Mike Posted May 13, 2018 Share Posted May 13, 2018 This time around we see a Detroit classic squaring up to an once unreleased contender (poll suggested by @Steve S 60) Johnny Hampton vs The Platters - Not My Girl All you need to do is just listen and vote... and if up for it pass on reasons, memories, trivia etc etc The Platters - Not My Girl Johnny Hampton - Not My Girl Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Paul R Posted May 13, 2018 Share Posted May 13, 2018 I find Johnny Hampton a bit of a downer. When I first heard the Platters it was wow!, The backing singers lift the whole feel of the song to a happier more upbeat level. Paul 3 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Ben Owen Posted May 13, 2018 Share Posted May 13, 2018 Johnny Hampton for me. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 13, 2018 Share Posted May 13, 2018 (edited) There both great, but I have really liked the Johnny Hampton since I heard it at one of my first nights at Wigan Casino! Edited May 13, 2018 by Guest Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Mal C Posted May 13, 2018 Share Posted May 13, 2018 (edited) Johnny for me as well, I have the platters 45 from going to that years anniversary, but I would love an original of Johnny Hampton. Think the more sparse no backing singers feel of Johnny’s version gives it a tad more to the ear, and I love his voice:-) that platters you tube link was recorded far too fast to really make that version sound right though... Mal Edited May 13, 2018 by Mal C Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Tomangoes Posted May 13, 2018 Share Posted May 13, 2018 I think I heard the JH version around 1978 at Cleggy WG. Was it discovered/played anywhere else much before then? I got the bootleg at the time because it was a top top tune........and still is. JH for me.........moody and soulful singing by a guy whose baby has been rumoured to be 'running around'.........and obviously he hopes she would 'never be that way'. Probably more in hope than expectation:) Ed Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Amsterdam Russ Posted May 13, 2018 Share Posted May 13, 2018 I like both and can't favour one over the other. Is there the possibility of having "I like them equally" as a third option rather than having to make a decision? 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
David Meikle Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 (edited) The Kent 45 correctly dates the Platters recording year as 1966. It is worth reading the history of the recording studio as told by co-owner Ralph Terrana. They all came. Harry Balk, Ollie McLaughlin, Ed Wingate, Clay McMurray, Theo-Coff, Don Juan Mancha, Popcorn Wylie, John Rhys Eddins, Mike Terry, Jack Ashford, George McGregor, Holland/ Dozier/Holland, Mike Valvano, ArmenBoladian, Bob Babbit, Columbia Records, Elektra Records, Stax Records, Capitol Records and many I can't think of. https://soulfuldetroit.com/web03-terashirma/01-tera shirma - introduction.htm Edited May 14, 2018 by David Meikle Added text Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Mike Posted May 14, 2018 Author Share Posted May 14, 2018 6 hours ago, Russell Gilbert said: I like both and can't favour one over the other. Is there the possibility of having "I like them equally" as a third option rather than having to make a decision? nah not really Russell, the poll also shows on the main front page of the site and other places, so an extra "I like them equally" field starts getting a bit unweildy, it may affect the layout depending on choices and for me doesn't really fit in with the quick just a 'bit of fun' approach. If people can't decide then suggest (as happens) that they can use the comments to say so Cheers mike Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Mgm 1251 Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 ...I too, picked my copy up of The Platters from that years anniversary,(reversed labels!),and this was the version I had heard first....so it’s The platters version for me,but JH a close 2nd... Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Ian Stacey Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 platters .just a better rendition 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
John Siret Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 Both great but the Platters is the better vocal. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Spain pete Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 All about the earthy ness in Johnny's for me, great voice to boot ! . Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Amsterdam Russ Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 3 hours ago, mike said: nah not really Russell, the poll also shows on the main front page of the site and other places, so an extra "I like them equally" field starts getting a bit unweildy, it may affect the layout depending on choices and for me doesn't really fit in with the quick just a 'bit of fun' approach. If people can't decide then suggest (as happens) that they can use the comments to say so Cheers mike Fair enough. Much like others on here, I got The Platters 45 down at the 100 Club. Heard it more often than Johnny Hampton because Ady was playing it there regularly prior to the anniversary 45 and the release of the Kent LP on which it appeared. Although a fabulous tune, I've never been so keen on the stereo mix, which - to these ears at least - make the track sound as if it was recorded in an empty concert hall. By contrast, Johnny Hampton I had on a boot - and on a cassette - and always thought the track sounded very muddy; although that's really down to the quality of the merchandise I had. In spite of that, the rawness, lack of polish and the sense of urgency in the vocal delivery make this a great record. If somehow you could blend the polish of The Platters with the more rough and ready sound of Johnny Hampton, then you'd have the perfect version - one that takes the best elements of both versions. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Girdwoodinc Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 Platters for me due to the backing vocals, just takes it to another level - need to look mine out as it's been ages since I played it Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Speedlimit Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 Johnny Hampton all the way remember Sam first playing this along with delites and debonair es. In late 77-78 He hammered it for months one of the true great detroit sides 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Mark B Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 Johnny Hampton 2 reasons one its just a rawer dance track and two probably because I heard johnnys version first years ago 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Mike Posted May 18, 2018 Author Share Posted May 18, 2018 coming to the end, thanks to all again for taking part looks like a winner though a vote or two could stillchange things, change it to a near run thing or maybe an overwhelming victory.... last 24 hours or so! my take... I knew Johnnys version first and to me its one of those that sounds a lot better out than in (at home) so The Platters takes my vote as sounds great both out and in while here just for trivia sake here's the instrumental version Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Tomangoes Posted May 18, 2018 Share Posted May 18, 2018 Great for the Karaoke........... I could clear a room in seconds belting this out. Ed Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Mike Posted May 18, 2018 Author Share Posted May 18, 2018 2 hours ago, tomangoes said: Great for the Karaoke........... I could clear a room in seconds belting this out. Ed someone wants to dub that vicar of dibley guy on to it Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Mike Posted May 19, 2018 Author Share Posted May 19, 2018 ok now closed Johnny the winner with a resounding 69% to 31% thanks to all who talk part! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
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