Classic Funk/Hip-Hop/Go-Go 45 Record: T.S. Monk -- Bon Bon Vie (Gimme The Good Life)/ Stay Free Of His Love [Mirage 3780]

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(C45s)Bon Bon Vie (Gimme The Good Life)/ Stay Free Of His Love by T.S. Monk

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Side A | Side B
Label: Mirage 3780 Year: 1980
Factory sleeve included
Condition: M $8.00

Bon Bon Vie (Gimme The Good Life)/ Stay Free Of His Love

From a warehouse find, this is a new, unplayed stock copy, in its original Atlantic Group factory sleeve. The drummer son of renowned jazz pianist Thelonius Monk steps out on his own in a delightful way with this Funk number, which has a unique swing that called out for an mp3 "snippet" so you can hear, too. Enjoy! The B side is another great uptempo number well worth seeking out. A great two-fer! This was the artist's biggest hit, which is specially edited from a 5:04 album track. Note: This beautiful 45 has no notable flaws, grading Mint across the board (Labels, Vinyl, Audio).

Condition Detail:Label: M | Vinyl: M | Audio: MWritten by: Sandy Linzer-L. Russell Brown (A), Sandy Linzer-Steve Mise (B)Produced by: Sandy Linzer, Arranged by Thelonius Monk Jr.Chart info: #11r, #63p in December 1980Track time(s): A: 3:35 | B: 4:10Mix: StereoOther info: Contains an edited version of the LP track.

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