Saturday, April 14, 2012

Z.Z. Hill - I think I'd do it

I love coming home to a mail ordered package after work, the subject of today's arrival is a vinyl 45 by the artist Z.Z. Hill. The two songs featured on this 45 are titled "Second Chance" & "I think I'd do it" off of the album "The Brand New Z.Z. Hill". The main reason I purchased this 45 is for the latter tune's heavy breaks, big horns and deep southern soulful sound. 'Mankind' is the label under which the album was produced. A short lived subsidiary (1972-76) of Nashville based 'Nashboro' records, 'Mankind' was responsible for many of Z.Z.'s early recordings. Quin Ivy is credited for the production of this track which places a solid intent behind the driving rhythm of Lou Mullinex's drumming. Unfortunately, Z.Z. passed away at the ripe age of 48 in the year 1984 due to a heart attack following a car accident. To Z.Z., RIP. To the rest of yall, enjoy this down south dance-floor banger.


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