{"title":"Evie Sands","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSinger Evie Sands endured one of the more remarkable hard luck tales in pop music lore. Her records seemed poised for chart success, only to fall prey to industry deception. Born on July 18, 1946 in Brooklyn, New York, Sands' husky, soulful voice first attracted attention in 1965 when she signed with Blue Cat label. Despite her debut single \"Take Me for a Little While\" cracking the R\u0026amp;B charts, it was overshadowed by Jackie Ross' cover due to industry manipulation. Similar misfortunes followed with her subsequent releases like \"I Can't Let Go\" and \"Angel of the Morning.\" In 1969, Sands finally notched a hit with \"Any Way That You Want Me,\" but soon after retired from performing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, in 1996 Sands reunited with songwriter Chip Taylor onstage and they re-ignited their collaboration. The album Women in Prison followed in 1999 and showcased a rootsy feel different from her earlier blue-eyed soul hits of the '60s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite enduring setbacks throughout her career, Evie Sands remains an influential figure in pop music history and continues to captivate audiences with her powerful vocals and timeless songs.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"get-out-of-your-own-way","title":"Get Out of Your Own Way","description":"\u003cp\u003eEvie Sands is a \"Legend-In-Her-Own-Time\" which may seem an extravagant claim, but this certifiable, blue-eyed soul icon is the real deal. Evie’s a multi-faceted talent who possesses a one-of-a-kind voice, tastefully succinct instrumentalist, song-crafter with an enduring sampled catalog, and that rare anomaly -female producer in a male-centric industry with the gift of alchemy to conjure musical magic whenever she ventures out and casts her spell. Johnny Cash described her thusly: “She’s got the stardust in her eyes, she’s got silver bells in her voice and you’d think she’s got electricity in her fingers the way she plays that guitar left-handed and upside down.” No less than Dusty Springfield called Evie her favorite singer. And there’s a laundry list of interpreters who have dipped into Evie’s song bag from Barbara Streisand to Tom Jones, Gladys Knight, Missy Elliot, Beth Orton and Beck.Evie’s captivating story began recording professionally while she was still in her single digits, waxing as a teen for Leiber and Stoller’s Blue Cat label as part of the Brill Building legacy, torching Northern Soul rare grooves (\u003ci\u003eBilly Sunshine, Picture Me Gone\u003c\/i\u003e), buoyantly bobbing hits (\u003ci\u003eAnyway That You Want Me, I Love Makin’ Love To You\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eA Woman’s Work Is Never Done\u003c\/i\u003e) and definitive versions of classics \u003ci\u003e(I Can’t Let Go, Take Me For A Little While\u003c\/i\u003e, and\u003ci\u003e Angel of The Morning\u003c\/i\u003e). \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMusic is Evie’s life’s oxygen; her MO has been boundless passion, infinite creativity and DIY savvy.Evie is forever committed, involved and prescient. And never more so than on, \u003ci\u003eGet Out of Your Own Way\u003c\/i\u003e, Evie’s latest record release. On it she sounds as vital, vibrant and seductive as ever, stirring the senses with her transcendent taste, intimate sincerity and innate sensuality. It’s a wall-to-wall confident masterwork that beguiles you to give it a spin, turn it over and repeat. Unabashed Rock, Pop and Soul fused via Evie’s distinctive sensibility with her colorful palate of instantly addictive, indelibly melodious songs that continually surprise, moving fluidly and cohesively from first power chord to last ringing strum. Her signature liquid vocals slice a path through the ether. The band’s sum-of-the-parts adroit and cogent playing, siren harmonies and imaginative arrangements stroke and tickle the ear with symphonic caress. It’s all irresistibly and thoroughly groovy -the result of Evie’s inner child being set joyously free where anything goes and everything is possible. Music making that seems simple, but is ingeniously conceived, skillfully rendered and organically positive; simultaneously fresh and familiar and in full flight. Evie\/Band await the way forward when they can be socially present to share with audiences their song bag chock full of Evie-penned song gems. Response to their recent live shows has been 2unanimously ecstatic, marveling at Evie’s eternal charisma and teenage energy. Evie’s eloquent, emotive and eternally poignant music continues to evolve, blow minds and find fresh admiration with each new wave of discerning ears. Evie could well be this year’s model as her defiant spirit, timely inspiration and the band’s dynamism is exhilaratingly evident on disc and in live performance. Evie Sands is a musician’s musician qualified for lionization at this juncture in our culture -Are You Ready?\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"R-Spot Records","offers":[{"title":"Black | LP","offer_id":50498884075851,"sku":"1100546","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/612934d7-8877-4d2d-8153-8aa8e8035fba_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727760667"},{"product_id":"i-cant-let-go","title":"I Can't Let Go","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eI Can’t Let Go\u003c\/em\u003e is the first ever compilation of Brooklyn singer Evie Sands' 60s recordings, featuring all 15 tracks from her first 8 singles on the vinyl version. The CD edition boasts a further 11 cuts, featuring her complete 45s from 1963-1970.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSinging from her pre-teens and first working in the studio at a tender age, Sands’ powerful and mesmerising voice belied her youth and featured on classic 45s cherished by soul and rock collectors alike, as well as girl group and femme pop aficionados. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter fledgling releases on ABC and Gold, Sands teamed up with the writing, arrangement and production team of Chip Taylor and Al Gorgoni in 1965 for a series of excellent, and frequently astounding records on the Blue Cat, Cameo and A\u0026amp;M labels, culminating in her much admired first LP. Along the way she cut the original (and definitive) versions of ‘Take Me For A Little While’, ‘I Can't Let Go’, northern soul floor filler ‘Picture Me Gone’, and the stately ‘Angel Of The Morning’, and watched on in disbelief as they all became hits for other artists. Finally achieving a sizeable hit of her own in 1969 with ‘Any Way That You Want Me’, she followed a short retirement in the early 70s with a well-received comeback LP, “Estate Of Mind” and a brace of US Top 50 hit singles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHoning her production and writing skills along the way led to a veritable who's who of pop royalty queuing up to work with her and record her songs; Barbra Streisand, Dusty Springfield, Karen Carpenter, Dionne Warwick and later Missy Elliot all covered Sands' compositions and Elvis very nearly did too... \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eI Can’t Let Go \u003c\/em\u003ehas been compiled by Jai Rathbone with the full co-operation of Evie Sands who shares her thoughts and insights on this early part of her career. Lavishly illustrated this is a must-have purchase.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarvel again (or for the very first time) at the versatility of one of the 60s best kept secrets; the rich, emotional and truly distinctive voice of Evie Sands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ace","offers":[{"title":"LP - Black","offer_id":52936455946571,"sku":"R6690-1415","price":23.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"CD","offer_id":52936455979339,"sku":"R6690-4114","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/HIQLP_147_Evie_Sands_LP.jpg?v=1753885352"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/collections\/test_73e68429_thumbnail_4096_b24f6c03-1c0e-451b-9be4-a61cacba12f6.jpg?v=1727760648","url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/collections\/evie-sands.oembed","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}