{"title":"Brief Encounter","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Brief Encounter is a talented group hailing from North Wilkesboro, nestled in the foothills of the North Carolina Blue Ridge Mountains. Originally known as the Sounds of Soul, they have made their mark on the music scene with their soulful tunes and captivating performances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith influences ranging from *Milton Wright* to *The Whatnauts*, Brief Encounter has carved out a unique sound that blends elements of funk, soul, and R\u0026amp;B. Their music resonates with listeners, transporting them to a world filled with groovy rhythms and heartfelt lyrics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKnown for their electrifying live shows, Brief Encounter has captivated audiences across the country. They have shared stages with renowned artists such as *Tommy Mcgee* and *Bob \u0026amp; Gene*. Their infectious energy and undeniable talent leave fans craving more after every performance.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"what-about-love-got-a-good-feeling","title":"What About Love \/ Got A Good Feeling","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrief Encounter, a 1970's soul band that originated from North Wilkesboro, N.C. Despite hailing from an area known more for its illustrious history of moonshining, NASCAR legends and bluegrass music, Brief Encounter undoubtedly left their mark on the music industry. Two hits on the Billboard charts, playing introductions to popular groups and artists like James Brown, K.C. and the Sunshine Band, Sister Sledge, Tavares and Mother’s Finest, a deal with Capitol Records and recording in Muscle Shoals, AL are just a few of their achievements. Together since high school, Brief Encounter consisted of nine members, including four brothers: Gary Bailey (lead vocals, bass, guitar, keyboards), Montie Bailey (lead vocals, keyboards), Larry Bailey (saxophone, keyboards), Valmar Bailey (keyboards), Maurice Whittington (lead vocals), Rufus Wilborn (drums, flute), Frederick Alexander (drums, percussion), Charles Graham (trumpet), and Michael Carter (guitar). \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTheir first group incarnation was as The Sounds of Soul, which included the Bailey brothers along with Maurice and Rufus. Playing the club scene, they recorded their first record on their own S.O.S. label as The Sounds of Soul. After changing their name to Brief Encounter, they recorded \"I'm So Satisfied,\" which made the national charts and was recorded under the Seventy-Seven Records label. Other songs recorded under Seventy-Seven Records include \"Don't You See I'm Crazy About You,” \"We're Going To Make It,” \"Just a Little Notion,” \"I'm So In Love With You,” \"Total Satisfaction,” and \"Human.\" Although \"I'm So Satisfied\" gained honourable mention on the national charts, it was their song, \"What About Love,” recorded under Capitol Records, that was the first to climb the national Billboard charts—reaching all the way to number 85. The vinyl has proved to be a hot commodity amongst fans!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Expansion","offers":[{"title":"Black | 7\"","offer_id":50417342316875,"sku":"1144349","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/b893bd98-099f-43e2-8c68-25b6fdad35cd_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726726834"},{"product_id":"where-will-i-go","title":"Where Will I Go","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne of the most coveted unreleased Low Rider \/ Soul Ballads. 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AOTN have been working with band members Montie \u0026amp; Gary Bailey (who has actually visited them in Scotland) to bring you a few releases over the last few years, culminating in this final release alongside their rarest and unknown single when they were known as Sounds of Soul. Never a step wrong, not a bad track to be seen, one of America's finest 70s soul bands.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Athens Of The North","offers":[{"title":"Black | LP","offer_id":50459037827403,"sku":"1142916","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"introducing-the-brief-encounter","title":"Introducing the Brief Encounter","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf you own a copy of this 1977 release on legendary Nashville deejay John Richbourg's Seventy-Seven Records label, then you are on your way to amassing generational wealth! But it's not just the scarcity of the original pressing that has driven prices to sky-high levels'the opening track proclaims 'We're the baddest group of people you've ever seen,' and it's not wrong. Funkadelic, Isley Bros., O'Jays, Kool and the Gang'pick your favourite '70s R\u0026amp;B act and this rural North Carolina (!) band measures up with booty-shaking bass and drums, deft wah-wah guitar, beautifully arranged horn charts, and angelic group harmonies employed with equal aplomb to steamy funk workouts ('Time Is Moving') and sublime soul balladry ('Loving and Caring'), all written by the band itself. To honour the roots of The Brief Encounter, this first-ever U.S. reissue is being pressed in North Carolina on smoky (mountain) vinyl'don't miss this chance to grab one of most elusive soul classics of the '70s!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Real Gone Music","offers":[{"title":"LP","offer_id":50918086213963,"sku":"1132628","price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/766a8ff7-f433-4935-b02e-890d3844d4db_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1733089096"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/collections\/test_e9060526_thumbnail_4096_73a6b3fa-c898-4daa-9b85-84e53599454c.jpg?v=1726726816","url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/de\/collections\/brief-encounter.oembed","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}