Rhythm Machine - Put A Smile On Time / Can't do Without You [7" Vinyl]

EPSILION

£18.90

Format: 7" Vinyl
Catalogue No.: EPS024
Release Date: 22 Sep 2023
Genre: Soul/Funk

A: PUT A SMILE ON TIME (3:54) (re-mastered version)
B: CAN'T DO WITHOUT YOU (3:53) (re-mastered version, first time on a 45)

1976 Indianapolis / Indiana

(Official re-release with a twist, different b side first time on 45)

Donald Harris, James Boone, Maurice Puckett, Robert Dycus, James Brantley, Maride Williams, Dennis McNeil, The Rhythm Machine formed in Indianapolis by former members of the Highlighters. In the early days they were primarily a live act, playing locally and touring frequently. They opened for Earth, Wind and Fire and The Emotions, among others.

They released three 45’s and a full length LP during their time. Two 45’s “The Kick” and “Brenda and Me/Put A Smile On Time” were on Lulu, while “Freakish Love/Whatcha Gonna Do” was on Rodan. Their LP, released in 1976 towards the end of their run, was on Lulu. With the Indianapolis soul scene marked almost exclusively by 45’s, this LP release was one of few released locally in the 1970’s, and it is quite scarce and in demand today.