Guest johnny hart Posted November 18, 2015 Posted November 18, 2015 Following the massive interest in the Barbara Mc Nair spoken intro versionof "Your Gonna Love my Baby" how about your choice of track from the Blackpool Bombshell. his breathtaking career has spanned 5 decades working with artistes from David Ruffin,Steve Mancha ,The contours,Steve Brookstein, Take That,The Elgins,the list is endless. Labels include; 20th century, Motor City,Island, EMI,Sony,Okeh, On CD Goldsoul,Bestway,Tring and Harmless? my choice; Ebony Alleyne ="My Man" Okeh 2002 !
KevH Posted November 18, 2015 Posted November 18, 2015 "Reaching for the best" - Exciters "24 hours a day" - Barbara Pennington. 2
Bo Diddley Posted November 18, 2015 Posted November 18, 2015 Anybody remember these "Tomorrow" release's? This has the same matrix as the Pye issue.
Popular Post Rhino Posted November 18, 2015 Popular Post Posted November 18, 2015 The motor city stuff was shocking the original versions were stand alone classics and cant think of one he improved. 1 3
John Reed Posted November 18, 2015 Posted November 18, 2015 (edited) 41 minutes ago, rhino said: The motor city stuff was shocking the original versions were stand alone classics and cant think of one he improved. There were one or two exceptions; G C Cameron's No Need To Explain/Out Of My Mind, IMO was one of the best Soul vinyl releases of 1992. Edited November 18, 2015 by John Reed
Benji Posted November 18, 2015 Posted November 18, 2015 Chuck Jackson - All over the world Four Vandals - Wrong side of town 1
Popular Post Stateside Posted November 18, 2015 Popular Post Posted November 18, 2015 James Wells - Baby I'm still the same man - Great voice 6
Pete S Posted November 18, 2015 Posted November 18, 2015 Barbara Pennington - Running In Another Direction and 24 Hours A Day Exciters - Reaching for the best 3
Jaco Posted November 18, 2015 Posted November 18, 2015 I quite liked "Hurt the one you love" - David Ruffin 1
Supercorsa Posted November 18, 2015 Posted November 18, 2015 2 hours ago, Benji said: Chuck Jackson - All over the world I have to admit, I do like this one.
maslar Posted November 18, 2015 Posted November 18, 2015 Reaching For The Best without a doubt. Brilliant up-tempo, uplifting soul music. Not quite in the same league but I've always liked Dancing On The Edge Of A Dream.
Mach Posted November 18, 2015 Posted November 18, 2015 i had 3 or 4 on that tommorow label, all pretty similar stuff, but not my kinda thing, so i sold em
Guest Johnny One Trout Posted November 18, 2015 Posted November 18, 2015 James Wells, Chuck Jackson and Johnny Bristol for me although I do have a guilty pleasure of the Supremes and Originals but I don't like to talk about that...
Wiganer1 Posted November 18, 2015 Posted November 18, 2015 lj Johnson - you keep my temperature rising - us mercury,,,,,,,,,,,,big cover up for russ at wigan
Bo Diddley Posted November 18, 2015 Posted November 18, 2015 32 minutes ago, Mach said: i had 3 or 4 on that tommorow label, all pretty similar stuff, but not my kinda thing, so i sold em It's the only one I bought. Not my type of thing either (I was young and it was the 70's !!!!!!!!!!) but I'm a compulsive hoarder when it comes to records! 1
Chris L Posted November 18, 2015 Posted November 18, 2015 6 hours ago, conchitta said: Following the massive interest in the Barbara Mc Nair spoken intro versionof "Your Gonna Love my Baby" how about your choice of track from the Blackpool Bombshell. his breathtaking career has spanned 5 decades working with artistes from David Ruffin,Steve Mancha ,The contours,Steve Brookstein, Take That,The Elgins,the list is endless. Labels include; 20th century, Motor City,Island, EMI,Sony,Okeh, On CD Goldsoul,Bestway,Tring and Harmless? my choice; Ebony Alleyne ="My Man" Okeh 2002 ! Chuck Jackson - All over the world 1
kevinsoulman Posted November 18, 2015 Posted November 18, 2015 venicia wilson four vandals and johnny bristol what does it take kev
Jordirip Posted November 18, 2015 Posted November 18, 2015 If I had to choose something it would be Susaye Greene's version of Free. Not for the production but just for her vocal performance which is breathtakingly fantastic. 1
Soul Shrews Posted November 18, 2015 Posted November 18, 2015 12 inch of Barbara Pennington 24 hrs is a classic and stands up against other US 12s from that time IMO Thought LJ Johnson"Girl......" and Evelyn Thomas "Weakspot" were great at the time but nowadays not sure Cheers Paul 1
Cunnie Posted November 18, 2015 Posted November 18, 2015 (edited) J J Barnes I've Seen The Light seems to get overlooked by most people & it's a shame as it's a bloody good record.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yyQ_4dhLPPk Edited November 18, 2015 by Cunnie 2
Louise Posted November 18, 2015 Posted November 18, 2015 Likewise David Ruffin Hurt The One You Love Ronnie McNair Wholeheartedly & Take The First Step Dave
Ian Dewhirst Posted November 18, 2015 Posted November 18, 2015 There's more than people may think. Some of 'em are great. I'm quite partial to Brenda Holloway sounding spunky on this.... Ian D :) 3
Jim Elliott Posted November 18, 2015 Posted November 18, 2015 Chuck Jackson. All over the world. Frankie Gaye. My brother. Steve Mancha. All over the grapevine.
Soulboyrecords Posted November 19, 2015 Posted November 19, 2015 On 11/18/2015, 12:28:32, stateside said: James Wells - Baby I'm still the same man - Great voice This get's my vote ... still packs a floor today
Guest Johnny One Trout Posted November 19, 2015 Posted November 19, 2015 18 hours ago, Ian Dewhirst said: There's more than people may think. Some of 'em are great. I'm quite partial to Brenda Holloway sounding spunky on this.... Ian D :) Ohh never heard that before, great version of GSH and a reminder of what Ian can achieve with some sophisticated orchestration rather than the usual bon tempi backing track
okehgaz Posted November 19, 2015 Posted November 19, 2015 Can't remember the title but there's an Earl Van Dyke track on one of the sound of Detroit cd's that I quiet like. Something like 'after dark' I think
Peter99 Posted December 1, 2015 Posted December 1, 2015 4 minutes ago, campagnolo 1 said: Back by Popular Demand Great shout. Probably my favourite. Peter
Soulfinger Posted December 1, 2015 Posted December 1, 2015 Back by Popular Demand All Over the World Weak Spot Your Magic Put a Spell on Me Footsteps Man Up In the Sky And that's pretty much it. 2
Stockholmsoulfox Posted December 3, 2015 Posted December 3, 2015 (edited) James Wells "Baby I'm Still the Same Man" Barbara Pennington "24 hrs a day" Chuck Jackson "All over the World" Just listened to the JJ Barnes "I've seen the Light"..it's a really good tune.. Edited December 3, 2015 by stockholmsoulfox 1
Bigsoulman Posted December 3, 2015 Posted December 3, 2015 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvJDuDy-LT8
grantdyche Posted December 3, 2015 Posted December 3, 2015 Carol Woods "I'm In Wonderland" was a fave when a youngster
Northern Soul Uk Posted December 5, 2015 Posted December 5, 2015 Has anyone mentioned 'Standing on solid ground'? 1
Mark S Posted December 6, 2015 Posted December 6, 2015 On 18/11/2015 21:40:39, Ian Dewhirst said: There's more than people may think. Some of 'em are great. I'm quite partial to Brenda Holloway sounding spunky on this.... Ian D not a bad version but I don't think anyone can improve on Esther Phillips , and that's the rub with most of these productions arrogant beyond belief to even think that the originals can be improved upon . Maybe Its just me but don't see the point in re-hashed versions . 1
Tobytyke Posted December 7, 2015 Posted December 7, 2015 its the backing I cant seem to get my head around. some of the vocals are still great. I think with proper instrumentation they could have been superb. 1 2
Shinehead Posted December 7, 2015 Posted December 7, 2015 7 hours ago, tobytyke said: its the backing I cant seem to get my head around. some of the vocals are still great. I think with proper instrumentation they could have been superb. I agree the backing spoilt some good records that Levine cut on Motorcity but that was also a fault with most new releases at that time, even Malaco and the like fell into the trap with a lot of their recordings and you felt that great songs, great singers shame about the drum machines and such. The amount of LPs I bought in the eighties and nineties and thought if only they had used real instruments . 1
soulfulsaint Posted December 7, 2015 Posted December 7, 2015 James Wells 'Baby I'm Still the Same Man'
Guest Soulskate70 Posted December 7, 2015 Posted December 7, 2015 My Heads in the Stars - Evelyn Thomas. The original version released in 1976 on Twentieth Century Records. A really good disco type tune. A very under rated tune. https://youtu.be/fSNxDW0v7NU
Heisenberg Posted December 7, 2015 Posted December 7, 2015 Does Tammi Lavette's version of "Kiss my Love goodbye" count ? Normally the Levine-Instrumentation doesn't really cut it for me but this version is simply wonderful !
Mal C Posted December 8, 2015 Posted December 8, 2015 Cant see that this track has been mentioned, but Ive become a big fan of G.C Cameron of late, and realised I have a Motorcity 12" called "No Need to Explain"flipped with "Out of My Mind". Both great tracks, written and produced by Ian Levine. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dYx7o4eTh7s
Mal C Posted December 8, 2015 Posted December 8, 2015 ahh, see John reed mentioned it, it's a good record, certainly survived allot of culls in my house over the years...
Davebanks Posted December 8, 2015 Posted December 8, 2015 In my opinion Ians best tune is Candi Statons Just when you think its safe a great song and a truly fantastic soulful delivery by Candi, in fact I think its one of her best and thats saying something. It is available on youtube but my IT skills are dreadful!! Dave Banks
Pete S Posted December 10, 2015 Posted December 10, 2015 Can't believe I didn't mention Venecia Wilson - ok so the backing track is a cut up of an original but he made it even better. I also really liked the original version of He's So Irreplaceable by Doris Jones that circulated on acetate - not on the Tomorrow label - I asked about this and Ian said it was lost forever.
Pete S Posted December 10, 2015 Posted December 10, 2015 Sorry, apparently not lost foreverhttps://www.amazon.co.uk/Running-In-Another-Direction-Northern/dp/B0028O376K/ref=oosr
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