Toast

Just An Illusion

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Toast’s ’It’s Just An Illusion' was a 1983 released project made up of Baltimore singer-songwriters and well-known New York session players. A top-end independent production, the single is recognised for its musical appeal and rarity in equal measure amongst soul collectors. Produced and funded by Randy Irwin for his NY-based Charm City imprint, it was the label’s only release. Irwin had established himself a decade earlier managing and producing The Shirelles for RCA. Hailing from New Jersey, he’d worked on dozens of projects in the Tri-State Region for labels such as Roulette, Strawberry, Calla, Prodigal and Sky-Disc, producing R&B records for Family Circle, Bobby Byrd, Gary U.S. Bonds, Ecstasy, Passion & Pain, Lifeline and many more. Singers William ‘Toast’ McClain and Vito Ales hailed from Baltimore, whilst everybody else on the track was from New York. Musicians included co-writer, singer and reeds man Larry Smith aka L A Blacksmith, his cousin Jeff Smith (Family Stand), and Tyrone Cox (Crown Heights Affair) of Brooklyn-based production trio Smithcox Organization with a rhythm section that boasted drummer Harvey Grate from infamous Queens funk outfit, The Firebolts.

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Release Date

12.07.2021

Cat No

BK034

Tracklist

Track 1
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Track 2
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Funk
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7"
Joe Brown and the Soul Elderados
16.95 €
Vibration Part One & Two Backatcha
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Funk/Soul
7"
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Joe Brown and the Soul Elderados
16.95 €
Vibration Part One & Two Backatcha
80ies Funk
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12“
Isabel Roberts Fea. Robert Chandler
19.95 €
Love Situation / Fall In Love Backatcha
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Funk/Soul
12“
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Isabel Roberts Fea. Robert Chandler
19.95 €
Love Situation / Fall In Love Backatcha
80ies Funk
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7"
Robert Chandler
17.95 €
Experience My Love Backatcha
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Funk/Soul
7"
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Robert Chandler
17.95 €
Experience My Love Backatcha
80ies Funk
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12“
Various
24.95 €
Soul Of Haringey Backatcha
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Funk/Soul
12“
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Various
24.95 €
Soul Of Haringey Backatcha
Reggae / Dub
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12“
Various
19.95 €
Lovers' Special Request Ep Backatcha
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Reggae / Dub
12“
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Various
19.95 €
Lovers' Special Request Ep Backatcha
80ies Funk
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12“
U-Bert
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Got To Make Sure Backatcha
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Funk/Soul
12“
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U-Bert
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Got To Make Sure Backatcha
Boogie
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12"
Surface
24.95 €
Falling In Love / Happy (Love Mix) Be With
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Disco
12"
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Surface
24.95 €
Falling In Love / Happy (Love Mix) Be With
Acid House
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12"
DJ Pierre
18.95 €
Acid Love / Acid Love Dub (2024 RP Edition) Get Physical
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House
12"
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DJ Pierre
18.95 €
Acid Love / Acid Love Dub (2024 RP Edition) Get Physical
Boogie
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12''
Michael Wycoff
21.95 €
Looking Up To You / Diamond Real (2024 Repress) Be With
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Disco
12''
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Michael Wycoff
21.95 €
Looking Up To You / Diamond Real (2024 Repress) Be With
Disco
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12“
Zenana
17.95 €
Witches Rush Hour
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Disco
12“
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Zenana
17.95 €
Witches Rush Hour
Italo Disco
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12“
Angeleri
22.95 €
Un'Estate Di Sesso Maledetta Discoteca
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Disco
12“
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Angeleri
22.95 €
Un'Estate Di Sesso Maledetta Discoteca
House
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12" + mp3
LACATY
14.95 €
Cascade OYE 12" Service
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House
12" + mp3
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LACATY
14.95 €
Cascade OYE 12" Service