Smooth and slippery funky rock which is far better than you'd expect
Label: Cube Records
Year of Release: 1974
Once again, I'm sorry to tell you that I haven't a clue who Ryder were (or Ryder is, assuming that it's the name of a person rather than a group). I'm absolutely positive they weren't the same Ryder who represented the UK in the Eurovision Song Contest in 1986, though... and nor is it Steve Ryder who rather confusingly also had a different record out called "Ain't It Nice". Beyond that, I have no information to give you.
A shame, because "Ain't That Nice" is a smooth and cocksure bit of rock 'n' funk which slithers around your turntable like a conga eel. Seemingly dealing with one particular gentleman's unfortunate experiences with the ladies, it's a very simple but highly funky piece of work which has never really picked up much recognition from collectors. While nothing about it screams "hit single", it's a strong and sultry release which deserves better than the low price tags it's been going for.
If you know who was responsible for this record - and I suspect it may have been a studio aggregation rather than a proper group as such - please do let me know.
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3 comments:
Hi!
Thanx for the reupload. A "new" artist = "new" hears here. No further info. found about Ryder. Actually prefer "B" side for its Glam/Boogie sound.
Cheers!
Ciao! For now.
rntcj
It sounds like the credited songwriter, Steve Royal. Compare with an earlier single of his on YT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=icteFQKdzvM
You could very well have a point....
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