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The group were a precursor to the Average White Band - hence their ability to fill a dancefloor - and their one and only single was arranged by the great John Cameron (Kes, Psychomania and sundry KPM library classics). \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  Andwella were a heavier offshoot of psych act Andwella's Dream, whose “Love And Poetry” album is a four-figure job. ‘Hold On To Your Mind’ is a fabulous raver, reminiscent of early 70s free festivals where the dew has soaked the bottom of your flares and the best way to forget about that is by dancing. Once a funky rock obscurity, it is now in-demand thanks to being played out by the likes of Bill Brewster. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  Another stone classic from Measured Mile!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Measured Mile","offers":[{"title":"Black 7\"","offer_id":50382064615755,"sku":"2026494","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/NW_515A_-_Measured_Mile_45_b63fea96_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726241273"},{"product_id":"keep-growing-strong-tick-tock","title":"Keep Growing Strong \/ Tick Tock","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe new single on Bob Stanley's Measured Mile label is a terrific double-header from Connie Stevens – ‘Tick Tock’ b\/w ‘Keep Growing Strong’. A northern soul monster, arranged by the late Philly soul legend Thom Bell, original copies of Tick Tock regularly fetch £250 or more. It was originally the flip side, as Connie Stevens was handed the very first opportunity to record Thom Bell and Linda Creed's evergreen ‘Betcha By Golly Wow’, later a hit for both the Stylistics and Prince. The record label decided to retitle it ‘Keep Growing Strong’, for unknown reasons - Measured Mile have rescued it from obscurity and made it affordable once again. A classy orchestrated floorfiller and a timeless Philly ballad. 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ACT 1's 70s modern soul midtempo classic ‘It’s The Same Old Story’ also got played out in the early discos of New York, Chicago and LA, but it was only ever an album track. This marks its first ever release on a DJ-friendly 7\". Get it while you can!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Measured Mile","offers":[{"title":"Black 7\"","offer_id":50434188935499,"sku":"2183111","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/NW_517_A_f74e188e_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726886491"},{"product_id":"viva-la-tamla-motown-main-chance","title":"Viva La Tamla Motown \/ Main Chance","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe next installment on Bob Stanley’s Measured Mile label is a KPM Library double header. Basil Kirchin and Jack Nathan’s ‘Viva La Tamla Motown’ is pulled from the rare \u003ci\u003eThe Wild One\u003c\/i\u003e LP they recorded for De Wolfe in 1966 and, instrumentally, celebrates Berry Gordy’s classic Detroit label. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe flip is taken from the equally collectable 1972 De Wolfe library LP called \u003ci\u003eHogan The Hawk \u0026amp; Dirty John Crown\u003c\/i\u003e where ‘Main Chance’ is described as “moody, beaty – featuring synthesiser.” It’s a stone-cold rhythmic beauty well worth a spin on anybody’s turntable – so, give both a chance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Measured Mile","offers":[{"title":"Black 7\"","offer_id":50486806905163,"sku":"2008748","price":10.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/NW_512A_794ff55b_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727615847"},{"product_id":"warlock-flashpoint","title":"Warlock \/ Flashpoint","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe latest release on Bob Stanley's Measured Mile imprint pulls out two floor-friendly gems from the De Wolfe music library, These have never before been released on 7\". \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReg Tilsley Orchestral ‘Warlock’ is a hefty slab of brass and drum action, with flute breaks to calm things down every so often. 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Two classic slices of Studio G library music. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs an added bonus, we have John Cameron's ‘Sprocket Shuffle’ on the B-side, the synth- driven theme to ITV Snooker in the 80s. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother quality addition to your DJ box from Measured Mile.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Measured Mile","offers":[{"title":"7\" - Black","offer_id":51657716138315,"sku":"R7815-0695","price":11.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/unnamed_21.jpg?v=1744912107"},{"product_id":"thunder-in-the-afternoon-slow-cookin","title":"Thunder In The Afternoon \/ Slow Cookin'","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe latest cracking release on Bob Stanley's Measured Mile label pairs two long lost sides from Bobbie Gentry’s brief stay with Warner Brothers in the 1970s. ‘Thunder In The Afternoon’ (as played out by the formidable Bill Brewster) and the equally sultry ‘Slow Cookin’’ match Gentry's smoky voice to essential mellow 70s grooves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt sounds like the cream of the West Coast playing behind her, but both of these recordings are from sessions that are almost entirely unreleased, so we can't be sure.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Measured Mile","offers":[{"title":"7\" - Black","offer_id":53479470399819,"sku":"R3139-7557","price":10.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/NW521ABobbieGentry45.jpg?v=1758874964"},{"product_id":"no-more-you-and-me-you-always-did-what-you-wanted","title":"No More You And Me \/ You Always Did What You Wanted","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn Joe Meek's last months, he produced some of his best, hard-edged mod and proto-psychedelic records - like this one. 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