Adam's apples info

[Dobber]

Don't take it out on this world has always been a fave northern tune for me,however I've never come across any info on the group or even pics?

is there any info/pics out there?

with the recent interest back on the tune and originals hitting 1k..wow! Can we put faces to the record?

also I have a USA issue,what's the ratio to demo's and issues?

Lee

Edited November 29, 2016 by dobber

[Kevinkent]

Have a word with Dave Moore. Apparently he bumped into these guys in the States. I think it was during one of the Soultrip USA things and in a bar or maybe hotel bar. He thought the 4 (?) black guys looked likely candidates to be a group so went over and chatted. They'd heard the Brits were in town and said they were the Adams Apples.

- Kev

[Lionelonthevinyl]

Bloomin heck....that's a bit of a lucky chat to strangers!....interesting subject this, looking forward to hearing what people know about the group...kind regards....Rob

[Chalky]

There was an issue sold on ebay in the last week or so for less than £500 (493.07).  I know it is in demand and a great dancer but £1k a little OTT.

Never seen a photo of the group or found any info about them.

there is a website dedicated to the whol Brunswick roster but no info about them.

Edited November 29, 2016 by chalky

[Guest]

Ray Allen produced "Don't Take It Out On This World".  He also produced "Strange Neighbourhood for the Imaginations. 

I know he produced/arranged another Northern track, but can't remember what it is! 

[Frankie Crocker]

38 minutes ago, chalky said:

There was an issue sold on ebay in the last week or so for less than £500 (493.07).  I know it is in demand and a great dancer but £1k a little OTT.

Record was pretty scratched so interest was limited. First issue I've seen up for grabs. DJ copies surely outnumber demos by 10:1 at a rough guess. Great tune and evidently an in-demand top 500 oldie. Their other track on Brunswick lists at £100 and is hard to come by. The group were overlooked at the time, possibly because they had an odd name. Sorry, no info on the topic but interested to hear anything.

[Guest]

41 minutes ago, FRANKIE CROCKER said:

The group were overlooked at the time, possibly because they had an odd name.

Somewhat like The Yum Yums, Big Dons Rebellion or John and the Weirdest!

Edited November 29, 2016 by Guest

[Goldsoul]

Adams Apples were from New Brunswick NJ. They were on their way to see me at SoultripUSA 2006. A mix up with dates meant they arrived at the Hilton after I departed. I interviewed them for either Jazz FM or Smooth who I worked for at the time. A Black group made to sound white!  

[Dobber]

3 minutes ago, Goldsoul said:

Adams Apples were from New Brunswick NJ. They were on their way to see me at SoultripUSA 2006. A mix up with dates meant they arrived at the Hilton after I departed. I interviewed them for either Jazz FM or Smooth who I worked for at the time. A Black group made to sound white!  

Well the black to white worked,cos I thought they were/are white!

cracking northern tune!

[Chalky]

17 minutes ago, Goldsoul said:

Adams Apples were from New Brunswick NJ. They were on their way to see me at SoultripUSA 2006. A mix up with dates meant they arrived at the Hilton after I departed. I interviewed them for either Jazz FM or Smooth who I worked for at the time. A Black group made to sound white!  

Is there a recording of the interview anywhere Kev? Would love to hear it. 

[Goldsoul]

I am slowly looking through mini discs to find it along with a few others like Frankie Karl, Freddie Perren plus others. 

[Frankie Crocker]

2 hours ago, solidsoul said:

Somewhat like The Yum Yums, Big Dons Rebellion or John and the Weirdest!

Tasty name, powerful name or myterious name...all tempting. Now, Adams Apples, are they hippies, new-age religion or a part of the anatomy? Give a group a daft name and it might not appeal to potential DJ's, record buyers, promoters etc.

[Chalky]

13 hours ago, FRANKIE CROCKER said:

Record was pretty scratched so interest was limited. First issue I've seen up for grabs. DJ copies surely outnumber demos by 10:1 at a rough guess. Great tune and evidently an in-demand top 500 oldie. Their other track on Brunswick lists at £100 and is hard to come by. The group were overlooked at the time, possibly because they had an odd name. Sorry, no info on the topic but interested to hear anything.

Not sure how bad the scratches were, just said surface marks and plays and sounds well.  Condition hasn't stopped other classics commanding a daft sum, look at the Tomangoes that just sold.

Edited November 30, 2016 by chalky

[Chalky]

11 hours ago, Goldsoul said:

I am slowly looking through mini discs to find it along with a few others like Frankie Karl, Freddie Perren plus others. 

Magic 

[Speedlimit]

heard a rumour in the early 90's that Hoagy lands was something to do with the group  ,but never confirmed

[Bruv]

On ‎29‎/‎11‎/‎2016 at 21:18, dobber said:

Well the black to white worked,cos I thought they were/are white!

cracking northern tune!

Oh, Yes....

[Pete S]

I had an issue with a slight edge warp, so I ironed it out.  One of the few I did that went wrong.  I took £75 for it :-(

[Bruv]

On ‎29‎/‎11‎/‎2016 at 20:20, FRANKIE CROCKER said:

Record was pretty scratched so interest was limited. First issue I've seen up for grabs. DJ copies surely outnumber demos by 10:1 at a rough guess. Great tune and evidently an in-demand top 500 oldie. Their other track on Brunswick lists at £100 and is hard to come by. The group were overlooked at the time, possibly because they had an odd name. Sorry, no info on the topic but interested to hear anything.

I picked up an issue copy recently paid £550 not in the best condition but plays through well, Had to be done as it's my all time Favourite!  

[Blackpoolsoul]

I seem to remember that they were one of these studio creations made up by Producer and Songwriter Paul Leka

He was also responsible for the Leaders on Blue Rock

 

 

[Theothertosspot]

Recall Simon (Sid) Bray telling me he had a Canadian Brunswick (issue/demo?) of DTIOOTW that he sold to Tim Brown a number of years ago. 

Edited December 1, 2018 by theothertosspot
Added label

[Chalky]

On 01/12/2018 at 06:55, Blackpoolsoul said:

I seem to remember that they were one of these studio creations made up by Producer and Songwriter Paul Leka

He was also responsible for the Leaders on Blue Rock

 

 

Studio creation or not they turned up at one of Kev Roberts USA trips.  Thin k it was after the weekend when most had left.

Edited December 2, 2018 by chalky

[Benji]

14 hours ago, theothertosspot said:

Recall Simon (Sid) Bray telling me he had a Canadian Brunswick (issue/demo?) of DTIOOTW that he sold to Tim Brown a number of years ago. 

Might be true. The other Adam's Apples release on Brunswick, "You are the one I love" came out in Canada.

[The Yank]

Both of their 45's did get reviewed in Cashbox- the 1st is from July 8th, 67, the second from March 9th, 1968 - 

[Kenb]

looking for something else, came across this thread...didn't realise folks were looking for a PIC.

July 29th 1967, Palisades Park, at Record World Magazine Show.

This ( or any other) PIC is not on RW,BB, cashbox etc.

 

[Chalky]

1 hour ago, Kenb said:

looking for something else, came across this thread...didn't realise folks were looking for a PIC.

July 29th 1967, Palisades Park, at Record World Magazine Show.

This ( or any other) PIC is not on RW,BB, cashbox etc.

 

I came across that picture a week or two ago, posted it on facebook on a topic . The picture is from the Jersey Journal, 28 July 1967.

Edited August 7 by Chalky

[Peter99]

Good thread - I can't remember if I've read it before.

DTIOOTW - still a favourite, great dance record, from waaaaaay back in the day.

Soul Sourcers always deliver.

Thanks everyone, it's stuff like this that keeps the site so essential for soul brothers and sisters. 

Peter

[Mal C]

good to get some nice scans up...

[Kenb]

13 hours ago, Chalky said:

I came across that picture a week or two ago, posted it on facebook on a topic . The picture is from the Jersey Journal, 28 July 1967.

cheers Chalky.

doh...i'm not on FB so wouldn't have seen that. Better twice than none though eh.

[Chalky]

47 minutes ago, Kenb said:

cheers Chalky.

doh...i'm not on FB so wouldn't have seen that. Better twice than none though eh.

most definitely, I'd forgotten about this topic so it was good you posted it here

[Dobber]

Are Adam’s apples the same group “the leaders” on blue rock with the same song “ you are the one I love” of the same year as the Brunswick 45?

[Chalky]

On 23/12/2024 at 21:06, Dobber said:

Are Adam’s apples the same group “the leaders” on blue rock with the same song “ you are the one I love” of the same year as the Brunswick 45?

Possibly/probably. They had the same producer. 

[Soul Shrews]

Both released 1968.,Leaders in November.

Courtesy "Soul Harmony Singles" and listed as two different  groups so I would guess not the same group,

Cheers Paul