Rob Wigley Posted March 19, 2013 Posted March 19, 2013 (edited) As Melvin has now departed back to the USA, I am looking at the Northern songs that have been played, or are strong Northern which he wrote or co-wrote, these may be included in future shows here or on the Continent. I'm not after Songs he recorded himself, but the ones others did. Butch played a blinding set of records about 7 years ago at a gig in Stoke that Chris Waterman promoted " An audience with Melvin Davis". However since having my collection stolen, I no longer have the luxury of being able to sift through Detroit stuff looking at writers etc. Here's what I have so far. All records marked with a * are already included or have backing tracks done. JJ Barnes "Chains of love" * Jackey Beavers "I need my baby" * Edward Hamilton "I'm Gonna love you" * Darrell Banks "I'm the one who loves you" * Ann Perry "That's the way he is" Johnnie Mae Mathews "Lonely you'll be" Calvin Williams "Lonely you'll be" If you can include YouTube or Refosoul links even better as this helps Melvin get the feel of what we are after over here. Thanks in advance ! Rob. Edited March 19, 2013 by Rob Wigley
Tony Smith Posted March 19, 2013 Posted March 19, 2013 Calvin Grayson "Lonely you'll be" Don't think that's right Rob? Calvin Willims maybe? 1
Rob Wigley Posted March 19, 2013 Author Posted March 19, 2013 Yes Tony a senior moment, can you think of any tunes ?
Rob Wigley Posted March 20, 2013 Author Posted March 20, 2013 Ok looks like you are all as stumped as me then !!!! What about the cross-over / modern stuff ?
Guest Posted March 20, 2013 Posted March 20, 2013 How about Edward Hamilton -Call Me,it's the flip of I'm gonna love you - on Carrie cheers Chris.
Rob Wigley Posted March 22, 2013 Author Posted March 22, 2013 superb threw me because its on Jameco / Carrie, did it ever come out on Mary Jane ? or is that "Tell me" !
Tony Smith Posted March 22, 2013 Posted March 22, 2013 superb threw me because its on Jameco / Carrie, did it ever come out on Mary Jane ? or is that "Tell me" ! Yes "Tell Me" (came out 5 times on Mary Jane).
Premium Stuff Posted March 22, 2013 Posted March 22, 2013 Here are three: Steve Mancha - I Don't Want To Lose You (Groovesville) Steve Mancha - I Won't Love And Leave You (Groovesville) John L Brown & Rayettes - I'm Losing You (Like-It-Is) Cheers Richard 1
Premium Stuff Posted March 22, 2013 Posted March 22, 2013 (edited) Jackey Beavers "I need my baby" * The record label credits D. Davis (Don Davis) rather than M. Davis. Cheers Richard Edited March 22, 2013 by Premium Stuff
Premium Stuff Posted March 22, 2013 Posted March 22, 2013 J. J. Barnes - Forgive Me (Groovesville) Richard
Rob Wigley Posted March 22, 2013 Author Posted March 22, 2013 Thanks for the additions Richard I know some inside stories about the writing credits...........be assured Melvin had all the talent... Rob
Rob Wigley Posted March 22, 2013 Author Posted March 22, 2013 John L Brown & Rayettes - I'm Losing You (Like-It-Is)----don't know this at all Richard, is there a clip anywhere ?
Rob Wigley Posted March 22, 2013 Author Posted March 22, 2013 Is there anything on the Rare Stamps LP ? again stolen off me !
Guest Posted March 22, 2013 Posted March 22, 2013 Sorry for the late reply to your question Rob, but I've been at work all day.i had a great time chatting with Melvin last sat eve and we discussed many of the songs he wrote that were sang by other people.As well as not being credited on the label he also said he wasn't paid a dime for Jackey Beavers as you already know. Chris.
Premium Stuff Posted March 22, 2013 Posted March 22, 2013 John L Brown & Rayettes - I'm Losing You (Like-It-Is)----don't know this at all Richard, is there a clip anywhere ? Hi Rob Have a look at this link: Cheers Richard
MrsWoodsrules Posted March 22, 2013 Posted March 22, 2013 (edited) Find A Quiet Place (& be lonely) on Wheel City. Aid. What a tuuuuoooooon!!! Edited March 22, 2013 by MrsWoodsrules
Premium Stuff Posted March 22, 2013 Posted March 22, 2013 (edited) Find A Quiet Place (& be lonely) on Wheel City. Aid. What a tuuuuoooooon!!! Aid mate - thread is about songs Melvin wrote but didn't record himself Plus - track was on Wheel City - not D-Town Agreed - fabulous, fabulous track. Cheers Richard Edited March 22, 2013 by Premium Stuff
MrsWoodsrules Posted March 23, 2013 Posted March 23, 2013 Aid mate - thread is about songs Melvin wrote but didn't record himself Plus - track was on Wheel City - not D-Town Agreed - fabulous, fabulous track. Cheers Richard Ahh, Cheers Rich. I thought I did edit the label to Wheel City? I should pay more attention in class (x 100). Aid.
Premium Stuff Posted March 23, 2013 Posted March 23, 2013 Find A Quiet Place (& be lonely) on Wheel City. Aid. What a tuuuuoooooon!!! Used to be in my top 10 but it's one of those records I played to death, over and over again, and I can't really listen to it now Cheers Richard
MrsWoodsrules Posted March 23, 2013 Posted March 23, 2013 Used to be in my top 10 but it's one of those records I played to death, over and over again, and I can't really listen to it now Cheers Richard I like it a lot too. Funny that, how what's probably the best tune you've ever heard, one month, suddenly turns you off the next (I'm not referring to this one specifically, just generically). I have loads like that, great records, but for some reason, not only are they not great to you anymore, you actually don't even wanna hear em. Paris Sleepless Nights is an example for me personally. Aid.
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