#961 Everybody's Got A Problem / In Shallah - Fathers Children

Listen: https://youtu.be/ZXM8FrTMv50 https://youtu.be/IfaY29FVrUA Mastered for vinyl from the original master tapes. Recorded around 1972, these tracks were a result of Band Manager Robert Hosea Williams who had the foresight to preserve the master tapes from those early sessions and these masterful tracks were released on a 2011 Numero LP. Permission was given for Soul Direction to Master these two tracks from the original master tapes. Soul Direction have made this release a Double AA Side and the reason is clear. “Everybody’s Got a Problem” having a powerful message about political conflict surrounding the Nixon administration and “In Shallah” having the Arabic translation of if “Allah wills” or “God willing” it’s clear the bands influences and beliefs but is celebrated in strong vocals and sublime harmonies respectively and for that reason each side is celebrated equally. Band Members: Nick Smith, Billy Sumler Ted ‘Skeet’ Carpenter, Michael Rogers, Donald Radcliff, Jackie Peoples.