Here Come The Girls

[Soulfulsolutions]

In the immortal lyrics of Ernie K. Doe here come the Girls, Girls, Girls …… some absolute corkers here, so be quick if you’re looking for something to chase away the blues.

Happy to send sound files on request, PM to ask questions or reserve.

Always a quick turnaround for dispatch, but overseas beware of the Royal Mail situation, that’s slowly easing. Can hold til pay day if it helps.

 

Towanda Barnes – You don’t mean it – A&M 1141 M- £550 SOLD

(Firm favourite with the masses, many will have a demo, but the super rare and attractive stocker is still quite elusive, stunning copy)

Charnessa & Charmettes – Personal woman / I can feel my love coming down – Atco 6836 M- £300

(Great funk edged sister soul, Sam Dees penned, recorded at Sound of Birmingham Studios, Alabama, well under the radar, a rarer Atco release indeed, minor edge lift, plays fine)

Thelma Jones – Mr fixit – Barry 1024 WD M- £50 SOLD

(Boisterous funky feel to this Hammond backed dancer, great femme soul flip, lovely demo copy)

Bobbie Smith – You know I’ll be around – Bell 628 M- £250

(Bobbie and my fave Azie Mortimer like peas in a pod, beautiful catchy dreamy vocals, pristine copy)

Bonnie Herman – Hush don’t cry – Columbia 43833 WD M- £250 SOLD

(Another heavenly lilting girly vocal, that’s been a must have in this Major labels catalogue forever. Sounds as good today as it did when it first surfaced. Spotless, bar a date on flip label)

Yvonne Vaughn – When you gonna tell me about her – Dot 16791 M- £450 SOLD

(Outstanding tune, gifted to us by the talented Page brothers, Billy and Paul. Released on this Hollywood label in 65 before she changed her name to Donna Fargo for the Country scene. Minor edge lift DNAP. Clean copy)

Tonettes – I’ve gotta know / My heart can feel the pain – Dynamics 103 Ex+ £130

(San Antonian double sider, the top side upbeat, the flip subtle mid-tempo. More than one reference to Tonettes online, not sure if one and the same)

Debonaires – How’s your new love treating you – Golden World 38 WD M- £80 SOLD

(Detroit perfection, nuff said. Radio station stamp on label)

Otisettes – In your arms I’m gonna stay – Jonco 52 M- £600

(Stunning lowrider on the top side and a sultry slowie on the flip. The Jonco label belonged Johnny Otis, the girls were his in-house TV show band. Gorgeous copy. And very hard to acquire)

Norma & Heartaches – Nice and slow – Joy Ride 1030 Ex- £400

(Infectious femme crossover from a virtually unknown group that I can track down to jamming at a Marquette, Michigan Corpswomen event! Published by Moon Man Pub. Norristown, PA. Made it to the Sound of the Grapevine CD Vol2, but is still very much under the radar?)

Kavetts – I’ve got to tell you a story – Lendre 101 DJ Ex+ £575

(Some big names surround this early 60s femme R&B 45, including Karl Tarleton, Richard Parker and Andre Williams all prolific on the Chicago scene. Same group as the Okeh release, but no other outings?)

Dottie Cambridge – Cry your eyes out – MGM 13846 M- £130

(Staple Northern dancer on a stocker, that kaleidoscope MGM always catches my eye)

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Tobi Lark – I’ll steal your heart – Palmer 500 WD Ex- £300

(The delectable Tobi Legend, what an artist, some fabulous Detroit outings, this one a cheeky dancefloor blinder. Rarer white demo, some surface marks that DNAP, so grading is visual, it plays great at Ex+)

Flirtations – How can you tell me – Parrot 10028 M- £30

(Glorious double sider on a tasty label)

Tobbi Bowe – I can feel him slipping away – Patheway 103 Promo Ex £575

(It appears this big production girly backed Hollywood release is a cover of the Mamie Lee, MGM track. Ignore the flip title “groovy feeling” its as far away as Soul can be from flower power, brilliant dancefloor track. Remained hard to find. Small sticker dot on either side, highlighter circle on. Some nearly inaudible pops)

Bobbettes – I’ve gotta face the world / Having fun – RCA 8832 WD M- £175

(Excellent double sider, one soft the other hard nosed femme Soul. Number on flip label)

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Peggy March – If you loved me – RCA 9494 YD M- 85 SOLD

(Been around forever, so call it an anthem, one of many collectable RCAs)

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Tawny Reed – Needle in a haystack – Red Bird 10044 WD M- £200

(Excellent cover of the Velvelettes winner on a fabulous white demo, suits the Mod scene with a classic Hammond organ break, incessant stuff. Small sticker residue on label)

Jimmy & Vella Cameron – Loving you is such a groove – Reprise 0483 M- £800

(I know, I know, only ½ is Girl, but it’s the best place to put it. Frantic but organised Soul banger that ticks all the boxes. Top condition and on the rarer stock. Awesome)

Rose Battiste – Hit and run / I miss my baby – Revilot 204 WD Ex £600 SOLD

(Detroit perfection, 2 incredible sides on one disc. Some light lines on the surface, but plays superb)

Naomi Wilson – Gotta find a way – Swan 4727 WD M- £100 SOLD

(Superb version of Theresa Lindsey’s Correc-Tone number and from the hand of Popcorn Wylie.  Unmistakable two-tone Battenburg label design from Swan)

 

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ATB, Lee

Edited January 27, 2023 by Soulfulsolutions