NEW From the
publisher of “The Heeey Baby Days of
Beach Music”
January 17, 2013
We are pleased to
announce the release of the “Legacy Sessions” of the In-Men Ltd., a show
and dance band based in Burlington, North Carolina in the latter part of the
60s. The band enjoyed immense popularity and were often chosen to back major
R&B acts that came to perform at
popular venues of the era such as Myrtle Beach’s, “Beach Club”, Greensboro’s
“The Castaways” and colleges throughout the South. Their story is detailed in a 20-page booklet
that accompanies the 15- cut CD. Many of
the In-Men were students at Elon College, which is now Elon University. In
2006, members of the band had a reunion and as a result of the reunion, the
urge to record ignited several sessions at Charlotte’s StudioEast resulting in updated
versions of classics from the 1960s to the 2000s. A few of the cuts were
previously released including “Rhythm” . The song
was No. 1 on the Beach Music chart from March of 2007 for 17 months, which is
not too bad for a band that got back together to reminisce. Of note, “Rhythm”
written by Curtis Mayfield of The Impressions and was originally recorded by
Major Lance with the Impressions providing background vocals. “Rhythm” as
recorded by the In-Men Ltd. features Geoff Smith on lead vocals and yes! those
same Impressions sans Mayfield providing background vocals.
Although the In-Men
Ltd. no longer tour, their legacy
remains strong and the sound that so many enjoyed remains alive through the
“Legacy Sessions.” If you remember the great horn sound of the In-Men Ltd., and
the equally strong vocals, this musical experience is for you!
To Order The Legacy Sessions The In-Men Ltd. CD
send $20.00 Check to Rare Reads 203 Townsend Place, Atlanta, Georgis 30327 or PayPal Rarereads@bellsouth.net or use credit
card and receive CD by priority mail: Click on link to purchase by credit card through ABE
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