Fred E. Scott – ‘Journey Within’

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Unique 'afro-synth' 45 out of Detroit on the Natural label – engineered by Detroit bluesman Bobo Jenkins – likely at his own studio on Joy Road. Jenkins had a long history in the Detroit music scene – stretching back to 'Democrat Blues' on Chess (1954). By the 70′s he was producing artists for his own Big Star label – apocalyptic blues like Robert Starks, 'Space Travelling' & scrappy funk rarities such as Ellen Jackson, 'Getto Boogie' & King Cain, 'Don't Give A Damn'. However, who exactly Fred E Scott is remains mysterious…

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22 comments for Fred E. Scott – ‘Journey Within’

  1. Douglas says:

    What the heck is all the hullabaloo about this record? Too bad it looks as if I like, gave mine to a Goodwill or something.

  2. breakself says:

    I have the LP. It’s from 1990. Pretty cool but a far sight from sounding like the 45. Still, I’d cop it again for $7.