Ian's video: I O Little Hank - Try To Understand - 1964

Firme rola !....in the land of the low rider, sweet soul is king. East LA's chicano community have proudly retained a sweet 60's soul culture over many years, amalgamating a lost musical world of crossover, sweet soul, doo wop, chicano soul, latin oldies and east side sounds with unique expressionistic art, tattoo and clothing lifestyle. In the social clubs and bars of California exist a growing middle aged soul culture - duplicated to a vast extent in similar connoisseur soul nights across the UK. Classic american custom car culture forms a central point for the community, with the street art of three wheelin' and car hoppin' ever present at local shows. This midtempo Sound Stage 7 masterpiece by Little Hank - ''Try To Understand'' - amply demonstrates this tale of two intertwined communities.