Whipped up in the dust of Rene & Rene’s Tejano tornado “Angelito,” the Dynamic label was just one among San Antonio record and real estate mogul Abe Epstein’s enterprises. Dynamic’s flagship outfit, the Commands, marched “No Time For You” up to the middle of the charts in 1966 with performance chops honed jet-sharp by the demanding Air Force Base circuit. That takeoff paved a runway for 20 more soulful Dynamic singles over an impressive 30-month campaign. Epstein’s open-door policy brought a diverse cross-section of Texas talent into convergence within his General McMullan Drive studio, as whites, blacks, and Latinos alike suited up for service in whichever new group the call of duty called for. Epstein’s Alamo City melting pot is ladled out here in 21 (28 on the 2LP) of Dynamic’s most intriguing dishes by the Tonettes, Little Jr. Jesse & the Tear Drops, Don & the Doves, Willie Cooper & the Webs, Bobby Blackmon & His Soul Express, and Doc & Sal. Lone Star pic sleeves, full-color dancehall photography, and rich ephemera plant a new flag for soul in soil that’s seen its share of hoisted banners.
Pre-order: Vinyl orders will begin shipping in December
Track List
- The Commands Don't Be Afraid To Love Me
- Willie Cooper & the Webs I Can't Take It No More
- Don & the Doves Together
- The Webs Don't Ever Hurt Me
- The Commands Must Be Alright
- Bobby Blackmon & the Soul Express She's Gotta Have Soul
- Doc & Sal Laughing To Keep From Crying
- The Webs Try Loving Me
- The Commands Too Late To Cry
- Doc & Sal My Dream
- Little Jr. Jesse & the Tear Drops If You Don't Love Me
- The Webs Can't Let You Go
- The Commands A Way To Love Me
- Little Jr. Jesse & the Tear Drops It Keeps Rainin'
- Don & the Doves I Need You
- Bobby Blackmon & the Soul Express You'll Find Another
- The Commands Around The Go-Go
- The Commands Hey It's Love
- Little Jr. Jesse & the Tear Drops Give Your Love To Me
- The Tonettes I Gotta Know
- Doc & Sal Can't Get You Offa My Mind
- The Commands I've Got Love For My Baby
- Willie Cooper & the Webs You Don't Love Nobody
- Little Jr. Jesse & the Tear Drops Ain't No Big Thing
- The Commands No Time For You
- The Webs Little Girl Blue
- The Tonettes My Heart Can Feel The Pain
- Doc & Sal Cry & Wonder Why