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Rolls Royce Baby -1975-

The most famous example of this sampling is While that track primarily sampled a different song (Cameo's "It's Serious"), the structure of pulling a spoken intro over a breakbeat was heavily influenced by the DJ culture that revered the Rolls Royce Baby track.

For the true aficionado, finding an original pressing of the single (The Southshore Commission – Blue Rock BR-1009) is a mission. Depending on the condition, an original 45 RPM pressing can fetch between $150 and $400 on Discogs or eBay. Reissues and bootlegs are common, but the true collector wants the crackle of the 1975 vinyl. Rolls Royce Baby -1975-

The definitive is, and always will be, "I'm Gonna Love You" by The Southshore Commission. The most famous example of this sampling is

In the context of the mid-70s, the Rolls Royce was the antithesis of the muscle car. While Ford and Chevy were selling horsepower, Rolls Royce sold silence and ride quality. To call a woman "built for comfort, not for speed" was a brazen, confident, and deeply funky compliment. It suggested she was meant for luxury, long drives, and pleasure—not quick thrills. Reissues and bootlegs are common, but the true

Musically, the track is a masterpiece of understated groove. Unlike the aggressive funk of James Brown or the slick disco of the Bee Gees, this track sits in a middle ground—eventually dubbed "Rare Groove."

The legacy of the truly cemented itself during the golden age of hip-hop. Producers recognized that the intro—the spoken word and the bass drop—was perfect for a loop.

Automobile Quarterly was granted a clandestine test drive of a running mule in 1975 on a closed track at Millbrook. Their anonymous driver reported:

The most famous example of this sampling is While that track primarily sampled a different song (Cameo's "It's Serious"), the structure of pulling a spoken intro over a breakbeat was heavily influenced by the DJ culture that revered the Rolls Royce Baby track.

For the true aficionado, finding an original pressing of the single (The Southshore Commission – Blue Rock BR-1009) is a mission. Depending on the condition, an original 45 RPM pressing can fetch between $150 and $400 on Discogs or eBay. Reissues and bootlegs are common, but the true collector wants the crackle of the 1975 vinyl.

The definitive is, and always will be, "I'm Gonna Love You" by The Southshore Commission.

In the context of the mid-70s, the Rolls Royce was the antithesis of the muscle car. While Ford and Chevy were selling horsepower, Rolls Royce sold silence and ride quality. To call a woman "built for comfort, not for speed" was a brazen, confident, and deeply funky compliment. It suggested she was meant for luxury, long drives, and pleasure—not quick thrills.

Musically, the track is a masterpiece of understated groove. Unlike the aggressive funk of James Brown or the slick disco of the Bee Gees, this track sits in a middle ground—eventually dubbed "Rare Groove."

The legacy of the truly cemented itself during the golden age of hip-hop. Producers recognized that the intro—the spoken word and the bass drop—was perfect for a loop.

Automobile Quarterly was granted a clandestine test drive of a running mule in 1975 on a closed track at Millbrook. Their anonymous driver reported: