Review: Two stone cold classics back to back from Jazzman sub label Popcorn, and two songs which really encapsulate the heart of the Popcorn sound. A few years ago, Mike Pedicin's "Burnt Toast & Black Coffee" crossed over from its confines in the Belgian Popcorn scene to become a major record across the Mod, Northern and Rockin' scenes worldwide. A little less known, but still a killer spin, here is the original version, recorded a couple of years prior by Shorty Long. A more swinging affair, with a crooning vocal and huge band arrangements, this still packs a serious punch on the floor. If anything, Johnny Wells' "Lonely Moon" is an even more perfect example of what the Popcorn sound is all about. A dynamic hybrid of styles - high production values - soaring strings and all - a slow but beating, swinging rhythm, and a laid back, lounge stylised vocal all pull together to give this moody little number a hefty helping of something which is intrinsic to Popcorn ... character!
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