Tighten Up/Soulful Strut

A 2 track single () — released March 30th 2009 on Unique

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Finally funk-fans are able to get a hold on one of their favourite bands again: This is another unique release of Osaka Monaurail performing a couple of their favorite instrumental tunes. The songs are taken from the Osaka Monaurail album Amen, Brother! released in Japan under the name of Undercover Express Introducing Undercover Express which strictly contains wellknown soul & funk classics and surprising minor tunes that you'll enjoy and deserve to hear. For those of you who got get a hold of the LP version of Amen, Brother!" this 7" is an especially delicious piece of candy because both tunes are not to be found on the LP and if you want to enjoy the ultimate Osaka Monaurail experience this is a must-have! In 2007 Osaka Monaurail from Japan celebrate their 15th year of existance. Named after the "It's the JB's Monaurail" album by The JB's - they live and breathe the sound of the James Brown Orchestra wth an unmatched perfection and devotion. As they started out as a 15-piece band they went through some changes over the years and are now a 9 member funk outfit that has already five albums and and nine vinyl-singles under their belt as well as last years comeback album by Funk-Icon Marva Whitney, who they accompanied on the full length-release called "I Am What I Am". The original version of 'Tighten up' written by Archie Bell and Billy Butler topped both the Billboard R&B and pop charts and additionally became gold for selling 1 million copies. The cover by Osaka Monaurail pays the song the tribute it deserves with pure funk coming straight from Japan! 'Soulful Strut' originally written by Young Holt has also been a great success and has been featured on more than 20 compilations in the originial version. The version by Osaka Monaurail is on FIRE! And the soles of your shoes will be too!
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