45cellar Posted March 13, 2011 Posted March 13, 2011 >>> OKeh <<< Okeh (pronounced 'okay') was founded by Otto K. E. Heinemann (1877–1965)
45cellar Posted March 13, 2011 Author Posted March 13, 2011 One of the first records that, at the time I would have crawled over broken glass for. The buzz that I got with this record, I still get to this day when I acquire certain records close to my heart.
Guest Paul Posted March 13, 2011 Posted March 13, 2011 A difficult choice but 'A Lover's Reward' by Tommy Tate is my favourite Okeh single.
Guest Posted March 13, 2011 Posted March 13, 2011 Okeh # 7169 The Sherry Sisters " Dancing With Tears In My Eyes " I picked this up in the States many years ago ( 1979 to be exact ) whilst on a buying trip , and not knowing the title or the artists , but knowing full well the label , I was hoping of it being a " dancer " ....... only to find on return home it was not Malc
Guest Dante Posted March 13, 2011 Posted March 13, 2011 (edited) My favorite song on the label, by far. Not a dancer, but definitely one of the greatest performances ever laid on a record. The lyrics are just absolutely wonderful despite their despair, lack of faith and sense of failure: Walter Jackson - It's An Uphill Climb To The Bottom Edited March 13, 2011 by Dante
Guest Posted March 13, 2011 Posted March 13, 2011 (edited) My favorite song on the label, by far. Not a dancer, but definitely one of the greatest performances ever laid on a record. The lyrics are just absolutely wonderful despite their despair, lack of faith and sense of failure: Walter Jackson - It's An Uphill Climb To The Bottom I have got to agree with you Dante - " IAUCTTB " is a wonderful record , but I am biased when it comes to the sound of WJ's voice , so much so that many years ago when I promoted a club , the closing record was this gem from the man ....... . Malc Edited March 13, 2011 by Malc Burton
Jez Jones Posted March 13, 2011 Posted March 13, 2011 Pwoar!...check out this nice pair: Pwoar!!! indeed
Jez Jones Posted March 13, 2011 Posted March 13, 2011 (edited) Nice to see those lads had some involvement with this Messrs Williams and Watson Edited March 13, 2011 by jez jones
Guest miff Posted March 13, 2011 Posted March 13, 2011 Roger if theres one recored I hate its " aint no soul " but flip it over and you get the incredable I
Guest I KNOW NOTHING Posted March 13, 2011 Posted March 13, 2011 THE OPALS.... RESTLESS DAYS. okeh #7224
Prophonics 2029 Posted March 14, 2011 Posted March 14, 2011 Delilah Major Lance, Dave Flynn put me onto this one and I have never seen an issue yet. Oh! the Bside's not bad as well Cheers Dave.
Kris Holmes Posted March 14, 2011 Posted March 14, 2011 I definitely have some 45s on this label, will have to dig some out later this week
Guest Posted March 15, 2011 Posted March 15, 2011 (edited) The buzz that I got with this record, I still get to this day when I acquire certain records close to my heart. Classic sound, the kind of record that Northern Soul was built on! Great stuff! I have always liked "Too Hot To Hold " - Major Lance . I remember a time in the main room at Lowton, when ithe DJ gave it a spin , it was amazing to hear the difference playing loud in a venue! Edited March 15, 2011 by Guest
Citizen P Posted March 15, 2011 Posted March 15, 2011 Current Okeh favourite would be Vibrations-End Up Crying. but still got a soft spot for the proper side of the Tangeers--What's The Use Of Me Trying ATB Tony
Russoul1 Posted March 15, 2011 Posted March 15, 2011 Current Okeh favourite would be Vibrations-End Up Crying. but still got a soft spot for the proper side of the Tangeers--What's The Use Of Me Trying ATB Tony oh yes!! tune mr parker russ also what about the flip to major lance - ydwma - wait til i get you in my arms
Citizen P Posted March 15, 2011 Posted March 15, 2011 oh yes!! tune mr parker russ also what about the flip to major lance - ydwma - wait til i get you in my arms Not the first time I've been confused with Mr. Parker. " What's The Use Of Me Trying??":lol: Tony
kevinsoulman Posted March 15, 2011 Posted March 15, 2011 THREE FROM ME , HAVE A COUPLE OF VIBRATIONS ISSUES SOMEWHERE AS WELL MUST DIG THEM OUT TO SEE IF REAL OR BOOTS . JUST LOVE THIS INST https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ipb2M5igMu0 KEV 1
Anoraks Corner Posted March 16, 2011 Posted March 16, 2011 Delilah Major Lance, Dave Flynn put me onto this one and I have never seen an issue yet. Oh! the Bside's not bad as well Purple with gold print, matey.
snooky Posted March 16, 2011 Posted March 16, 2011 What's the rarest okeh record on demo or issue??????????
Premium Stuff Posted March 16, 2011 Posted March 16, 2011 Love ... Major Lance - You Don't Want Me No More Artistics - This Heart Of Mine Both mentioned anyway - but this is the top one for me Cheers Richard johnny robinson - gone but not forgotten - okeh
Kris Holmes Posted March 18, 2011 Posted March 18, 2011 Haven't had much chance to dig out OKeh stuff this week, but here's a couple which aren't filed away.
Ljblanken Posted March 18, 2011 Posted March 18, 2011 does anyone have a scan of "chills and fever" by Teacho and the Students on okeh 7234? always been on my want list...
Anoraks Corner Posted March 20, 2011 Posted March 20, 2011 Nice on the issue Here's the promo for those who like it like that...the other side is flipping fantastic too! TOP was used as an ender at Blackburn a few times, as I recall?
Guest Ghetto Verite Posted December 3, 2011 Posted December 3, 2011 (edited) Ted Taylor's Can't Take No More is doin' it to me in my ear hole right now & has done since I first bought it. Every man should have a copy in his audio arsenal because it is the single most devastating defence one can employ in the face of an uppity femme fatale! Batter her with Can't Take No More, & if she's still kicking - engage the flip, a sublime sequel to Englebert's Please Release Me, entitled I'll Release You. The beauty of this form of defence is that it's psychological - Ted does all the work meaning you can relax without having to keep saying 'yes dear.' I reckon it'll also work for the gay brethren among you too! How's that for equality? Janz. Edited December 3, 2011 by Ghetto Verite
Dylan Posted December 3, 2011 Posted December 3, 2011 this realy is a brilliant label with something for everybody. williams and watson "too late" one of the first tracks that got me into northern. Out and out stomper of real quality and a thumping bass line. actually just revisiting the vol 1 CD comp in the car just now and the tracks sound great having not listened to them for years.
Guest allnightandy Posted December 16, 2011 Posted December 16, 2011 Eventuals I have a demo of this with a picture sleeve !
Guest allnightandy Posted December 16, 2011 Posted December 16, 2011 (edited) Jimmy Breedlove As i have said before i collect Okeh demo's these are just pure soul ! Marie Knight , this was released twice a couple of years apart the later being slightly faster https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VeSOKikH-s8 And this from the great Ted Taylor https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z6X-Qvb0pk4 There is one other record i wanted to post but couldn't find it on you tube By the late great Walter Jackson Road to Ruin if anyone could upload it it would be great thanks Andy Edited December 16, 2011 by allnightandy
Guest ritchie Posted December 16, 2011 Posted December 16, 2011 My Personal favourite ... On the deck at Oxford ... What a good looking record ...Swoon We will never part
Stevie T Posted December 16, 2011 Posted December 16, 2011 My favorite song on the label, by far. Not a dancer, but definitely one of the greatest performances ever laid on a record. The lyrics are just absolutely wonderful despite their despair, lack of faith and sense of failure: Walter Jackson - It's An Uphill Climb To The Bottom an absolutley wonderful record , and i dance to it ...slowly
Guest allnightandy Posted December 16, 2011 Posted December 16, 2011 My Personal favourite ... On the deck at Oxford ... What a good looking record ...Swoon We will never part I bought this and the seven souls at Wigan back in the 70's for 50p each LOL
Guest allnightandy Posted December 16, 2011 Posted December 16, 2011 (edited) an absolutley wonderful record , and i dance to it ...slowly Wasn't it used in the film "The streets of Phlladelphia " ? It was "Live and Die in LA" Edited December 16, 2011 by allnightandy
Stevie T Posted December 16, 2011 Posted December 16, 2011 Wasn't it used in the film "The streets of Phlladelphia " ? no idea , love the passion in the lyrics , one to close your eyes too and feel the hairs on the back of ya neck stand on end
Guest allnightandy Posted December 27, 2011 Posted December 27, 2011 Hows about this then? OKEH had a massive Country and western / blue grass section with all the greats of the day recording on it also OKEH was a big jazz label
Denbo Posted December 27, 2011 Posted December 27, 2011 Jimmy Breedlove As i have said before i collect Okeh demo's these are just pure soul ! Never heard this one before. I've seen a copy but had no idea what it was like. Thanks for posting Andy. Brilliant.
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