dthedrug Posted January 15, 2012 Author Posted January 15, 2012 Hi All I think it.s time for me to start putting a few forgotten oldies and obscure B sides that I have enjoyed for the past 35 years but maybe unknown to some of you, and I think they deserve a play, now and again, Years ago, when it was common to describe our music in the terms of SOUL.MOTOWN RARE SOUL, R&B. and also as STAX, ATLANTIC ^ CHESS It is the latter label that my record from my box, comes from. Chess records are still loved today as much as they were loved by the forefathers of the soul scene the MODS, many of the really rare stuff from the USA CHESS GROUP of LABELS never got a UK release, but some fine records did come out on PYE INTERNATIONAL & the UK CHESS LABEL, The record I have picked today, is a B side inst, by one of black African American musicians, a man whose talent plating the 88's is known world wide, but for the majority of the UK soul lovers, I think they would struggle to name 5 of his records? and I have picked a B side for you? The artists name is Ramsey Lewis, my pick is one of his best, Title:- CHINA GATE Label UK CHESS CRS8040 B, RELEASED IN 1967 Value£20 I HOPE YOU ENJOY IT AS MUCH AS I DO, DAVE https://youtu.be/leGc-d0jGR0 1
Steve Edgar Posted January 15, 2012 Posted January 15, 2012 Hi All I think it.s time for me to start putting a few forgotten oldies and obscure B sides that I have enjoyed for the past 35 years but maybe unknown to some of you, and I think they deserve a play, now and again, Years ago, when it was common to describe our music in the terms of SOUL.MOTOWN RARE SOUL, R&B. and also as STAX, ATLANTIC ^ CHESS It is the latter label that my record from my box, comes from. Chess records are still loved today as much as they were loved by the forefathers of the soul scene the MODS, many of the really rare stuff from the USA CHESS GROUP of LABELS never got a UK release, but some fine records did come out on PYE INTERNATIONAL & the UK CHESS LABEL, The record I have picked today, is a B side inst, by one of black African American musicians, a man whose talent plating the 88's is known world wide, but for the majority of the UK soul lovers, I think they would struggle to name 5 of his records? and I have picked a B side for you? The artists name is Ramsey Lewis, my pick is one of his best, Title:- CHINA GATE Label UK CHESS CRS8040 B, RELEASED IN 1967 Value£20 I HOPE YOU ENJOY IT AS MUCH AS I DO, DAVE Always liked "China Gate" Dave, used to think the other side "Saturday Night After The Movies" was a stonkin' Northern Inst! great pick mate steve 1
Guest allnightandy Posted January 15, 2012 Posted January 15, 2012 This from me , very political for it's day but worth a play theres also a great version by Sam Scott on Okeh
hullsoul Posted January 15, 2012 Posted January 15, 2012 A bit of a biggie from a few years back,not heard it out for awhile. Mack Rice-Baby I'm Coming Home Lu Pine Cheers Martyn 2
Smudger Posted January 15, 2012 Posted January 15, 2012 (edited) j j barnes I'm the one who really loves you. Uk 7" b side,this really grows on you! Edited January 15, 2012 by smudger 1
Steve Edgar Posted January 15, 2012 Posted January 15, 2012 Superb Crossover track from from Blue Magic a 1969 release, Not the same Blue Magic that was on Atco from Philadelphia! Blue magic "Can I say I Love You" steve https://youtu.be/CU2jb_ZY6Ks 2
dthedrug Posted January 15, 2012 Author Posted January 15, 2012 Always liked "China Gate" Dave, used to think the other side "Saturday Night After The Movies" was a stonkin' Northern Inst! great pick mate steve HI STEVE & CHEERS, you are dead right with the A side, I chose China Gate, for 2 reasons over the A side #1 it is a record that on the first time of hearing it, you get instantly taken to old CHINA TOWN, along with all the trimmings of an old black white Hollywood B rated movie coolie's Sampans junks & rickshaws (I had a mate called Rich Shaw) it's a classic hook for any one who likes good music, #2 the A side is more of a stomper as you say, and I was looking just a bit more deeper with the B side. How does it go "Saturday night after the movies" "we are going to the TWISTED WHEEL" Great club sounds on 1 record, just maybe worth a bit more than my estimate of £20 for the DEMO, DAVE SORRY NO SOUND CLIP
Dave Moore Posted January 15, 2012 Posted January 15, 2012 This afternoon's offering: Look past the daft graphics and you see a man who is my #1 wish to see live! A great catalogue of songs, a great musician and a top bloke to boot. Imagine him at Prestatyn with the full band! Alas it wasn't to be. Regards, Dave https://youtu.be/eu8IlNo3nok
Steve Edgar Posted January 15, 2012 Posted January 15, 2012 This afternoon's offering: Look past the daft graphics and you see a man who is my #1 wish to see live! A great catalogue of songs, a great musician and a top bloke to boot. Imagine him at Prestatyn with the full band! Alas it wasn't to be. Regards, Dave Alas indeed Dave, I love anything this man ever did! and "That's What You Do To Me" is one of (many) fav. double siders by the great man. just thought I'd stick the flip up too mate haunting and awesome, with Mike Terry's arrangement all over it. Deon Jackson "I Can't Do Without You" steve https://youtu.be/O_BLbF1AU9Q 1
Mick Sway Posted January 15, 2012 Posted January 15, 2012 j j barnes I'm the one who really loves you. Uk 7" b side,this really grows on you! Nice one, forgot all about this un, will have to dig it out again. Nice Smokey LP only track: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DrS3rbikn8k
Guest allnightandy Posted January 16, 2012 Posted January 16, 2012 Yet another Oldie from me today hammered to death years ago but i still love it ! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJylmFrYG-w
KevH Posted January 16, 2012 Posted January 16, 2012 While they are all arguing on the Racism type threads,,and contributing nothing else,,,here's another version of the Moments on Stang. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJbJAMh5WQA
Dave Moore Posted January 16, 2012 Posted January 16, 2012 People tell me that this got plays on release but I can't remember hearing it. Great record. Always gets a play in my record room when I'm looking for some uptempo 70s. https://youtu.be/yz_OsEISBGo 1
hullsoul Posted January 16, 2012 Posted January 16, 2012 While they are all arguing on the Racism type threads,,and contributing nothing else,,,here's another version of the Moments on Stang. Kev New version to me but not a patch on The Moments imo Cheers Martyn
hullsoul Posted January 16, 2012 Posted January 16, 2012 Bit of Motown from me today and lesser play one too.According to one of the comments that went with this on You Tube it's Gladys & The Pips on backing vocals........no wonder is sounds brilliant. David Ruffin-I Pray Everyday You Won't Regret Loving Me Motown Cheers Martyn
Guest allnightandy Posted January 17, 2012 Posted January 17, 2012 (edited) Still love this and i never knew there was an RCA demo of it must look out for one Edited January 17, 2012 by allnightandy 1
KevH Posted January 17, 2012 Posted January 17, 2012 Proper record..... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=61_Jv4HyD_g 3
Soulfulshoes Posted January 17, 2012 Posted January 17, 2012 Wow!!!! I ve been away too long, ive not posted on here for a few weeks and i got to say what a collection of gems. I`m breaking the mold a little here with a stonkin 70`s dancer album only track..... Unless someone can tell me different. Just got the album anyway & i can tstop playin it, got to be my favorite 70`s track at the moment. Just love the way they use the Jr Walker classic "what does it take" but put a totally different groove on it! 2
hullsoul Posted January 17, 2012 Posted January 17, 2012 This landed on the doormat yesterday,great oldie you don't hear much these days. Eddie Hill-I Can Hear You Crying Ge Ge Cheers Martyn
dthedrug Posted January 18, 2012 Author Posted January 18, 2012 HI ALL THIS IS A CLASSIC FROM OUT OF MY, A US RECORD FROM ME TO-DAY NOT SURE! BUT I THINK IT WAS A BLACKPOOL MECCA SOUND, IT'S IN MY TIP-TOP 500 NORTHERN SOUL US LIST? LEE ROGERS "MY ONE AND ONLY!- D-TOWN 1062 VALUE O DUNNO HOW MANY £'S AS THE LABEL USED TO BE EASY TO FIND, A BIT LIKE RIC-TIC HOWEVER IT'S A GOOD UN! CHEERS DAVE 2
Guest allnightandy Posted January 18, 2012 Posted January 18, 2012 This from me today one of her lesser played numbers 1
Dave Moore Posted January 18, 2012 Posted January 18, 2012 This mornings offering: Landed this morni9ng from one of the Pinch Brothers. Great upbeat 70s. ALMOST disco but just pulls back from the precipice! Puts much of the giddy price tag stuff to shame. Regards, Dave https://youtu.be/FD0Nsu0L_Cg 2
KevH Posted January 18, 2012 Posted January 18, 2012 This mornings offering: Landed this morni9ng from one of the Pinch Brothers. Great upbeat 70s. ALMOST disco but just pulls back from the precipice! Puts much of the giddy price tag stuff to shame. Regards, Dave Haaa,Mecca in its disco heyday.. . Time to get dirrrtyyyy........
hullsoul Posted January 18, 2012 Posted January 18, 2012 Always loved Nancy's voice & here's her version of the Romance Watson biggie.Lots,lots cheaper & nearly as good? Cheers Martyn
Kris Holmes Posted January 18, 2012 Posted January 18, 2012 Always thought James Crawford was on Omen? my copy is on Omen, I've not seen it on Columbia either, might be foreign or just a youtube mistake
kevinsoulman Posted January 18, 2012 Posted January 18, 2012 (edited) BACK ON LINE WITH A SUPER FAST QUAD CORE COMPUTER AT LAST, JUST GOT TO FIGURE OUT HOW TO WORK IT NOW, FIRST FROM ME THIS YEAR VAN McCOY MAGIC Edited January 18, 2012 by kevinsoulman 1
Guest allnightandy Posted January 18, 2012 Posted January 18, 2012 BACK ON LINE WITH A SUPER FAST QUAD CORE COMPUTER AT LAST, JUST GOT TO FIGURE OUT HOW TO WORK IT NOW, FIRST FROM ME THIS YEAR VAN McCOY MAGIC Same here after i work out how to spell it !
Guest allnightandy Posted January 18, 2012 Posted January 18, 2012 This from me A song with beautiful lyrics from Chubby Checker 1
Guest allnightandy Posted January 19, 2012 Posted January 19, 2012 This from me today : Clifford Curry https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tsAj6r2J4ro
hullsoul Posted January 19, 2012 Posted January 19, 2012 Always been over shadowed by "You Can't Go" which is a pity as when I've heard it out it's always sounded great. Lonnie Lester & Chuck Danzy-Ain't That A Shame Nu-Tone Cheers Martyn 1
Donkit Posted January 19, 2012 Posted January 19, 2012 Mine for today https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ci8fE6c-Pw 3
hullsoul Posted January 19, 2012 Posted January 19, 2012 (edited) Mine for today Don Will always be Dee Edwards for me but this has really grown on me,nice one Cheers Martyn Edited January 19, 2012 by hullsoul
Guest MrC Posted January 19, 2012 Posted January 19, 2012 Always been over shadowed by "You Can't Go" which is a pity as when I've heard it out it's always sounded great. Lonnie Lester & Chuck Danzy-Ain't That A Shame Nu-Tone Cheers Martyn Can't argue with that, class choice Martyn!
Guest MrC Posted January 19, 2012 Posted January 19, 2012 Passsionettes - My Fault Love this, and it seems to be pretty forgotten about these days, I guess uptempo girly dancers aren't the fashion at the moment!
hullsoul Posted January 19, 2012 Posted January 19, 2012 Passsionettes - My Fault I guess uptempo girly dancers aren't the fashion at the moment! Paul There still big in our house,can't beat a good girlie dancer like the perfect example you've posted Cheers Martyn
Dave Moore Posted January 19, 2012 Posted January 19, 2012 This afternoons offering: Another Delicates outing this time witha great sax break mid way. I have this on a Challenge WDJ so if anyone has a Soultown copy and fancies a trade get in touch. Regards, Dave https://youtu.be/Sp56wLQKRJw 2
kevinsoulman Posted January 19, 2012 Posted January 19, 2012 LUCKY ENOUGH TO BAG THIS ON THE BAY BEFORE CHRISTMAS KEV 1
Guest allnightandy Posted January 19, 2012 Posted January 19, 2012 LUCKY ENOUGH TO BAG THIS ON THE BAY BEFORE CHRISTMAS KEV Fantastic oldie
Guest allnightandy Posted January 19, 2012 Posted January 19, 2012 This from me it sits in my box next to Pearlean Gray 1
dthedrug Posted January 20, 2012 Author Posted January 20, 2012 HI ALL This is a great one to have, I am not sure if it still gets a spin, it should do? most records on this label BLUE ROCK are quite easy to get hold of, however out of the few BLUE ROCK records I still have, this is a bit harder. CYNTHIA & the IMAGINATIONS - HEY BOY (I LOVE YOU) - BLUE ROCK B04074 VALUE £80+ may be more I am not 100% sure? DAVE This is my copy, https://youtu.be/a1K5IoXQ9Us 1
Kris Holmes Posted January 20, 2012 Posted January 20, 2012 I'm a sucker for "Day Tripper" influenced soul. Love this. 1
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