Does anybody know how many records The Dells made in the years of their existence (especially 45's)? What happened to the members and is there a discography somewhere on the Web? I own about 5 Checker 45's and sorta hooked to their music (also the non-northern songs). Did they made LP's as well? Are they maybe still performing (yep, silly question, but I don't know for sure..).

Thanks Souly's for any info. And take care.

i always recommend people check out Dave Rimmer's web site www.soulfulkindamusic.com or co.uk.

there are loads of discographies on there.

hope this helps

Shane

  moonpirate said:

Does anybody know how many records The Dells made in the years of their existence (especially 45's)? What happened to the members and is there a discography somewhere on the Web? I own about 5 Checker 45's and sorta hooked to their music (also the non-northern songs). Did they made LP's as well? Are they maybe still performing (yep, silly question, but I don't know for sure..).

Thanks Souly's for any info. And take care.

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A great LP track is Higher & Higher (not the Jackie Wilson song), but can't remember title of LP (someone will on here though) ,that many brilliant 45's, still think "Make Sure" is one of the best.

Brett

Their best Ballad, on Cadet 1973 is "My Pretending Days Are Over". Thoroughly recommended.

  Brett said:

A great LP track is Higher & Higher (not the Jackie Wilson song), but can't remember title of LP (someone will on here though) ,that many brilliant 45's, still think "Make Sure" is one of the best.

Brett

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In answer to your question Brett "Higher & Higher" is on THE DELLS THERE IS Album, The Original Chess Masters, think I'll go & give it a spin now

https://themightydells.com/

Happy Song***

How Can We Find The Love We Lost When We Don't Know How It Got Away

Stay In My Corner***

*** Tom Tom 84 production!!!

1981

Should I Or Should I Not

Private Property

I'm In Love (I Can't Explain What I Feel)

1977 Produced by Norman Harris Machine!

For some reason almost impossible to find online right now.

Awesome LP and a real bugger to find in the US, Check our Trick me treat me, wonderful up-tempo 70s dancer, I usually knock this out at £20 when I can pick one up, always flies out too..........

Chris

THE DELLS WERE AWESOME LIVE AT TRENTHAM GARDENS IN 1999 .

THE HAIRS STOOD UP ON THE BACK OF YOUR NECK WHEN MARVIN JNR CAME OUT SINGING "RUN FOR COVER" AND IT WAS THE VOICE ON ALL THOSE GREAT RECORDS.

CERTAINLY IN MY TOP 3 SHOWS OF ALL TIME !

  consdad said:

THE DELLS WERE AWESOME LIVE AT TRENTHAM GARDENS IN 1999 .

THE HAIRS STOOD UP ON THE BACK OF YOUR NECK WHEN MARVIN JNR CAME OUT SINGING "RUN FOR COVER" AND IT WAS THE VOICE ON ALL THOSE GREAT RECORDS.

CERTAINLY IN MY TOP 3 SHOWS OF ALL TIME !

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I missed the show but am reliably informed by mates that it was excellent.

Maybe one group for Prestatyn some day.

Who knows.........?

Col.

  moonpirate said:

Does anybody know how many records The Dells made in the years of their existence (especially 45's)? What happened to the members and is there a discography somewhere on the Web? I own about 5 Checker 45's and sorta hooked to their music (also the non-northern songs). Did they made LP's as well? Are they maybe still performing (yep, silly question, but I don't know for sure..).

Thanks Souly's for any info. And take care.

link

As well as their 60`s stuff try out their 70`s LPs,they`re pretty easy to pick up.And dont cost a whole lot.

Try their " I Touched A Dream " LP on 20 Century,it`s got "Your Song" and "All About The Paper",and lots of real nice slower stuff.

cheers,

Andy

  ANDY D said:

"Your Song"

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Excellent record..

  mischief said:

Excellent record..

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Got it for sale on a UK demo if anyones interested.

  Soulsmith said:

I missed the show but am reliably informed by mates that it was excellent.

Maybe one group for Prestatyn some day.

Who knows.........?

Col.

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i am hoping and prayin one day they will come back

it knocked out everybody who witnessed it

marvin jnr holding that note at the end of "stay in my corner" just blew me away

  Darren said:

https://themightydells.com/

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Customer Review:

Oh my God, every time I watch this movie, I get goose-bumps. The movie was the movie "The Temptations" could've been. This is actually based on another legendary soul group - the legendary Dells (whose chart record lasts since the '50s and they're still performing which is AMAZING) very loosely. more info

5 Heartbeats

personal fav

Its all up to you

Edited July 9, 200519 yr by MAKEMVINYL

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It's All Up To You

Fantastic record,one of my all time fave's

Couple of other good cheapies by them

Bring Back The Love Of Yesterday

You Bring Out The Best In Me

Cheers

Pete

  ShaneH said:

i always recommend people check out Dave Rimmer's web site www.soulfulkindamusic.com or co.uk.

there are loads of discographies on there.

hope this helps

Shane

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Close, but no cigar

Try https://www.soulfulkindamusic.net/dells.htm

  Funky Lady said:

In answer to your question Brett "Higher & Higher" is on THE DELLS THERE IS Album, The Original Chess Masters, think I'll go & give it a spin now 

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Nice to see they are still performing. 50 years, WOW!! Thank you for all the scans and files, this is truly amazing

I'm planning to do a dutch Northern Soul site (I couldn't find any Northern Sites in Dutch so I may be the first one?) - as soon as I got my camera back. More later...

Cheers!

Stefan

I WAS AT TRENTAM GDNS MYSELF,WHAT A NIGHT,AS OLD AS THEY ARE THE WAY THEY PERFORMED WAS FANTASTIC.IS THERE A DVD/VIDEO OF THERE PERFORMANCE THAT NIGHT?.COME ON PETER OVER TO YOU.

MY OWN FAV IS "IT'S ALL UP TO YOU"

CHEERS WALLY (nearly 40)

How Can We Find The Love ...

Hadn't heard this one before, just a great bit of soul music. Thanks for bringing it to the list's attention.

They are the sort of group that you take for granted, and then you hear something like this and you realise how great they are. Had the same feeling the first time I heard Make Sure (at Martin and Audra's reception).

How long has Junior Murvin been lead singer?

  Geoff said:

How long has Junior Murvin been lead singer?

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For years now.

He was just infant Murvin when he began.

Do I really need a coat in this weather?

[For years now.

He was just infant Murvin when he began.

Do I really need a coat in this weather?]

Nice to see your sense of humour hasn't changed since you moved from London.

I hope all is well with you, miss your email about what was on.

Lesley sends her best.

  Geoff said:

[For years now.

He was just infant Murvin when he began.

Do I really need a coat in this weather?]

Nice to see your sense of humour hasn't changed since you moved from London.

I hope all is well with you, miss your email about what was on.

Lesley sends her best.

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Cheers Geoff. You dont think my humour has improved tho, no?

Say hi to Leslie for me. hopefully it wont be too long before I get back up the smoke. I might try to arrange an 'important' meeting on the first Wednesday or Thursday afternoon of the month so I can get back down SITC.