Kenb Posted February 4, 2022 Share Posted February 4, 2022 I’m still in draft on one of my Northern Connections articles about the Imaginations. Their identity (picture), etc. It’s a curious tale...so I’m looking for any questions or contributions from the Soul Source members to make sure I cover it off as best I can. obviously, i’ve Seen general stuff on Discogs, and such, so (politely) no need to repeat that. TIA. best kenb Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
The Tempest Posted February 4, 2022 Share Posted February 4, 2022 (edited) Always loved there version from 68 of this track - but always wondered why the Billy Byers version was called New Neighbourhood and it was then changed to Strange for the Fraternity release ? Edited February 4, 2022 by The Tempest 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Kenb Posted February 4, 2022 Author Share Posted February 4, 2022 (edited) 3 hours ago, The Tempest said: Always loved there version from 68 of this track - but always wondered why the Billy Byers version was called New Neighbourhood and it was then changed to Strange for the Fraternity release ? Thank you. Fraternity release was Nov 1967. There was additional copyrights on Bob Perper's Strange Neighborhood in 1984 (Yvette Ball - maybe a Pseudonym). Which i think also appears on In The Naked City, Various Artists, Kent CDKEND 299. I'll take this into the article in some way. Edited February 4, 2022 by Kenb additional thought on Yvette 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
The Yank Posted February 4, 2022 Share Posted February 4, 2022 There's also Tommy Hunt's version- 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
The Yank Posted February 4, 2022 Share Posted February 4, 2022 (edited) Record World gave "Strange Neighborhood" a 4 star rating in their Dec. 2, 1967 issue. They obviously liked the song's beat . Billboard gave it a favorable rating in the Special Merit Spotlight selection (Dec. 9, 1967) and Cashbox labeled it a best bet in the Dec.2, 1967 issue. Edited February 4, 2022 by The Yank Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Robbk Posted February 4, 2022 Share Posted February 4, 2022 Was Tommy Hunt's version recorded for Atlantic or Capitol? It sounds to me like Sylvia Shemwell is the most prominent of the girl group of background singers, so, I'm betting it was for Atlantic. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
The Yank Posted February 4, 2022 Share Posted February 4, 2022 1 hour ago, Robbk said: Was Tommy Hunt's version recorded for Atlantic or Capitol? It sounds to me like Sylvia Shemwell is the most prominent of the girl group of background singers, so, I'm betting it was for Atlantic. The label on the 45 says Scepter. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Benji Posted February 5, 2022 Share Posted February 5, 2022 Original version is by Gene McDaniels and unreleased at the time isn't it? 2 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Kenb Posted February 5, 2022 Author Share Posted February 5, 2022 2 hours ago, Benji said: Original version is by Gene McDaniels and unreleased at the time isn't it? Hi Benji, which do you mean? Strange Neighborhood or New Neighborhood. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
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Mal C Posted February 5, 2022 Share Posted February 5, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, Kenb said: Hi Benji, which do you mean? Strange Neighborhood or New Neighborhood. same song, just title switched a bit.. ooppps I missed the above, sorry guys Edited February 5, 2022 by Mal C Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Kenb Posted February 5, 2022 Author Share Posted February 5, 2022 (edited) 5 hours ago, Benji said: Original version is by Gene McDaniels and unreleased at the time isn't it? Thanks Benji- that's something new for me. All-Music (credit to them)... A Hundred Pounds of Clay: The Best of Gene McDaniels [Capitol] Album Information released 1992, which says recorded date March 1st 1962 to Sept 10th 1965. So... as you say that seems to make it first to master/tape. There's also a EMI's 1991 Ledgendary Master series which is the same in track selections. Edited February 5, 2022 by Kenb 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
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