A return to the jazz fusion sounds of the Drive. But it's a disturbing cover and title given that both Henry Sithole and Bunny Lithuli came to their end in a car crash under a year later in May 1977. And after that the Drive dissolved with remaining members moving on to Spirits Rejoice, Sakhile and elsewhere.
But there are three glorious tracks with the band at the height of their powers. The copy of the album being shared today was manufactured and distributed in Mozambique under a Teal imprint. The urbane tastes of Maputo and Beira residents clearly needed to be met!
For detailed context and background please visit these earlier posts at matsuli and here at electricjive where a detailed discography is available.
The Drive - Coming to the End of This (RCL1208, 1976)
1. To the End
2. Ama Swazi
3. T.J. Bump
All compositions by Henry Sithole. Produced by David Thekwane
MF
Superb! Loved everything from this group you've posted so far, many thanks!
ReplyDeleteI knew of J Sithole through UK issue comps in the 80s, but your selections go so much deeper into the varied styles...wow. I'm aware that the bloggers are a few steps ahead of reissue labels. Lots of times I discover music on a blog and a year or two later it gets an official reissue. Really digging the Movers,too! Fantastic stuff!!
ReplyDeleteFantastic share, as always. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the link to Matsuli but unfortunately their upload's gone.
ReplyDeleteCould you please re-up?
ReplyDeleteThanks so much!!
Hello all, can someone leave a link or links where i could download or stream this band's awesome jams.
ReplyDeleteOr kindly email them to the below address:
ngidibonginkosi@gmail.com
Hello all, can someone leave a link or links where i could download or stream this band's awesome jams.
ReplyDeleteOr kindly email them to the below address:
ngidibonginkosi@gmail.com
Link updated
ReplyDeleteThank you very much, you made my day.
DeleteThank you very much for the link, you've just made my day!
DeleteWonderful music!
ReplyDeleteHi Guys!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the wonderful music. Please help me here. I've heard what I thought was a version of The Drive's "Coming To The End Of This" on radio. The presenter said the track was played by Johhny Oudermeer (If I got it right). He named the track as "Para Two". I could swear that the track was "To The End", and I spent the whole week trying to search Johnny Oudermeer. Can you throw a little light on this dilemma please? Much appreciated as always.
Rebone
rebonem@telkomsa.net