Jonathan Jr, Special Occasion

A double-sided daydream of modern soul sweetness and coastal jazz-funk glide, this rare 12” from Jonathan Jr. & Special Occasion is a sun-kissed slice of analog magic that feels pulled straight from a dusty crate in a long-closed California record shop.

"Hangin’ On To You" is pure heart-on-the-sleeve soul—silky vocals riding atop warm Rhodes keys, steady percussion, and that unmistakable late-‘70s soft groove that hits somewhere between Donnie & Joe Emerson, Al Johnson, and a lost demo from the Solar Records vault. It’s romantic, earnest, and impossibly smooth.

On the flip, "Flyin’ To Santa Barbara" takes the wheel and heads west—literally. A mellow instrumental cruise that blends breezy guitar licks, sparkling synths, and jazz-funk flair, it feels like a private flight over the Pacific, golden hour pouring through the clouds.

A rare find turned cult classic, this 12” captures a fleeting moment when DIY soul met yacht-tinged jazz in the most sincere and soulful way. Perfect for slow dances, open-road drives, or just dreaming with the needle down.