{"product_id":"e-j-the-echoes-the-complete-diamond-jim-recordings","title":"E. J. \u0026 The Echoes - The Complete Diamond Jim Recordings","description":"\u003cp\u003eMichigan Band EJ \u0026amp; the Echoes: Rediscovering a Soul Legacy\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe story of EJ \u0026amp; the Echoes represents a remarkable chapter in Michigan's music history and the early American soul scene. Its origins date back to the late 1950s, when Everett J. \"EJ\" Gronda was already active as a young musician. While studying at Central Michigan University in the early 1960s, he met the talented vocalist Manuel \"Manny\" Holcolm. Together with other musicians, they formed vocal groups that soon performed throughout the state and even recorded near Detroit's legendary Motown studios.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 1963, Gronda founded EJ \u0026amp; the Echoes, a band that quickly gained popularity at dances, clubs, and weddings across Michigan. With Manny Holcolm as lead singer, the group developed a distinctive harmony-driven sound, blending influences ranging from the Beatles to James Brown. The band served as a house band in Traverse City, opened for national acts, and performed regularly at well-known Detroit venues.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBetween 1964 and 1967, EJ \u0026amp; the Echoes released several singles on the Diamond Jim Records label. Although major commercial success eluded them at the time, their recordings later found international recognition. Today, their songs remain staples of the British Northern Soul scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLabel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tramp Records\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vinyl LP\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCat No:\u003c\/strong\u003e TRLP9141\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated Release Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 January 2027\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGenre \/ Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soul\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTracklist\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePut A Smile On Your Face\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou're Gonna Hurt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI Had A Hard Time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNever Ever Leave Me\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf It Takes A Life Time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeople Say\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf You Just Love Me\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne Of These Days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnd Of Our Love\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreat Me Right\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSay You're Mine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Tramp Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57532932456826,"sku":"TRLP9141","price":22.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0922\/5304\/files\/e-j-the-echoes-the-complete-diamond-jim-recordings-8228246.jpg?v=1794395593","url":"https:\/\/coldcutshotwax.uk\/ja\/products\/e-j-the-echoes-the-complete-diamond-jim-recordings","provider":"ColdCuts \/\/ HotWax","version":"1.0","type":"link"}