Twoshoes Posted February 22, 2014 Posted February 22, 2014 If an instrumental could ever pull at my heartstrings it would be this one, Junior blows his heart out, wonder what it would be like with a vocal , just a magic tune I've always loved
Shinehead Posted February 22, 2014 Posted February 22, 2014 Anyone who has loved and lost will understand where Marvin is coming from. https://youtu.be/bQSv9kQ2aNY 1
Guest MBarrett Posted February 22, 2014 Posted February 22, 2014 If an instrumental could ever pull at my heartstrings it would be this one, Junior blows his heart out, wonder what it would be like with a vocal , just a magic tune I've always loved Wow! Inspired choice to put an instrumental on this thread. I've always had a sort of twisted logic that Junior Walker turned a musical instrument into a human voice - and that Otis Redding turned a human voice into a musical instrument. Both with spectacular results.
Guest MBarrett Posted February 22, 2014 Posted February 22, 2014 O.K. I just can't resist posting this up. Patti's tribute to her friend. And what a tribute . . . . . . . . . . . !!
Twoshoes Posted February 22, 2014 Posted February 22, 2014 (edited) Wow! Inspired choice to put an instrumental on this thread. I've always had a sort of twisted logic that Junior Walker turned a musical instrument into a human voice - and that Otis Redding turned a human voice into a musical instrument. Both with spectacular results. I like your logic twisted or otherwise, I saw Jr circa 74/76 in New Brighton,memory is a bit sketchy as to whether there was one performance or two as was often the case in those days the one we went to had a very poor turnout so could have been first house, Jr asked everyone to come down to the front and asked for requests,never thinking he would play what was a b side over here I shouted for Sweet Soul and bugger me he played it.Don't know what it was about that area at the time and their attitude to live Soul artists but about the same time I saw Wilson Pickett in a club in Liverpool which sadly was also poorly attended,less than 150 to see the Wicked one supported by Phillip Mitchell. Edited February 22, 2014 by Twoshoes
Guest MBarrett Posted February 23, 2014 Posted February 23, 2014 I like your logic twisted or otherwise, I saw Jr circa 74/76 in New Brighton,memory is a bit sketchy as to whether there was one performance or two as was often the case in those days the one we went to had a very poor turnout so could have been first house, Jr asked everyone to come down to the front and asked for requests,never thinking he would play what was a b side over here I shouted for Sweet Soul and bugger me he played it.Don't know what it was about that area at the time and their attitude to live Soul artists but about the same time I saw Wilson Pickett in a club in Liverpool which sadly was also poorly attended,less than 150 to see the Wicked one supported by Phillip Mitchell. Exactly the same era when I saw Junior Walker in a club in Brum. I deliberately went with low expectations so I wouldn't be disappointed - but he was absolutely brilliant. His live performances get mentioned regularly on this forum and I don't think I have ever heard a bad word said. The lowest attendance I ever saw was James Brown at the Odeon in Birmingham. Likewise I'm sure there was no more than 150 there. But he still put on a good show and I really enjoyed it.
Heisenberg Posted February 23, 2014 Posted February 23, 2014 listening today to some sensual 70s... Alton McClain & Destiny - I've learned to respect the Power of Love Keith Barrow - You know you want to be loved
Guest Posted February 26, 2014 Posted February 26, 2014 Really enjoying the tunes on this thread...hope it doesn't die a slow death... keep it up guys
Guest Posted February 26, 2014 Posted February 26, 2014 Don't know if this one as been posted before...
Guest Dave Turner Posted February 26, 2014 Posted February 26, 2014 King Floyd "Learning To Forget You" on Dial
Kev Cane Posted February 26, 2014 Posted February 26, 2014 (edited) Should be taking delivery of this next few days, The 5 Stepping Stars-I'll never love again, later to become The Family Circle Kev Edited March 2, 2014 by kev cane
Guest Posted February 26, 2014 Posted February 26, 2014 great Motown track from the vaults...Paul Williams on lead https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hk9xnsVygZQ
Guest Dave Turner Posted February 26, 2014 Posted February 26, 2014 great Motown track from the vaults...Paul Williams on lead https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hk9xnsVygZQ FABULOUS !!!
Guest Posted February 26, 2014 Posted February 26, 2014 Ahh the Temptations so many to choose from, this is not rare by any means, but oh so good.....
Guest Posted February 26, 2014 Posted February 26, 2014 Another Motown gem I spoke to Ivy Hunter about this brilliant track.....he was pleased I knew it. On SDF, a friend of Ivy told me that when Ivy was 'warming up' for a session, he played this tune . I suspect that it is a very personal song to him. Must of his songs are on the 'sad' theme.....again, perhaps , personal ? I love this tune https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPBKNl7dSMg
Twoshoes Posted February 26, 2014 Posted February 26, 2014 Just read the initial post that started off this thread and it does mention the Joy of being in love, most posts mine included lean towards the pain of love, here's a couple celebrating the joy,
Twoshoes Posted February 26, 2014 Posted February 26, 2014 Ahh the Temptations so many to choose from, this is not rare by any means, but oh so good.. So true and what a choices there are when it comes to lead vocalist
Guest Posted February 26, 2014 Posted February 26, 2014 Last from me tonight....I hope you guys don't mind me posting some Motown ..... This is the Four Tops version of a great tune. Other versions by Marvin Gaye & Chuck Jackson https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mRLj4sikuL4
Guest Dave Turner Posted February 26, 2014 Posted February 26, 2014 Albert Jones - You Must Be A Blessing flip to Fifteen Cent Love on Kapp also on Tri-City with a different flip
Guest Posted February 26, 2014 Posted February 26, 2014 Definitely my last for tonight. Love that New York sound.....Dionne Warwick made some fabulous tracks This one moves me! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Vzl63pfkuM
Twoshoes Posted February 26, 2014 Posted February 26, 2014 Last from me tonight....I hope you guys don't mind me posting some Motown ..... This is the Four Tops version of a great tune. Other versions by Marvin Gaye & Chuck Jackson Heck post away, never tire of Levi's voice, one of the great soul voices
Guest Dave Turner Posted February 26, 2014 Posted February 26, 2014 Arthur Conley - Is That You Love Last one from me. The great Arthur Conley and the real killer flip to "Aunt Dora's Love Soul Shack"
Guest Posted February 26, 2014 Posted February 26, 2014 Arthur Conley - Is That You Love Last one from me. The great Arthur Conley and the real killer flip to "Aunt Dora's Love Soul Shack" just got a copy of the Kent CD. Not played it yet..........love Arthur Conley
Guest Dave Turner Posted February 26, 2014 Posted February 26, 2014 just got a copy of the Kent CD. Not played it yet..........love Arthur Conley A few odd tracks on it but mostly excellent, the soulful side of Conley. He came to hate "Sweet Soul Music" as that was all that everyone seemed to associate him with. When he moved to Holland the guy he hooked up with didn't know for 18 months that the guy he was living with was the singer of "Sweet Soul Music".
Guest Posted February 26, 2014 Posted February 26, 2014 Can understand him hating SSM.... I always loved Put our love together and Let's go steady. Saw him on the Soul Together concert in Manchester, 1971 I think, Sam & Dave, AC, Joe Tex.....for about 50p Also as a solo act at Top of the Town...I think he was on tour , promoting They call the wind Maria .I'm sure he was on Top of the pops singing it
Heisenberg Posted February 27, 2014 Posted February 27, 2014 Time to lay another log on the fire Not rare at all but very moving IMHO. A true masterpiece by Nile and Bernard. Chic - At last I am free and the Facts of Life say "Love is the final Truth" 1
Quinvy Posted March 2, 2014 Posted March 2, 2014 Class. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yb9cla6aSio houserockers featuring chuck singleton - peace of mind
Twoshoes Posted March 2, 2014 Posted March 2, 2014 Class. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yb9cla6aSio houserockers featuring chuck singleton - peace of mind That is one fine fine tune, top class, another class tune on a truly wonderful thread
Guest Dave Turner Posted March 2, 2014 Posted March 2, 2014 Class. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yb9cla6aSio houserockers featuring chuck singleton - peace of mind First I've heard it by Houserockers, really nice. Written by Buddy King & Dave Bupp of The Magnificent Men who first put it out on Capitol. Also very well covered by "The Players", "Skip Jackson", "Royal 5" which are all on the Tube There's a rare one by "The Executive Branch" on Express which isn't on the Tube but is also very good.
Pete S Posted March 2, 2014 Posted March 2, 2014 Apologies for not going back and seeing if this has been posted, but this one, along with Walter Jackson's "Uphill Climb", is one of the only two records that can almost reduce me to tears under the right / wrong circumstances. The Manhattans - The One That Love Forgot 1
Pete S Posted March 2, 2014 Posted March 2, 2014 First I've heard it by Houserockers, really nice. Written by Buddy King & Dave Bupp of The Magnificent Men who first put it out on Capitol. Also very well covered by "The Players", "Skip Jackson", "Royal 5" which are all on the Tube There's a rare one by "The Executive Branch" on Express which isn't on the Tube but is also very good. Believe it or not there is a very good UK version of this on CBS by Midlands group Zuider Zee.
Guest Dave Turner Posted March 2, 2014 Posted March 2, 2014 (edited) Apologies for not going back and seeing if this has been posted, but this one, along with Walter Jackson's "Uphill Climb", is one of the only two records that can almost reduce me to tears under the right / wrong circumstances. The Manhattans - The One That Love Forgot Pete, wonderful record and was giving this multiple plays only yesterday, possibly my fave Manhattans track and there are plenty of good ones. A cut by The Pretenders but for me although good it don't come up to The Manhattans. As for "Peace Of Mind" didn't know of the Zuider Zee so thanks. I suspect there's probably quite a few others that I'm not aware of. Edited March 2, 2014 by Dave Turner
Pete S Posted March 2, 2014 Posted March 2, 2014 Pete, wonderful record and was giving this multiple plays only yesterday, possibly my fave Manhattans track and there are plenty of good ones. Two different cuts by The Pretenders but for me although both good they don't come up to The Manhattans. As for "Peace Of Mind" didn't know of the Zuider Zee so thanks. I suspect there's probably quite a few others that I'm not aware of. Seriously Dave, it's good, if you didn't know it was white/UK produced you might rate it (not YOU as in you) https://www.45cat.com/record/202235
Pete S Posted March 2, 2014 Posted March 2, 2014 Dave, of course the Manhattans track is possibly even better known in this version
Guest Dave Turner Posted March 2, 2014 Posted March 2, 2014 Dave, of course the Manhattans track is possibly even better known in this version New to me Pete Yup, like that mate
Guest Dave Turner Posted March 2, 2014 Posted March 2, 2014 Another Manhattans that gets under my skin. Again covered by The Pretenders twice. What a fabulous group
Pete S Posted March 2, 2014 Posted March 2, 2014 New to me Pete Yup, like that mate I had this for 20 years before I knew The Manhattans even existed, thought it was a reggae original!
Kev Cane Posted March 2, 2014 Posted March 2, 2014 Manhattans, one of my favourite subjects Dave, collect everything on Carnival, one of the genuine soul labels with consistent quality output, this is probably my fave by them Kev 2
Guest Dave Turner Posted March 2, 2014 Posted March 2, 2014 (edited) Manhattans, one of my favourite subjects Dave, collect everything on Carnival, one of the genuine soul labels with consistent quality output, this is probably my fave by them Kev Just wonderful Kev. Think today is gonna be another Carnival & Manhattans day for me. Love this on Deluxe as well Lovely 1.30 min intro then just sublime. One Life To Live Edited March 2, 2014 by Dave Turner
Smudger Posted March 2, 2014 Posted March 2, 2014 Arthur Alexander I need you baby Monument 7" must be about 12 years ago Charlie Rees bought this at Cleethorpes and must have nearly worn it out over the weekender .Indelibly stamped in everyone's brain in the caravan. 3
Kev Cane Posted March 2, 2014 Posted March 2, 2014 Yes Dave, knew the record, somebody put it on a tape years ago. lost the track list, I didn,t know it was the Manhattans, here's another on Deluxe, this time though, the late and great George Smith on lead Kev 2
Guest Posted March 3, 2014 Posted March 3, 2014 treat me like a stranger Donnie Mann https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fVdHkEy0Oag
Guest Dave Turner Posted March 3, 2014 Posted March 3, 2014 treat me like a stranger Donnie Mann What a f**kin' voice, what a f**kin' record One of those that makes me actually feel sorry for folks that don't "get" soul music
Guest Posted March 3, 2014 Posted March 3, 2014 What a f**kin' voice, what a f**kin' record One of those that makes me actually feel sorry for folks that don't "get" soul music Came across this today on an old Richard Searling radio show I'm copying......thought it would fit in here no problem
Pete S Posted March 3, 2014 Posted March 3, 2014 What a f**kin' voice, what a f**kin' record One of those that makes me actually feel sorry for folks that don't "get" soul music That'll be me then. That did absolutely zero for me, again I think it's because of when it was made, I just don't like this sort of soul music.
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