Eccentric Soul: The Dynamic Label

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Forged in the dust of Rene & Rene’s Tejano tornado “Angelito”, the Dynamic label was but one enterprise for San Antonio record and real estate mogul Abe Epstein. Dynamic’s flagship group, The Commands, propelled “No Time For You” into the middle reaches of the charts in 1966 thanks to performances honed by the demanding air base circuit. That liftoff cleared a runway for 20 more soulful Dynamic singles over an impressive 30-month campaign. Epstein’s open-door policy allowed a vast cross-section of Texas talent to converge at his studio, as whites, blacks, and Latinos prepared to serve in whatever new group duty called for. Epstein’s Alamo City melting pot is showcased here in 28 of Dynamic’s most intriguing sides by the Tonettes, Little Jr. Jesse & the Tear Drops, Don & the Doves, Willie Cooper & the Webs, Bobby Blackmon & His Soul Express, and Doc & Sal. Our deluxe edition comes in Lone Star inner sleeves, full color dancehall photographs, and rich ephemera, planting a new flag for soul music in soil that’s seen its share of banners already run up the pole. Released in 2013. Double vinyl pressing.