Sue Thompson - It's Break-Up Time

[Gene-r]

I've seen the US copy of this on a couple of lists recently (one soul list), both going for about £15 - £18. It's an uptempo pop-type dancer and, personally, I think it's a million times better than Paper Tiger, and certainly one I've been playing a lot of at home of late.

Is it, or has it been played anywhere? If so, does anyone know where? Not that I'll ever part with my UK Hickory demo, but seeing it on a soul list for that much has made me curious.

Edited September 12, 2012 by Gene-R

[Pete S]

I've seen the US copy of this on a couple of lists recently (one soul list), both going for about £15 - £18. It's an uptempo pop-type dancer and, personally, I think it's a million times better than Paper Tiger, and certainly one I've been playing a lot of at home of late.

Is it, or has it been played anywhere? If so, does anyone know where? Not that I'll ever part with my UK Hickory demo, but seeing it on a soul list for that much has made me curious.

It is known Gene, it's from before my time so a very early 70's spin.

[Gene-r]

It is known Gene, it's from before my time so a very early 70's spin.

Thanks Pete. So probably quite an early 'forgotten oldie'?

I absolutely love it - better than anything else she's ever done IMHO. If I'm not wrong it was also her last Hickory release.

Also interesting to note that Sue Thompson is still well at 87 years of age!

Edited September 12, 2012 by Gene-R

[Ernie Andrews]

Ive got a Uk demo as well Gene and I recently sold an issue - a bit poppy but Ive played it out to a good reception!

[Gene-r]

Ive got a Uk demo as well Gene and I recently sold an issue - a bit poppy but Ive played it out to a good reception!

Good to see it still going down well - got mine only a few months ago with some other nice UK demos (95% of which I sold on Ebay, though this was the only soul one), but this is one of only a few I decided to hold on to. I think I must play this more than anything else from my record collection these days!

Edited September 13, 2012 by Gene-R

[Blake H]

Old Manship rave, first heard it on one of his label tapes, one side all Hickory sides and the other side all ???? stuff. Happy days.

[Prophonics 2029]

Nice tune had it for a few years on usa never knew it had a UK issue or demo for that. lyrics get a bit grim after a while, Its not frankie and johnny!!!! Or Gayle Winters? records that stands the test of time.

Edited September 13, 2012 by Prophonics 2029

[Gene-r]

Nice tune had it for a few years on usa never knew it had a UK issue or demo for that. lyrics get a bit grim after a while, Its not frankie and johnny!!!! Or Gayle Winters? records that stands the test of time.

You're right about the lyrics. For me, it's the musical arrangement itself that 'pushes the right buttons' though - the sort of tune I hum to myself on the way to work, etc!

Edited September 14, 2012 by Gene-R

[Prophonics 2029]

Hi Gene. The Go Go On! reminds me of Farther Ted the Lady who brings him a cup of tea..

I got the record off an Ebay seller with a few other bits, most not rare but stuff I didn't know.

Debbie Rollins, John Gary End Of Time Rca that's a bit like Like The Lord Said x Can You Love A Poor Boy, Wonderful Girl Ron Henderson.

Talking of Hickory I must get me Newbeats out, just found me JC Cameron.

[Gene-r]

Hi Gene. The Go Go On! reminds me of Farther Ted the Lady who brings him a cup of tea..

Believe it or not, that is exactly the first thing the came to my mind when I heard that lyric - I still think of it whenever I hear that.......brilliant!!

"Beating Of My Lonely Heart" by P W Cannon is an OK-type mid-tempo track also on Hickory (US release only). So too is "Never Tell" by B J Thomas, which was released on US and UK Hickory (and US Warner Bros).

Here's the Sue Thompson UK demo:

Edited September 14, 2012 by Gene-R