{"product_id":"you-can-be-a-star-lp","title":"You Can Be A Star! (LP)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA definitive survey of the United States' independent soul scene during the 1970s, Soul of America is a deep dive into a rich, often overlooked era of raw, regional talent and heartfelt expression. This carefully curated collection shines a light on the small-label and self-released gems that emerged from garages, community centers, and corner studios across the country—music created far from the mainstream but no less powerful or inspired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA spiritual companion to the beloved Soul Cal series, this compilation captures a time when soul and funk thrived in unlikely places, and every dusty 45 might reveal a lost masterpiece. It’s a celebration of the unsung artists who poured their hearts into the groove, many receiving long-overdue recognition for the first time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMore than a collection of rare tracks, Soul of America is a vibrant portrait of the era’s retro-utopian spirit—when every record held the promise of discovery and every local band dreamed big.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTracklist:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLuther Davis – “You Can Be A Star” – 4:37\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUPC All Stars – “Don’t Get Discouraged” – 3:32\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePure Essence – “Wake Up” – 6:08\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnubis – “Ecology” – 4:01\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSag War Fare – “Girl You Better Change” – 2:59\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLeon Mitchison – “Love Is” – 4:17\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLuther Davis Group – “To Be Free” – 3:53\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEllis \u0026amp; Cephas – “I’m Gonna Miss You Girl” – 2:50\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eClifford Nyren – “Keep Running Away” – 2:56\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMixed Feelings – “Sha-La-La” – 3:28\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHenry Woods Troupe – “The Stranger” – 8:33\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFreedom Express – “Get Down” – 3:24\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53853216604503,"sku":"ZZ-NA5284-LP","price":8.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0983\/1104\/5463\/files\/NA5284.jpg?v=1782183942","url":"https:\/\/www.discotecavinyl.com\/products\/you-can-be-a-star-lp","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}