Dwr Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 Not sure if it’s been done before but here’s a couple for starters Dead - Carolyn Sullivan - Phillips and Rhonda Davis - Long Walk On A Short Pier - Duke Perhaps some kind soul could put them up please 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
The Tempest Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Rick Smith Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 Syl Johnson = Is it because I'm black Miserable but brilliant. https://youtu.be/6JNwqRF32ZI 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Bertrand Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 This one comes to mind. Certainly not going to be on anyones wedding playlist! 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Tlscapital Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 (edited) Do not attempt to listen to this if you suffer from a serious case of "blues" heartbreak... Edited July 15, 2018 by tlscapital Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Amsterdam Russ Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 Misery is not only a state of mind - it's also a destination! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Steve S 60 Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 Precisions - Such Misery...... 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Steve S 60 Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 A bit of teenage angst from Darrow Fletcher - My Young Misery...... 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Spain pete Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 I cried all the way home / the dramatics Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 Brings tears to the eyes, but pure 100% quality. My fave Temps track ever. Simply sublime. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Tomangoes Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 The old Wigan fave....never did much elsewhere as I recall. Ed 2 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
The Yank Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Carty Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 Seems like The Temptations are getting their fair share one way or other , my personal favourite piece of Temptations soulful miserability is " Since I Lost My Baby " Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Wheelsville1 Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 For me this is David Ruffin at his best. 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
The Yank Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
The Yank Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 From David Ruffin's brother - Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 This has to be in the top"miserable"10. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Epic Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
soulpaul0 Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 46 minutes ago, epic said: this dose not make me miserable happy smiles when i hear it the other great miserable song is i cry myself to sleep may be because i'am such a miserable/ moaning git i like them Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Soulatthedale Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 There's miserable and there's gut wrenching, these 2 Vietnam tales fall into the latter. Freddie Scott Johnnys Hill. Zerban R Hicks Lights Out. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Davenpete Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 Can't find it on Youtube, but one jolly tune we used to like was the RnB growler 'Misery' by Henry Stogen on Sylvia/Lamp records. Dx 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 2 hours ago, the yank said: From David Ruffin's brother - Tremendous. A number which will resonate deeply with those of us of a certain age. Motowns greatest unsung hero. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Davenpete Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 Ooops - almost forgot Donald Jenkins: 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Rick Cooper Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 This should come with a warning before playing, painful and hard to listen to. Walter Jackson - The Bed 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Shufflin Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 this takes some beating, it's all about death and being buried, but the Carolyn Sullivan one is Grimm too Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
John Everard Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 2 hours ago, Joey said: Tremendous. A number which will resonate deeply with those of us of a certain age. Motowns greatest unsung hero. I was brought up on Jimmy Ruffin by my older sister Shauna R.I.P He's totally under rated in my opinion. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Steve S 60 Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 2 hours ago, Joey said: Tremendous. A number which will resonate deeply with those of us of a certain age. Motowns greatest unsung hero. Not forgetting the alternative second line of the chorus, which makes the song even sadder. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Liamgp Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 The great Garnet Mimms. 3 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
daveraby Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 What about 'Born a loser' by Don Ray? One of the most depressing tunes of all time. 2 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Woodbutcher Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 (edited) 4 hours ago, DaveNPete said: Can't find it on Youtube, but one jolly tune we used to like was the RnB growler 'Misery' by Henry Stogen on Sylvia/Lamp records. Dx Edited July 15, 2018 by WoodButcher Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Spain pete Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 Most miserable dead without a Doubt , Carolyn Nails it , Bill withers Better off dead far better record but not dead MAKE seance!? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Roburt Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 Two obvious ones ... Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Roburt Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 Luther was never that lucky in love ... even when loving em was wrong ... 2 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Tomangoes Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 One record that makes me miserable every time I hear it played. Ed Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Paul R Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 21 hours ago, Steve S 60 said: A bit of teenage angst from Darrow Fletcher - My Young Misery...... You could say, just about everything by young Darrow! Pain Gets A little Deeper, What Have I Got Now, etc Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Soulgalore Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 Johnny Gilliam - Room Full Of Tears Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Steve S 60 Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 40 minutes ago, Paul r said: You could say, just about everything by young Darrow! Pain Gets A little Deeper, What Have I Got Now, etc Doesn't seem like he had a very happy childhood. 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Scootboy Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 A soulful Jamaican Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
grantdyche Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 Back in the day,This was a monster tune,Made me as miserable as hell,I really did not like it at all,Seemed to be so out of touch with the 100mph scene at the time,Nowadays I love it ! 2 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Scootboy Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 You can't go wrong with Paris Blues and The Drifter Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Davenpete Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 Being subjected to Doug Banks always made me f*cking miserable. Dx Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
The Yank Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 Can't leave this one out- Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Twoshoes Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 Got to be up there somewhere.... miserable but so good 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Chas Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 Move away all sharp and pointy things before playing. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Soulsides Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 Miserable, but absolutely glorious nonetheless. 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
The Yank Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 This one has it all- love, cheating ... a double murder! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Nittygritty67 Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 Well, I`d say this is quite miserable Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Tobytyke Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 No question ....it has got to be The bells by Billy Ward and his dominoes with the superb Clyde Mcphatter breaking his heart . Could someone post it please? 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Addio Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 2 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Gointoagogo Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 Wendy Rene sounds really miserable on these two tracks - don't think they came out on vinyl though? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
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