• Lew Kirton – Something Special
    • Lew Kirton – Love , I Don't Want Your Love
    • 1. Something Special
    • 2. Love , I Don't Want Your Love

    Back in stock

    We can imagine Lew Kirton singling these early 80's squelchy soul tracks to some fine lady - passionate, heart-felt killer vocal.  Check his obvious Gloria Gaynor jack of "I Will Survive" on the flip - so so good! 

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