Barbara Mercer Call on me 3rd version? or not?

[Soulsearch]

I sometimes think people think i am hijacking the whole Forum - I am really not I promise i just ALWAYS seem to have a question, there are millions i haven't actually asked yet.

I am going to get myself a Barbara Mercer, i have tried not to but i am now giving in.

I understand the Sidra is different from the Capitol (strings), but.................................................................There seems to also be another version which has cropped up here and there with the vocals continuing where in the normal versions the violins cut in (about half way), it also seems to have a bit more of a strong beat to it - Is this my imagination or is there anothe 3rd version? If so, which actual record is this on?

HUGE Thanks again, i promise i appreciate ALL feedback and i wont ask any more questions for at least a week?

[Tlscapital]

On the Sidra appearance kind of thing I had the green stocker first which seemed to me totally similar to the white demo 'upgrade' I got after. Have not got try to compare the matrix

The Capitol release is not only different in regard of the strings (cut out), it's also altogether a plain an simple take. Now I can't say much better for another release out there.

But there's an unreleased (seemingly) previous cut, demo or acetate variation out there on YT (like here). With "hum" throat rimming for intro... Taken from what source I can't say.

 

[Soulsearch]

45 minutes ago, Tlscapital said:

On the Sidra appearance kind of thing I had the green stocker first which seemed to me totally similar to the white demo 'upgrade' I got after. Have not got try to compare the matrix

The Capitol release is not only different in regard of the strings (cut out), it's also altogether a plain an simple take. Now I can't say much better for another release out there.

But there's an unreleased (seemingly) previous cut, demo or acetate variation out there on YT (like here). With "hum" throat rimming for intro... Taken from what source I can't say.

 

Yes, That's the one  thanks for posting it! - How strange. I shall call it "clearing the throat version"

OK, so maybe its not a released version then - because i cant seem to find any other versions on vinyl. Cant be a remix because of the added vocal either?

Thankyou

[Eddie Hubbard]

1 hour ago, Tlscapital said:

On the Sidra appearance kind of thing I had the green stocker first which seemed to me totally similar to the white demo 'upgrade' I got after. Have not got try to compare the matrix

The Capitol release is not only different in regard of the strings (cut out), it's also altogether a plain an simple take. Now I can't say much better for another release out there.

But there's an unreleased (seemingly) previous cut, demo or acetate variation out there on YT (like here). With "hum" throat rimming for intro... Taken from what source I can't say.

 

I think I have that “ throat clearing “ version  on a CD ,possibly Gold Soul ? I think it must be an unissued out take .

 

Edited November 10, 2021 by Eddie Hubbard

[Soulsearch]

34 minutes ago, Eddie Hubbard said:

I think I have that “ throat clearing “ version  on a CD ,possibly Gold Soul ? I think it must be an unissued out take .

 

I shall have a look for that CD as i quite like that version - Actually i love ALL versions, so maybe i will get the CD if i can track it down plus of course the record - "slightly" prefer the Sidra.

Thankyou both, greatly appreciated!  

[Wilxy]

26 minutes ago, Soulsearch said:

I shall have a look for that CD as i quite like that version - Actually i love ALL versions, so maybe i will get the CD if i can track it down plus of course the record - "slightly" prefer the Sidra.

Thankyou both, greatly appreciated!  

I think, that the CD Eddie is referring to is actually "The Sound of Sidra", an outta sight soul essentials-"The Detroit Sound" and the release no. is OSCD011, and Barbara Mercer outtake version is track #8....

[Soulsearch]

3 minutes ago, Wilxy said:

I think, that the CD Eddie is referring to is actually "The Sound of Sidra", an outta sight soul essentials-"The Detroit Sound" and the release no. is OSCD011, and Barbara Mercer outtake version is track #8....

 

Thanks for that Wilxy - yes just brought it   - not cheap though - The vinyl may have to wait  

[Colsoul]

Ive got it on the red and yellow swirl ,Capitol is it Canadian dont see many, ive had all the others but hanging on to this one.Col

[Benji]

The "throat clearing" version rings a bill. I remember it from many many years ago. Way before the Outtasight CD release. Either I had it on mp3 back then or its on the Totally Solid Hitbound (Goldmine) or Northern Soul Years (Joeboy) CD compilation. Sadly I no longer own them. Can anyone confirm it's on one of them or even both?

[Wilxy]

16 minutes ago, Benji said:

The "throat clearing" version rings a bill. I remember it from many many years ago. Way before the Outtasight CD release. Either I had it on mp3 back then or its on the Totally Solid Hitbound (Goldmine) or Northern Soul Years (Joeboy) CD compilation. Sadly I no longer own them. Can anyone confirm it's on one of them or even both?

Benji, it is definitely on the Totally Solid Hitbound, track 21 as I've just checked, alas my only CD player is in my car, so can't confirm whether it is the out-take or not, but good shout regardless!

[Soulsearch]

10 minutes ago, Wilxy said:

Benji, it is definitely on the Totally Solid Hitbound, track 21 as I've just checked, alas my only CD player is in my car, so can't confirm whether it is the out-take or not, but good shout regardless!

Guys?? LOL (sort of......) - i have just brought the CD - Don't say i have brought the wrong one? - i suppose i will know when it arrives  

[Wilxy]

14 minutes ago, Soulsearch said:

Guys?? LOL (sort of......) - i have just brought the CD - Don't say i have brought the wrong one? - i suppose i will know when it arrives  

At ease Soulsearch, It's definitely on the Sidra Cd as I said, and confirmed it whilst driving yesterday....LOL!

Benji, is referring to another possible out-take on the Solid Hitbound compilation also......

[Soulsearch]

15 minutes ago, Soulsearch said:

Guys?? LOL (sort of......) - i have just brought the CD - Don't say i have brought the wrong one? - i suppose i will know when it arrives  

Hi Benji and Wilxy, Yes ive just seen an old Forum thread, so confirmed its defo on the Totally Hitbound CD  - Phew!!, as its not a cheap CD - Big thanks. 

[Soulsearch]

1 minute ago, Soulsearch said:

Hi Benji and Wilxy, Yes ive just seen an old Forum thread, so confirmed its defo on the Totally Hitbound CD  - Phew!!, as its not a cheap CD - Big thanks. 

Gosh i cant remember which CD i actually ordered??- from what i gather though i reckon its on both of those CDs. It should however be officially now know as the "throat clearing version" - Big thanks yet again  

[Benji]

I wouldn't be surprised if the alt take is on all three CD compilations. It happened before that one UK label released a alt take from the master tape and "by miracle" same take appeared again on other compilations.

Edited November 12, 2021 by Benji

[Soulsearch]

1 minute ago, Benji said:

I wouldn't be surprised if the alt take is on all three CD compilations. It happened before that one UK label released a alt take from the master tape and "by miracle" same take appeared again on other compilations.

Thanks Benji, Yes i love that "off the cuff" version - something we were not meant to hear  

[Benji]

I prefer the first released take, the Sidra one. As it happens there's a lovely white demo of said tune spinning on my turntable while I type , great double-sider.

[Soulsearch]

8 minutes ago, Benji said:

I prefer the first released take, the Sidra one. As it happens there's a lovely white demo of said tune spinning on my turntable while I type , great double-sider.

Hi Benji,

Yes so do i, but i am going to get that one too  , may have to wait post Christmas mind you!  

[Mick Holdsworth]

A couple of takes of the instrumental turned up on one of the Reel-to-Reel tapes from Don Davis that carolinasoul auctioned earlier in the year  or maybe last year. They were slightly different to each other, but both recorded at a much faster tempo. It's possible the tape was playing too fast, but unlikely that carolinasoul got that wrong. Don't know if it went to anyone we could ask?