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Loose Ends – Hangin’ On A String (Frankie Knuckles Remix) (12″)

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Label: South Street
Format: 12″
Cat: SOUTH008
Released: 12 Jan 21
Media Condition: Mint (M)
Sleeve Condition: Very Good Plus (VG+)

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Description

Take a much-loved UK soul gem, Loose Ends classic from ‘85 ‘Hangin’ On A String’ and hand it to the godfather of house, Frankie Knuckles to work his unquestionable magic and there was no doubt the result would be a slice of house music heaven. South Street Records unlock the vaults once again, reissuing this melding of transatlantic minds presenting a triple threat that sees both Frankie’s 1992 Club Mix and the elusive Classic Club Reprise sit alongside the Loose Ends Original 12 Inch Mix, on either side of a 12 inch.

Taking the best of London’s soul and coupling it with the heart of Chicago, the master Frankie Knuckles purrs this one out across the highways with a slung-back house interpretation of ‘Hangin’ On A String’. A bumping beat, punchy bass line and effortless percussive touches give the perfect platform for Loose End’s vocal dynamics to provide a power, emotion and sincerity often lacking in modern dance music.

Flip it over to find the Classic Club Reprise – straight up sunset business with Frankie side-lining the vocals to let the instrumentation sing with added trademark flourishes in true spiritual style. Finally, the Original 12 Inch Mix gets a well-deserved inclusion which, back in 1985 was a true game changer bridging a multiplicity of scenes in the UK with its use of drum machines and synthesizers whilst maintaining that pure soul vibe. A track that topped the US Billboard R&B chart, making Loose Ends the first ever British band to do so, it’s a UK soul classic drenched in drum machine hits, soaring synths and crunchy guitar licks that’s infused with an ‘80s electro style and a quintessentially London flavour.

An essential requirement for any self respecting record collector.

Notes: Sleeve graded as VG+ because there is a small tear on the circle cut out. Photo supplied on request.

Tracklist:
A – Hangin’ On A String (Frankie Knuckles Club Mix) (6:27)
B1 – Hangin’ On A String (Frankie Knuckles Classic Club Reprise) (6:07)
B2 – Hangin’ On A String (Original 12″ Mix) (5:57)

Additional information

Weight 0.25 kg