported both \u003cstrong\u003eShakatak\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eWeapon of Peace\u003c\/strong\u003e in Birmingham.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThanks to all those involved bringing this release into fruition and for solving the mystery behind a wonderful Britfunk and UK soul record that could have otherwise been lost in the mists of time.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chalkys.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54419484672385,"sku":"2482384","price":17.98,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0056\/8043\/1219\/files\/5024017006089.jpg?v=1750562163","url":"https:\/\/chalkys.com\/products\/2482384","provider":"Chalkys.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}