Betty Black – Gypsy Heart (Skyline Recordings) 7″

OG banger from the wonderful Ms Betty Black “Gyspy Heart” is a driving dancer with sassiness and flair, just how Betty like it. Power vocals with a punching back beat, screaming for the dance floor. Betty goes back to the beginning when Rhythm met the Blues under the watchful eye of Gospel and the African-American Spiritual. It’s mystical and cinematic but gutsy, and funky to boot! Roots Revival Soul with a sophisticated twist.

On the flip “Beautiful Lies” Perfect song, uptempo dancer – which throws you staright into a story, where Ms Betty Black takes you into another world, but one that so many women, in particular, can relate to – another strong vocal mover, with a motown overtone. Summer fun.