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Jerry Ashley & the Dynamics Unlimited

Dynamics Unlimited Rose 45 The Tide RisesDynamics Unlimited Rose 45 Baby Let's Wait

Jerry Ashley & the Dynamics Unlimited Rose 45 Don't Tell Me WhyI’ve tried to find some information about Jerry Ashley and the Dynamics Unlimited, but have turned up empty so far. They recorded for two related Atlanta, Georgia labels, Rose and Gaye.

The Dynamics Unlimited released one 45 of their own on the Rose Records label, the melancholy “The Tide Rises” b/w “Baby Let’s Wait” on Rose 2890. The labels do not list composer credits, but publishing is through Margie Music, BMI. The RCA custom press # U4KM-4910/1 points to a 1967 date.

The band then backed Jerry Ashley for his single on Rose 2091, “Don’t Tell Me Why” / “Come to Me”, two originals by Ashley also published by Margie Music. I’ve yet to hear either song.

Jerry Ashley Gaye 45 Come OnJerry Ashley had another single on Gaye Records 3044 from late ’67 or 1968, an upbeat party record with sing-along vocals, shouts and screams called “Come On”, backed with an instrumental version of the same song. This too was a Jerry Ashley composition for Margie Music and though the PO Box on the label is slightly different, there’s a striking similarity to the Rose label design.

I’d appreciate any additional info about the Dynamics Unlimited, Jerry Ashley or the Rose or Gaye Records labels.

Thank you to Mark Taylor for the scans of the Jerry Ashley 45s on Rose and Gaye.