Contributor
“Blues are the roots, the rest are the fruits” quips Isla, our soul girl at heart hailing from Scotland. This long time supporter of The Face brings her passion for soul music old and new — from the obscure to the well known floorfillers, as a contributor to the Song of the Day. Though Northern Soul has always been her true favourite, Jazz, Funk, and Disco also make the cut.
The single—a memoir of the neighborhood in the New York City borough of Queens
Though not a hit at the time, the song became the title track of Clay's 1982 LP, 'The Only Way Is Up'.
This track is taken from the album Untouched, released on STAX imprint Volt in 1972.
With its string county melody and feel, the song is one of the most heartbreaking statements of the law of karma as it relates to love.
Jean Wells is in fine form on this funky mid tempo number from 1972 on the Lawton label.
Jocelyn channels the church in this dance classic that hit #2 on RnB billboard charts!
