SpaceArk - Phantom Love / Don't Stop (Loving Me) Extended Mix - Mailing end September

SpaceArk was the brainchild of founder members, Peter Alan Silberg and Troy Raglin who formed the group in Los Angeles in 1973. The duo then enlisted talented musicians and vocalists and went on to perform regularly at music clubs, playing hits of the day from the O’Jays, Earth, Wind and Fire and other soul and funk groups and successfully introduced their own original songs which the group began recording from 1974.

Major record labels had difficulty pigeon-holing he group’s unique style and so sadly they were unable to secure recording contracts. Undeterred, Peter and Troy started their own private label, ColorWorld Records and released their first album “SpaceArk” in 1975, followed by two 45s “Do What You Can Do”/”Welcome To My Door” and “Don’t Stop” in 1976. Their second album “SpaceArk Is” was released in 1978, from which the majestic “Phantom Lover” has been curated for our ‘A’ side. The lead vocals are from Troy Raglin, a.k.a Troy Dodds who’s “Try My Love” was a huge all-nighter spin during the 80’s. Peter speaks very highly of “Phantom Lover” saying it may be the best song that Troy ever composed and Troy’s stellar vocal performance made this song really soar when performed live.

On the flip-side we’ve featured the previously unreleased extended take of “Don’t Stop (Loving Me)”. The shorter take was originally released under the pseudonym "Dolly Way & Space Ship Earth; the track features a 3-piece horn section, which in the extended take really brings the recording to another level.

We are indebted to Peter Alan Silberg for giving his kind permission for this release and for the wonderful music that he together with Troy Raglin gave to the world.