Just Bought This, White Or Black, What A Track

[Northern Soul Uk]

Just got this through the post.

Unbelievable that 'Bobby Darin' made a track like this AND on Motown too.

One up to the blue eyed boys!

Produced by 'James Carr' as well?

Edited September 13, 2011 by Hans Soulo

[boba]

I think you're looking at arranger, not producer. But I don't think James Carr had anything to do with this.

[Harry Crosby]

Think also Not for me-Bobby Darin, got a few plays, also think it was covered by Sammy Davis Jnr

[Pete S]

Think also Not for me-Bobby Darin, got a few plays, also think it was covered by Sammy Davis Jnr

Harry, Sammy Davis Jr actually did a good version of But Not For Me which is a minor UK collectable

[Northern Soul Uk]

I think you're looking at arranger, not producer. But I don't think James Carr had anything to do with this.

Yes sorry Arranger, that's what I meant to put. But how do you mean he had nothing to do with the track if he arranged it?

[John Reed]

Is this the same James Carmichael that arranged/produced some Mirwood stuff as all the tracks on the new Kent Mirwood EP are arranged by him?

Edited September 8, 2011 by John Reed

[Sebastian]

Yes sorry Arranger, that's what I meant to put. But how do you mean he had nothing to do with the track if he arranged it?

James Carmichael arranged it, not James Carr,

[Northern Soul Uk]

James Carmichael arranged it, not James Carr,

Ah! thought they were one in the same?

[boba]

Is this the same James Carmichael that arranged/produced some Mirwood stuff as all the tracks on the new Kent Mirwood EP are arranged by him?

I'm not sure but I think there were two different James Carmichaels in the soul world (neither of which is James Carr). I don't know enough to say which is which though, it might be the same guy.

[Robbk]

James Carr was a deep Soul singer from The South, and recorded in The South (Memphis, etc.). I don't remember him arranging. James Carmichael was an arranger, who worked out of L.A. before Motown, and worked for Motown once they moved to L.A. He had worked some with the same producers who worked for L.A. Jobete Music in 1963-66, before Motown's move to L.A.

[Northern Soul Uk]

James Carr was a deep Soul singer from The South, and recorded in The South (Memphis, etc.). I don't remember him arranging. James Carmichael was an arranger, who worked out of L.A. before Motown, and worked for Motown once they moved to L.A. He had worked some with the same producers who worked for L.A. Jobete Music in 1963-66, before Motown's move to L.A.

So was the 'Freedom train' and 'That's what I want to know' a one off style of record for James Carr? as I wouldn't call those deep Soul.

Not disagreeing with you RobbK, just trying to find more out about him.

[Northern Soul Uk]

Just found this about James Carr:

James Carr came to prominence as a Soul singer during the mid-1960s. He has often been recognised as one of that eras greatest vocalists, placing him alongside an elite list that includes Aretha Franklin and Otis Redding. Born in Coahoma County, Mississippi, on June 13, 1942, Carrs family moved to Memphis when he was still a young child. It was here that he discovered music through the sound of Gospel, listening to artists such as Sam Cooke and The Soul Stirrers. In 1963, he signed with the Memphis label Goldwax, and while on their roster, released a string of hit singles, including Youve Got My Mind Messed Up and his signature tune, The Dark End Of The Street.

His life took a turn, though, as he became a victim of drug and alcohol abuse, as well as stints with manic depression that found him hospitalized in a mental health facility. He had almost disappeared entirely when he started performing again on rare occasions in the early 1990s, often working with Tyrone Davis or Otis Clay.

Carr had suffered from lung cancer for many years, spending the end of his life in a nursing home in Memphis. At the age of 58, James Carr died there from his battle with the disease on January 7, 2001.

[Steve G]

James carr was a legend.#But then so was James Carmichael.

Plenty on google about both I'd wager.

BTW some Trivia: One well known member on here (60s fan from London) actually named their daughter after this "Melodie" record......but who is it?

Edited September 8, 2011 by Steve G