Mary Mundy
Two Fantastic Late 70's
Previously Unissued Tracks
Licensed by: Big Street Music BMI
Produced by: Lew Hanson
EPS037
A SIDE :
The Elements
Featuring Mary Mundy
YESTERDAY IS GONE (4:11)
Written by Lew Lanson
B SIDE :
Mary Mundy
WHAT A DAY(3.45)
Written by Lew Lanson
Mary Mundy born in 1944 is an underground soul and disco singer best known for her rare 1980 album Mother Nature.
Often referred to as "Dr. Mary Mundy," she is a cult figure among record collectors and DJs due to the scarcity and high quality of her work which blends heavy disco-soul grooves with powerful, soulful vocals.
Llewellyn "Lew" Hanson (1925–1984)
was a Jamaican-born writer, producer, and performer primarily active in Hartford, Connecticut. After serving in the Royal Air Force during the 1940s, he moved to the USA and established himself as a versatile figure in the Caribbean and soul music scenes.
Musical Career and Production
Hanson transitioned from performing traditional calypso with local bands to writing and producing more mainstream sounds in the 1960s.
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The Islanders: In 1974, he released the LP Just For You... From Home And Abroad with his group, Lew Hanson and The Islanders. The album featured a mix of styles, including the flute-funk track "Soul Safari".
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Record Labels: He founded Insurance City Records and Big Street Records to release his productions.
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Key Collaborations:
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Mary Mundy: Hanson worked closely with Mundy throughout the 1970s and 80s, producing her singles and her LP Mother Nature.
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Ron Surrey: Listen to the Music Insurance City Records
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Ed Smith: Often credited alongside Hanson for writing and arranging tracks on Just For You....
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Elements: Produced the mystery group Elements, notably the track "Save It For A Rainy Day" (1977), which has since become a cult soul favourite.
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Kim Lewis: He discovered and recorded one single with Lewis in 1983.
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