HAPPY MONDAYS – “TART TART” (Released 18TH NOVEMBER 2022)

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//London Records//

£11.99 – 1×7″ Limited Edition Vinyl

Happy Mondays are releasing a special 7 inch in memory of their legendary bassist Paul Ryder, who tragically passed away earlier this month. The ‘Tart Tart’ limited edition 7inch contains the original of the track, which originally appeared on Happy Mondays 1987 debut album Squirrel and G-Man Twenty Four Hour Party People Plastic Face Carnt Smile (White Out) and was produced by John Cale. On the B-Side is a live version of the track from a BBC John Peel session.

Paul’s brother, Happy Monday’s vocalist Shaun Ryder comments: “This special release of Tart Tart showcases the unique musical talent of our brother Paul Ryder who passed from this world … we will all miss you Horse…he brought the funk and the rock n roll to Happy Mondays … love you long time R kid”

All profits from the release will be donated to Music Cares, a charity chosen by Paul’s daughter Amelia, who comments: “Music Cares is a charity that helps people in the music industry who are struggling with addiction issues. 14 years ago, Paul was given help and support from the organisation who helped fund extended outpatient care and therapy that enabled him to have 14 subsequent happy and productive years.

Tracklisting:

TART TART
TART TART (Live John Peel Session)