5065025121036

Work Song

James Royal

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Format: 7"

Cat No: DF006

PRE-ORDER: This item will be shipped with the aim to deliver on release day.

Release Date:  14 November 2025

Label:  Heavy Jazz Records

Packaging Type:  Slip Sleeve (CD or Vinyl)

No of Units:  1

Barcode:  5065025121036

Genres:  Northern Soul  Mod  

  • Description

    A new Heavy Jazz 45 and it's a corker! James Royal was a rather underrated British singer who served up some fine Modernist cool in his time. Originals of this double-sider will cost GBP100 - GBP150 if you can find the Parlophone 45, so with this first official reissue you can swerve the sharks. A-side 'Work Song' is a jazz-blues standard reimagined with Royal's urgent, expressive vocals and a driving rhythm section that adds raw energy. The B-side, "I Can't Stand It," leans into heavy, fuzzed-out garage soul with punchy horns and an explosive vocal performance. Both tracks prove Royal's dynamic range and emotional firepower, balancing precision with passion that captures the essence of late-60s British R&B at its most visceral and compelling.

    Only 300 pressed so get in quick!

  • Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. Work Song

      Side 2

      • 1. I Can't Stand It