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HLR 001EP
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"In 1981, Leroy Franklin went into the San Antonio studio of Manny Guerra with a group of session musicians to record his 2-sided masterpiece, 'Star Bird.' The A-side, a spiritual, funky slice of modern soul, is reason enough for DJs and collectors to put this 45 in their box. The flip, a spontaneous anti-drug rap over Star Bird's instrumental track is a dancefloor filler. Recorded just over a year after 'Rapper's Delight,' 'Star Bird II' is quite possibly, the first rap record ever recorded in Texas."
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HLR 001LP
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"Heavy Light Records was founded by Charisse Kelly and Revenant Records alum Noel Waggener to present obscure and previously unreleased recordings spanning the 1950s -- '80s. This release features lavish silk screened packaging, detailed historical notes and unpublished photos. Call it gospel funk! In truth, the sound of The Relatives is so much more. Brought together by veteran gospel singer Gean West in 1971, their sound bridges the gap between traditional gospel, soul and psychedelia. Over a span of four years, The Relatives recorded three obscure 45s and a session with legendary North Texas engineer Phil York. These powerful, genre-busting recordings stand up alongside the best group soul and funk recordings of the 1970s -- and give praise to the Lord like you've never heard before! Heavy Light Records is proud to bring together all of The Relatives' singles and five previously unreleased tracks for their first-ever full length release, Don't Let Me Fall."
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