Sleepless Nights July Newsletter

As always it's first come first served, so drop me line if there is anything you fancy

Lamont Dozier: Why Can't We Be Lovers (Invictus) 10euros

One of the great 70's soul records. A must have for all soul fans. Superb.

Patti Drew: Working On A Groovy Thing (Capitol) 15 euros

Brilliant midtempo dancer

Elgins: Heaven Must Have Sent You (VIP) 15 euros

Alltime classic Motown dancer. Essential!!!!!!!!

Four Tops: Sweet Understanding Love (Dunhill) 10 euros

Brilliant uptempo feel good 70's.

Four Tops: Baby I Need Your Loving (Motown) 10 euros

Quite simply Motowns finest hour IMO. Essential!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Four Tops: 7-Rooms of Gloom / I'll Turn To Stone (Motown) 10 euros

Just about their best double sider. Brilliant uptempo stormer b/w quality midtempo.

Four Tops: Standing In The Shadows Of Love (Motown) 10 euros

Alltime classic uptempo Motown dancer. Still sounds great.

****Why not take all 4 Four Tops records for 30euros*******

Friends of Distinction: Grazing In The Grass (RCA) 10 euros

Brilliant uptempo crossover dancer. Big SN spins for me.

Marvin Gaye: One More Heartache/When I Had Your Love (Tamla) 10 euros

Superb Motwon double sider from the great man. Both great dancers and both SN plays for me. Recommended.

Marvin Gaye: Too Busy Thinking Bout My Baby/Wherever I Lay My Hat (Tamla) 10 euros

Classic double-header in a still sealed bag. Almost a shame to open it

Marvin Gaye: Change What You Can / You (Tamla) 20 euros

2 brilliant in demand sides. Both dancers

Marvin Gaye: Little Darling (I Need You) 10 euros

Classic Motown dancer. one of his best IMO.

****Why not take all 4 Marvin Gaye records for 30euros*******

Tommy Hunt: I Just Don't Know What To Do With Myself (Scepter) 10euros

Great version

Impressions: It's All Over (ABC Paramount) 10 euros

Brilliant group version of the classic Walter Jackson ender

Innersection: Let Me Love You (White Label) 10 euros

One of the biggest dancers of the past 5 years. Save yourself a packet!!!!!!!!

Millie Jackson: My Man, A Sweet Man (Spring) 15 euros

Classic 70's feelgood dancer

Etta James: Tell Mama (Cadet) 10 euros

Another brilliant gritty dancer from Dublins favourite. Plays for me

Marv Johnson: Don't Leave Me (UA) 15euros

Brilliant early pre-Motown midtempo

Ben E King: Too Bad (Atco) 10 euros

Great midtempo from the great man.

Skip Mahoney and The Casuals: Running Away >From Love (Abet) 15 euros

Fabulous uptempo 70's dancer

Barbara McNair: My World Is Empty Without You (Motown) 10 euros

Great version of the Supremes classic.

Johnny Nash: You Never Know (MGM) 20 euros

Brilliant uptempo dancer. Great flip too.

Cecil Parker: Really Really Love You (TEC) 10 euros

Awesome modern dancer, getting plays. Highly recommended.

Patti and The Emblems: Mixed Up Shook Up Girl (Herald) 20 euros

Classic girl group Northern. Great dancer. Old Soul Heaven spin.

Royallettes: Only When You're Lonely (MGM) 10euros

Great version of Holly Maxwell at a fraction of the price. Slight hiss at start!!! Otherwise perfect.

David Ruffin: My Whole Ended (the moment you left me) (Motown) 10 euros

Another brilliant Motown dancer from one of the greats.

Joe Simon: When (SS7) 15euros

Another winner from Joe!!! This time a fantastic crossover dancer.

Spinners: Working My Way Back To You (Atlantic) 5 euros

Alltime classic

Spinners: Bad Bad Weather 9motown) 10 euros

Great motown double sider

Supremes: Will This Be The Day / Love Child (Motown) 10 euros

Brilliant in-demand crossover dancer that come highyly recommended b/w classic flip

Three Degrees: Year Of Decision (PIR) 7euros

Classic Philly soul

Mark Valentino: Walking Alone (Swan wdj) 10 euros

Great Midtempo Northern.

Dee Dee Warwick: When Love Slips Away (Mercury) 20euros

Sublime popular crossover/Northern midtempo

Dionne Warwick: Reach Out For Me (Scepter/Wand) 10 euros

Great version

Mary Wells: Use Your Head/Everloving Boy (20th Cent.) 15 euros

2 brilliant sides. Head is a classic and still popular midtempo while Boy is a criinally overlooked midtempo dancer that reminds me of Baby Washington at her best.

The Webs: Tomorrow (Popside) 10 euros

Highly rated (and rightly so) midtempo group Soul

Karyn White: Hungah (WB) 10 euros

Great Modern dancer.

Timmy Willis: Give Me A Little Sign (Epic) 20 euros

Fantastic in demand modern dancer (not to be confused with Brenton Wood)

Stevie Wonder: Ain't That Asking For Trouble (Tamla) 10euros

Another great motown dancer from the great man

Brenton Wood: Lovey Dovey Kind Of Love (Double Shot) 10 euros

Hat's off to Mark T for championing this great midtempo crossover dancer.