Soul Runners – Grits N Cornbread 1966

 

Soul Runners – Grits N Cornbread (1966 MoSoul Records) | Rare Funk 45 Review

MoSoul records 1966 ‎– MS-101

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Released in 1966 on the MoSoul label, Grits N Cornbread

 by the Soul Runners is a rare instrumental funk gem from 

the golden era of 60s soul. Deeply rooted in the Los Angeles scene, 

this track captures the raw groove and evolving sound that

 would later influence the Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band.

The Soul Runners were an instrumental group from Watts, 

Los Angeles, closely linked to what would later become 

the Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band .

Originally part of a rotating collective of musicians, the group

 contributed to the early development of West Coast funk, 

blending soul, jazz, and rhythm & blues.

The single Grits N Cornbread was released as a 45 RPM on 

MoSoul Records and even reached the Billboard R&B charts 

during its time, making it a cult favorite among collectors

credits:

Bernard Blackman (guitar)

Raymond Jackson (trombone)

John Rayford ( tenor saxophone)

Melvin Dunlap (bass)

Al McKay (guitar)

James Gadson (drums)

Charles Wright is a singer, pianist, guitarist, and leader of the eight-member band.

Organ (uncredited): likely session player (possibly rotating studio musician)

tracklist:

A Grits 'N Cornbread 2:15

B Spreadin' Honey 2:10

Written-By – F. Smith, N. Nathan

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