Dave West Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 As we are all aware many of the stars of Motown did versions of Motown records, eg. My Girl , temps,Stevie etc. but what about the non motown artists and labels.? Whats your favourite versions ? Heres a few to get started.... What does it take.................Bay Brothers, Buddy Miles Signed,sealed,delivered.........calafornia raisens Baby I need your loving..........Gayle Adams, All the love I got...................Benny Gordon Get Ready............................Donnie Elbert Take me,Girl I'm ready...........Eric Mercury plus many more.....Whats your favourite. ? add to this list Dave Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Sheldonsoul Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 As we are all aware many of the stars of Motown did versions of Motown records, eg. My Girl , temps,Stevie etc. but what about the non motown artists and labels.? Whats your favourite versions ? Heres a few to get started.... What does it take.................Bay Brothers, Buddy Miles Signed,sealed,delivered.........calafornia raisens Baby I need your loving..........Gayle Adams, All the love I got...................Benny Gordon Get Ready............................Donnie Elbert Take me,Girl I'm ready...........Eric Mercury plus many more.....Whats your favourite. ? add to this list Dave remember tracy ullmans pop version of kim westons helpless Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Dave West Posted May 21, 2010 Author Share Posted May 21, 2010 remember tracy ullmans pop version of kim westons helpless unfortunatly some versions were pretty poor, the Rolling Stones did many motown covers..... Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Citizen P Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 The best cover of a Motown tune EVER must be The Van Dykes-Save My Love For A Rainy Day. Norman Whitfield outgunned Tony Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 remember tracy ullmans pop version of kim westons helpless And Mannaton transfer. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
John Reed Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 Bobby Byrds version of Signed, Sealed & Delivered on Brownstone is a cracking tune. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Pete S Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 I could do you over 50 of these just by British artists on British labels of the 60's. Except I've got to go to the doctors... Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
funkyfeet Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 Younghearts version of "What does it take to win your love" is quite good. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest TONY ROUNCE Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 Bobby Byrds version of Signed, Sealed & Delivered on Brownstone is a cracking tune. ...and a different song, I think - is it not the country song by Cowboy Copas that James Brown also recorded? Can't wait to get home to find out! My favourite Motown revivals (not covers) from the world of soul would have to include: The Soul Children - Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I'm Yours) Donny Hathaway - What's Going On The Magnificent Seven - Ooo Baby Baby Syl Johnson - Get Ready Jimmy McFarland - Lonely Lover James Carr - I Can't Help Myself Otis Redding - My Girl Baby Washington - What Becomes Of the Brokenhearted Benny Gordon - Gonna Give Her All The Love I Got Nella Dodds - Come See About Me (which actually WAS a cover!) Jean Carn - Love Makes Me Do Foolish Things ...and probably loads more that don't immediately spring to mind. ...away from soul, there are too many to mention! I could fiil a page or two with rocksteady and reggae versions, for a start.... Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
John Reed Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 (edited) ...and a different song, I think - is it not the country song by Cowboy Copas that James Brown also recorded? Can't wait to get home to find out! Tony, Nope its the Stevie song. It's a "live" version, but don't know of its "really live", if you know what i mean. I remember Norman Jay used to hammer this quite a lot in the 80's. Theres a scan of it at discogs. https://www.discogs.c...release=1136039 I also like Act 1's version of Still Water, but no... before anyone says anything.. It can't compare to the Tops... Edited May 21, 2010 by John Reed Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 (edited) And Mannaton transfer. Besides " Helpless " , Manhattan Transfer also did cover versions of " Where Did Our Love Go " and " Too Busy Thinking About My Baby " . MT are not alone in abusing the ears with Motwon cover versions , for there are ...... Phil Collins " Too Many Fish In The Sea " The Jam " War " Petula Clark " Reach Out , I'll Be There " Engelbert Humperdinck " Where Did Our Love Go " Malc Burton Edited May 21, 2010 by Malc Burton Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Johnmcc Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 Current spin- Roscoe Robinson - Just Ask the Lonely - Gerri Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 Alfie Khan sound orchestra - law of the land - Atlantic Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Souledtrafford Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 As we are all aware many of the stars of Motown did versions of Motown records, eg. My Girl , temps,Stevie etc. but what about the non motown artists and labels.? Whats your favourite versions ? Heres a few to get started.... What does it take.................Bay Brothers, Buddy Miles Signed,sealed,delivered.........calafornia raisens Baby I need your loving..........Gayle Adams, All the love I got...................Benny Gordon Get Ready............................Donnie Elbert Take me,Girl I'm ready...........Eric Mercury plus many more.....Whats your favourite. ? add to this list Dave What about The Whispers - My Girl Elsie Strong - Ask the Lonely Connie Haines - What Two Can Easily Do Flirtations - Little Darlin' Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
TOAD Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 JOE RENZETTI'S SOUND REACH OUT FOR ME MALA - Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
bri pinch Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 (edited) ELLA FITZGERALD - GET READY OTIS REDDING - MY GIRL BEN BROWN - ASK THE LONELY BRI PINCH Edited May 21, 2010 by bri pinch Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest TONY ROUNCE Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 What about Connie Haines - What Two Can Easily Do ...It's actually on Motown, so it disqualifies itself! Thought of a few more, though - He's My Kind Of Fellow - Sandy and the Pebbles More, More, More Of Your Love - Bob Brady and the Con Chords Money (That's What I Want) - Skip Cunningham Never Can Say Goodbye - Gloria Gaynor Since I Lost My Baby - Luther Vandross You've Got To Earn It - The Staple Singers Stop In The Name Of Love - Margie Joseph et cetera, et cetera... Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Soulsmith Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 Soulful gospel cover WHAT BECOMES OF THE BROKEN HEARTED - Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Soulsmith Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 Back of the net for Fitzroy MY GIRL - Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Mick Howard Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 Always loved to dance to the Seeburg Spotlite Bands version of Nowhere To Run which Guy used to play back in the day. I think that Seeburg was a bit like the US's version of the UK's Top of the Pops albums in 60's and early 60's - cover versions of hits of the day, although the Top of the Pops covers were s***. Mick Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Phoenix8049 Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 Elkie Brooks - Way You Do the Things You Do Stu. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
JOE TORQUAY Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 what about this one, Z.Z. HILL - AIN'T TO PROUD TO BEG Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Dave West Posted May 23, 2010 Author Share Posted May 23, 2010 The best cover of a Motown tune EVER must be The Van Dykes-Save My Love For A Rainy Day. Norman Whitfield outgunned Tony thanks to those who have replied. BUT AS I SAID....Whats your favourite cover version. cheers tony, Dave Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest WPaulVanDyk Posted May 23, 2010 Share Posted May 23, 2010 Shakin Stevens - Come See About Me also the Beatles - Money That's What I Want OC Smith - Baby I Need Your Loving Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Suinoz Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 Shakin Stevens - Come See About Me also the Beatles - Money That's What I Want OC Smith - Baby I Need Your Loving Doug Parkinson, I'LL be around. This Aussie singer also did a nice version of everlasting love and of course his unknown northern stomper ' soon as your thing is done ' on the srs label. Played it at Prestatyn. ATB Tony, OZ. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest TONY ROUNCE Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 Doug Parkinson, I'LL be around. This Aussie singer also did a nice version of everlasting love and of course his unknown northern stomper ' soon as your thing is done ' on the srs label. Played it at Prestatyn. ATB Tony, OZ. "I'll Be Around" is not a Motown song, though. It's written by Philadelphians, was recorded in Philadelphia and was released on Atlantic. Although I'll give you that Doug Parkinson is a cover version in that it was released in competition with the Spinners original, rather than reviving the song years later... Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Suinoz Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 "I'll Be Around" is not a Motown song, though. It's written by Philadelphians, was recorded in Philadelphia and was released on Atlantic. Although I'll give you that Doug Parkinson is a cover version in that it was released in competition with the Spinners original, rather than reviving the song years later... Fair play Tone, yep it was the blue Motown release of I'll be around by the Spinners i was referring to. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Ficklefingers Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 Not only topping my Premier League of such covers, at the moment.. with MASSIVE thanks to Ricky Warburton for making me aware of it. But the ONLY player in the division !! Nothing else can get within two divisions, for me - bit like being a 'Butch' of this type of record. Marc Leon 'Nothing's Too Good For My Baby' (Australian HMV) Total knockout production - as is the case, I find, with many Aussie/Kiwi Northern covers .. Fia Karim's version of Dana Valery's classic (Australian Spin) being THE ultimate - in my little black book at least !! Fingers Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Citizen P Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 Not only topping my Premier League of such covers, at the moment.. with MASSIVE thanks to Ricky Warburton for making me aware of it. But the ONLY player in the division !! Nothing else can get within two divisions, for me - bit like being a 'Butch' of this type of record. Marc Leon 'Nothing's Too Good For My Baby' (Australian HMV) Total knockout production - as is the case, I find, with many Aussie/Kiwi Northern covers .. Fia Karim's version of Dana Valery's classic (Australian Spin) being THE ultimate - in my little black book at least !! Fingers Don't know that John, I'll have to get Rick to play it for me next week ATB Tony Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Ficklefingers Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 Don't know that John, I'll have to get Rick to play it for me next week ATB Tony I'm afraid he won't be able to play it to you Tony.. It's sitting here - in my record room !! I was going to add a clip to Refosoul and post it here - but access denied at the mo whilst it's being 'worked on' !?! So, I'll have to try later today - check back this evening some time.. Fingers Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest TONY ROUNCE Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 (edited) ..Aren't we going a bit off post here? This was supposed to be a thread about Soul revivals (and covers) of Motown songs, not Australian versions. I could name you a hundred Austrailan/UK/Jamaican/French Motown revivals, probably without having to give the matter any thought whatsoever. But that wasn't what the thread asked for so I haven't. Stick to the script, please! Edited May 24, 2010 by TONY ROUNCE Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Ficklefingers Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 ..Aren't we going a bit off post here? This was supposed to be a thread about Soul revivals (and covers) of Motown songs, not Australian versions. I could name you a hundred Austrailan/UK/Jamaican/French Motown revivals, probably without having to give the matter any thought whatsoever. But that wasn't what the thread asked for so I haven't. Stick to the script, please! Are you sure that YOU have the correct script, Tony Quote from opening thread: As we are all aware many of the stars of Motown did versions of Motown records, eg. My Girl , temps,Stevie etc. but what about the non motown artists and labels.? Whats your favourite versions ? Or is it me ?? Am I missing summink here ??? My humble apologies if I have - it is a Monday tho'.. Fingers Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Citizen P Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 ..Aren't we going a bit off post here? This was supposed to be a thread about Soul revivals (and covers) of Motown songs, not Australian versions. I could name you a hundred Austrailan/UK/Jamaican/French Motown revivals, probably without having to give the matter any thought whatsoever. But that wasn't what the thread asked for so I haven't. Stick to the script, please! Thought the original question was What's your favourite Version?? I've given mine John's given one of his- Where's the deviation? Tony Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Phoenix8049 Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 Favourite Motown Version Is. The Beatles - You Really Got A Hold On Me. Stu. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest TONY ROUNCE Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 Thought the original question was What's your favourite Version?? I've given mine John's given one of his- Where's the deviation? Tony I'm sure that I read it as soul version. Aplogies to anyone who I might have offended with my mini rant, and watch out because here comes the flood: REGGAE/ROCKSTEADY VERSIONS Derrick Harriott - Reach Out I'll Be There The Wailers (or Keith & Tex) - Don't Look Back Derrick Harriott (or Slim Smith or The Heptones) - Born To Love You Derrick Harriott - I Gotta Know Now a.k.a. Sitting On Top The Uniques - Ain't Too Proud To Beg The Uniques - You'll Lose A Precious Love The Uniques - You're My Everything The Uniques - If I Could Build My World Around You Slim Smith - Everybody Needs Love Gregory Isaacs (or Willie Williams) - Get Ready Bob Andy - Stay In My Lonely Arms Delroy Wilson - Put Yourself In My Place Delano Stewart (or Cornell Campbell) - Wherever I lay My Hat Pat Satchmo - What's Going On Delroy Wilson - Ain't That Peculiar The Heptones - My World Is Empty Without You Delroy Wilson - Baby Don't You Do It Delroy Wilson - Don't You Miss Me A Little Bit Baby Errol Dunkley (or Delroy Wilson) - Your Love Is Amazing Alton Ellis (or Delroy Wilson) - It's A Shame The Wailers - Baby Baby I Need You Ken Parker - My Girl Has Gone The Paragons - Left With A Broken Heart The Gaylads - Stop Making Love (new words to the tune of 'It's The Same Old Song') Delroy Wilson - Got To Change Your Ways (new words to the tune of 'Beauty Is Only Skin Deep') The Wailers - Ska Jerk (new words to the tune of 'Shotgun') The Shades - Who You Gonna Run To... ...these are just a few off the top of my head, there are dozens, scores even, of others... Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Ernie Andrews Posted May 26, 2010 Share Posted May 26, 2010 Ronnie Bartlett- I cant help my self / Where did Our love go - Argentinian EMI Amazing versions especially the "I cant help myself" Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Epic Posted May 26, 2010 Share Posted May 26, 2010 Johnny Ross & The Soul Explosion - "I Can't Help Myself" - 'twas massive back in the day !!! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Ljblanken Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 anna king - come get these memories. subtle but distinctive james brown production. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
scunnyjack Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 As we are all aware many of the stars of Motown did versions of Motown records, eg. My Girl , temps,Stevie etc. but what about the non motown artists and labels.? Whats your favourite versions ? Heres a few to get started.... What does it take.................Bay Brothers, Buddy Miles Signed,sealed,delivered.........calafornia raisens Baby I need your loving..........Gayle Adams, All the love I got...................Benny Gordon Get Ready............................Donnie Elbert Take me,Girl I'm ready...........Eric Mercury plus many more.....Whats your favourite. ? add to this list Hi Dave, Great night at Drax again.There have been some great covers over the years, the earliest ones to me were the Beatles-Please Mister Postman, Money etc, and one I've liked in recent years is Buster Jones version of Just A Little Misunderstanding, but the most played cover version in my collection is I Heard It Through The Grapevine by Creedence Clearwater Revival from their Cosmos Factory album. At 11 minutes it most be one of the longest Motown cover versions. Steve Dave Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Makemvinyl Posted May 31, 2010 Share Posted May 31, 2010 Now heres the Bad News Donny and Marie Osmonds stage show is just like a TRIBUTE to Motown and i hate myself for saying this as showmen it wasnt that bad oh god bury me Quick Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest dicklincoln72 Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 Now heres the Bad News Donny and Marie Osmonds stage show is just like a TRIBUTE to Motown and i hate myself for saying this as showmen it wasnt that bad oh god bury me Quick Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest dicklincoln72 Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 How about Vanilla Fudge "You Just Keep Me Hanging On" by the way I agree about the CCR version of Grapvine different but brilliant in it's own way Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest FrostyJak Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 Donnie Elbert-Where Did Our Love Go......and This Old Heart Of Mine I really rate his take on "Stop In The Name Of Love" Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Philippe Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 How about Vanilla Fudge "You Just Keep Me Hanging On" My favorite version is by Wilson Pickett. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Codfromderby Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 jackie wilson-you keep me hanging on andy and david williams- baby love detroit shakers-sugar pie its the same old song other side is.... by the nashville strings, cant remember what it is uptight- henry jerome Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 Weren't those fellas twins and nephews of Andy Williams.. Sure l remember them from Popswap.. They'll be in their 50's now.......just like me! Pop and son,i have a uk demo Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
stomper45 Posted June 5, 2010 Share Posted June 5, 2010 (edited) As we are all aware many of the stars of Motown did versions of Motown records, eg. My Girl , temps,Stevie etc. but what about the non motown artists and labels.? Whats your favourite versions ? Heres a few to get started.... What does it take.................Bay Brothers, Buddy Miles Signed,sealed,delivered.........calafornia raisens Baby I need your loving..........Gayle Adams, All the love I got...................Benny Gordon Get Ready............................Donnie Elbert Take me,Girl I'm ready...........Eric Mercury plus many more.....Whats your favourite. ? add to this list Dave The fictitious band California Raisens featuring Buddy Miles on lead vocal, have done a few albums of soul covers including the 2 above you mention and many more motown classics. Edited June 5, 2010 by stomper45 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Mark B Posted June 5, 2010 Share Posted June 5, 2010 The plaids - ask the lonely - It will stand a carolinas group i think. what about Albino gorrillas - shake me wake me - Uk ember i think. mark Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest isis Posted June 5, 2010 Share Posted June 5, 2010 (edited) Blondie recorded a version of "The Hunter Gets Captured By The Game" that weren't too shabby at all...great bassline and excellent vocal from DH. https://www.youtube.c...feature=related Edited June 5, 2010 by isis Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 5, 2010 Share Posted June 5, 2010 GIL BERNAL - CAN YOU LOVE A POOR BOY - RCA PROMO - Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
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