Little Royal‘s musical roll call of soul music luminaries – “Soul Train” from 1972 – is connected to the post-Syd Nathan era of the King Records story after Starday Records had purchased King and henceforth became known as Starday-King:
“Soul Train”
Little Royal (1972)
Interesting to see which artists were chosen for the various work assignments aboard the train – i.e., Wilson Pickett as engineer, Ike & Tina as faretakers, Staples Singers as cooks, Isaac Hayes as bandleader, and Elvis (oddly) as banker. Most surprising of all is the inclusion of The Osmonds (as conductors) — I can only assume this is in response to the their funky hit of the year prior, 1971’s “Crazy Horses.” Click here to check out a live clip of prime-era Osmond Brothers stomping their way through this American Indian-inspired piece of hard-charging funky rock – with suitable stage attire – that will have you singing along in no time.
Tri-Us was a groovy little label established for Huey P. Meaux that was not long for this world, alas.
Cash Box
October 21, 1972
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LINK to Soul Music
LINK to Train Songs
