The Bamboos

Tighten Up / The Witch

ANORAX RECORDS

A006

The Bamboos

Tighten Up / The Witch

ANORAX RECORDS

A006

A006
ARTIST
The Bamboos
TITLE
Tighten Up / The Witch
LABEL
ANORAX RECORDS
CAT NO.
A006
FORMAT
7"
RELEASE DATE
  • 13/06/2025 [INITIAL RELEASE]
TERRITORY
Worldwide
BARCODE
199350151750
GENRE
Funk Soul
FEATURING
The Bamboos

TRACK LISTING

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  1. A. Tighten Up  ▾
  2. B. The Witch  ▾

SALES NOTES

ANORAX sticks to its’ #eatsleepmantra with the reissue of the perennially in demand TIGHTEN UP by Melbourne soul disciples THE BAMBOOS.

The track - a catchy as you like instrumental slant on Archie Bell & The Drells USA #1 million selling smash from 1968 - was originally released in 2006 on Kenny Dope and Keb Darge’s KAY-DEE label.

It immediately became a favourite in Soul & Acid Jazz circles, and it’s’ popularity rapidly spread across all dance genres, THE BAMBOOS main man LANCE FERGUSON showed genius by ditching the idea of vocals and lyrics in a composition hailed by Rolling Stones magazine “as one of the greatest songs of all time” and instead coming up with the quirky irresistible instrumental we all love. Funky flute anyone?

The Kay Dee 45 was reissued some years ago but enduring demand has outstripped supply.

Limited edition press so grab em while you can….

Published: 25th March 2025

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