Red Beans & Rice – That Driving Beat (Chiswick CHIS 124, 1980)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Red Beans & Rice – That Driving Beat | 1980 Soul 45

 

 

 

 Chiswick Records 1980 ‎– CHIS 124

 

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Released in March 1980, “That Driving Beat” by Red Beans & Rice 
is a spirited British rhythm & blues and soul single that captures
 the raw energy of the London club scene during the mod revival.
Produced by Pete Wingfield, the record delivers a punchy, groove-driven 
interpretation of Willie Mitchell’s “That Driving Beat,” drawing on the 
classic Memphis soul tradition and the powerful spirit of Stax-era rhythm & blues.
Red Beans & Rice were a Cardiff-based band known for their dedication to 
vintage soul and R&B standards. Their lineup featured Laverne Brown on vocals,
 Jeff Coleman on guitar, Mike Paice on saxophone and harmonica, 
Benny Herbert on bass, and Tom Riley on drums.
The single was backed with “Throw It In The Grass” and released on
 Chiswick Records as CHIS 124. It remains an interesting piece of 
British R&B and mod-revival history, especially for collectors of 
obscure soul, funk-influenced grooves, and independent UK releases.
“ That Driving Beat” is a fine example of a band keeping the spirit of
 classic American soul alive on the British club circuit in the early 1980s.

Crédits:

Laverne Brown Lead vocals
Jeff Coleman Guitar
Steve York Bass
Gary Moberley Keyboards
Mike Paice Saxophone, harmonica
Dino Coccia Drums

Engineer – Alvin Clarke
Producer – Pete Wingfield

 Tracklisting

A     That Driving Beat
 Written-By – Willy Mitchell

B     Throw In The Grass
Written-By – Red Beans And Rice

 

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