Last year, they revived a forgotten superhero. Now NPR’s Planet Money has gotten their hands on a song called “Inflation”, recorded in 1975 by singer Earnest Jackson backed by Sugar Daddy and the Gumbo Roux but never released. They formed their own record label, negotiated contracts with the musicians, and uploaded the song to all the music streaming services.
Here’s the condensed version from tonight’s All Things Considered:
If you have more time, they go into more depth on their podcast:
So, go to wherever you stream your music, and listen to “Inflation” by Earnest Jackson. Let’s make this song a hit!
