{"title":"Gwen McCrae","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGwen McCrae is an American Soul singer, born on December 21, 1943 in Pensacola, Florida, USA. She gained recognition as the former wife of Soul singer George McCrae and is also known as the mother of Leah McCrae.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith her soulful voice and captivating performances, Gwen has left a lasting impact on the music industry. Her talent and passion for music have earned her a place among renowned artists such as Gwen Guthrie, First Choice, Fatback Band, Jean Carn, Melba Moore, William DeVaughn and many others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExperience the mesmerizing melodies and heartfelt lyrics of Gwen McCrae's soulful songs that continue to resonate with audiences worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"keep-the-fire-burning-funky-sensation-1","title":"Keep The Fire Burning \/ Funky Sensation","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeep the Fire Burning\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eFunky Sensation\u003c\/i\u003e by Gwen McCrae, two tracks synonymous with the soul, boogie, rare groove and modern disco scenes, are reissued on Expansion Records after a long-anticipated wait. \u003ci\u003eKeep the Fire Burning\u003c\/i\u003e, originally released in 1981, is a remake of the Willie Hutch original. This reissue of the U.S 12” pressing at its full length - 6:54 - is sure to galvanise any dance floor and lift spirits immeasurably. After achieving relative notoriety within the underground scene, notably after being played by Danilo Plessow - a.k.a Motor City Drum Ensemble - during his London Boiler Room in 2015, \u003ci\u003eKeep the Fire Burning\u003c\/i\u003e has since been one of the most sought after records of the past decade, seamlessly bridging the gap between rare-groove and underground dance-music. What's more, recent price-hikes on online vinyl-distribution websites denote the way in which the market for this record has grown exponentially, a testament to its new-found popularity among the worldwide dance-music diaspora. \u003ci\u003eFunky Sensation\u003c\/i\u003e, moreover, possesses a timeless and universal groove, a song which has cemented itself as a darling of the boogie- scene, while gaining traction from the likes of Dam Funk and Nu Guinea. Furthermore, \u003ci\u003eFunky Sensation\u003c\/i\u003e is a traditionally popular record amongst the UK Soul scene, after seeing airtime on London Pirate-Radio stations during the 1980’s. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Expansion","offers":[{"title":"12\" - 1026178","offer_id":50408853176651,"sku":"1026178","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/712c0c94-5b52-4314-bd24-6183f08c15ec_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726607799"},{"product_id":"for-your-love","title":"For Your Love","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the first album of the southern Soul diva Gwen McCrae including the cult songs \"90% Of Me Is You\" and \"For Your Love\".\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wagram Music","offers":[{"title":"LP","offer_id":50443277205835,"sku":"2046982","price":22.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/For_Your_Love_d6550fe0_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727011870"},{"product_id":"90-of-me-is-you","title":"90% Of Me Is You","description":"\u003cp\u003eAnother all-time classic from the extensive back catalog of the legendary Miami songstress Gwen McCrae.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e90% Of Me Is You\u003c\/i\u003e is instantly recognizable, it's been sampled countless of times by some of the most seminal Hip Hop artists ever (Large Professor, Jaylib, Mobb Deep \u0026amp; more) \u0026amp; is a bonafide \"Rare Groove\" sure-shot that never loses it's appeal \u0026amp; is always in demand with DJ's \u0026amp; producers. Perhaps it's the pairing of the languid guitar \u0026amp; strings, or Gwen's sultry vocals \u0026amp; that steady breakbeat that keeps people hooked some 40 years after it's original release? Whatever it is, it's classic material from start to finish!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBacked here with it's original b-side slow jam \u003ci\u003eIt's Worth The Hurt\u003c\/i\u003e this super-rare 45 has been re-mastered, re-pressed \u0026amp; brought back on a limited edition white vinyl for 2020's dance-floors in conjunction \u0026amp; with the permission of T.K. 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Featuring four bonus tracks including the non-album B-side, ‘Save Your Love For Me’, a duet with Surface. Including notes by renowned US writer Justin Kantor with quotes from ‘Pic’ Conley and musician Onaje Allen Gumbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlready established as a songwriter of note (thanks to hits by Ben E King, Roberta Flack and Angela Bofill) and an in-demand New York City session and jingle singer, Oklahoma-born, New Jersey-raised Gwen Guthrie began her own solo recording career in 1981. Dubbed “The First Lady Of The Paradise Garage” (the popular New York gay club) as a result of her dynamic performances at the venue, dance hits such as 1985’s ‘Padlock’ and work with reggae musicians \/ producers Sly And Robbie helped establish Gwen as a hit-maker in her own right.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soul Music","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":50523864695115,"sku":"1006124","price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/de5a91ae-2419-47d6-afa7-b1ae5e5ab7ba_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1728024459"},{"product_id":"on-my-way-1","title":"On My Way","description":"\u003cp\u003eReleased in 1982, \u003cem\u003eOn My Way\u003c\/em\u003e is a soulful showcase of Gwen McCrae's powerhouse vocals and timeless grooves. 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