Name: I Only Have Eyes For You (feat. Chris Dowd & Tippa Lee) b/w Live And Let Live (feat. Miles Tackett)
Brand: Night Owls

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

F-FSPT1028

Colour

Black

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Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2023-03-24

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

Fatbeats

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

796520441200

Total Cap

Black 7"

Artist

Night Owls

Genre US

Funk / Soul

Label US

F-Spot Records

Night Owls is a talented musical artist known for their captivating performances and soulful sound. With influences from artists such as Roger Rivas, The Lions, and The Soul Chance, Night Owls brings a unique blend of reggae, ska, and soul to the stage. Their music has an infectious energy that gets audiences dancing and singing along.

Having shared the stage with notable performers like Boss Capone & Patsy, The White Blinds, and Jr Thomas & The Volcanos, Night Owls has gained recognition for their exceptional live shows. Their dynamic performances showcase their passion for music and leave audiences wanting more.

With a discography that includes hits like "Cosmic Shuffling" and "The Steady 45's," Night Owls continues to make waves in the music industry. Their collaborations with Johnny Ruiz & The Escapers and The Delirians have further solidified their place in the ska/reggae scene.

Raising the bar yet again, Night Owls' first single of 2023 lays yet another set of classic soul songs on you, flipped into the band's signature style. On Side A we find The Flamingo's beloved Doo-Wop/soul hit from 1959, "I Only Have Eyes For You," re-imagined to wind your waistline with Night Owls' longtime friend and collaborator - the one-and-only Chris Dowd from Los Angeles' legendary Fishbone on vocals. Known for tunes like "Pouring Rain" and "Everyday Sunshine" Dowd brings his signature soul drenched delivery with a hint of rude boy grit to match the rhythmic and tonal stylings of the group. Wanting to take things to the next level, producer Dan Ubick called in veteran underground Jamaican legend Tippa Lee (Stones Throw, Dub Club, Jammy's, Greensleeves, etc.) to sprinkle his magic rasta dust on top and deejay/toast on the track and the results are burning hot. But wait, that's not all!! On Side B we find the beloved beat diggers classic "Live And Let Live," originally performed by Jimmy Jones in 1970 on Deke Records out of Chicago. For the Fender Rhodes-driven reggaefied version here, Night Owls roped in another longtime friend - Los Angeles kingpin and mover ’n' shaker, "Music Man" Miles Tackett to add his soulful vocals to the track and it's as buttery as cornbread from Cracker Barrel! Tackett is the mastermind behind globe-trotting funk/soul collective Breakestra (of which Night Owl Dan Ubick was a member) and legendary weekly L.A. dance parties like Funky Sole, Root Down and The Breaks. This side also includes Destani Wolf, who many will remember was featured on Night Owls’ version of “Let’s Stay Together”, providing the beautiful ‘verbed out backing vocals.

I Only Have Eyes For You (feat. Chris Dowd & Tippa Lee) b/w Live And Let Live (feat. Miles Tackett)

Music US