Sharpees “Do the 45”

[Nickinstoke]

I notice that the Sharpees “Do the 45” has a Jobete publishing credit. Anyone know why? I can’t see any Motown connection, unless it’s something to do with the track’s similarity to Junior Walker’s “Shotgun”

[The Yank]

Early copies of the 45 have different publishers- Motown probably noticed the similarities  between the two and asked for publishing credits. 

Edited October 10, 2021 by The Yank

[Julianb]

Nothing to do with the query but 'Docker' from Gloucester (I think that's correct, my memory is going a bit) had the first copy that was played at the Wheel. He brought it to Lord Jim's in Huddersfield where I gave it a spin! 

Happy days

Edited October 10, 2021 by Julianb

[Blackpoolsoul]

7 hours ago, The Yank said:

Early copies of the 45 have different publishers- Motown probably noticed the similarities  between the two and asked for publishing credits. 

I agree it was most likely as it sounds a little like Jr. Walker and the All Star's "Shotgun"

It did get to the UK (President) without Jobete credit

Edited October 10, 2021 by Blackpoolsoul

[Nickinstoke]

Many thanks for your replies - I didn’t know about the different publishing on the earlier copies. I guess that supports the theory about the similarity to “Shotgun”

I remember it was a highly desirable tune around 1970, with price to match. Not long after, we were overrun with copies.