Roy Head & The Traits / Hugh Masekela - Treat Her Right / Grazing In The Grass

Year Released: Early 2000 reissue
"Treat Her Right" (Roy Head & The Traits): 1965
"Grazing In The Grass" (Hugh Masekela): 1968
Genre:
"Treat Her Right": Blue-Eyed Soul, R&B, Rock and Roll.
"Grazing In The Grass": Jazz, Afro-Jazz, Funk, Pop.
Detailed Description Containing Key Facts: This single couples two distinct yet immensely popular tracks, showcasing the diverse sounds that resonated with audiences in the mid-to-late 1960s.
Roy Head & The Traits - "Treat Her Right": This is a high-energy, raw, and soulful rock and roll classic. Texas native Roy Head's dynamic and impassioned vocals, combined with the Traits' driving rhythm and prominent horn section, created an irresistible blue-eyed soul anthem. The song's raw energy and Head's frenetic stage presence made it a massive hit and a staple of the era's dancefloors.
Hugh Masekela - "Grazing In The Grass": This iconic instrumental track by South African trumpeter Hugh Masekela became a surprise global hit. It's a joyful, infectious jazz-funk piece characterized by Masekela's playful trumpet melody, a simple yet driving rhythm, and a celebratory, African-infused feel. The song's universal appeal and laid-back groove made it a summer anthem and one of the most recognizable instrumental hits of the late 1960s. This pairing on a single highlights the broad appeal of rhythm-driven music from different origins