(Git Your) Backfield In Motion / (Grandma) Give That Girl Some Slack!

Released in 1966 on the Verve label, this 45 RPM single represents a specific moment in mid-century vocal group recordings. The Poindexter Brothers, an R&B ensemble, were part of the broader Motown-adjacent era of soul music that sought to balance danceable rhythms with lighthearted or situational lyrical themes. This release, catalog number VK 10447, fits within the label's mid-sixties strategy of promoting regional soul acts to a national audience through polished production and accessible song structures.

The design and arrangement of this record reflect the collaborative efforts often found in mid-sixties studio sessions, where the goal was to achieve a radio-friendly sound that could compete in the crowded soul and R&B charts. While specific design credits for the sleeve art remain part of the broader industry standard of the time, the release is characterized by the clean, professional aesthetic Verve cultivated during their expansion into pop and soul markets. The record remains a notable artifact of the Brothers' efforts to carve out a niche in the competitive soul scene of the mid-1960s.