TONY MASON - TAKE GOOD CARE (RCA)
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- Опубликовано: 1 окт 2024
- TONY MASON recorded on the huge, long-established New York RCA label in 1967. Locally based, Mason was a big-voiced male singer, similar in style to other soul artists on the label -Roy Hamilton and Kenny Carter. He had been a George Kerr prodigy and had three single releases for the label.
With North America's participation in Vietnam, and young Americans being called up to serve their country, the record companies wanted to cash in on the events. In 1966, the US Billboard charts had already seen RCA's S. Sgt Barry Sadler 'The Ballad of the Green Berets', which endorsed the country's involvement in Vietnam, hit the No.1 spot for several weeks. However, after a few years of fighting, more people were becoming less optimistic with the war. Soul music was sending out far more mixed messages. Some black musicians were allowed to express their views and given the opportunity to cut songs that would hit home with those in the services and their waiting loved ones.
Written by M. Thomas and arranged and conducted by the legendary Richard Tee, 'Take Good Care' has a very professional Big City sound. The song opens with the 'Last Post' being played by a muted trumpet and answered by a xylophone. Then, Mason steps in with his soulful, heartfelt account of answering his country's call and giving us the reality of a ground level view of the campaign. This mid-tempo dancer uses a large New York orchestra to build the tension with possibly, Jean Carter and Doris Willingham supplying the backing vocals with the repeating hook line -- "Take Good Care".
This 45 gained plays on the Northern-Rare Soul scene at Top of The World, Stafford and 100 Club, London, by pioneering DJ Ady Croasdell, around late1985.
Tony Mason is also possibly linked with the Young Gents who recorded on Buddah label in 1969.
GREAT VIDEO , I LUV TO SEE THE REAL AMERICA , MY BROTHER SERVED IN VIETNAM , YOU DONT SEE MUCH HISPANIC INVOLMENT OR PIC WHEN THEY WENT TO VIETNAM, BUT I DIG THIS , IT DONT MEAN THING BRO NOT A THING ..
You do a beautiful job with your videos. I love the way you mix the soul scene with the wider context of the song.
The featured film footage on every video you post is equal to the timeless classics you highlight on your page Robsbigscitysoul, thank you. KTF
Hey thanks Jj Lopez for stopping by and making your positive comment.
Was introduced to this a few months back then found your fantastic video. Bought a copy from America, struggle to get my husband to play it as no-one at our Venue knows it, But I will dance on my own as it is superb.
If he plays it Jill... then they will know it! Keep pushing him... all our favourite songs were heard by us somewhere for the first time, either played by a DJ or dug out of boxes and found by ourselves.. Good luck.. :--)
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Brilliant
Just fabulous, no other words needed
This song really hits home. You really know the best songs, and this one got to me in a big way. The images you included are rather chilling as for the first time, I really thought about how my uncle must have felt in Vietnam. I keep forgetting just how young he was. You're right, Tony does give a soulful, heartfelt reading. The whole thing, music, backing vocals, Tony's lead, is going to haunt me for a long time. Big thanks for opening my eyes to this.
Hey bro just noticed somebody dislikes this..they aint sussed out your really lord lucan have they lol wtf keep the faith and many many many thanks Blondie on tour xx
Tracie xx
I love this song
Great video Rob. Where is the venue footage from?
Thanks Karl - Cleethorpes 1996
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Excellent Vid,must of taken awhile.
Great purchase!
Still one of my favourites sides.
Thanks for commenting
@tomovox I'm glad you like the track.
Glad you like it!
thankyou for commenting.
Now this is soul! KTF x
Isobella isobella
Thanks again Ii.
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Do not pay any money x
cracking track, cheers for posting.
ACE!
This is nothing short of beautiful!! Excellent video too. Love your channel 👍
una completa rareza, de esas q no faltan nunca.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Una rareza de esas q no faltan nunca.
Effing brill!
wo a great tune or TUNE as the young UN's shout now days ktf
another of my all time faves too Rob, such great taste in tunes....
such powerful vietnam war lyrics too
They did soul in Vietnam missed that
Great record just bought it - ktf
fabulous track !!!
thx for the up !!!
Top tune,i love it,ktf.
BRILL M8
Bloody Lovelee
this song is incredible
Thanks!
Wow just wow
can't stop playing it ✊
Amazing work mate !
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