Debonairs - 'ah La La' - B&f

[Anoraks Corner]

The Debonaires - Ah-La-La - B&F:

Chicago 1961...manic Delcos-style Latin group Soul!

I know it has been reproed...how dio you tell an original from a bootleg?

Are the originals on red vinyl?

TIA

[boba]

I have an original on black vinyl, can dig it up to get deadwax details. Full info should be in the kreiter guide if you know someone with that.

Everyone thought the lead Ralph Johnson (dude with the solo record on masterkey also, also a member of the Ti-Chuans and Original Breed) was dead but I met him a few years ago and he was still kicking then at least.

[Guest]

Did you get a chance to dig this one out, Bob...or has anyone else got the details to hand, please?

[boba]

I pulled out my copy and it seems like a definite original, it's a white label promo with a bunch of label wear, writing on it, etc., that I found in some junk in Chicago. I'm disturbed by no stamp or anything official looking in the deadwax. The deadwax has handwritten U-1390 the ah la la side and U-1391 on the other side. In smaller letters on both sides handwritten is "BRS". There may have been red wax originals since that was a thing with doowop labels. I think you need info from the kreiter guide at this point, do you know someone with a copy or should I ask someone?

[Guest]

Nice...never seen a WD before...any chance of a pic on here

[boba]

gotta run, will post a pic and ask charlie your question later

[boba]

here is the high quality pic that you wanted....

sorry that my scanner isn't working correctly

[Guest]

Thanks Bob...wow...never seen a WD until that one...must be rare

A great Latin-tinged dancer that would appeal to some Northern fans. I recall Vince Ayers (you reading this Vince?!) playing it at the 100 Club many, many moons ago...sounded the business!