Comprised of Little Ida (Ida Sands) and Little Daddy (Joe Webster from The Anglos), The Soul Duo recorded two classic 45's for Noah Biggs' Shiptown label. Their first single, "This Is Your Day" piqued enough interest in 1969 to be picked up for national release on the Jamie label out of Philly, but down in the Old Dominion, The Soul Duo are most fondly remembered for their follow up effort. "Just A Sad Xmas" was a sizable hit in the Tidewater region, and for good reason. Ida and Joe turn in some amazingly deep vocals on this hard hitting ballad with perfectly sympathetic backing from The Sounds Band (love that bluesy organ!). Definitely not your run-of-the-mill seasonal fluff, we think "Sad Xmas" deserves to be included amongst the classic soulful Holiday songs.
Here's hoping the season finds you happy and well. Thanks for your support over the past year. See you in 2010! Happy Holidays from Funky Virginia!
Soul Duo "Just A Sad Xmas"
But what about Soul Santa?
ReplyDeleteReally excellent stuff, man. Thanks!!
ReplyDeleteps: Soul Santa is here: A Christmas Mystery Ho-Ho-Ho!
I've been enjoying this one this holiday season. Great addition to your blog. peace
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Anyone know where you can listen to this online or buy a copy? Joe is my cousin and it just wasnt Christmas until we listened to it but I no longer have a copy.
ReplyDeleteI would love to get a copy
ReplyDeleteDuh- I finally found the link to the mp3
ReplyDeleteAhhh - this really made my Christmas - this was the Tidewater's Tammie Terrell and Marvin Gaye couple !