A red vinyl 12” release of two new Tom Moulton’s Remixes “Bus Stop” and “(Do The) Spanish Hustle” by the Fatback Band, in a printed see-through Printed plastic sleeve.
Never before heard these two extended mixes, are part of a new Tom Moulton “Spring Event” project which saw Tom get access to the Spring/Event vaults almost four years ago and started working on this new project and, typically in this day and age, went through a number of mutations and delays. We’re lucky it’s finally here.
It’s been particularly poignant talking to Tom throughout this pandemic. Tom is really the last survivor of his type. A master-craftsman using 80 years of skill and knowledge and who is every bit as passionate today, surrounded by his cats and computers, as he was in the 60s, surrounded by a coterie of young and adoring music fans.
Side A sees his new take on the 1975 classic Spanish Hustle – The Fatback Band
“Spanish Hustle” was the biggest of the Fatback Band’s run of mid 1970s hits, eventually reaching No.12 on the U.S. RnB charts in March of 1976. However, no one has ever heard this version. Quite simply the sheer scope of what can be achieved with the right multi-track and the right ears is staggering. Four minutes longer than the original 12″ version, Tom’s mix is quite simply a peak hour banger that will turn legs and co-ordination into putty if heard over a great system. Take a deep breath and a strong scotch before listening. You have been warned
And then you will be on the Scotch again for Tom new version of (Are You Ready) Do the Bus Stop – driven by the bass line which is sampled and makes “like Sugar” by Chaka Khan such an infectious groove Tom ability to tease you with this is epic and Hypnotic, and get you so mesmerised that it almost becomes psychedelic
These mixes by Tom Moulton shows a man who is still at the height of his powers, the man who invented the Remix and still puts most remixes to shame!
