Mick Sway Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 I guess that this may have done before, but anyway here goes. I wondered what folks thoughts are on, what the best previously unreleased (i.e. at the time of there recording) Motown group Northern Soul type tracks, have been to emerge over the past 30 years or so? A personal favourite of mine that used to rock Prestwich is: Thanks Mick 3 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Popular Post Chalky Posted March 26, 2012 Popular Post Share Posted March 26, 2012 Temptations "Forever in my heart (C'mon back to me baby)"and the Originals "Suspicion". They don't come much better. 7 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest sharmo 1 Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 I alway's get a few dancing to Brenda Holloway's Lonely Boy (jobette acetate) original version on the Eric Mercury Lonely Girl (sac) incidently I'll play Eric Mercury to start with and end with Brenda Holloway on Friday in the Skeggy rare room .Regards Joe Bet. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Trev Thomas Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 (edited) temps - angel doll , forever in my heart kim weston - any girl in love originals - suspicion velvelettes - thats a funny way , stop beating around the bush , let love live a little bit longer marvelettes - the boy from cross town martha & vandellas - spellbound Edited March 26, 2012 by trev thomas 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Citizen P Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 Gladys Knight-Here are The Pieces of My Broken Heart Gladys again-If you Ever get your hands on Love, Marvin-Lucky Lucky Me Brenda Holloway- Crying time ATB Tony Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest sharmo 1 Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 temps - angel doll , forever in my heart kim weston - any girl in love originals - suspicion velvelettes - thats a funny way , stop beating around the bush , let love live a little bit longer marvelettes - the boy from cross town martha & vandellas - spellbound Trev clean forgot about Angel Doll absolutly brilliant I also have the jobete acetae of Spellbound but dosn't seem to get any floor action when i play it out regads S. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Popular Post Dave Pinch Posted March 26, 2012 Popular Post Share Posted March 26, 2012 marvin gaye - my love for you dave 4 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Linda4me Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 Marvin Gaye-This Love Starved Heart,what a record 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
tosspot Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 One of the best soul tunes on the planet - - - - - -the Andantes - its a funny way, , sheer class 2 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Jaco Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 Temptations "Forever in my heart (C'mon back to me baby)"and the Originals "Suspicion". They don't come much better. These two and "This love starved heart" - how on earth did they get overlooked for release at the time? 2 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Speedlimit Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 well were do you start her goes kim weston " after the rain " kim weston " build up my baby " supremes" dont let true love die " temps " angel doll " temps " forever in my heart " originals "suspicion " marvelettes " sugars never been as sweet " marvin gaye " lonely lover" marvin gaye" sweet thing " detroit rhythm section " backstreets " martha & vandellas " all that glitters aint gold " r .dean taylor " just like in the movies " temps " that'll be the day " tammi terrell " gotta find a way" holland , dozier " on the avenue " kim weston " absent minded lover " kim weston " any girl in love " kim weston " iv'e got a weak heart " martha & vandellas " keep stepping and never look back " marvelettes " love is good " gladys knight " too late for love " monitors " words " shorty long " a woman cant do right " velvelettes " let love live longer " velvelettes " stop beating around the bush " downbeats " say you love me " kim weston " don't let me down " carolyn crawford " until you came along " brenda holloway " reconsider " temps " you've got too earn it " marvin gaye " gotta say it . gonna tell it " velvelettes " boy from cross town " marvelettes " the other side of town " temps " i'll be satisfied " marvin gaye " hanging on " barbara mc nair " baby ago go " monitors " crying in the night " jimmy ruffin " he who picks a rose " jimmy ruffin " i gotta let you go " j.j. barnes " show me the way " dennis edwards " easier said than done " jimmy ruffin " on the avenue " marvelettes " because i love him " stevie wonder " quality for quantity " just a few too get your taste buds going all top draw 2 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Gointoagogo Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 That list would make a great complilation cd - Best ns track ever in my opinion is Suspicion & the Marvelttes sugar isn't far behind Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Trev Thomas Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 One of the best soul tunes on the planet - - - - - -the Andantes - its a funny way, , sheer class although originally credited to the andantes, this is actually by the velvelettes, totally agree with you sheer class 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
tosspot Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 although originally credited to the andantes, this is actually by the velvelettes, totally agree with you sheer class Ooops forgot barbara Mcnair, baby ago go, my wifes fav. tune Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Mick Sway Posted March 27, 2012 Author Share Posted March 27, 2012 They don't come any better than this. Chris Clark : Somethin's wrong 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Haydn Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 https://youtu.be/ltSTdiwUMNQ Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Haydn Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 Not released commercially....... https://youtu.be/-Ua5A65lthA Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Haydn Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 I got a good reception to this last time I played it out https://youtu.be/o-5H0by2mb0 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
good angel Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 Ted Massey,plays a great Marvin Gaye tune,I cant think whats it called for the life of me Kev. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Rob Moss Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 Don't turn your back on me BRENDA HOLLOWAY After all that you've done BRENDA HOLLOWAY Ask the lonely IVY JO HUNTER Mr Misery CLAUDETTE ROBINSON Fantasy LEVI STUBBS Show me you can dance MIRACLES Love is what you make it EDDIE HOLLAND I'm willing to pay the price MARTHA & VANDELLAS (Alt. lyrics to Come and get these memories) Twin brother (Ist take) EDDIE HOLLAND Nothing but a fool GLADYS KNIGHT & PIPS It's you that I need EDDIE HOLLAND Talk about a good feeling MARVIN GAYE Day dreamer EDDIE HOLLAND Past time lover MARVIN GAYE Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Jimmy Mack Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 the versitiles tell me (same as the vows) the versitiles thats what i call love. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Jimmy Mack Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 edwin starr i'll always love you david ruffin hils of west virginia Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Dean Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 I alway's get a few dancing to Brenda Holloway's Lonely Boy (jobette acetate) original version on the Eric Mercury Lonely Girl (sac) incidently I'll play Eric Mercury to start with and end with Brenda Holloway on Friday in the Skeggy rare room .Regards Joe Bet. Gets my vote. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Smileys Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 great posts just had an entertaining afternoon playing many a toon i hadnt heard before thanks x Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Billywhizz Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 marvin gaye - my love for you dave nice one dave 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Rob Moss Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 I alway's get a few dancing to Brenda Holloway's Lonely Boy (jobette acetate) original version on the Eric Mercury Lonely Girl (sac) incidently I'll play Eric Mercury to start with and end with Brenda Holloway on Friday in the Skeggy rare room .Regards Joe Bet. The original was recorded by Ivy Jo Hunter Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
kevinsoulman Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 J J BARNES AIN'T IT THE TRUTH IS MY FAVE KEV 2 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Gilly Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 Yes Andantes/Velvelettes ITS A FUNNY WAY for me 2 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
kevinsoulman Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 They don't come any better than this. Chris Clark : Somethin's wrong IT WILL BE BACK AS MY RING TONE AS SOON AS I WORK MY I PHONE 4 OUT KEV 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Dave Turner Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 Marvin Gaye - What Do You Want With Him The Monitors - Just To Keep You Satisfied Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Peter99 Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 marvin gaye - my love for you dave Wow, how good is this. Nice one Dave - never heard it before. You have great taste sir. Peter 2 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest dundeedavie Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 Tammi Terrell - All I do Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
TOAD Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 A fave of mine is Marvin Gaye chance with you. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Mickjay33 Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 (edited) THE SPINNERS HEAD OVER HEAL IN LOVE IN LOVE WITH YOU JUST AWSOME Edited April 27, 2013 by mickjay33 3 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
grant Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 (edited) this one for me... Edited April 27, 2013 by grant Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
night nurse Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 Wow, how good is this. Nice one Dave - never heard it before. You have great taste sir. Peter totaly agree top tune Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 Kim Weston-You can do it - and also what I personally think is her finest moment -You hit me where it hurt me. Chris. 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Robbk Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 Monitors-Crying In The Night Marvelettes-I Should Have Known Better Versatones-Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Serenaders-Tears, Nobody, and A Smile Creations-Remember Me Spinners-Too Late I Learned 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 One of the best soul tunes on the planet - - - - - -the Andantes - its a funny way, , sheer class You are right there, brilliant tune. Covered as Andantes but really by the Velvelettes. I bought the Velvelettes double CD just for that track! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 "Reconsider" by Brenda Holloway has got to be one of the very best unrealesed Motown Northern Soul tunes. Its a real shame it did not get released, maybe it was too good for it's time? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 well were do you start her goes kim weston " after the rain " kim weston " build up my baby " supremes" dont let true love die " temps " angel doll " temps " forever in my heart " originals "suspicion " marvelettes " sugars never been as sweet " marvin gaye " lonely lover" marvin gaye" sweet thing " detroit rhythm section " backstreets " martha & vandellas " all that glitters aint gold " r .dean taylor " just like in the movies " temps " that'll be the day " tammi terrell " gotta find a way" holland , dozier " on the avenue " kim weston " absent minded lover " kim weston " any girl in love " kim weston " iv'e got a weak heart " martha & vandellas " keep stepping and never look back " marvelettes " love is good " gladys knight " too late for love " monitors " words " shorty long " a woman cant do right " velvelettes " let love live longer " velvelettes " stop beating around the bush " downbeats " say you love me " kim weston " don't let me down " carolyn crawford " until you came along " brenda holloway " reconsider " temps " you've got too earn it " marvin gaye " gotta say it . gonna tell it " velvelettes " boy from cross town " marvelettes " the other side of town " temps " i'll be satisfied " marvin gaye " hanging on " barbara mc nair " baby ago go " monitors " crying in the night " jimmy ruffin " he who picks a rose " jimmy ruffin " i gotta let you go " j.j. barnes " show me the way " dennis edwards " easier said than done " jimmy ruffin " on the avenue " marvelettes " because i love him " stevie wonder " quality for quantity " just a few too get your taste buds going all top draw Great list and as mentioned would make a great CD. One I looked for on the list and is not there is "A Tear From A Womans Eye". I can not remember who it is by. I think Richard Searling played it for a while in the early 80's. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest s0ul45 Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 They don't come any better than these three Jimmy Dean and William Weatherspoon gems: That's The Night That love Died The Elgins Take him Back If It Makes you Happy The Contours I'm Here Now That You Need Me JJ Barnes Well, unless you include Helen and Kay's wonderful, Breakaway. I'd have loved to been a fly on the wall at the quality control meetings when these were turned down! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Kev Cane Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 Creations-Say say baby Kev 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Polyvelts Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 Gotta say that 'vals chunky choons' is the best on YouTube !!! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Sweeney Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 I think by and large Motown's Quality Control got it right. Very few of these unreleased recordings are better than the universally known hits which sold millions and are regarded as stone bonking classics of their type. They may satisfy the obscurists and completists amongst us, but few represented a stellar leap in quality over what we regard as the quintessential Motown Sound. I wonder if Marvin Gaye for instance regarded 'This Love Starved Heart of Mine' (which I personally love) as being better than some of his million sellers? Not at the time it was recorded in May 67 when it represented a type of sound he had finished exploring and was moving away from. In fact - would we as Rare Soul fans and collectors even be bothered with such a track if it had been released, sold well and was widely available as a Tamla single for a tenner? Probably not. All IMVHO etc etc... 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Kev Cane Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 I think by and large Motown's Quality Control got it right. Very few of these unreleased recordings are better than the universally known hits which sold millions and are regarded as stone bonking classics of their type. They may satisfy the obscurists and completists amongst us, but few represented a stellar leap in quality over what we regard as the quintessential Motown Sound. I wonder if Marvin Gaye for instance regarded 'This Love Starved Heart of Mine' (which I personally love) as being better than some of his million sellers? Not at the time it was recorded in May 67 when it represented a type of sound he had finished exploring and was moving away from. In fact - would we as Rare Soul fans and collectors even be bothered with such a track if it had been released, sold well and was widely available as a Tamla single for a tenner? Probably not. All IMVHO etc etc... Probably some truth in that Sweeney, but, Angel Doll and Forever In My Heart by the Temps to my mind are incredible bits of Soul music, nothing to do with rarity as far as myself concerned, Smokey Robinson-Whatever makes you happy rightly seems to be getting venue play, £10 record, Edwin Starr-Running back and forth Fantastic Four-Pinpoint it down/Feel like I,m falling in love again, two more examples of cheap Motown records getting venue spins, but some great points in there Kev 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Bigsoulman Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 Surprised n one has mentioned The Miracles--Gonna Make It My Business Utterly fantastic mid tempo track 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Eddie Hubbard Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 Great list and as mentioned would make a great CD. One I looked for on the list and is not there is "A Tear From A Womans Eye". I can not remember who it is by. I think Richard Searling played it for a while in the early 80's. It's by The Temptations .... Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
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Eddie Hubbard Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 Love this .....https://youtu.be/ZnKFVqsa6XQ Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
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