Name: Tell It Like It Is / Give Me Liberty Or Death
Brand: The Salem Travelers

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

DNSCR032

Colour

Black

Colour details

Discogs ID

Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2023-02-24

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

PIAS

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

5051083179072

Total Cap

Black 7"

Artist

 The Salem Travelers

Genre GB

Funk / Soul

Label GB

Deptford Northern Soul Club

Deptford Northern Soul Club Records is a modern reissue label, in association with [PIAS], that aims to bring the magic of Northern Soul music to both young and old enthusiasts. Founded by Will Foot and Lewis Henderson, this label is dedicated to preserving and sharing the authentic sound of Northern Soul as it was meant to be heard. With their passion for the genre, they curate a collection of timeless tracks that capture the essence of this iconic movement. Whether you're a seasoned fan or new to the scene, Deptford Northern Soul Club Records invites you on a journey through soulful melodies and infectious rhythms.

Two tracks from Chicago’s mighty Salem Travelers, from their brief time on the Chess subsidiary Checker in 1968. &nbsp;The A-side, ‘Tell It Like It Is’, goes for around £45 on seven, its follow up, an previously unheralded classic from the same year. Both tracks are a unique funky take on gospel. 

‘Tell It Like It Is’ is filled with wah wah guitar chops and some excellent lead breaks that spice up the conga-adorned upbeat; a heady song grasping for the truth. 

&nbsp;‘Give Me Liberty Or Death’ is slightly slower, with a Motown-styled backbeat behind a fist pumping anthem that reels in its churchy roots and some great vocal interplay, a message song filled with emotion. 

Two fantastic tunes from a transient ever-changing group who, in the 1960s and 1970s, were known for soulful harmonies, glass-shattering lead singing. Typical of their repertoire of songs that provided social commentary on the troubles of the world from the war in Vietnam, drugs, violence, prejudice, civil rights and child delinquency.

Tell It Like It Is / Give Me Liberty Or Death

Music GB