{"title":"The Sheppards","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Sheppards were an American doo-wop and rhythm and blues group active in the late 1950s and early 1960s. Their distinctive sound, characterized by soulful harmonies and a brass-heavy rhythm section, was exemplified in their most notable hit, \"Island of Love.\" The band, which included notable members Millard Edwards and O.C. Perkins, was one of the few doo-wop groups of the era to incorporate elements of gospel into their music. Despite their limited discography, The Sheppards remain influential in the development of the doo-wop and rhythm and blues genres.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"steal-away-island-of-love","title":"Steal Away\/ Island Of Love","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom a warehouse find, this is a new, unplayed copy.  The A side is a fantastic, uptempo version of the Jimmy Hughes classic, while the B side is a reissue of the Sheppards classic from 1959.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Sheppards","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48514004189417,"sku":null,"price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/8508\/9001\/files\/sheppards1.gif?v=1752178103"},{"product_id":"island-of-love","title":"Island of Love\/ Feel Like Lovin'","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginally released on Apex 7750. Along with \"You're So Fine\" by the Falcons, \"Island Of Love\" is one of the earliest recordings that hint at the coming transition from doo-wop (\"RnB group harmony\") to soul. It's also one of my personal favorites. :-) The flip of this reissue is \"Feel Like Lovin',\" which was previously released on the B side of the group's classic single \"Tragic.\" This reissue is now out of print... Last Mint copies.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Sheppards","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48515733192937,"sku":null,"price":5.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/8508\/9001\/files\/Classic45s-Generic-Record_3d353288-5c5a-4cf1-a04a-836a2b0706b2.webp?v=1752204560"},{"product_id":"come-home-come-home-just-like-you","title":"Come Home, Come Home\/ Just Like You","description":"This is a new, unplayed stock copy from the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.classic45s.com\/textpage.php?page=neal\" target=\"_new\"\u003eLouise Neal 45 Collection\u003c\/a\u003e. \"Come Home\" is a wonderful uptempo slice of Doo-Wop from a group beginning to transition to singing Soul. The flip is a lovely ballad. Note: I found 2 of these in the Neal collection. Both have pristine Mint labels... simply gorgeous! The vinyl has faint storage wear and isn't completely flat (but too subtle to call it a \"warp\"), but otherwise looks pristine Mint. After a deep cleaning, the audio comes through very close to Mint, denied that rating only because of faint native surface noise audible only briefly.","brand":"The Sheppards","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48516167991529,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/8508\/9001\/files\/sheppards3.jpg?v=1752216256"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.classic45s.com\/collections\/the-sheppards\/jadepuma-category-other-northern-soul.oembed","provider":"Classic 45's","version":"1.0","type":"link"}