Cookhouse Players-Pork Belly VG++ 73 MN NORTHERN SOULFUNK (Dale Menten/Gestures)

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(Dale Menten/Gestures) Cookhouse Players-Pork Belly/Kathy (Love Day Records 73/102) VG++ condition. Note: B-side is credited on label to Hal Atkinson (see scan). 
Excellent Northern Soul Funk Groove instrumental with waiting harp b/w singer/songwriter pop production on the flip.
1973 Minneapolis MN release recorded at Cookhouse Studios and written by Dale Menten of the Gestures. Both sides from the independent movie “Just Be There” (a.k.a “Swinging Teacher”).  
Note: I recently picked up an astonishing once-in-a-lifetime stash of 175 clean Minnesota/Midwest ‘60s discs from a Duluth MN DJ who kept them in storage for 45 years.  So for all you fans of 45s from the Twin Cities, Iron Range, and Tom Tourville’s enlightening books, be sure to check out my current eBay auction of regional 45s.
JUST BE THERE released in 1973 by Montgomery Productions (Note: This movie was also known as SWINGING TEACHER and later released in 1975)
Minnesota-made movie of the 1970’s A Love Day Production starring Michael Montgomery & Nancy Nelson Running Time: 95 minutes
SWINGING TEACHER A Jack H. Harris presentation released by Worldwide Entertainment Corporation
PLOT
Mitchell (MICHAEL MONTGOMERY), a returning veteran, is reunited with his girl, Kathy (LYNN BAKER). Time has passed all too quickly for the young couple and they must hurry to meet Mitchell's family, who anxiously await the homecoming. The reunion goes smoothly until Frank (CHARLIE McCARTY) asks Mitchell about his future plans. Mitchell's announced intention to become a writer meets with resistance from his father, an affluent pork belly broker who wants to hand his son the family business on a silver platter. Mitchell is supported by his mother (MARJORIE D'AQUILA) and his younger brother, Joey, an anti-establishment type.
Days pass as Mitchell and Kathy renew their love relationship. One night, they are caught skinny dipping by the police, and the son of the prominent businessman makes headlines the next morning. This uncomfortable situation leads to a confrontation between father and son. Mitchell moves out of the house and into Kathy's apartment. Mitchell's writing doesn't go well and he becomes discouraged. Money is tight and work hard to find. His father invites him to the country club and proposes a deal. Mitchell finally agrees to work for the company part time. Carol Redding (NANCY NELSON), the debutante daughter of a wealthy associate of Frank's, works for the public relations department.
Humorous scenes follow as Mitchell learns how to sell pork bellies. Mitchell changes and becomes more like his father. He enjoys success in the business, a new bachelor apartment, and a seduction by Carol. With the financial freedom he has as Vice-President of Adams Commodities, Mitchell proposes marriage to Kathy. Although Kathy still loves him, she refuses to marry Mitchell, feeling that he's copping out on what he really wants to do.
Confused and surprised, Mitchell leaves for the North Shore of Lake Superior on his motorcycle. Mitchell writes a letter to his father. Frank invites Kathy to his office and reads the letter to her. Kathy makes a decision and surprises Mitchell on the North Shore.
(above taken from Temple Of Schlock blogspot)