There,s been Much interest in the UK and abroad over the years about an indie soul label in San Diego, CA called Musette Records, whose short life span (1965-1968) only produced less than 20 singles, and no full albums. More than 40 years later, Musette would achieve the collectible status among record buyers of northern soul, who recognize and appreciate the R&B grooves that pulsated on these now extremely rare singles. Musette Records was not started as a true record label, but as a sideline project and reported tax write-off for then prominent Black doctors in San Diego. After jointly putting up the startup costs, each doctor would additionally put up the money to sponsor a Musette artist. In turn, the doctor would be given the production credit, even though he had absolutely nothing to do with the resulting sessions! One of the earliest singles on Musette was by Lani Groves, which later achieved fame as part of Stevie Wonder's background singing group, Wonderlove in the 70s. Ervin Rucker, whose actual name was Ervin Groves, was the Hawaiian father of Lani Groves. He started out as a pianist and composer in the 1950s. After he released his sole single on Musette he changed his name to Big Daddy Rucker in the late 60s. At the same time he founded his own GME label on which Little Mary Staten and Dede Copeland released those songs which you find here. With literally no sales, airplay or distribution, the doctors collectively tossed in the towel and closed the label in the late 1960s. Despite its short existence, Musette Records in San Diego was one of the most important soul labels of the day. The label's artists all had promise and a vision but they could not fulfill their dream. This collection helps to preserve the history of the San Diego soul sound.Essential for all collectors of fine Soul Music!
AMM
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24 comments:
Thanks for the review
Really obscure labels so interesting.
Yves
The preview and the review are good for listening and reading. I look forward to listening to this collection and again I thank you for introducing us to this great sound. Thanks AMM.
Another great album thank u AMM for thisnrrview
Musette is probably best know (in the UK at least) for Mickie Champion - What Good Am I (Without You) which was a monster sound as we used to call on the Northern Soul scene, great label from California. Thanks for the review
Great Tracklist AMM
Thanks AMM for this wonderful Tramp comp.
Thanks again for another great review
Thank you amm for more Christmas gifts!
Great review first time
All new to me thanks AMM
A wonderful Christmas present... thanks for the review AMM
BigD
I'd love to hear more, AMM. Thank you.
Nice review
Haven't seen this review in the states. Nice one.
Helpless Girl is one of my all time best ever thank you AMM!
Great review of obscure (at least to these ears) comp. Thanks.
Many thanks for these rarities.
A great compilation, every fan should have it. Thanks for review, P.
New to me. Can't wait to dig into this dish. Thanks AMM!!
Thanks for the review ALL Music Man great in depth review of this mainly obscure label and artists
Cheers Pedro
very interested in listening to this comp
thanks Reb
Well... another CD dedicated to Soul's labels ! Wonderful !
looks good. love to hear it
Many thanks
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