Name: Walking After Midnight
Brand: Rhoda Dakar

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Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

SBESTS296

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Blue

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Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2022-04-29

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Sunday Best Recordings

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196626553683

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1 / 7" / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / blue

Artist

Rhoda Dakar

Genre GB

New Wave / Post Punk

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Sunday Best

Rhoda Dakar is an English singer, born in 1959. With a career spanning over four decades, she has established herself as a prominent figure in the music industry. Known for her soulful voice and captivating performances, Rhoda has captivated audiences worldwide with her unique blend of reggae, ska, and pop music.
Starting her musical journey as the lead vocalist for The Bodysnatchers in the late 1970s, Rhoda quickly gained recognition for her powerful vocals and energetic stage presence. She later joined The Specials as a guest vocalist on their hit single "The Boiler," which further solidified her status as a talented artist.
Throughout her career, Rhoda has collaborated with numerous renowned musicians and bands, including Madness and The Beat. Her collaborations have resulted in several chart-topping hits and critically acclaimed albums.

Sunday Best is a music label that was founded in 2000 by Rob da Bank, Sarah Bolshi, and Ben Turner. With a passion for discovering and promoting talented artists, the label has become known for its diverse roster of musicians across various genres.
From electronic to indie, Sunday Best has released albums from both established and emerging artists, showcasing their unique sounds to a global audience. The label's commitment to quality music and artistic expression has earned them a reputation as an influential force in the industry.
With a focus on nurturing talent and fostering creativity, Sunday Best continues to push boundaries and challenge conventions. Their dedication to supporting artists throughout their careers ensures that they remain at the forefront of innovation in the ever-evolving music landscape.

Rhoda Dakar began her musical career as lead vocalist with all female 2Tone band, The Bodysnatchers. They only ever released two singles, 'Let's Do Rocksteady' and 'Easy Life'. After a year together they split and Rhoda went on to guest with The Specials in Europe and the USA, having featured on their second album, 'More Specials', for which she won the first of her seven gold records. After their demise, and before joining Jerry Dammers' new project, she recorded The Bodysnatchers' first original song, 'The Boiler', a harrowing tale of date rape, which was inevitably banned. The Special AKA spent the next two years recording 'In The Studio', spawning a top ten hit with 'Free Nelson Mandela'.

Now comes the next single in the series of 5 and it's a cover of Walkin' After Midnight - a song written by Alan Block and Donn Hecht and recorded by American country music artist Patsy Cline. It's a lovely authentic 60's style ska version with a Midnight Skank version on the flip.

Walking After Midnight

Music GB

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