Guest son of stan Posted July 8, 2015 Posted July 8, 2015 The thread about Ernie Bush 'Breakaway' made me think. With that, there's Toni Basil, Valentines, Linda Lloyd and Steve Karmen. Five different songs, all played out and all called 'Breakaway'. A couple more and you'd have enough for a short spot.Are there any other examples of multiple different records of the same title? Or is 'Breakaway' the winner of this entirely pointless category?
Gene-r Posted July 9, 2015 Posted July 9, 2015 (edited) Six. You forgot the Frank Popp Ensemble! There's also:Call On Me - Barbara Mercer / Bobby BlandI'll Be Around - Detroit Spinners / Gino WashingtonI Still Love You - The Seven Souls / The Superlatives / The Casinos / Ann Sexton / Cody Black / The Four Larks / Harry Deal & The GalaxiesTell Her - Jimmy 'Soul Clark / Dean ParrishWhat Am I Gonna Do - Gloria Scott / Eddie Daye & The Four BarsDon't Pity Me - Joanie Sommers / Sue LynneI'm So Lonely - Dan Brantley / SmokePlus loads more which I can't think of right now. But it looks like "I Still Love You" is a close contender to Breakaway. Edited July 9, 2015 by Gene-R
Md Records Posted July 9, 2015 Posted July 9, 2015 (edited) A couple more "Breakaway's" for the pile - Both different from the previous 6Irma Thomas - BreakawayDerek Martin - BreakawayDes Edited July 9, 2015 by SOUL INC 1
Guest kev such Posted July 11, 2015 Posted July 11, 2015 Someday Thomas Henry / Leroy JonesSomeday Tempests
Theothertosspot Posted July 11, 2015 Posted July 11, 2015 (edited) Don't Pity Me - Joanie Sommers / Sue LynneAlso by the Velours (other side to I'm Gonna Change)A top play in my house at one timeRegards Edited July 11, 2015 by theothertosspot 1
Robbk Posted July 12, 2015 Posted July 12, 2015 Dee Dee Sharp also sang What Am I Gonna Do. I'd bet that I could look through my collection and find 10 more different songs titled "Breakaway" and 10 more titled "I Still Love You", and 10 more titled "I'm So Lonely" and 10 more titled "Don't Pity Me" (but then, fully half my collection was released during the 1950s (so it wouldn't be surprising).
Kegsy Posted July 12, 2015 Posted July 12, 2015 Don't Pity Me - Joanie Sommers / Sue LynneAlso by the Velours (other side to I'm Gonna Change)A top play in my house at one timeRegardsAlso Faith, Hope & Charity - Don't Pity Me - 20th century.
Sjclement Posted July 12, 2015 Posted July 12, 2015 (edited) A couple more "Breakaway's" for the pile - Both different from the previous 6Irma Thomas - BreakawayDerek Martin - BreakawayDesLewis Sisters as well (and a chocolate bar) Edited July 12, 2015 by sjclement 1
Stateside Posted July 12, 2015 Posted July 12, 2015 (edited) Frank Popp Ensemble -BreakawayJust seen it mentioned above. Dughh Edited July 12, 2015 by stateside
Thinksmart Posted July 13, 2015 Posted July 13, 2015 More Breakaway.... Lynda Lyndell, Linda Lloyd, First Choice, Johnny Otis Show, Millie Jackson and title variants from Barbara Lewis and Chuck Jackson.
John Benson Posted July 17, 2015 Posted July 17, 2015 Also Faith, Hope & Charity - Don't Pity Me - 20th century.Plus Thelma Houston did it on Tamla... but maybe this doesn't count as I think it might be the same song?I'll have to check...
Larsc Posted July 18, 2015 Posted July 18, 2015 If you dare to venture into the early 80s there's Breakaway with Paul Garrison on Three Stars.
Liamgp Posted July 19, 2015 Posted July 19, 2015 Apparently 'Hold On' is the commonest song title ever (40 charting records with that title) although apart from The Radiants I can't find any other soul versions.
Paul R Posted July 19, 2015 Posted July 19, 2015 Apparently 'Hold On' is the commonest song title ever (40 charting records with that title) although apart from The Radiants I can't find any other soul versions.O'jays, B side of Working On Your Case. Great dancer. also a blue eyed version played at Wigan by the Generation. Paul
John Benson Posted July 19, 2015 Posted July 19, 2015 Here's five more:"Hold on" - Judy Freeman & Blackrock on RCA"Hold on" - O'Jays on Minit"Hold on" - Fascinations on Mayfield"Hold on" - Marvin Smith on Brunswick"Hold on" - James Carr on AtlanticThere's lots more with the words "Hold on" as part of the title but these were just a few more well known titles I could think of.
Tlscapital Posted July 19, 2015 Posted July 19, 2015 "Hold on" - James Carr on Atlantic YOU meant Tommy Hunt but then that is the same song as Marvin Smith.
Garethx Posted July 19, 2015 Posted July 19, 2015 Both James Carr and Tommy Hunt had Atlantic singles called "Hold On". 1
Kev Cane Posted July 20, 2015 Posted July 20, 2015 Both James Carr and Tommy Hunt had Atlantic singles called "Hold On". Also Frankie Seay and The Soul Riders-Hold on-Tropical, brilliant aswell might I addKev
Steve S 60 Posted July 20, 2015 Posted July 20, 2015 (edited) Here's five more:"Hold on" - Judy Freeman & Blackrock on RCA"Hold on" - O'Jays on Minit"Hold on" - Fascinations on Mayfield"Hold on" - Marvin Smith on Brunswick"Hold on" - James Carr on AtlanticThere's lots more with the words "Hold on" as part of the title but these were just a few more well known titles I could think of.Jackey Beavers on Sound Stage 7. Edited July 20, 2015 by Steve S 60
John Benson Posted July 20, 2015 Posted July 20, 2015 "Hold on" - James Carr on Atlantic YOU meant Tommy Hunt but then that is the same song as Marvin Smith.The James Carr song was written by Tommy Tate & Carson Whitsett.Yes, I only mentioned the one by Marvin Smith, which was written by Van McCoy, as was Tommy Hunt's version - maybe I ought to have used Tommy Hunt as an example as it did actually come out before Marvin Smith's.But as it was only an example of different songs with the same name rather than the first ones to come out, I wasn't really taking that much notice!
AlanB Posted July 22, 2015 Posted July 22, 2015 I Still Love You - The Seven Souls / The Superlatives / The Casinos / Ann Sexton / Cody Black / The Four Larks / Harry Deal & The Galaxies....Plus loads more which I can't think of right now. But it looks like "I Still Love You" is a close contender to Breakaway. Also, The TSU Tornadoes.
Guest manusf3a Posted July 27, 2015 Posted July 27, 2015 Two....... Producers Lady lady lady...............Boogie man orchestra......Lady lady lady
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