Led by guitarist Harvey Hall-Nickerson, Harvey & The Phenomenals were a notable presence on the Cleveland, Ohio club circuit in the era we’re concerned with. But like hundreds of well-drilled funk acts around the USA, they seldom got the chance to record, releasing just two 45s. The second, Soul & Sunshine, appeared on the local Da-Wood label owned by Bob Davis and Melvin Woods. A solid, assured instrumental whopper, with classy solos from Harvey, it was a big favourite at their live shows

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