Guest Dave Turner Posted June 20, 2012 Posted June 20, 2012 (edited) A couple of Torch plays from great Johnnie T Friday Night Who's Making Love Edited June 20, 2012 by Dave Turner
Mick Sway Posted June 22, 2012 Author Posted June 22, 2012 The Temprees My Baby love https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_u2PY7sbZek
Mick Sway Posted June 23, 2012 Author Posted June 23, 2012 The Newcomers Keep an Eye https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TXf974HbKtc
Mick Sway Posted June 27, 2012 Author Posted June 27, 2012 This passed me by until today, nice detroit sounding: The Mad Lads "Patch my Heart": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUNCjSzgfOE
Guest Posted June 27, 2012 Posted June 27, 2012 Took me five years to track a copy of this one down 1
Rich B Posted June 30, 2012 Posted June 30, 2012 Anybody mention Paul Thompson "Special kind of woman"?
Guest Dave Turner Posted June 30, 2012 Posted June 30, 2012 Anybody mention Paul Thompson "Special kind of woman"? Hi Rich, they have now mate Also, totally forgot about the Darrell Banks sides and the "Here To Stay"LP Volt 4014 - Just Because Your Love Is Gone / I'm The One Who Loves You - 1969 Volt 4026 - Beautiful Feelings / No One Blinder (Than A Man Who Won't See) - 1969 Volt 6002 - Here To Stay - 1969 Tracks: Just Because Your Love Is Gone / Forgive Me / Only The Strong Survive / Don't Know What To Do / When A Man Loves A Woman / We'll Get Over / Beautiful Feeling / I Could Never Hate Her / Never Alone / No One Blinder (Than A Man Who Won't See) / My Love Is Reserved
Mick Sway Posted June 30, 2012 Author Posted June 30, 2012 Took me five years to track a copy of this one down Originally released on Ko Ko in the US, I forgot that this was at one time a Stax distributed label. Nice One!
Mick Sway Posted June 30, 2012 Author Posted June 30, 2012 Anybody mention Paul Thompson "Special kind of woman"? There's a thread on Soulsource about Volt e-bay rarities Way back when we started, but great Tune, here's a reminder:
Mick Sway Posted July 1, 2012 Author Posted July 1, 2012 Ollie & the Nightingales:I've got a feeling:
Mick Sway Posted July 17, 2012 Author Posted July 17, 2012 Just picked up a pristine copy of this tune. Lovely! The Newcomers Girl, this boy loves you Volt VOA 4022
Mick Sway Posted July 17, 2012 Author Posted July 17, 2012 There's also this We-produce double sider that commands a high price, the amount of money not being worth the sum of its melody. Much overrated in my humble: Ernie Hines Our Generation and What would I do -We Produce XPA-1809 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yASEBikdjfI
Guest Posted July 17, 2012 Posted July 17, 2012 Mmmm...Carla...with lyric sheet to karaoke along with, of course! 1
boba Posted July 18, 2012 Posted July 18, 2012 There's also this We-produce double sider that commands a high price, the amount of money not being worth the sum of its melody. Much overrated in my humble: Ernie Hines Our Generation and What would I do -We Produce XPA-1809 The people paying a high price aren't northern soul DJs. The song has a classic hiphop sample (pete rock and cl smooth) and is a great danceable funk record. John Legend and the Roots recently covered the song. That should be pretty big evidence that the actual music has a very wide appeal, wider than even soul / funk fans. I think it was used in a jeans commercial. It might not be your sound but I don't think that it's a northern soul cut. The sound makes a lot of sense to younger DJs. Also, the We Produce stock copy is also extremely rare, I had a copy before it was "discovered" and it definitely wasn't something that was around before that then dried up.
Mick Sway Posted July 18, 2012 Author Posted July 18, 2012 The people paying a high price aren't northern soul DJs. The song has a classic hiphop sample (pete rock and cl smooth) and is a great danceable funk record. John Legend and the Roots recently covered the song. That should be pretty big evidence that the actual music has a very wide appeal, wider than even soul / funk fans. I think it was used in a jeans commercial. It might not be your sound but I don't think that it's a northern soul cut. The sound makes a lot of sense to younger DJs. Also, the We Produce stock copy is also extremely rare, I had a copy before it was "discovered" and it definitely wasn't something that was around before that then dried up. Although I was aware of the John Legend cover , I hadn't given much thought to which audience it appealed. Thanks for the info - these forums continue my soul education.
boba Posted July 18, 2012 Posted July 18, 2012 Although I was aware of the John Legend cover , I hadn't given much thought to which audience it appealed. Thanks for the info - these forums continue my soul education. There is a very specific sound that appeals to many collectors my age and younger, There is some overlap with some northern records but the sound is informed by hiphop ... people like dark and psychedelic sounding tracks, people like tracks with hard drums that are not the same beat as the traditional motown beat, etc. I can see why a lot of people who like traditional northern dislike "funky northern" but it's a sound that probably is pulling in a lot of new people into the scene. The Ernie Hines cut has exactly the right sound and it is very rare on a 45. Also, Ernie is a super nice, soft-spoken guy. He's one of the writers on the first Lovelites 45 on Bandera. Also, he randomly wrote me a recommendation on LinkedIn which was really weird...
Mick Sway Posted July 18, 2012 Author Posted July 18, 2012 There is a very specific sound that appeals to many collectors my age and younger, There is some overlap with some northern records but the sound is informed by hiphop ... people like dark and psychedelic sounding tracks, people like tracks with hard drums that are not the same beat as the traditional motown beat, etc. I can see why a lot of people who like traditional northern dislike "funky northern" but it's a sound that probably is pulling in a lot of new people into the scene. The Ernie Hines cut has exactly the right sound and it is very rare on a 45. Also, Ernie is a super nice, soft-spoken guy. He's one of the writers on the first Lovelites 45 on Bandera. Also, he randomly wrote me a recommendation on LinkedIn which was really weird... Very interesting, but I would like to add that the "northern soul" tag doesn't really apply to me. I have followed soul music before it was broken into genres. I've always thought that the 70's brought about a huge change in the quality of recorded music, thankfully many of these recordings are finding a new audience. Whilst respect is due to those who favour it; hip hop holds no interest for me. You will call me old fashioned I know, but generally I find swearing and foul language both in music and in public utterly distasteful. I have always been happy however that others see both quality and value, in tunes that don't appeal to me. Thanks to Soulsource, I learn something new everyday. I have no choice - Black Nasty does appeal : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FwbRZGhzMFQ
boba Posted July 18, 2012 Posted July 18, 2012 I'm not sure how to respond to your post (especially stuff about cussing). Do you not like the ernie hines track? Here it is to remind you. If you don't like it, what specifically don't you like? It has all the ingredients of a good soul track to me, an excellent groove (the guitar riff and drums) that's hard not to move to, socially conscious lyrics, a soulful southern sounding vocal, etc. He can't hit some of the high notes but it doesn't take much away from the song. Expensive or not it does seem relevant and appealing to a large group of people, who don't even like soul. you said you like all kinds of soul. Do you like Ernie Hines' hit record, which is backed by the Temprees? It's a killer midtempo sweet soul ballad:
Mick Sway Posted July 18, 2012 Author Posted July 18, 2012 I'm not sure how to respond to your post (especially stuff about cussing). Do you not like the ernie hines track? Here it is to remind you. If you don't like it, what specifically don't you like? It has all the ingredients of a good soul track to me, an excellent groove (the guitar riff and drums) that's hard not to move to, socially conscious lyrics, a soulful southern sounding vocal, etc. He can't hit some of the high notes but it doesn't take much away from the song. Expensive or not it does seem relevant and appealing to a large group of people, who don't even like soul. you said you like all kinds of soul. Do you like Ernie Hines' hit record, which is backed by the Temprees? It's a killer midtempo sweet soul ballad: Hey, I don't how we came down this road, all I said was that I felt "generation" was overvalued for the content. The reason why I wanted this thread to work, was so that I could pick up on a few new (to me) tunes and the response has been great. My interest in the Stax/Volt group has been revived by my rediscovery of Kent's catalogue. I particularly love the "let's crossover again" and "nobody wins" CD's.. Electrified love is a fabulous track, no question. As for the cussin' the hip hop genre is littered with expletives, which is not my cuppa tea I'm afraid. I hope that we're basically on the same page. Thanks for taking the time out to respond Boba! 1
Mick Sway Posted July 23, 2012 Author Posted July 23, 2012 Lee Sain: Funk yes, but also has a nice groove:
Mick Sway Posted August 30, 2012 Author Posted August 30, 2012 A bit of a novelty record, but hadn't heard it until today: William Bell Monkeying Around S141
John Reed Posted August 30, 2012 Posted August 30, 2012 A bit of a novelty record, but hadn't heard it until today: William Bell Monkeying Around S141 There nothing novelty about the other side. I'll Show You is a fantastic record and IMO one of the best releases not only for William Bell, but for Stax too. 1
Mick Sway Posted August 30, 2012 Author Posted August 30, 2012 There nothing novelty about the other side. I'll Show You is a fantastic record and IMO one of the best releases not only for William Bell, but for Stax too. Hey John I quite agree, William Bell's repertoire is tops . You must admit that "Monkeying" has a certain charm though. Best Mick
Mick Sway Posted September 11, 2012 Author Posted September 11, 2012 This is being advertised on E-bay as a UK issue. Never seen a black one before: The Emotions - Got to be the man https://www.ebay.com/itm/Northern-Soul-U-K-45-STAX-Emotions-Got-Man-So-Can-Love-You-/221120182941
Swifty Posted September 11, 2012 Posted September 11, 2012 This is being advertised on E-bay as a UK issue. Never seen a black one before: The Emotions - Got to be the man https://www.ebay.com/...u-/221120182941 I think they are South African Mick. Cheers Swifty 1
Mick Sway Posted September 14, 2012 Author Posted September 14, 2012 I think they are South African Mick. Cheers Swifty Thought they must be a export type thing, thanks anyway: Would love to see Adey do another volume of "Let's Do the Crossover": The Temprees: 1
Swifty Posted September 14, 2012 Posted September 14, 2012 Mick , the only reason I thought it was South African was after I looked through the rest of the listings as a lot seemed to be SA, it has nothing to do with my knowledge mate as I only buy USA stuff . Also agree with what you say about the Temprees , done some cracking stuff mate and cheap. Cheers Swifty 1
Robbk Posted September 15, 2012 Posted September 15, 2012 Great stuff keep 'em coming: This is a great R'nB number that was picked up and released on Volt: Prince Conley: Happy New Year!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That's a strange way of referring to what actually happened. Satellite Records wad the first name for Stax Records. The name changeover occurred before Volt Records was started up. So, the Volt issue was merely a re-issue of the Satellite issue, on a different label of the Satellite/Stax/Volt/Enterprise/etc. family of labels.
Mick Sway Posted September 16, 2012 Author Posted September 16, 2012 Sons of Slum, funky but catches the flavour of the era:
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