45cellar Posted February 29, 2020 Posted February 29, 2020 Celebrating the work of Jo Armstead. Jo Armstead Discography (Soulful Kinda Music Link) >>> Jo Armstead <<< 2
45cellar Posted February 29, 2020 Author Posted February 29, 2020 4 minutes ago, Tomangoes said: Are you feeling those vibes? Ed Stock copy only, as DEMO's have "Ride Out The Storm" on BOTH sides. 1
Soulstrutter Posted February 29, 2020 Posted February 29, 2020 Ain't That Good Enough co-written with Ashford & Simpson from Gimme Something Real... 1
Soulstrutter Posted February 29, 2020 Posted February 29, 2020 ... and take your pick which version is best between Garland Green or John Edwards - Ain't That Good Enough.. Note different credits I think they got John Edwards confused for the Ashford & Simpson above? 2
Wilxy Posted March 1, 2020 Posted March 1, 2020 Just out of interest, where were the Jo Armstead/Mike Terry collaborations recorded ? 1
The Yank Posted March 1, 2020 Posted March 1, 2020 According to an article in "Soul Survivor", Jo mentions Ruby Andrews "Casanova" and all of Garland Green's work with Jo as being cut in Detroit. I think all the Armstead / Terry output was done in Detroit. 2
Soulstrutter Posted March 1, 2020 Posted March 1, 2020 ... talking about Casanova ...actually prefer Loleatta Holloway's version from 75: was she overlooked/underrated or what? 2
Douglaschip Posted March 1, 2020 Posted March 1, 2020 Very talented lady - writer / singer always fantastic - personally I love a late night listen to: Jo Armstead - 'Won't you join the band (on my caravan)' on Preacher Rose. Adam. 2
Soulstrutter Posted March 2, 2020 Posted March 2, 2020 12 hours ago, Douglaschip said: Very talented lady - writer / singer always fantastic - personally I love a late night listen to: Jo Armstead - 'Won't you join the band (on my caravan)' on Preacher Rose. Adam. Yes!!! ... it's a stunning deep soul track I posted on another thread recently so won't repost ... here's the link:
Soulstrutter Posted March 2, 2020 Posted March 2, 2020 Wonderful crossover track from Liz Lands - Don't Shut Me Out [One-Derful!] penned by Jo Armstead & Eddie Silvers
Soulstrutter Posted March 2, 2020 Posted March 2, 2020 On 29/02/2020 at 01:37, The Yank said: Written and produced by Jo - One of the finest NS records ever made ... it's got it all and still so hard to get hold of an original ... if you had one why on earth would you sell it? 1
Soulstrutter Posted March 2, 2020 Posted March 2, 2020 2 minutes ago, The Yank said: ... ha ... you pipped me to it! Was considering posting this. Just amazing how many class tunes this lady has provided 'our scene'
Soulstrutter Posted March 2, 2020 Posted March 2, 2020 This one's been getting spins at Horse & Groom Sunday sessions. Originally done of course by Val Simpson but this is 'our Cilla's' version ... don't knock it ... give it a spin and hopefully you'll be pleasantly surprised? 2
Soulfool Posted March 2, 2020 Posted March 2, 2020 A beautiful voice, especially on "I Feel an Urge..." and "Stone Good Lover" is one of my all-time soul 45's.
Bruv Posted March 2, 2020 Posted March 2, 2020 Awesome 1960's Beat Ballad from The Great Joshie Armstead - The Breaking Point 2
Imperial C Posted March 2, 2020 Posted March 2, 2020 Just superb, put this on another thread last week but needs to be here 2
Popular Post Soulstrutter Posted March 2, 2020 Popular Post Posted March 2, 2020 1 hour ago, Bruv said: Awesome 1960's Beat Ballad from The Great Joshie Armstead - The Breaking Point Nice one ... apparently she changed her name for recording just after leaving The Ikettes ... so that Ike Turner couldn't identify/find her!!! 'Sad Girl' was the follow up on a different label (Simpson) with a nice beat ballad 'I'll Never Let You Down' on flip NB both tracks included in this clip 4
The Yank Posted March 3, 2020 Posted March 3, 2020 Another Ashford/ Simpson/ Armstead collaboration -
Tlscapital Posted March 3, 2020 Posted March 3, 2020 Thanks for this OP that turns out to be of educative for me. Although I have always understood the importance of the composer, and loved to read her name in brackets under those explicit/univoqued titles. Yet never was I totally impressed by many of her actual singing recordings. But 'stone good lover' evidently conquered me the first time I heard it. Those Mike Terry arrangements are class***** Now I got to dig 'I who loves you so' ('I feel an urge' never did it for me really, sorry boys ), 'there's not too many left like him' is rather good and 'I got the vibes' is enjoyable. So 4 tunes of her in my collection is not much for this none the less fantastic and prolific artist. A 5th is still missing that I know for a long time now; her 90's modern soul silky sleeper 'won't you join the band'. But I still wait and hope to get a cheaper copy than that those proposed on the net. So I did NOT know that she is/was Deena Johnson... If I read it before I guess I did not take that for a reliable 'source'. Never got excited by her Simpson sides. Although 'the breaking point' was a record on my 'wants' at one time, this changed the day I got to hear Brad Lundy's version . But at least now I know that Deena is/was Jo. And I can link those records that I play and love to those/other's of her that I don't appreciate as much and picture a mental 'map' of the who's, where and what with a little story to tell to those who might care for if ever. Thanks a bunch Y'all ! 2
Guest Polyvelts Posted March 4, 2020 Posted March 4, 2020 Many years later this one lit up northern dance floors !!
Guest Polyvelts Posted March 4, 2020 Posted March 4, 2020 And here’s that wonderful lady doing it herself
The Yank Posted March 4, 2020 Posted March 4, 2020 Not mentioned in the discography in the 1st post, Jo did lead vocals on 4 tracks on the Burt Bacharach album "Futures" -
Kesalocasoul Posted March 4, 2020 Posted March 4, 2020 (edited) And this two-stepper on Preacher Rose c.1990, which was championed by Steve Hobbs on his Soul Bowl show on Jazz FM at the time. Edited March 5, 2020 by Mike swapped mp3 for youtube as we don't allow mp3s due to copyright issues 2
Mike Posted March 5, 2020 Posted March 5, 2020 just a quick reminder - we don't allow mp3s due to copyright issues more info here https://www.soul-source.co.uk/guidelines/
DiscotechSoul Posted July 13, 2020 Posted July 13, 2020 (edited) @Douglaschip @Soulstrutter do either of your copies of Jo Armstead - Won't You Join The Band have a sound defect causing one of the channels to drop out about 1-2 minutes in to the song? On my copy of the 7", the right channel almost completely goes out for about 10-15 seconds. thx Edited July 13, 2020 by DiscotechSoul
Douglaschip Posted July 13, 2020 Posted July 13, 2020 Just had a listen and mine seems to be fine - never noticed it before. Adam
Soulstrutter Posted July 22, 2020 Posted July 22, 2020 On 13/07/2020 at 04:52, DiscotechSoul said: @Douglaschip @Soulstrutter do either of your copies of Jo Armstead - Won't You Join The Band have a sound defect causing one of the channels to drop out about 1-2 minutes in to the song? On my copy of the 7", the right channel almost completely goes out for about 10-15 seconds. thx Mine's fine too - may be a bit of dirt in the grooves?
Soul Shrews Posted August 15, 2020 Posted August 15, 2020 As no ones posted this yet Mr Dearlove coinded her "The Empress of Chicago Soul" in a Voices issue once. I wouldn't argue Cheers Paul 2
Tlscapital Posted August 20, 2020 Posted August 20, 2020 On 15/08/2020 at 21:35, Soul Shrews said: As no ones posted this yet Mr Dearlove coinded her "The Empress of Chicago Soul" in a Voices issue once. I wouldn't argue Cheers Paul Anyone know the story behind this limited edition; who, where, when and how many pressed ?
Soulstrutter Posted August 20, 2020 Posted August 20, 2020 4 hours ago, Tlscapital said: Anyone know the story behind this limited edition; who, where, when and how many pressed ? I believe that it's Jo Armstead's own label and these were released late 80s/early 90s from 70s recordings. I'm guessing (from label) that these were limited edition runs so would again guess 300/500 ... but only a guess? I'm only aware of this release and another on 12" (before?) 'In The Right Place/By A Twist Of Fate In The Right Place (Inst of A). She also released an album 'Red Hot' on the label which is available on CD on Amazon https://www.amazon.co.uk/Red-Hot-Jo-Armstead/dp/B000CAGUTS. Sound like a mix of 70s/80s recordings I Fell Asleep On The Job, He Moves Me and Stepping Stones are the highlights. 1
Soul Shrews Posted August 20, 2020 Posted August 20, 2020 Think Rod Dearlove the "Voices" head honcho had a deal with Mrs Armstead to put them out, The vinyl that is. 100% legit CD was later Cheers Paul 1
Robbk Posted August 21, 2020 Posted August 21, 2020 On 01/03/2020 at 12:30, The Yank said: According to an article in "Soul Survivor", Jo mentions Ruby Andrews "Casanova" and all of Garland Green's work with Jo as being cut in Detroit. I think all the Armstead / Terry output was done in Detroit. I agree. At least, that's what I heard. Interesting that Loleatta Holloway's version, although recorded in Atlanta, some ex Detroiters worked on it - Floyd Smith, and engineer Milan Bogden.
Ljblanken Posted August 31, 2020 Posted August 31, 2020 Love this song - just noticed the writing credits... 2
Robbk Posted September 1, 2020 Posted September 1, 2020 7 hours ago, Ljblanken said: Love this song - just noticed the writing credits... I love Ashford and Simpson songs; but I love Ashford, Simpson & Armstead songs even more. Ashford & Simpson were a little towards The Brill Building sound. Jo added a more Jazzy & Bluesy feel that made the overall sound more full, rich, and deep. That trio wrote several of my all-time favourite hits - many of which didn't hit it big on the pop charts because they were "too darned Soulful"! 1
Tlscapital Posted September 1, 2020 Posted September 1, 2020 10 hours ago, Ljblanken said: Love this song - just noticed the writing credits... Lovely tune, credit merit (in regard of this topic) and musical 'tip' indeed. For a record that I have always flipped over and never gave a listen to. Hearing the fab writers team through. And even those singers sound "black". I've been fooled ! I'll pick a copy next time I'll stumble on a cheap clean copy. 1
Reforee Posted September 1, 2020 Posted September 1, 2020 (edited) On 20/08/2020 at 11:23, Tlscapital said: Anyone know the story behind this limited edition; who, where, when and how many pressed ? 550 copies were pressed in 1991 at Bill Smiths Customs Records Inc, California. They were done by JJA. Edited September 1, 2020 by Reforee 2
Joesoap Posted September 5, 2020 Posted September 5, 2020 Quote Coincidentally just played the utterly superb 'A Stone Good Lover' at home. Was reflecting how similar in feel / sound / production it is to Garland Green 'Girl I Love You'. Exact same drum / strings / horn sound and very similar structure / chord changes. Recorded at the same session?
Joesoap Posted September 5, 2020 Posted September 5, 2020 Also a shout for this one which I can't see mentioned here:
Tlscapital Posted September 5, 2020 Posted September 5, 2020 11 minutes ago, Joesoap said: Coincidentally just played the utterly superb 'A Stone Good Lover' at home. Was reflecting how similar in feel / sound / production it is to Garland Green 'Girl I Love You'. Exact same drum / strings / horn sound and very similar structure / chord changes. Recorded at the same session On my current 'play' selection/pile next to my phono station they are one next to the other...
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